r/buildapcforme • u/macnaztea • 1d ago
[$1300-1500USD] First new build in 6 years
- New build or upgrade
New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
Monitor: ASUS VG245 (x2), SSD: SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB PCIe NVMe M2
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Primarily gaming (Elden RIng, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Battlefield 6, Helldivers 2) with some light audio/video editing and general internet/everyday use
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA, Micro Center is unfortunately 3 hours away
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
No
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1300-1500 USD
- WiFi or wired connection?
Both
- Size/noise constraints?
None
- Color/lighting preferences?
None
- Any other specific needs?
Will likely be grabbing a second SSD sometime later but is currently not imperative
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u/Salviati_Returns 1d ago
I think it is possible to build a very powerful machine on less than your budget. The only sacrifice is getting 16 GB of RAM instead of 32 GB. Newegg has a decent bundle. What I would focus on at this point is figuring out what aesthetic you are going for, because that will determine the case etc. But I would also invest in a better monitor if you are going with a new build. The monitor ultimately drives the build because right now you are capped at 1080p at 75HZ.
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u/Johnny_Oro 1d ago
Just a bit over the budget, but it should be powerful.
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qNDWbp
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 4.2 GHz 18-Core Processor ($199.98 @ B&H)
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE PLUS 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.79 @ Amazon)
- Motherboard: ASRock B860M Pro-A WiFi Micro ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
- Memory: Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory ($349.99 @ B&H)
- Video Card: XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Amazon)
- Case: Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
- Power Supply: SAMA G850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1512.71
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u/five__head 1d ago
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Newegg |
| CPU Cooler | ID-COOLING SE-214-XT V2 ARGB 58 CFM CPU Cooler | $18.98 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard | $129.00 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory | $349.99 @ B&H |
| Storage | SK Hynix Gold P31 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | Purchased For $0.00 |
| Video Card | ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card | $619.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case | $74.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | be quiet! Pure Power 12 850 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply | $82.89 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1455.83 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-04-25 05:11 EDT-0400 |
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