Hi, I'm looking to start over with building a PC. I'm looking for recommended sites and hardware to purchase during Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales.

I wanted to make a dream setup even though I'll never have the money to get it, I just wanted to see if I did anything wrong or missed anything.

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hyLsMF)

Type|Item|Price

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**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fPyH99/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-47-ghz-8-core-processor-100-1000001084wof) | $443.00 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved 360TL 90.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CJLp99/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-oled-curved-360tl-901-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-ghs2oldc36tb) | $339.99 @ Amazon

**Thermal Compound** | [Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g Thermal Paste](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XHqbt6/thermal-grizzly-kryonaut-1-g-thermal-paste-tg-k-001-rs) | $6.99 @ ModMyMods

**Motherboard** | [MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xqMXsY/msi-mpg-x870e-carbon-max-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mpg-x870e-carbon-max-wifi) | $499.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6QcgXL/gskill-flare-x5-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-fx5) | $1299.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [MSI SPATIUM M580 FROZR 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6tgZxr/msi-spatium-m580-frozr-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-50-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sm580pn2tbf) | $919.99

**Storage** | [Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RKYmP6/samsung-990-pro-4-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v9p4t0bw) | $799.90 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GtXJ7P/xfx-speedster-merc-310-black-edition-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-24-gb-video-card-rx-79xmercb9) | $629.99

**Case** | [Phanteks EVOLV X2 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TYbypg/phanteks-evolv-x2-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-es524xtg_dgd01) | $129.99

**Power Supply** | [FSP Group Hydro Ti PRO,Gen 5 1000 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3yKscf/fsp-group-hydro-ti-progen-5-1000-w-80-titanium-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-hti-1000mgen5) | $259.99 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN TL LCD Wireless 62 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YWXMnQ/lian-li-uni-fan-tl-lcd-wireless-62-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-12tllcd1w3b) | $121.99 @ Newegg Sellers

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN TL LCD FLEX 63 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RJcBD3/lian-li-uni-fan-tl-lcd-flex-63-cfm-120-mm-fan-12rtllcd1f1b) | $48.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED 27.0" 2560 x 1440 360 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rCn9TW/msi-mpg-271qrx-qd-oled-270-2560-x-1440-360-hz-monitor-mpg-271qrx-qd-oled) | $579.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RktLrH/msi-g272qpf-e2-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-g272qpf-e2) | $198.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RktLrH/msi-g272qpf-e2-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-g272qpf-e2) | $198.99 @ Amazon

**Keyboard** | [Keychron Q6 Max QMK/VIA RGB Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Gaming Keyboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rW62FT/keychron-q6-max-qmkvia-rgb-bluetoothwirelesswired-gaming-keyboard-q6m-m1) | $219.99 @ Amazon

**Mouse** | [Glorious Model I 2 Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WpNYcf/glorious-model-i-2-wirelessbluetoothwired-optical-mouse-glo-ms-iwv2-mb) | $134.99

**Headphones** | [SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Headset](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FkYfrH/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni-headset-61729) | $399.99 @ Amazon

**UPS** | [CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qvVBD3/cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-ups-cp1500pfclcd) | $219.95 @ Newegg

**Custom**| Phanteks Gen4 Vertical GPU Bracket| $65.99

**Custom**| CableMod PRO ModFlex Cable Extension Kit – 8+6 Series| $49.99

**Custom**| StartTech Desk Mount Triple Monitor Arm with Crossbar| $279.99

**Custom**| LiberNovo Omni Gen Dynamic Ergonomic Chair| $1019.99

**Custom**| UPLIFT DESK 4 Leg Electric Standing Desk - Height Adjustable Office Desk | 80”x 30”| $1499.99

**Custom**| Grovemade Linoleum Matte Desk Mat| $130.00

**Custom**| Shure MV7+ Microphone and Boom Arm| $407.99

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$10907.63**

Couple notes, I plan on getting TTC Frozen Silent V2 switches for the keyboard, haven't decided on keycaps (maybe some dark souls 3 themed keycaps). The cooler comes with its own fan/RGB controller, and I wanted the best mic I could find that was ready out the box cause I'll never need/want an XLR.

I built a PC with MSI RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 5500, Machinist B450, CUSU 2×8GB 3200MHz, LUX 650W and TB NVMe. It passed Superposition and Furmark. And in OCCT, i ran the combined test of CPU, CPU+RAM, 3D adaptive and Vram. Also ran OCCT power test and everything was fine. For the final test, I ran GTA V legacy on ultra settings at 1440p overnight and until about the 12th hour everything was fine. But I came back around the 14th hour and it looked like the PC restarted by itself, with both GTA and Afterburner closed and found this error in event viewer. The next day, I ran GTA V on same settings for the same period and it was fine. Temperature is also good. What's the issue?

The context in the post, I didn't get much feedback from the post in r/buildapc so wanted to know if some people here had things to say about what i'm about to do for the first time...

Basically I'm stupid about this and can only wrap around my head what is dictated from youtubers without being able to think for myself since I'm stupid so any help is MUCH appreciated.

Hey everyone, Im in the final stretch for building my PC and needed some help with the GPU.

I made a post a few days ago and the GOAT Snoo25477 gave me a parts list with great advice, but unfortunately the GPU he recommended was sold out, and I'm a little impatience. So I was hoping for an alternative that can still be in line with everything else he recommended.

Some questions I have is do I have to get a new GPU if I upgrade my CPU + MOBO + RAM? And Is it better to buy more or upgrade memory?

CPU + MOBO + RAM: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus+Gigabyte B860+ gskill s5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin

Memory: WD_BLACK SN770 M.2 2280 1TB

Case: MONTECH HS01, ATX Mid-Tower PC Case

Then upgrade in the following years to

(Year 2) Core Ultra 7 270K Plus+Gigabyte Z890+ gskill s5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

(Year 3) Ryzen 7 7800X3D+ASUS B650+gskill x5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

The budget is 300-600

Charlotte, NC

Hey everyone,

I'm putting together a desktop primarily for PC gaming, light game development (Unity & Godot), light 3D work (Blender), and general coding/tinkering.

(Note: I am purchasing locally in India, so all prices below are converted from local currency to USD)

Context & Why I'm Moving to PC:

- Current Setup: I currently have a PS5 connected to an LG OLED C5 55" for living room AAA titles, an ASUS ROG Ally (Z2A version bought for ~$715) for older/indie/2D titles, and a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro for general productivity. My desk currently has a basic 24" 1080p IPS monitor (LG UltraGear).

- Why the switch: Between rising console physical disc prices ($60–$70+ each), recurring subscription costs for games I don't own, and zero mod support, console gaming has felt increasingly restrictive. Playing modded titles on the Ally (like Sekiro Resurrection) showed me how much better the PC ecosystem is.

- Desktop over Handheld/Laptop: High-end handhelds run upwards of $1,400+; at that price point, spending ~$1,600–$2,000 for an upgradeable desktop makes far more sense. I'm a full-time professional and get maybe an hour on weekdays, but I want a solid, future-proof rig to tinker with long-term.

- Budget Target: Initially aimed for ~$1,600, but current market pricing (especially RAM) pushes it to ~$2,000 USD (including UPS).

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The Build:

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (8C/16T, 65W) — ~$295

- Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E ATX AM5 — ~$175

- GPU: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB — ~$620

- RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL36 — ~$515

- Storage: Corsair MP600 PRO NH 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 TLC w/ DRAM — ~$185

- CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 G2 ARGB Dual-Tower — ~$30

- Power Supply: Deepcool PN750M 750W 80+ Gold (ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0) — ~$80

- Cabinet: MSI MAG FORGE 320R AIRFLOW (4 pre-installed ARGB fans) — ~$50

- UPS: CyberPower UT1200E 1200VA / 720W — ~$50

Total: ~2K USD

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Questions I Need Help With:

1. Regional Retailer Experience: For anyone ordering in South Asia / India, has anyone had recent experience ordering from Ads Store or Computech Store regarding shipping reliability, packaging, and warranty invoices?
2. RAM Pricing Strategy: Given the severe DDR5 memory price crunch right now, does it make sense to bite the bullet on 32GB (2x16GB) upfront, or start with 1x 16GB 6000MHz and add a matching stick later? How noticeable is single-channel DDR5 for Unity/Godot compile times?
3. GPU Choice (AMD vs. Nvidia): Is the 9060 XT 16GB solid for Unity/Godot viewports and light Blender, or does the lack of CUDA/OptiX make stretching for an Nvidia card (like an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) practically mandatory for game dev?
4. Cooler & Case Clearance: The MSI Forge 320R lists a max CPU cooler height of 160mm, while the AG620 cooler is 157mm. Since the Viper Venom RAM has a moderate heatsink (~43mm), will raising the front fan over the RAM cause it to collide with the tempered glass panel?
5. Display & Framerate Target: Since I have an LG 55" OLED C5 in the house, I'll likely hook the PC up to the TV for casual/story titles with a controller, and keep the 24" 1080p monitor for coding/desktop dev work for now (upgrading later). I don't play competitive esports and am completely fine with 60–90 FPS. Does targeting 60–90 FPS change your thoughts on Questions #2 and #3? PS5 will continue to be plugged to C5. I am okay with a lower build right now and the upgrading both GPU and Monitor together later.

Appreciate any constructive criticism or tweaks before purchasing!