I mostly plan on using it for higher end gaming and moderate content creation.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=f3a9112b-4ce3-4d2a-b3a6-ec99236c6cb4

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=0830c88e-ad8f-4555-b7b7-308d57434e58

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PzdJbp

I'm replacing a machine that works fine but can't upgrade to windows 11.

I'm not sure about adding in the GPU

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=5486f955-60b2-42ed-a357-d6464896e7af

Any input you have would be appreciated.

I could not find a computer with the specs I need for the price I need. So I went to the custom PC builder link on microcenter page. Can anyone tell me if what I've choosen will be a good build please

Gamdias - Talos E2 Elite Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black

- Intel Core i9-12900K, ASUS Z790-Plus TUF Gaming WiFi D5, Crucial Pro 32GB DDR5-6400 Kit, Computer Build Bundl

Inland - Platinum 1TB SSD 3D TLC NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive

MSI - MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - ATX 3.1 Compatible

Thermalright - Phantom Spirit 120 SE CPU Air Cooler

Montech - E28 ARGB Fluid Dynamic Bearing 120mm Case Fan - Black (is this needed with the case I've choosen?)

Microsoft - Windows 11 Professional 64-bit OEI DVD - English

Logitech - Multimedia Speakers Z150 Computer Speaker Pair - Midnight Black

I already have a new mouse, keyboard and monitor

Thanks,

Kathy

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=0833edcd-8ac9-4adf-928f-c4fd8189d307

The above is a link to my build I'm thinking of purchasing, but I'm not tapped in on which specific parts are better than others at the same price points, and would appreciate any tips on substitutions where I'm getting more bang for my buck.

Thanks all!

Would this be a good build for gaming? Do all of the parts go together well and is it worth building it or should I buy a prebuilt?

This is my current build, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=0c263c18-c5d6-4d60-82bb-14346c6099c0

It's been awhile since I built a custom pc, I want to be able to play games at 4K ( like KCD2, BM: Wukong, RDR2, and future titles ) and also get a stable FPS of 60+ with the whole build lasting me many years with proper maintenance.

Below is what I configured at the Columbus MicroCenter. I liked the Lian Li TL fans more than the CL fans. The MSI PSU seemed to look good based on the cybenetics report. I chose the B850 AORUS Elite because it had 3 M.2 slots and had the least impactful lane sharing for my use case. I picked the ASUS ROG Swift monitor because it's the newer model of the one I already own ( Its showing it's age after 8yrs ). Also I am boycotting Crucial and NZXT.

So is there any suggestions or changes you would makes to this build without breaking the bank anymore than I have?

Name|Item|Qty|Price
:----|:----|:----|:----
CPU|AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included|1|$499.99 EACH
Motherboard|Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi7 AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard|1|$229.99 EACH
RAM|Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL30 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH64GX5M2M6000Z30 - Gray|1|$809.99 EACH
Graphics Card GPU|Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card|1|$1,499.99 EACH
M.2 / NVMe SSD|Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB Samsung V NAND TLC NAND PCIe Gen 4 x4 and PCIe Gen 5 x2 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD|3|$439.99 EACH
Case|Lian Li O11D EVO RGB Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black|1|$169.99 EACH
Power Supply PSU|MSI MAG A1000GLS PCIE5 1000 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - ATX 3.1 Compatible|1|$149.99 EACH
Water Cooling Kits|Lian Li Hydroshift II LCD-C 360TL 360mm All in One Liquid CPU Cooling Kit - Black|1|$239.99 EACH
Operating System|Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-Bit FPP USB - English|1|$139.99 EACH
Monitors|ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM 31.5" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 240Hz Gaming Monitor|1|$1,299.99 EACH
Case Fans|Lian Li UNI FAN TL120 V2 Reverse Blade Wireless Fluid Dynamic Bearing 120mm Case Fan - Black|3|$31.99 EACH
Case Fans|Lian Li UNI FAN TL 120 V2 Wireless Fluid Dynamic Bearing 120mm Case Fan - Black|4|$31.99 EACH
Surge and UPS|CyberPower Systems PFC Sinewave Series UPS (CP1500PFCLCD)|1|$259.99 EACH
|||Total: |$6,843.80
Generated by Micro Center - 1/31/2026 11:51:41 PM

first time pc builder here - looking to invest in a good, functional set up for every day use. i'm a lighting designer/lighting technician for major concerts and festivals and will be running software on this set up that fully renders lighting, as well as programs lights (might take up a chunk of ram). i also will probably game on the occasion on this set up.

what do i need to build this? how do i get started? for a while i've just been using a laptop with multiple monitors, but now i need more than that.

all help and advice appreciated! thank u!!

I've been having trouble deciding which build is the best for me. I've tried asking on PC building discords, but I want to try and get other opinions. It seems like their general consensus was to get me to go with a cheaper power supply with higher end GPUs, and I'm not really sure if that's a great idea all things considered. I haven't done or really thought about PC building in 10ish years, so I really don't know what's out there anymore.

I'm looking for a mid-range gaming computer, ideally around $1250 to $1500, but I am flexible up to $1750 before tax. I'm not looking for 200+ FPS Ultra graphics settings, though. My favorite game right now is Helldivers 2, and I'm mainly looking for a setup that can comfortably run it and games like it at medium graphics settings. My other, and maybe even greater, concern is longevity, and I'm willing to drop more if it means I'll get more years out of the system in the long run.

I've been looking at an AMD bundle, but deciding which has been relatively difficult. Do I need a Ryzen 7 9700X, does it make a significant difference, or can I just go with a Ryzen 7 7700X bundle? I'd have the same question for the GPU. I've been looking at the 7900 XT, but when I ask online, people generally say for me to go for the 9070 XT. Do I really need to in order to get what I'm looking for? I've seen some sources say the 9070 XT runs cooler, which I'd assume would contribute to longevity while giving me the performance boost, so it seems like the better option, but I don't know enough to say if it's overkill.

Before I go through my next points of contention, I feel like I should say the case I've been looking at, because I'm not sure if everything will fit. It won't necessarily be a deciding factor, but it'd definitely be nice to know now. I've been looking at the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 Tempered Glass ATX case.

One of the biggest, and maybe most concerning for me, points is the PSU. I went through a few AI instances, and time and time again, they seemed to recommend the Corsair RM850x. The only problem is that this PSU is $170. When I asked about this online, I was recommended the Montech Century II, which is only $90. It's enticing given that it's around half the price, but given what I'm looking for, I'm hesitant to skimp out on this part. So is $170 worth it, or is this PSU or a similar PSU worth looking into?

Next is the CPU Heatsink, and I'm even more lost on this one. I've seen that a $35 to $50 heatsink will do just fine, but given how important this part seems, is this accurate? I've seen the Thermalright PS120SE go for $36, but I don't know anything about it that's substantial.

Admittedly, I may be over thinking some aspects of this, but given the cost of the system, I'd rather get things right the first time.

Hello! Thanks for looking at this post. I am finally at a time where I can no longer update windows properly due to my mother board and the games my friends are playing will no long work on the lowest graphics settings on my PC. It has been a journey. When I bought my PC in 2013 it was just about the best I could get (a 5080 now vs a 5090) which is what I like to do maybe a slight step under what is best and working with it until it dies.

Current PC : Intel I7-4790K @4Ghz 4001Mhz 4core 8logical processors , 16gb Ram, 980x

"insert old joke here" Surprisingly I could still play a lot of pvp(CODMW)/BR/extraction/singleplayer(bg3) for the most part, but I am use to lowering graphics or even resolution at times to maintain fps.

Gentleman/ladies. This is the build I am looking at purchasing https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=b698e00b-edcb-4eea-bb2d-1ef35af5d94cError

I already have the RAM someone suggested awhile back I should buy some cheap and I did. I am looking for suggestions on what I should/could change? My current build is in a compact case, which I don't like it heats up faster than it should at times so hence the new case. Gamer to gamer please help an old man trying to play what is new. Thank you! <3

I am looking to build a custom PC that will work well with Adobe both Creative Cloud and Photoshop Elements where I have been doing some basic photo editing as well as 1080p slideshow/video exports, Autodesk
Fusion modeling for 3D printing, and everyday Office and web browsing. I would like to be able to easily meet or exceed (within reason) the recommended system requirements for these programs now as well as have some room for the future such as possibly adding more internal storage or RAM. I initially asked ChatGPT just to get an idea of what I should use, then tried to piece together all the parts with the builder. This is the list I built based on what I was allowed/able to add: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=e0a3c44e-ec59-4165-99ce-c550f8e8ee05 however there are some differences from what ChatGPT suggested:

Case Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact (front USB-C + 2x USB-A)
Motherboard (Gen5) MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi (PCIe 5.0 x16 + Gen5 M.2_1, WinFi 6E, BT 5.3, 2.5GbE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (8C/16T)
CPU Cooler Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE (AM5)
RAM G.SKILL Flare X5 64GB (2x32) DDR5n6000 EXPO
GPU MSI RTX 4070 SUPER Ventus 2X OC (12GB)
Storage 2x Crucial T500 2TB NVMe Gen4
PSU be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W (ATX 3.1, modular)

I know AI on its own isn't the best source so I wanted to run both lists by a group who would know better than me at this as I have never built my own PC before. If there are any ways to trim up the cost as well without losing out on functionality, those suggestions would also be greatly appreciated as my goal was to stay under $2000. I suspect one of those areas would be the RAM though I know those prices are currently inflated no matter what I choose.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

As for budget this is pretty much the most I can afford right now (Going to be using the CPU/motherboard/RAM bundle). I'll be going through college and finding work with this PC so it needs to be alright for that. I will use it for games too but by no means am I looking to play cutting edge titles with high settings or whatever. I don't need that much. I have heard the low VRAM on the graphics card is bad but in all honesty I don't think it'd matter much at my level. Also let me know if the PSU needs changed since that's the part I know the least about. Peripherals are already covered since I'm upgrading from a pre-existing system (I can specify the stuff I'm using if it affects anything). Thermal paste is also covered because I have some left over from when I replaced it on my current PC a bit ago. Thank you all!! ^_^