Wanting to build my first pc

Stilljwheezy

Im rocking a prebuilt with a 1650 super. I’m looking to build my first pc I don’t know much about part compatibility and such. Wanting to do a white build, have at least a 3060 and 16gb ram. Anyone able to help me? Wanting to try to stay under 2k 

Lambdaben

Did you need a keyboard, mouse and monitor as well?

If not, here is a suggested parts list to get you started. Obviously, parts may differ in your area and change because of your personal preferences.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=5bd6faf8-de8c-470b-af70-66f10804c0f3

Let me know if this helps!

Stilljwheezy

Thank you!  The compatibility was the thing stressing me out

TAPEthan

You can get a better build with for $400 less. Here is a build list that I put together:

This has a Intel Core i7-12700K instead of the Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB of RAM instead of 16, a in-stock same level graphics card, and a better, faster SSD. These parts are also all compatible, although part prices and availability may very in your area.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=6e6c09eb-0afc-425e-93a7-76e971276b8c

Lambdaben

My build was a baseline because he stated that he wanted a white build. He can save money by choosing other white parts to that would still be compatible with my build choices. You also chose a 32-Bit operating system which is incompatible with 32GB's of ram.....

Jmcafee

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/42257#Comment_42257

@TAPEthan Please re read the bellow request cause i think you forgot that the OP wanted a WHITE build which @Lambdaben provided is better because it follows the OP's wishes. it also looks better and will perform about the same. Not only does the OP get a AIO water cooler with his build he also gets an overall more cohesive and better-looking build. Sure, yours may function a tad bit better than the one he posted but the OP obviously wants the build to also look good while being a great pc.

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/11292/wanting-to-build-my-first-pc

magarity

Is there a white "Mesh" version of that case? The glass ones look good but get hot inside.

Lambdaben

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/42282#Comment_42282

There are mesh front panels that can be purchased separately, but that case was redesigned with airflow in mind.

TAPEthan

@Jmcafee Sorry I mis-read the prompt, I'd like to apologize for misguiding the buyer here. However, there is a white version of the case that I selected for the same price. Also, in terms of the operating system, a 64-bit operating system that is windows 11 would only cost 10 dollars more. This also would be still much cheaper than the build posted by Lambdaben(with Intel's Core i7-12700K, which has proven to beat out even the Ryzen 9 5950X in Gaming, let alone the much less powerful and cheaper Ryzen 7 5800X)https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i7-12700k-vs-amd-ryzen-9-5900x-and-5800x-face-off-intel-rising, although the water cooler and looks may be better for the $400 higher budget.

Lambdaben

To put this conversation to rest, here is a white Intel version of my previous build that comes in just under 2K.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=6f3cd0a9-ce09-4146-8cf2-399e9e32b897

@TAPEthan, I just want to point out that the the Fractal Design Meshify C only comes in a white/black configuration. Yes, your build would be cheaper than my original build as well as the new build I just posted, but aesthetically, both of my builds fit the customers prompt. No AMD or Intel preference was selected in the prompt, so I went with components that I knew would fit his aesthetic and budget.