Design the PC of your Holiday Dreams and Enter to Win a $1000 gift card!

MicroCenterOfficial

The holiday season is upon us, and we’ve got one question for you: what are you hoping to build?

Between December 7th and 21st, check out our PC Builder tool, load it up with everything that would go into your dream PC and share the link in the comments below. And be sure to tells us a little bit about your build-to-be!

We’ll be randomly selecting 7 winners; One lucky builder will get a $1000 Micro Center gift card to get their build started ahead of the holidays, one will get a $250 Micro Center gift card and another 5 builders will get $50 gift cards.

Winners will be contacted the week after the contest ends.

 

How to enter (see terms and conditions for full contest rules):

·         Join the Micro Center community

·         Design your dream PC using the PC Builder on the Micro Center website – Be sure to include a case, PSU, CPU, and motherboard! (See instructions below)

·         Post the link from the “Share” widget in the comments with a short description of why you picked your parts.

 

How to create your build in the Custom PC Builder

Step 1. Head over to the Custom PC Builder

Step 2. Fill out the builder with your PC wish list!

Step 3. Copy the link from the share box on the right-hand side

Step 4. Paste the link in this thread and tells us about your build!

We can't wait to see your dream wish list builds!

Good luck!

See attached contest terms and conditions.

Contest submission window: 12/7/20 – 12/21/20

1st place winner will receive a $1000 Micro Center gift card. 2nd place winner will receive a $250 Micro Center gift card. Five 3rd place winner will receive a $50 gift card.

bigmahdi

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=7835ceee-53f5-4fd9-8f4e-55a95157a23e
I picked my parts because there great for gaming, rendering and streaming, they are also quality parts making them last much longer then other parts.

T_C

Ain't That TUFf Enuff?!?!
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=b2638f42-953a-4536-b510-27edd4137af8
Inspired by the Japanese' panache for English word play, Asus's TUF lineup and the 1980's working man's theme Tuff Enuff by The Fabulous Thunderbirds (https://youtu.be/EcXT1clXc04) and you get the Ain't That TUFf Enuf?!?! build. 

The result is a Ryzen 9 5900X CPU paired with every Asus TUF branded product found in the PC Builder.  This includes the monstrous Asus TUF VG27AQL1A 170hz 1440p monitor paired with the TUF 3090 for no reason other than to smash those pixels as fast as possible.  TUF case, keyboard, mouse were used.  2 packs of Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-4000 PC4-32000 CL18 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit were there to make sure all your Chrome tabs can stay open without effecting your FPS.  ASUS Blueray drive was included as well, for when the internet goes out and you need to get your non-updated Empire Strikes Back on.  A refurb Elgato 4k60 Pro was thrown in just incase you wanted to share your console play with friends.  A Seasonic 850W PSU is there to keep all humming along and a APC - 1500VA Back-Up UPS w/ Coaxial and Data Line Protection &10 Outlets for when the power drops and you need to finish watching Vader tell Luke who's his Daddy.

I would like to thank my friend RoninUwU for his Corsair build that made me think of doing a brand build theme and my former employer Tuff Torq for their wonderful naming convention and trying to put their logo on John Deere tractors.

Mic

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=2bc1d147-8c48-42fb-9121-796d0c576f9b

I've had the pleasure of getting my god son into PC gaming along with his Step Dad. It oddly started with minecraft mods, and he's been hooked ever since. Since then, he's taken a interest into computer gaming given how many options it can provide. And, I think at some point he wants to become a streamer too lol. So I've taken the responsibility to show him how PC's works, what parts are, etc. I've recently completed a build myself, but no where close in terms of power in comparison to what's in the link lol. It's been a goal of mine to sit him down and take him through the process of building his own PC and showing him how much he can do. 

I'm hoping the build will last him a long time, and allows for a lot of options to upgrade as he starts to understand more.  We're an AMD household so he is too! But, i'd love for him to find the joy of PC gaming with friends like I did when i was younger. 

Pyroooooooo

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=ff60268a-111b-4ae5-9de3-571f49d2b42e
This build is a black AMD build with a Ryzen 7 5800x and a RTX 3080 for high FPS gaming. It has 32GB of 3200Mhz ram to help get the most out of the Ryzen cpu, a beefy power supply to feed the 3080 all the juice it needs, and is built in a NZXT H510. The peripherals in this build are mostly razer, featuring a Huntsman keyboard and a Kraken headset, both in pink of course. The mouse is a Logitech G305 due to it being a great wireless mouse, especially for its relatively low price. The build also features an Alienware AW2518HF 240hz 24.5" monitor to get the most out of the high framerates pumped out by the build. It also obviously has RGB for 15% higher framerates.

Ty to microcenter and gl to everyone

Captain_OmNoms

Simple yet effective gaming rig, not a lot of flash and awe but it'll play great!
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=df824af6-9fc4-4abe-ab8c-a7e00b0f9378

mohawkdan

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=786ce7e4-62e1-4c04-9063-77b34c41a440
want something that can handle hevy rendering and gaming. 

MicroCenterOfficial

Pyroooooooo said:

"It also obviously has RGB for 15% higher framerates."

A good reminder for everyone to put as much RGB in their builds as possible.

anri

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=a15a763b-4fc1-47df-8567-4de1baadd329

i love my 2700x so much i wish i could take it with me into the 6000 amd or 3000 nvidia generation but that just doesn't make sense. 3700x is a sentimental choice for me, same as the 3070 (up from my current 1070). Excited to try nvme storage, and some extra hdd's in there for storage. Monitor upgrade as well to go with the new card, finally moving past 1080p! I absolutely love my CL14 GSkill ram so staying with it and assuming the low timings will help as much on Zen 2 as it does for me now. trying my hand with an AIO (simply because Microcenter doesn't carry Chromax Noctua gear lol). Not a huge fan of rgb but throwing some rgb fans to give the rig a nice glow. chose my current peripherals (tho i have a custom 65% keyboard) since i really like them and adore my g603

blue52

PC building/gaming is  growing interest and new hobby of mine, which I am excited to get into.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=8ba48c43-09a8-41ec-9fde-ee738b33af6d

BC_GamingBuilds

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=ac13f472-1a2f-4e35-b148-f9215caa10a1
The ultimate mega build of all time. This workhorse has the capability of running a golf simulator and Call of Duty simultaneously. Now that's what I call a nerd overkill. Of course with parts such as 2 3090 gpu's and Threadripper, this beast can take anything you throw at it and remain ice cold with the cooling system and fans. With room for 2 pc builds, the case I chose may not be traditional, but it gives the option for cable management on a new level and room for activities so the 2 feet of gpu's have their space to breathe. With a power backup, you can assure this 1000+ watt monster can be protected from a surge keeping the investment protected. For most who just game this is overkill x 1000 but for myself, I have the need for power and capabilities with a future golf simulator and a high volume data workload, 8 hours a day. This would be the dream to take working from home to new levels and I appreciate being able to share it with everyone. 

kopas

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=899c1ed7-3d8e-4d2c-8f12-fe656c9c785a
My is due for an upgrade to his gaming/streaming system. Nothing crazy, just some decent parts and a little RGB bling.

Zypr3xa

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=9c0133b9-4623-4534-8303-acd012b314cf
Went with an AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU. Solid gaming at 1440p on the G9 49" monitor. Kept the form factor smaller since I am not a big fan of large cases. 

jcjones

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=7856f723-b028-4dd4-97aa-54c2fda361ca
This "modest" PC build features many great out of stock parts such as a Ryzen 9 5900X and a GeForce RTX 3080. Also, featured are two NVMe 1TB SSDs and two 2TB SATA SSDs each in RAID0 for super speedy storage. The 32 GB of fast RAM should be plenty, but room for expansion is available. This build will be great for gaming as well as work. I'll barely have any time at all for naps while rendering or compiling with this and maybe that's a bad thing. I don't really get enough sleep. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Man

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Man

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=8da0a47d-591d-4eb1-9fff-f60f2589b377
This is all I need for what I want to do and I don't have much money so if I win anything that would be nice

Bob64

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=324aa2c2-7cba-4f67-b0eb-d0f919b741ec
A relatively budget build that can do VR without breaking the bank too hard. 

bbnn

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=93c46f1f-aa0f-4d7f-a370-10c611734392
lets gooo, place Holder gpu when the 6800xT/3090 gies back in stock :P

Manav_Ch

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=5ffce06f-cb3e-45bc-a750-5072d09cf0dc
A custom pc build that can do 1440p 144hz and will be extremely smooth and extremely good for the price
Cpu:i7-9700k
-A $200 8 core cpu that is fast and does not bottleneck a gpu
Motherboard:Asus Z390-A Prime Intel LGA 1151 Motherboard
-A good motherboard with 2 m.2 slots and a 6+2 power phase with good board construction
RAM:32gb(2x16) RGB Neo Forza 3200mhz CL16 RAM
-A good amount of RAM for multitasking and in dual channel with a fast speed and not that much cache latency with some RGB flare
Computer case: Lian Li Lancool II case
-A case with good airflow, 3 included fans, and it can fit a 15 inch graphics card
Graphics Card: Evga Rtx 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming
-A graphics card that can run 1440p 144hz and is a great card with raytracing and GDDR6X
M.2 ssd:Samsung EVO 970+
-A extremely fast ssd with a good 500gb to use as a boot ssd and use for some games
Hard Drive:Seagate Barracuda 2tb
-A cheap hard drive with 2 terabytes of storage for anything extra that needs to be stored
Water cooling kit: Cooler Master ML240L AIO
-A good water cooling solution to keep your I7 cool while being silent
Thermal Compound: Cooler master high performance Thermal Paste
-Just a thermal paste from a decent brand so should be pretty good
Keyboard: Redragon Mechanical Keyboard
-A good mechanical keyboard that has a good key travel
Mouse: Glorious PC Gaming Race Model D gaming mouse
-Feels good in the hand and nice to use
Headset: Logitech G headset
-A good headset with good materials and decent sound
Monitor: AOC 31.5 inch QHD 1440p 144hz Curved freesync monitor
-A 1440p 144hz curved monitor that will compliment a rtx 3080 and will look extremely nice
Power supply:Evga Supernova 850w fully modular Gold psu
-850w power supply for your rtx 3080 and has a gold certification

ShadowKnows

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=a31a7f24-9828-4e06-b573-3e241110453e
Why not dream big  I am just getting back into building computers after 25 years and learning what the new components can do

Sparks0686

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=f4aa48ec-e70a-4c81-8ba5-c7d12aa8bea5
Tried my best to create something I'd be proud of, but rep the brands that really stand out at awesome prices. Inland NVMe, all AMD with Thermaltake and plenty of room to grow and store. I think the only thing that costs near the proc is the Samsung monitor. Pretty happy with the result.

shreve

I've been wanting to start game streaming and making programming screencasts and tutorial videos, and my current off the shelf laptop just won't do it. The plan with this build is to go as hard as possible for a gaming and media workstation, while still maintaining a white/LED build because I like that look.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=f0251533-3d97-4d95-851d-53ba9c5fe80d

Peja11

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=d7736745-5ca2-41ed-8447-27539f6005a5
This is a legitimate dream PC for you average man with kids. It has the CPU power to handle all the WoW and Call of Duty I can play (my escape from real life), and the graphics power to let me FINALLY max some settings! Hell, it even has space to hold both of those games, which approximately take up 32,000gb of space. It also has fancy colors and RGB cooling to keep my two year old and five year old intrigued to the point of touching everything and smudging that beautiful case window! How great! Toss in a tower big enough to piss my wife off, and a monitor big enough to attract aliens and finally prove their existence, and you have a winner.

Phoenixx101

I'll never beat MightyMayfield in daily WU completion for the teams folding@home contribution. But with 4 3070's and board and cpu worth driving, I might beat cine.chris. I can be ok with second place. And for kicks I added a huge UPS to help ensure I keep contributing 24/7. It's a bit like aperture science's approach, we do what we must because we can! Don't need a mouse or keyboard or a fancy monitor. I'll remote into it running linux for maximum contribution.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=ec3dfe78-38cd-4552-b92d-aace7dcef9f5

Thien87

Building a PC for my sister to use for school and occasional gaming. 
She is currently using a second-hand laptop from 2010.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=56ab468f-ec9b-4869-90ae-a3245af77b95

bele

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=8b785f6d-7389-4084-ba00-905956f19cb2\
honestly i just need a good pc to game and to build a business, i also want this pc so that i can do school work and to get my mind off of everything that is happening. i choose these part so that if i did win i could have something that will last me a while

Angelarm

Managed to finally get the 5800x and hope to finalize my build after the new year if possible. 
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=3a1a0085-1746-474b-9b2a-39a6d1d9c580

ashyea

I chose this build because I like colorful lights and fans when I'm hardcore playing the SIMS!  
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=89d80145-df72-4f4f-9bd5-289002266f7d

Antonioangel

Happy Holidays!  
It’s a current chassis build- It’s a unique running multifunctional computer for more than educational purposes and modern appearance. These parts hold capacity with capability to hold smooth performance. I do envision this build to hold Nvidia’s 30 series the moment availability happens. 

https://www.microcenter.com/buildpost/5344/eggrog-

PaulK

So I noticed that there isn't a power supply option that will work for a dual RTX3090 build. This makes me a sad panda.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=e9a5e1c8-552c-4ef3-a16f-372050f16ef6

DDD

I chose this build because my current system is quite old and this would be a huge improvement.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=bbe68959-711b-4950-932b-9408973ac53a