Finally returning to the PC
Posted by suckygoalie2@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 18 comments
I am finally returning to PC after \~7 years away. I am tired of paying for game pass on an xbox when after \~3 years it would pay off what I could just put in a PC.
I already own a nice monitor and peripherals due to wfh so this would only be the build.
When I had my last PC I had an AMD 6300x? And a GTX750TI so it has been a while and man have times changed.
I’ve put together a microcenter build I could go get on a day trip but would be open to any merchants. (Newegg, Amazon, etc)
Please critique and tell me what I am missing or doing wrong. I am looking to spend \~1000-1200
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=d0908e65-bc97-4786-ba44-eb8b5635d10a
Newegg_PC_Support@reddit
Oh would you look at this an near complete PC build with a free 4tb SSD, https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4861129 how did that get here?
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
Newegg I would love that build but you’re about 1500$ over my budget. Hook a man up with a more reasonable build? Let me not drive 2 hours to microcenter please
Newegg_PC_Support@reddit
Newegg PC Builder Component List: https://newegg.io/b654ec6 How is this?
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - Zen 4 8-Core 4.5 GHz - Socket AM5 - 105W Desktop Processor (100-100000591WOF) ($249.35)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E AM5 AMD B850 SATA 6Gb/s 5G Network Wi-Fi6E DDR5 Motherboard ($149.99)
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop memory Model CMK16GX5M2E6000Z36 ($229.99)
Graphics Cards: ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Graphics Card RX9060XT CL 16GO RX 9060XT ($448.99)
Case: SAMA S40 Black ATX Mid Tower Case - High Airflow, 4x 120mm ARGB PWM Fans, Tempered Glass, Mesh Front, Type-C, Supports ATX/M-ATX/ITX & 4090 GPUs - Computer Case ($49.99)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GT 750W ATX 3.1 Standard Power Supply; 80 Plus Gold Efficiency; Smart Zero Fan; Native 300W PCIe 5.1 Connector; PS-TPT-0750FNFAGU-3 ($89.99)
Storage: Patriot P400 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 1TB SSD, Solid State Drive - P400LP1KGM28H Up to 3,500MB/s ($141.99)
Total: $1,265.29
*Prices are subject to change and exclude shipping, handling, and taxes.
Generated by Newegg PC Builder 2026-04-09 03:07:14 PM
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
Newegg no hard feelings but I bought the microcenter prebuilt. You will probably be where I upgrade and add in the future though
Newegg_PC_Support@reddit
I got you OG!
MiniDaCorgi@reddit
[Newegg Rep Here]
Yes, PC prices are high, but when you need a new computer, 1k-1.2k is a good range to look for a new computer. Try to look for something w/ 32GB ram, even if it's DDR4 ram. Look for a modern gpu from RX 9060 or 9070 or an RTX 5000 series. Good luck!
PixelPete27@reddit
https://www.microcenter.com/product/698874/powerspec-g527-gaming-pc?ob=1
If you can stretch the $50, this is a banger microcenter prebuild.
Muchhhhhhhh better GPU
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
I am open to either. I have built before in the past so I’m not totally new to it. Just been many years. I agree that one is right at the top of what I’m willing to spend but checks nearly every box
PixelPete27@reddit
The bundle/build I posted would be better. Just because the 7800x3d is better than the 7500x3d, The PSU is 1000W, so you have a TON of future upgradeability options for your GPU in a few years, that'll handle a beast of a GPU.
And the 9060XT 16gb is very much superior to the 5060 (8gb variant)
Fixitwithducttape42@reddit
Even as someone who hates prebuilt PCs I've found myself recommending their in house 7500x3d, 16gb memory, 1tb ssd, 5060 8gb build a lot lately as its hard to beat for 1k.
I would add a exhaust fan to it, second 16gb memory stick at a later date.
Prices of components are high again so sometimes we cant beat prebuilts for their price.
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
That is seemingly cheaper than what I could do, plus no hassle of building and installing windows on it. Only bad thing it’s out of stock at the closest one I could day trip to
ICastCats@reddit
I would instead get the 7500X3D bundle for $349 and put the $200 or so saved into getting a better GPU like a 5070 or 9070/XT. RAM prices suck at the moment so stick with the 16gb and get a second stick once prices settle down.
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
That’s kind of where I was between. 32gb now or do well enough and just add more later
ICastCats@reddit
Add more later. It’s not required just yet.
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
What about the bundle you suggested and a 5060ti?
The 5070 and 9070xt are just over what I’d like to spend total.
https://www.newegg.com/msi-rtx-5060-ti-16g-ventus-2x-oc-plus-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-graphics-card-double-fans/p/N82E16814137958
ICastCats@reddit
Seems good. Remember the cheapest of any single GPU model (in this case 5060 ti 16gb) performs pretty much the same as any other. So get the cheapest/prettiest.
ADo_9000@reddit
It's a really bad time to get in to pc
suckygoalie2@reddit (OP)
Not imminently going to get into something unless it’s a worldbeater deal. But probably within the next 1-2 months