New build or upgrade? New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (Need monitor, mnk, etc)

PC purpose? Gaming (mostly RPG’s), video editing, digital art.

Purchase country? USA

Near Micro Center? YES

Monitors needed? (1, 32in, 4K, 240hz)

Budget range? ($2500-$3500)

WiFi or wired connection? - both WiFi and wired

Color/lighting preferences? Color/lights are nice but not needed

Any other specific needs? A PC with a high end GPU/CPU that can last a few years.

::Thank you in advance for everyone’s help::

New build or upgrade? ◦ Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) No • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/ games) Gaming COD, CSGO, RDR2, and spider man 2 • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 2 27” 1440 144hz • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1200-1400 • WiFi or wired connection? Both • Size/noise constraints? No • Color/lighting preferences? No • Any other specific needs? No

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) No
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? US, the closest Micro Center is 15 minutes away from me
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Yes, 2, 27 inches and 1440p, and 144hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500 but flexible
• WiFi or wired connection? wired connection
• Size/noise constraints? No
• Color/lighting preferences? No
• Any other specific needs? No

Hey I'm looking to build my first gaming pc but I'm a bit lost truthfully! I had choose this build https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3rJRgn but now I see a lot of people saying AMD is the way to go. I have a budget of around 2000$ CAD.

New build or upgrade? New

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) No

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (mostly modded Starfield, Fallout, Sims)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Canada (Canada computer, Amazon, NewEgg Canada

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) around 2000$-2500$ with taxes hopefully

WiFi or wired connection? Wifi

Size/noise constraints? No

Color/lighting preferences? I would love white but if the price is right I don't mind black

Any other specific needs? Minimum 2tb of storage and I was looking to get a GeForce RTX 4070 since they are available in my city

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for a new build on a Dell Precision laptop. I've bought XPS laptops in the past but the heat issues made them tough to use on the road. This is 50% for work (basic) and 50% for gaming. I mostly play grand strategy (ram intensive) but I want the computer to remain usable for most games for the next 4-5 years. Would this 7680 build look decent? Other recommendations?

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/reviewselections/precision-16-7680-laptop/xctop7680cavp?selectionState=eyJPQyI6InhjdG9wNzY4MGNhdnAiLCJNb2RzIjpbeyJJZCI6NiwiT3B0cyI6W3siSWQiOiJHOU1aNUlYIn1dfSx7IklkIjo4LCJPcHRzIjpbeyJJZCI6Ikc2QUhFQjEifV19LHsiSWQiOjMwLCJPcHRzIjpbeyJJZCI6IkdPV1RWMkkiLCJEIjo0OH1dfV19&configurationId=b2e1fe22-37a5-48b5-bce4-99d4a6888ff4

New build or upgrade?

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - All New
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - Canada
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - Will mostly use monitor (owned)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - 3000ish CAD preferred (Max 3999$)
• WiFi or wired connection? - Both
• Size/noise constraints? - Mostly weight. Would prefer under 5lb but I can live with more
• Color/lighting preferences? - Flexible
• Any other specific needs? - Major suppliers only (non-gaming brands preferred if possible)

Like most of us, I was unable to secure a 5080/5090 last week. I also did not want to pay the scalper prices or pay 2 grand for a 4080 Super, so I went ahead and bought a 7900XTX. I need some help picking out the rest of my build because I’m not well versed on motherboards and compatibility. Any help or advice is much appreciated!

New build or upgrade? New

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Onn 27” 1440p 165Hz (will use as secondary monitor) AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 7900XTX

PC purpose? Gaming: Modded Minecraft, RPGs like Starfield or the upcoming Elder Scrolls, Halo, Helldivers 2

Purchase country? US Near Micro Center? Traveling to Atlanta in 2 weeks so I will be able to stop by one of the two locations there.

Monitors needed? Will need a 4k monitor but not immediately.

Budget range? Would like to stay between $2000-$2500 including the GPU & CPU I’ve already bought. This also does not include the 4k monitor I am going to buy further down the road.

WiFi or wired connection? Both preferably

Size/noise constraints? None

Color/lighting preferences? White build although my GPU is black. So perhaps a white build with a black secondary theme(if that makes sense)?

Any other specific needs? I like the look of the 5-faced “fish tank” cases such as the NZXT H6 Flow(just an example), but not a requirement. I would like the motherboard & PSU to be relatively future proof incase I have the opportunity to upgrade to the RTX 5090 in like 6 months when they become more readily available.

I want to build a mid-low budget pc.

New build or upgrade?

*new and first build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

*no

PC purpose?

*Gaming 1080p, 100+ fps with low graphics on games like fortnite, raimbow six. Studying for university (need to use some software like matlab and programming , but nothing too heavy)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

• Italy, EU . I think i ll purchase parts online, mainly amazon.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

• 1 Monitor, 1080p and ~144-180hz refresh rate. Would be fantastic to find something between 22 and 24 inches.

Budget range?

• €400 - €500 for the PC alone + the monitor and matching my goals would be a deal.

WiFi or wired connection?

*Wifi connection

Size/noise constraints?

• i would prefer a small case.

Color/lighting preferences?

• black

Any other specific needs?

• I look for those specific performance and pretty much nothing more, nor now neither in the future. I was thinking to an Integrated Graphics CPU, but i dont know how much reliable they are and wheter there is some better performance/price ratio builds. Thanks in advance

New build or upgrade?: New Build • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links): Nope this would be a build from scratch • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games): I plan to use this PC for Digital Art, animation, 3D Modeling, gaming, and streaming • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors): US, I do have a Micro Center tho an hour away but no issue • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): I'd prefer 2 l don't mind what kind as long as color is accurate • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1600 usd would be my budget • WiFi or wired connection? WiFi connection Size noise constraints?: I'd prefer my build on the quiet end if possible • Color/ lighting preferences? White if possible • Any other specific needs? Nope

Reposting this because I was unable to see a comment on my last one

I am looking to help my dad replace his PC with a new build. He currently has one of those pcs that's built into the monitor. I was at his house recently and it takes like 2 minutes to boot up, 20 seconds to open file explorer and such. I am not tryin to break the bank and I am not looking to go over $600. I will need a monitor as well (if needed I can go over the 600 budget for this). He doesn't play games so I am not sure if a GPU is needed. He basically looks at email, pays bills, and watches youtube.

He does have a problem with copying everything from his old computer to his new ones, so I am going to show him how to save everything to an external drive. I think he has just been copying viruses to each new computer since the 90s.

Anyway, I have only built computers for myself and I wasn't really worried about cost as I was upgrading. It seems harder if I wanted to build a low-cost rig.

I thought this subreddit had pre-made PCs that were mapped out to different price ranges, but I didn't find them.

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? mouse and keyboard only
• PC purpose? paying bills, watching youtube, emails, solitaire
• Purchase country? USA, I would have everything come to his place in central Florida. prefer mail delivery
• Monitors needed? yes, probably 2k. 1k is acceptable
• Budget range? Trying to stay within $600, but I could go $800
• WiFi or wired connection? wired
• Size/noise constraints? no
• Color/lighting preferences? none, probably no lights or ability to turn them off
• Any other specific needs? a plain black solid case would be great. no need for anything fancy.

Thanks!

„new build or upgrade?“

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse?: I want to build a complete new build. I want to use my 1x 2k 144hz monitor and 1x normal full hd monitor.

• ⁠PC purpose?: I want to use the pc for creative stuff like editing, designing, 3D renders,… but also for gaming.

• ⁠Purchase country? Germany

• ⁠Monitors needed? (1, 2k, 144hz) (1, full HD, 60hz)

• ⁠Budget range? 2000€

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?: wired connection

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?: doesn’t really matter but shouldn’t be to loud

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?: just simple rgb stuff. No fancy animations

• ⁠Any other specific needs?: no

• New build or upgrade?

New Build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Monitor - Gigabyte 32UC

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming PC primarily for single player RPG games (Baldur's Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077) and Destiny 2. Also intending to dive into some PC classics like League of Legends and World of Warcraft.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

United Kingdom, no microcentres

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

As mentioned, I already have a 144hz 4k monitor. However, I would like a smaller 2nd monitor (around 27in) to have Discord/Reddit/Youtube and other apps open on.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

£4,000 is my current budget.

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

• Size/noise constraints?

I currently use a Secretlab Magnus Pro desk, and if possible I would like to use the under desk PC mount. So preferably no larger than 543mm tall or 300mm wide. However, if this isn't feasible, I do have sufficient desk space to have it on top.

• Color/lighting preferences?

Preferably, as little RGB as possible, as currently the rest of my peripherals are monotone black and white.

• Any other specific needs?

I'm a big fan of the aesthetics of the Fractal North or Fractal North XL PC case, so bonus points for any builds incorporating this. Also if possible, no tempered glass screens, as I've seen enough posts in r/pcmasterrace of the issues these can cause.

If you want to know any further details, please let me know. Appreciate the help!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pYbfFZ

He created this parts list himself and I think it's pretty solid but wondering if there's anything you all would change?

Trying to go with the cheapest budget possible for a viable gaming rig

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) no need
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) US
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) no
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) cheap as possible
• WiFi or wired connection? wifi
• Size/noise constraints? no
• Color/lighting preferences? no
• Any other specific needs? no

Not a request. New build or upgrade? New build

Uncle is looking to build a computer for my aunt. AM4 platform 5600 cpu hyte 70 case (red and black themed)

Light gaming (league of legends, possibly fortnite) but mainly just a wfh computer.

Looking for a red and black (lighted fans preferred) graphics card around 300-400.

Something like the Asrock phantom gaming A770.

Here's the other question, I have experience with Nvidia and AMD but not intel GPUS. Is the A770 a solid card? Reason I ask from researching is there seems to be some people that have had software issues with Intel gpus

Thanks in advance!

New build or upgrade?

new build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models links)

None

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Usually just downloading PowerPoints, typing out notes and projects. YouTube too

Purchase country?

The US

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

2 monitors, 1080p. Whatever’s best for the res and refresh rate

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

My budget is around $500-$700 but I have no clue if that’s doable

WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

Size/noise constraints?

Preferably as quiet as it can be

Color/lighting preferences? No preferences

Any other specific needs? N/a

New build or upgrade?

it's a new build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

none as the mouse and keyboard also kicked the bucket when the all in one broke.

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

It will mostly be used for PowerPoints, YouTube videos and games like modded Stardew, modded Minecraft and baldurs gate/elden ring.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center

it most likely going be purchased in Singapore from sim lim but I'm not against buying from Amazon

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

1 monitor, 1080p.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

my budget is around 900 sgd to 1200 sgd which includes gst. Singapore list prices with the sales tax.

WiFi or wired connection?

no idea, standard wifi???

Size/noise constraints?

no size and noise constraints.

Color/lighting preferences?

I prefer it rather not have any rgp but if components with it cost less. I would be ok with it.

Any other specific needs?

I want at least 1tb of storage to match the old all in one I had. Also preferably it has a headphone jack in there. But I know the headphone jack is getting rare in electronics nowadays so it's ok if it doesn't have one. The all in one I had was a acer aspire z5771-ur31p, I would like the pc to have the same or better than specs the all I one since I'll be paying the same or more for the new PC.

• New build or upgrade?

New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

No need for keyboard or mouse. I have an existing monitor but would be open to upgrading or adding another.

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Blender: primarily rendering as opposed to physics simulations. I may use some other 3D modeling software on occasion (for parametric modeling).

Gaming: primarily a varied mix of FPS (games like Far Cry, Hell Let Loose, Cyberpunk, Ready or Not, 6 Days in Fallujah, etc.), but I also enjoy the occasional strategy/RTS game (Civ, etc.) or simulator.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

US, Micro Center close.

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

1 monitor is sufficient (30 inch or greater). 1440p or 4k. Refresh rate is not paramount. 2 is fine too.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

~$2,500-3,000 before tax

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi (Wifi 7 preferred)

• Size/noise constraints?

No size constraints - prefer quiet but does not need to be silent.

• Color/lighting preferences?

Something elegant, muted, and mature. No RGB. (North XL case is attractive.)

• Any other specific needs?

I would prefer some degree of future-proofing (e.g., Wifi 7). My current PC was a pre-built that I bought in late 2016. While the GTX 1070 can still handle many games ok (at 1080p), it's starting to struggle, and working in Blender has become painful sluggish.

• New build or upgrade? New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links): N/A

• PC purpose? Gaming - focus on streaming from desktop to Android handheld (via Moonlight / Apollo and Steam Link) Typically AAA games, targeting 120FPS (1440p capability would be a bonus for occasional desk-based use)

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? UK

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): N/A - already have 3 x 1440p 144Hz

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations): up to £700

• WiFi or wired connection? Wired (preferably for streaming, WiFi a nice bonus if available as a default)

• Size/noise constraints? N/A

• Color/lighting preferences? N/A

• Any other specific needs?

No specific needs - context is that I sold my Lenovo Legion Go handheld and have been streaming PS5 content to an Android handheld (AYN Odin Portal)

. I have found the streaming capability to be pretty decent and given that 95% of my handheld gaming is done at home, to replace the Legion Go with a more powerful desktop that will allow me to stream at 1080p 120Hz (but be able to go up to 1440p on occasion when I use it at the desk). The main objective is to come in at a budget around that of a new Legion Go (based on RRP rather than latest price since I was originally planning to get the LLG 2 when it releases) so that I can justify it to myself - would welcome views on whether this is a sensible approach too! Thanks in advance for any input.

I've done some initial research and was looking at 5700X based systems at around £600 or debating whether it makes sense to try to stretch to an AM5 based build

Help Me Build My 1st(and 2nd) PC. I am looking you Build a 2 PCs. 1 for my wife and 1 for myself. We currently are on laptops but would like an upgrade as well as something that will last and will be easily upgradable.

New build or upgrade?

• New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

• No

PC purpose?

• Gaming, COD/FPS style games

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

• USA - closest Micro-Center is Tustin, CA which is about 80miles away

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

• currently like all my monitors are FHD 1080, I would like to upgrade to 1440

Budget range?

• $1500-$18000

WiFi or wired connection?

• Wired connection

Size/noise constraints?

• None really

Color/lighting preferences?

• 1 white set up and 1 black set up

Any other specific needs?

• No

"New build or upgrade?" - Upgrade (Not a request.)

As the title states, I'm currently running a B550-Plus with 16GB RAM and 8GB VRAM (3070). CPU's a Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core.

Recently, I've encountered some slightly unusual behavior: VRAM running out when running small local AI models (12B at 8k context, offloading 40 layers via Kobold) and when generating in Stable Diffusion 1.5. It's not previously happened before, which makes me a little worried that either my GPU is dying or my mobo is dying. (Possibly both...)

I've picked up a couple of used GPUs that I've not yet tested, but hopefully at least one of them works. Here's what I'd like my mobo upgrade to achieve:

• It needs to have a thunderbolt 3 or 4 header, since I'm looking to connect eGPUs via Thunderbolt to it (to expand VRAM capacity). I'm alright buying the expansion cards if necessary.
• It should be able to fit two Galakuro 3060s (current case: Fractal Meshify C, I think... I'm quite happy with the case and not looking to change it unless the GPUs don't fit.)
• It should have 4 RAM slots. Doesn't really matter to me whether it's DDR4 or 5 - I'd like to be able to fit 4x RGB RAM sticks even though I know it's not as efficient as 2x RAM sticks. It just looks pretty, and RAM isn't that important for AI stuff.

Would appreciate community recommendations on a mobo that would fit the above requirements.

Couple other questions:

1. Do you think the price of RAM has stabilized somewhat? Not sure if it's worth springing for 64GB of DDR5 (2x32) now, or sticking to a DDR4 board and getting 128GB of DDR (4x32) instead...
2. What do people usually upgrade their CPUs to after the 3700x? Not sure if it's worth the upgrade or if I should just continue with what works.... don't really game much these days, and the games that I do play aren't CPU-intensive.

Thanks!

Hey all,

My dad is looking for a new pc. He wants to use it for some gaming but mainly photo editing using programs like Lightroom and Photoshop. I have built my own pc in the past but that has been over 7 years ago. Time flies haha. Im out of the loop on current parts and looking for some help here! Thanks in advance

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Think he has monitors he can use not sure about model
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (Mainly CoD) and photo editing
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? The Netherlands
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) €1500
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? Doesn't need any rgb but not a dealbreaker if it has
• Any other specific needs? No

New build or upgrade?

• New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

• Absolutely nothing; barely own a mouse

PC purpose?

• Mainly just gaming. I don't plan on streaming / editing or anything like that.
• In terms of games, I mainly plan on playing R6 Siege, Valorant, CS (and other competitive games like Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, etc). Having said that, I would still like my PC to handle more graphics intense games (at least be able to run them somewhat smoothly)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

• Malta (EU), so nowhere near a microcenter lol. Most popular supplier here would be Amazon (Germany or Italy), but there are also some local suppliers who have *semi-decent* prices.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

• 1 Monitor, 1080p and ~165hz refresh rate. Anywhere between 24-27 inch is fine.

Budget range?

• €1000 - €1100 for the PC alone. (willing to go a little bit over budget)

WiFi or wired connection?

• Wired connection

Size/noise constraints?

• None really

Color/lighting preferences?

• None

Any other specific needs?

• Only thing you might want to take note of is that it gets extremely hot and humid in Malta, especially during the summer months.

• New build or upgrade?

New build with little experience and understanding of parts I will learn before purchase

• exisiting parts/monitors to reuse?

N/A

• PC purpose?

(Gaming on 1440p and talking on discord)

• Purchase country? Near micro centre?

• Australia, no micro centre

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

• One monitor 27” I’ll need to research more on refresh rates and resolution

• budget range?

• 480$

• Wifi or wired connection?

• wifi

First timer build for 500 dollors max

• New build or upgrade?

New build with no experience( took parts from Linus new pc build guide youtube)

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jFZqBq

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming ,want to have upgrad path to play 1440p game by adding a GPU in near future

Mainly RPG

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

India, no Micro Center..

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

No

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$400 - $500 (40k to 50k)

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

• Size/noise constraints?

. Not a major concern.

• Color/lighting preferences?

No budget

• Any other specific needs?

For now Labview learning purpose, after that want to add GPU for 1440p so that i can replace my Xbox series S

Thanks Hari

New build or upgrade?

• Upgrade

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

• 1650 Super
• 500watt PSU
• 3 Sata drives and 2 SSDs
• Wifi PCI card
• Case

PC purpose?

• Mostly for video editing (4k) and light gaming like fortnight etc.

Purchase country?

• US, all from amazon due to GC.

Monitors needed?

• 1, 24-27"

Budget:

• $500

Size/noise constraints?

• mATX smaller build without compromising performance

Hi, I need some help building a PC for architecture use and possibly gaming in the future. I have very basic knowledge on PC's from YouTube and a few articles. I mostly use programs such as AutoCAD and Revit. I'll post the specs below the questions.

• New build or upgrade? --- New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) --- I don't have any existing parts. This will be my first pc build.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) --- I'll be using it for mostly architecture work, digital drawings , editing photos and videos and maybe gaming.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? --- USA and not near any micro center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) --- 4k resolution, high color accuracy, 2 monitors
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) --- 1.5K USD but flexible
• WiFi or wired connection? --- Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? --- Noise: runs quiet. For the size any size would work. I'll ideally put it on top of my desk but if it runs big I can always put it under.
• Color/lighting preferences? I like a white aesthetic with custom light colors. Pinterest worthy. But I'm willing to sacrifice aesthetic for performance.
• Any other specific needs? --- I would like to future proof the pc so it last a long time and upgrade the parts when needed in the future

Here's the AutoCAD and Revit Specs: (The recommended or higher would be ideal)

AutoCAD:

• Operating System: 64 bit Microsoft Windows 11 & Windows 10 version 1809 or above
• Processor:  Recommended 3+ GHz processor (base), 4+ GHz (turbo)
• Memory :  Recommended: 32 GB
• Display Resolution: Conventional Displays: 1920 x 1080 with True ColorHigh Resolution & 4K Displays: Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (with “Recommended” display card)
• Display Card:  Basic: 2 GB GPU with 29 GH/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant . Recommended: 8 GB GPU with 106 GB/s Bandwidth and Direct X 12 compliant. DirectX 12 with Feature Level 12_0 is required for Shaded(Fast) and Shaded with edges(Fast) visual styles.  Please be sure to use the latest video card manufacturer drivers from their website. 3840 x 2160 (4K) or greater True Color video display adapter; 12GB VRAM or greater; Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater; DirectX-capable workstation class graphics card. Note:  AutoCAD uses your computer's display card for a variety of essential graphics operations including but not limited to view manipulation, line smoothing, and text/linetype generation.  It is recommended that you have a display card with dedicated VRAM to support these operations at optimal speeds.
• Disk Space: 10.0 GB (suggested SSD) Suggested : 20 GB or more 
• Memory: 16 GB RAM or more

Revit : Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk's Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
• CPU Type: Intel i-Series, Xeon, AMD, Ryzen, Ryzen Thread ripper PRO, 2.5 GHz or Higher Recommended: Highest CPU GHz 
• Memory:  16 - GB Ram Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 300 MB on disk. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports. Individual models will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics. Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process.
• Video Display Resolutions: Minimum: 1280 x 1024 with true color Maximum: UltraHigh (4k) Definition Monitor
• Video Adapter: Basic Graphics: Display adapter capable of 24-bit color Advanced Graphics: DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4 GB of video memory
• Disk Space:  30 GB free disk space

• New build or upgrade?

New build with no experience/little understanding of parts that I'll learn before purchasing.

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

N/A

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming on ultra settings 1440p (4k for somethings)

Mainly RDR2 , milsims, open world RPGs, and modding lots.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

USA, no Micro Center. Hawaii Island but in a dryer part. I'm hoping tropical weather / heat won't be an issue.

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

One monitor to start. Hopefully, more later. Would enjoy a 27" monitor. Will have to research more on my own for refresh rates and more. Just need a barebones starting point idea for the general build.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1000 - $1500

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

• Size/noise constraints?

Not obnoxiously huge. Neither terribly loud. Not a major concern.

• Color/lighting preferences?

Less flashy colors the better. No hate to those that enjoy it.

• Any other specific needs?

It's more of a want than a need, hopefully its not a terrible consumption hog, but my limited knowledge equates less wattage with less power. Thanks, everyone.

This will be my first new build. Looking to replace my current gaming desktop (5 years old).

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - have mouse, keyboard, and headset
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Primarily gaming, some video editing (hobbyist)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - US, no Micro Center near me
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - not included in budget but would appreciate a recommendation that compliments build
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - Under $2400 (can move up for meaningful upgrade)
• WiFi or wired connection? - I'm set up for both. Currently using wired.
• Size/noise constraints? - None
• Color/lighting preferences? - None
• Any other specific needs? - Nope

Thanks!

**Hey Reddit,**

I've had my current PC for about 7 years. It's been mostly fine, but I’ve run into issues in the past when trying to enable XMP for my RAM or overclock my CPU. The system becomes unstable and crashes at random, but turning off XMP and overclocking resolves the issues completely.

I’m now looking to **upgrade my setup** to better handle **streaming and recording**, especially for games like **Marvel Rivals** at **1440p 240Hz** while still maintaining strong performance in **Valorant**. I’m debating whether I should:

- **Upgrade my current system (AM4, Ryzen 3700x, RTX 2080 Ti)**

- **Move to AM5 for better long-term performance**

- **Get a capture card for better streaming performance**

- **Build a separate streaming PC**

I’d like to keep my total upgrades **under $2000**. Ideally, I’d stick to a **single-PC setup** unless a dual-PC build is really worth it for latency and such.

Here’s more info to help guide recommendations:

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### **New build or upgrade?**

**Likely Upgrade** (Upgrade AM4 setup, move to AM5, or build a streaming PC)

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### **Existing parts/monitors to reuse?**

- **Case**: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower

- **Power Supply**: Rosewill RBR1000-M 1000 W 80+ Bronze Semi-modular

- **GPU**: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

- **CPU**: Considering upgrading to Ryzen 7 5700X3D but open to AM5

**Full PCPartPicker List Below**

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### **PC purpose?**

- Streaming while playing games

- **Primary Games**: Valorant (1440p 240Hz), Marvel Rivals (smooth 1440p 240Hz)

- Recording & video editing for content creation

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### **Purchase country? Near Micro Center?**

- **US-based**

- Not near Micro Center

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### **Monitors needed?**

- None, reusing an Asus VG248QE (1080p, 144 Hz) for now

- Planning to upgrade to **1440p 240Hz** in the near future

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### **Budget range?**

- **$2000 total for all upgrades**

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### **WiFi or wired connection?**

- **Wired**

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### **Size/noise constraints?**

- None except fitting in the case

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### **Color/lighting preferences?**

- None

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### **Any other specific needs?**

- **Long-term stability for gaming and content creation**

- **Smooth streaming while gaming**

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### **Questions**:

1. **Should I upgrade to AM5 or stick with my AM4 platform and get a 5700X3D?**

2. **Would a capture card help offload streaming/recording performance, or should I consider a dual-PC setup?**

3. **Is my PSU still good, or should I upgrade to a better, more efficient one?**

4. **Would upgrading my GPU help more than upgrading my CPU for streaming/recording performance?**

5. **If I go with a single-PC setup, should I consider something like the 7800X3D for gaming/streaming?**

Appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance.

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**PSU Upgrade Idea (Budget: $100 or less):**

[BitFenix Formula Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Fully Modular PSU](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9XNYcf/bitfenix-bfg-gold-atx30-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bp-bga850umag)

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### **PCPartPicker Part List**:

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/chYgk9)

| Type | Item | Price |

|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|

| **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QKJtt6/amd-ryzen-7-3700x-36-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000071box) | $129.99 @ Amazon |

| **CPU Cooler**| [Zalman CNPS17X 61 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xzpmP6/zalman-cnps17x-61-cfm-cpu-cooler-cnps17x) | $29.99 @ Amazon |

| **Motherboard** | [MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Hy97YJ/msi-b450-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk) | - |

| **Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kXbkcf/gskill-ripjaws-v-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-f4-3200c16d-32gvk) | $50.99 @ Amazon |

| **Storage** | [SanDisk Solid State Drive 128 GB 2.5" SSD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/97V48d/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdp128gg25) | - |

| **Storage** | [WD Black SN750 2 TB M.2 NVME SSD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fkprxr/western-digital-wd\_black-sn750-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds200t3x0c) | - |

| **Storage** | [Toshiba DT01ACA100 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM HDD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/C4zv6h/toshiba-internal-hard-drive-dt01aca100) | - |

| **Storage** | [Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/44Gj4D/seagate-barracuda-1tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm010) | $56.49 @ Amazon |

| **Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 2080 TI VENTUS 11G OC](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZGYLrH/msi-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-11-gb-ventus-oc-video-card-rtx-2080-ti-ventus-11g-oc) | - |

| **Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TXCwrH/phanteks-enthoo-pro-atx-full-tower-case-ph-es614pc\_bk) | $109.99 @ Amazon |

| **Power Supply** | [Rosewill RBR1000-M 1000 W 80+ Bronze Semi-modular](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GYGkcf/rosewill-power-supply-rbr1000m) | - |

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

| **Total** | **$377.45** |

| *Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2025-02-02 17:09 EST-0500* |

1. New build or upgrade? New build
2. Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Existing monitor: ASUS VG248QE
3. PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (Monster Hunter Wilds will be the most taxing game for a while)
4. Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, Seattle (no microcenter near unfortunately)
5. Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No, but open to suggestions if there is a good and reasonable upgrade. Nothing curved please.
6. Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $2,000 (+a bit more for monitor)
7. WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
8. Size/noise constraints? Quiet preferred
9. Color/lighting preferences? No preference, no gamer lights please
10. Any other specific needs? A case without a window is preferred but not required (no need to encourage the cat to be naughty).

Thank you for the assistance.

New build or upgrade? New build

• New build or upgrade? Mostly new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Covered below
• PC purpose? 1/2 and 1/2 games and productivity
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? US near Micro Center
• Monitors needed? Yes: ultrawide oled vs 27 inch oled
• Budget range? $5000ish
• WiFi or wired connection? wired, but I do like having wifi on the board
• Size/noise constraints? none, but preferred quieter
• Color/lighting preferences? Non-RGB
• Any other specific needs? See below

Hey everyone,

I'm upgrading to a high-end PC for gaming / productivity because I just landed a new job with a $20,000 signing bonus, and my old build is 7 years old. I’d love to get some feedback from y'all! I ran most of this by Chat GPT, but would like to hear from real people as well.

New Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tYvYQd

Old Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JWxNgn

Pic of current setup: https://imgur.com/a/0zDCIvF

1. What I Want to Run

I want to build something that can max out the following:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (I recently got into it after realizing cross-play exists and now play with my sister and brother-in-law who live 2 hours away. Also, I sunk 2,000+ hours into MW2 in high school, so the COD bug is in me).
• Cyberpunk 2077 with full ray tracing
• YouTube videos on a second monitor while gaming3. What I Want to RunI want to build something that can max out the following:Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (I recently got into it after realizing cross-play exists and now play with my sister and brother-in-law who live 2 hours away. Also, I sunk 2,000+ hours into MW2 in high school, so the COD bug is in me). Cyberpunk 2077 with full ray tracing YouTube videos on a second monitor while gaming

I would also work on EPIC electronic medical system and would this to be functional for writing medical records / powerpoint / multitasking in that fashion (although I expect maximizing my build for the games above will be able to easily achieve this)

2. Monitor Setup – Ultrawide vs. Dual 4K OLED?

I'm debating between two setups:

• Option A: Ultrawide display mounted below my current ACER Nitro P3 4K Mini LED (overhead).
• Option B: A second 4K OLED monitor side by side with my current one.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on which setup would be better for gaming and productivity. Of note: I would like to mount everything to my desk as it is a sitting to standing Flexispot. I did get the sturdiest desk they had to prevent wobbling. (E7B-Pro)

3. GPU Choice

I was hoping to get an RTX 5090, but it seems like that’s going to be impossible to get anytime soon. I have been looking for 4090s on facebook marketplace and hope I can get one of these in the next week or two. I feel like this is what I would need to drive my dream setup above. Thoughts?

4. Rest of the Build – Did I Panic Buy?

I recently panic bought the rest of my components from Microcenter after hearing about upcoming tariffs, which might not have been the smartest move. Here's what I grabbed:

• Motherboard (MOBO)
• RAM
• CPU
• PSU
• Storage
• CPU Cooler

I already have the peripherals and the Acer mini LED monitor as well. Do you think I am dumb for doing this? IDK if it was the smartest move

5. Monitor Issue – eBay refurbished monitor

I bought the ACER Nitro P3 Mini LED refurbished from eBay, and it's having some black screen issues:

• Every 1–2 hours, the screen goes black for a few seconds.
• Occasionally, it goes completely black, requiring a full PC & monitor restart.

I’ve heard cheap 10-ft DisplayPort cables can cause signal degradation, and I’m wondering if upgrading my cable could fix this. Or did I just make a mistake buying a refurbished monitor from eBay (seller doesn’t accept returns)?

Appreciate any insight! Thanks in advance!