Hey everyone, I’m very new to the PC world, I know next to nothing but I want to build a gaming PC. I have about a $3500 budget, I prefer to use Amazon to purchase everything. I’d like to be able to game at 240 fps on games like Call of Duty Warzone. I’d like to start right away it also just depends. I believe I’d like to overclock, although I don’t know what it is I heard you need it to game at a high FPS.
Help! I want to build a PC, but don’t know where to start
- Thread starter Zbritt00
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Welcome to the forum 
We have some very knowledgeable people here, who should drop by shortly. Here are a few tips from an amateur to get you started:
A. Use PCpartPicker.com—it'll protect you from choosing incompatible case, motherboard, CPU and RAM.
B. Don't build all in one go—test as early as you can, and 2-3 times more before you tighten all the screws.
C. Keep it as simple as possible first time—if you can skip eg water cooling or fancy stuff like RGB, do so and add them later once your build is working reliably. The fewer variables you have, the easier it is to troubleshoot.
D. Use something anti-static, eg wrist-strap or floor mat.
E. Do whatever you can to minimize heat & dust—heat is THE big enemy, and dust increases it. Keep cables out of the airflow, and make sure your fans are working together, not against each other.
We have some very knowledgeable people here, who should drop by shortly. Here are a few tips from an amateur to get you started:
A. Use PCpartPicker.com—it'll protect you from choosing incompatible case, motherboard, CPU and RAM.
B. Don't build all in one go—test as early as you can, and 2-3 times more before you tighten all the screws.
C. Keep it as simple as possible first time—if you can skip eg water cooling or fancy stuff like RGB, do so and add them later once your build is working reliably. The fewer variables you have, the easier it is to troubleshoot.
D. Use something anti-static, eg wrist-strap or floor mat.
E. Do whatever you can to minimize heat & dust—heat is THE big enemy, and dust increases it. Keep cables out of the airflow, and make sure your fans are working together, not against each other.
Two components on here (case, motherboard) aren't linked to Amazon.
https://www.newegg.com/black-lian-li-lancool-ii-performance-atx-mid-tower/p/2AM-000Z-00086
LIAN LI LANCOOL II MESH C PERFORMANCE $119.99
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-RM850x-Fully-Modular-Supply/dp/B08R5JPTMZ/
Corsair RM850x (2021) 850W 80+ GOLD Modular Power Supply $139.99
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144512
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI $269.99 + $40 off w/ promo code MSMB274, limited offer
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-12700KF-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B09FXKHN7M/
Intel Core i7-12700KF $377.98
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black Dual-Tower CPU Cooler $109.95
CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 5600 32GB (2x16GB) CL36 $229.99
O/S SSD
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-500GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B0869BW8MH/
PNY CS2130 500GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $49.99
Storage SSD
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B0869C35V2/
PNY CS2130 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $174.99
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-12G-P5-3955-KR-Cooling-Backplate/dp/B0979GYMHP/
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Gaming 12GB Graphics Card $1,099.99
Microsoft Windows 11 (USB) $139.00
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VG27AQ1A-Supports-Compatible-DisplayPort/dp/B08CZ8QJTX/
ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR (VG27AQ1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, 170Hz, 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Speaker, G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor $312.99
Total: $2980.85 *including promo code
A better look at those components.
www.msi.com
noctua.at
https://www.asus.com/us/Displays-Desktops/Monitors/TUF-Gaming/TUF-GAMING-VG27AQ1A/
www.intel.com
https://www.newegg.com/black-lian-li-lancool-ii-performance-atx-mid-tower/p/2AM-000Z-00086
LIAN LI LANCOOL II MESH C PERFORMANCE $119.99
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-RM850x-Fully-Modular-Supply/dp/B08R5JPTMZ/
Corsair RM850x (2021) 850W 80+ GOLD Modular Power Supply $139.99
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144512
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI $269.99 + $40 off w/ promo code MSMB274, limited offer
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-12700KF-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B09FXKHN7M/
Intel Core i7-12700KF $377.98
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black Dual-Tower CPU Cooler $109.95
CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 5600 32GB (2x16GB) CL36 $229.99
O/S SSD
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-500GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B0869BW8MH/
PNY CS2130 500GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $49.99
Storage SSD
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B0869C35V2/
PNY CS2130 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $174.99
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-12G-P5-3955-KR-Cooling-Backplate/dp/B0979GYMHP/
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Gaming 12GB Graphics Card $1,099.99
Microsoft Windows 11 (USB) $139.00
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VG27AQ1A-Supports-Compatible-DisplayPort/dp/B08CZ8QJTX/
ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR (VG27AQ1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, 170Hz, 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Speaker, G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor $312.99
Total: $2980.85 *including promo code
A better look at those components.
MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors, the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI is hardened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Tuned for better performance by Core boost, Memory Boost, Premium Thermal Solution, M.2 Shield Frozr,
www.msi.com
NH-D15 chromax.black
The NH-D15 chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning flagship model NH-D15 premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven dual-tower heatsink design and NF-A15 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-D15’s successful formula of rivalling the performance of all-in-one...
noctua.at
https://www.asus.com/us/Displays-Desktops/Monitors/TUF-Gaming/TUF-GAMING-VG27AQ1A/
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Processor (25M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz) - Product Specifications | Intel
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Processor (25M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz) quick reference with specifications, features, and technologies.
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I just noticed that you plan on overclocking so I changed the cpu + cooler in that build up above.
The case for going with an Nvdia card + G-Sync monitor. Warzone takes advantage of both DLSS and Reflex.
The case for going with an Nvdia card + G-Sync monitor. Warzone takes advantage of both DLSS and Reflex.
Spiele auf Grafikkarten der GeForce RTX 40-Serie
Frames Win Games. Sichere dir einen Wettbewerbsvorteil mit über 144 FPS.
www.nvidia.com
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Hi Zbritt00,
When I build gaming PCs (on a budget) for clients I will often look at the specification of the games the client wishes to play. Knowing this I can then build a PC that will (at least) meet their current requirements and ideally (budget allowing) see them a few years down the road.
When I build gaming PCs (on a budget) for clients I will often look at the specification of the games the client wishes to play. Knowing this I can then build a PC that will (at least) meet their current requirements and ideally (budget allowing) see them a few years down the road.
Yes, I would start with these specifications and build to budget.
The CoD Warzone requirements can be found here:
Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera Sunset FAQ
I appreciate it!!! It says that I may need to get an adapter for the cooler to fit in the motherboardI just noticed that you plan on overclocking so I changed the cpu + cooler in that build up above.
The case for going with an Nvdia card + G-Sync monitor. Warzone takes advantage of both DLSS and Reflex.
Spiele auf Grafikkarten der GeForce RTX 40-Serie
Frames Win Games. Sichere dir einen Wettbewerbsvorteil mit über 144 FPS.www.nvidia.com
Any extra cables or anything like that I may need? I appreciate y’all’s help, it’s pretty overwhelming just searching online.
Nope ... you're all good with that build although I'd suggest spending $10 on this down below for better thermals if you plan on overclocking sometime in the future.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134129530671
Thermalright LGA1700-BCF 12th CPU Bending Corrector Frame $9.99
Grizzly makes one of those also but at $35 it's a bit of a hose job imo.
So if I order these things I’ll be ready to game? (I’ve already purchased a g-sync compatible monitor). Sorry, just want to be sure. And can somebody verify that they are all compatible?
G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin SDRAM (PC4 25600) DDR4 3200 CL14-14-14-34 1.35V Dual Channel Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-32GTZR https://a.co/d/hWfU6qu
PNY CS2130 500GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), Read up to 3,500 MB/s - M280CS2130-500-RB https://a.co/d/0hNXFdM
PNY CS2130 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), Read up to 3,500 - M280CS2130-2TB-RB https://a.co/d/gjiUiIE
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming, 12G-P5-3967-KR, 12GB GDDR6X, iCX3 Technology, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate https://a.co/d/gWj6txP
Microsoft Windows 11 (USB) https://a.co/d/8tX0dLc
Corsair 4000D Airflow Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case - Black https://a.co/d/9IJCk17
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://a.co/d/j9cdF9W
Intel Core i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W https://a.co/d/iluKO1z
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR5, PCIe 5, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) https://a.co/d/iML4FRn
Corsair RMx Series (2021), RM850x, 850 Watt, GOLD, Fully Modular Power Supply (CP-9020200-NA) https://a.co/d/3dgGB9y
G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin SDRAM (PC4 25600) DDR4 3200 CL14-14-14-34 1.35V Dual Channel Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-32GTZR https://a.co/d/hWfU6qu
PNY CS2130 500GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), Read up to 3,500 MB/s - M280CS2130-500-RB https://a.co/d/0hNXFdM
PNY CS2130 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), Read up to 3,500 - M280CS2130-2TB-RB https://a.co/d/gjiUiIE
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming, 12G-P5-3967-KR, 12GB GDDR6X, iCX3 Technology, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate https://a.co/d/gWj6txP
Microsoft Windows 11 (USB) https://a.co/d/8tX0dLc
Corsair 4000D Airflow Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case - Black https://a.co/d/9IJCk17
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://a.co/d/j9cdF9W
Intel Core i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W https://a.co/d/iluKO1z
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR5, PCIe 5, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) https://a.co/d/iML4FRn
Corsair RMx Series (2021), RM850x, 850 Watt, GOLD, Fully Modular Power Supply (CP-9020200-NA) https://a.co/d/3dgGB9y
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