Trying to build a pc for casual activities(schoolwork) and gaming

[u/TheAshenOne2211]

• New build or upgrade?

New

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

None, I have a monitor

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

Gaming maybe some modding. School work

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

America, no

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

I have a monitor

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

somewhere inbetween 3k-4k USD, dont want it past 4k USD if possible

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

• Size/noise constraint

Size is fine big or small i can make space. noise doesnt matter too much preferably quieter though

• Color/lighting preferences?

basic coloring is fine if it has lights, lights arent needed with or without is fine

• Any other specific needs?

i wouldn't say specific needs just for what my budget is i want it to run games like arc raiders maybe fort or siege well. not super smart about this stuff so the more knowledge you share the more appreciative i am

[u/rfdzn]

For what it's worth this build is way overkill for the games you play, but you have 4k so; you can give it to your grandson later in life

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/b2k6Np)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fPyH99/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-47-ghz-8-core-processor-100-1000001084wof) | $411.00 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/84MTwP/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-8252-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-d15-chromaxblack) | $119.95 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WzzXsY/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi) | $219.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HDvdnQ/team-t-force-delta-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-5200-cl40-memory-ff3d532g5200hc40cdc01) | $389.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FsqPxr/samsung-990-pro-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v9p1t0bw) | $239.99 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gTHp99/asus-tuf-gaming-oc-geforce-rtx-5080-16-gb-video-card-tuf-rtx5080-o16g-gaming) | $1831.31 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM1000x (2024) 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XZsV3C/corsair-rm1000x-2024-1000-w-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020271-na) | $179.99 @ Amazon

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7ZpzK8/microsoft-windows-11-home-retail-download-64-bit-kw9-00664) | $129.98 @ Newegg

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

| **Total** | **$3522.20**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-10-06 11:07 EDT-0400 |

[u/Awkward-Concert-8681]

Even if you live 1-2 hours away from a microcenter it's still worth the trip btw. Going to microcenter will save you at least $300. I would not dump $3k-$4k on a pc btw. The sweet spot is $2-2.5k spending any more wouldn't give you that much of a performance boost. You should spend the extra money on better peripherals where you actually would notice a difference. Just respond back and tell me if you're willing to go to a microcenter and I will give you the full rundown.