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  My First Build Ever! My First Build Ever!

  I wanted to get back into the PC scene. Its been awhile. However I wanted and all around PC that I could do pretty much... I wanted to get back into the PC scene. Its been awhile. However I wanted and all around PC that I could do pretty much anything on. I have always bought the standard prebuilt machines over the years and wanted something to call my own not HP or Dell HAHA. It was a little overwhelming at first but the associates at Microcenter pointed me in the right direction for everything and asked really good questions. Very Helpful. But I'm extremely happy with the perfomance and products I chose. Now looking forward to the next build and upgrades. LOL

  $2,225.88

  Ray F

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  Tomahawk White Tomahawk White

  This is a WFH and occasional gaming rig:) This is a WFH and occasional gaming rig:)

  $1,645.42

  v71

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  Cooper Da Compooter Cooper Da Compooter

  This is my first gaming setup as well as the first time building my computer! Super happy with the result and how amazing... This is my first gaming setup as well as the first time building my computer! Super happy with the result and how amazing everything runs.

  $1,025.91

  moreto18

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  First Build! First Build!

  I always wanted a gaming pc / laptop but could never decide on a laptop or prebuilt pc, so I decided to build my own. I play... I always wanted a gaming pc / laptop but could never decide on a laptop or prebuilt pc, so I decided to build my own. I play many games on my pc but my favorite at the moment is, overwatch, star citizen, dead cells, Skyrim. I would like to upgrade my pc but not sure what to do yet since I'm still new to this. I am also looking for a gaming laptop for on the go and school work.

  $1,578.86

  Garnell E

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  Genie RGB Genie RGB

  Okay, so this is my build for gaming/streaming on a budget over time. I call it Genie, because that's what the RGB is based... Okay, so this is my build for gaming/streaming on a budget over time. I call it Genie, because that's what the RGB is based off of, hex code pulled directly from samples of Alladin's Genie. The one thing I actually want more of on my board is fan headers, I'd like at least 5, but I'm not sure it's a thing. Also, I hope to eventually grab a case and board with USB-C front panel options. I think that if I had thought I would have saved less on RAM and gone with 3200 over 2666 OCed to 2866. But, I'm still figuring out the platform. The 2060 Super still leaves a bit to be desired when streaming, and becomes overtaken by RTX Voice, but the 3600 (non x, upgraded from 2600) leaves a large delta for upgrade on the GPU side. I run no OC on the CPU to take advantage of the 4.7ghz single-core PBO. My 2060 Super is OCed via MSI Afterburner on the automatic curve. The entire system is air cooled, and rarely pops over 80C even under max load.

  $1,236.92

  kagesong

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  Conquistinator Conquistinator

  This has been my consistently upgrading but never disappointing build for 10 years. It's seen 3 generations of AMD... This has been my consistently upgrading but never disappointing build for 10 years. It's seen 3 generations of AMD processors (Phenom II, Piledriver and Ryzen) and 3 generations of AMD video cards (crossfired HD 4870's, HD 7970 GHZ and Vega 56). Big shout-out to the Cooler master HAF 932 that I bought pre USB 3 and has stood the test of time (and was fun to paint)! Most impressive is the WD Black 500 gig 5200 mechanical hard drive that still spins 10 years later. This computer has gone through 3 versions of window (XP, 7, 10) and countless win 10 build updates (groan). It's been an amazing gaming rig, rocking 1440p / 144hz /60+ fps and I hope to keep amassing processor stickers for years to come.

  $1,386.90

  millermw13

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  S. T. Laurie Goode S. T. Laurie Goode

  So far I’ve been using it for a lot of Rainbow Six Siege and unfortunately more homework than I’d like to admit. I... So far I’ve been using it for a lot of Rainbow Six Siege and unfortunately more homework than I’d like to admit. I ultimately wanted to build something that I could afford while still being able to do what I want with it. I am a Nursing student at UTA and a father of three so this is perfect for when I want to relax or spend a day off gaming from morning to night. I set out to build a VR capable PC for racing and some first person Star Wars: Squadron and possibly upgrading for a racing simulator set up. I have cut some corners due to the circumstances with COVID and because I know I was not compromising on the parts. I also knew that I’d probably end up building another one for my son once he saw this one haha!

  $792.88

  shawn b

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  The Joker The Joker

  I built this PC to mostly game, however I use it for browsing and media consumption as well. I built this PC to mostly game, however I use it for browsing and media consumption as well.

  $515.43

  Carlos S

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  Drew's PC Build Drew's PC Build

  This is the PC I build when my computer died. This is the PC I build when my computer died.

  $1,454.89

  Drew Tauber

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  Crimtide Crimtide

  I started building my own desktops in 1995 when I was 12 years old. I have been an avid PC gamer the entire time. Starting... I started building my own desktops in 1995 when I was 12 years old. I have been an avid PC gamer the entire time. Starting out with simple games like IRON HELIX and now I just play a lot of Sea of Thieves, PUBG, WoW, Rocket League, and Diablo 3. I originally was not going to build a new PC. But given current scenario of our country I needed to have a space to work from home and my son needed a computer to do his school work from home. I work in I.T. and mostly deal with remote support now, and I am a Jamf administrator and in control of devices for over 17,000 staff and students at my place of employment. While I was parting out my sons "budget" build for school work and gaming, it became apparent a lot of 'budget' parts had shot up in price, so I made the decision to just build myself a new flagship, and give him my previous 7700k build. The only thing I wish I could have done differently was buy a 2080 Super, but they haven't been in stock for a couple weeks at my local store.

  $2,356.90

  Crimtide

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  Old timer still alive and kicking after... Old timer still alive and kicking after 11 years

  Bored really had a entertainment center project with no gpu for an x99 mother board so decided to wake up an old 2009 Acer... Bored really had a entertainment center project with no gpu for an x99 mother board so decided to wake up an old 2009 Acer aspire AX3800 mother board with on board graphic's to play with, Upgrade well everything lol Also has been installed in a D450 case too in the beginning but got retired for my x299 build.

  $989.98

  MAS

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  Cyber Sec Student Build Cyber Sec Student Build

  I wanted to build my own computer from watching YouTube videos. I am a student who needs a good computer for school. I wanted to build my own computer from watching YouTube videos. I am a student who needs a good computer for school.

  $754.97

  Russell V

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  I9 Ultimate I9 Ultimate

  This has been a dream of mine since 2001 when I first took my Core 2 Duo from Dell to get fixed at Microcenter.... How much... This has been a dream of mine since 2001 when I first took my Core 2 Duo from Dell to get fixed at Microcenter.... How much I've learned since!

  $7,960.63

  Edgar_Rosales

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  The Yeti The Yeti

  Hello, i built this pc with parts all from Microcenter in Marieta Georgia. On this pc I play rainbow six siege, minecraft,... Hello, i built this pc with parts all from Microcenter in Marieta Georgia. On this pc I play rainbow six siege, minecraft, world of warships, and Call Of Duty Modern Warfare. I know this build probably isn’t gonna win because there are gonna be builds way cooler than mine but i’m giving it a shot. In the future i plan on replacing my 2060 super with a 1080ti, i plan on adding a 500gb Nvme SSD, a x570 mother board, a ryzen 7 3700x, a modular psu, is cable mod extensions and a NZXT case.

  $1,674.82

  Joshua M

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  Powerful Gaming-Editing Build. Powerful Gaming-Editing Build.

  I build this for my personal use such as gaming and editing. I play games such as GTA 5, Minecraft, Roblox, CSGO, Fortnite.... I build this for my personal use such as gaming and editing. I play games such as GTA 5, Minecraft, Roblox, CSGO, Fortnite. I also use it to render animation videos.

  $2,011.32

  Alex D

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  Winter Build Winter Build

  I built my first computer through Microcenter several years ago, and now was a good time for an upgrade. I originally bought... I built my first computer through Microcenter several years ago, and now was a good time for an upgrade. I originally bought a Asus Dual 1070, the initial single white component of my build. This time around, I matched all other parts to it, most of which were unavailable until very recently. I use this PC to game and stream, most notably League of Legends, in which I have reached Challenger tier. I also play games like Rocket League, GTA V, CSGO, Valorant, and others with my friends. I'll be upgrading soon to the new 4000 series Ryzen CPUS and 3000 series Nvidia graphics cards, both of which will be water cooled.

  $3,350.68

  Lordd5000

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  Vapor - The Small Form Factor Big Air... Vapor - The Small Form Factor Big Air Build

  My previous gaming computer served me well for the past several years, but having to lug an EATX case down the stairs to my... My previous gaming computer served me well for the past several years, but having to lug an EATX case down the stairs to my VR setup got tiring. For this build, I decided to downsize to mini-ITX. Thus, Vapor was born. Vapor lives a double life. On my desk it serves as a traditional gaming PC for games like Doom, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Rocket League. Plug in the Oculus Rift and it becomes a beastly virtual reality rig that can handle the most demanding titles like Half-Life: Alyx, Boneworks, and Blade & Sorcery. While many small form factor PC cases can be difficult to work in, the NCASE M1 proved to be much easier than anticipated. Some small cases are built on "sandwich style" setups dependent on riser cables and restricted airflow potential. The NCASE M1 is the perfect middle ground between size and cooling performance, and doesn't require any riser cables. The popularity of the NCASE M1 on enthusiast forums like /r/sffpc led to a wealth of knowledge and guides. One person even made a spreadsheet comparing several different cooling solutions and their temperatures. Finding and assembling all the parts was made much easier with the community's expertise, and I couldn't be more thankful. While I'm currently content with the thermals, I know I can do better. In early 2021 I want to replace the cooler on my GPU with the heatsink from an Arctic Accelero Xtreme III, and fit two 120mm Noctua NF-A12x25 fans underneath. This mod will decrease GPU temperatures dramatically, and help me fully realize my big air ambitions for this build: Big fans, big airflow, cooler temperatures. I'm also considering upgrading the motherboard to one that supports front-panel USB C ports like the one on the front of the my case. Lastly, I thought about replacing the side panel with a tempered glass one. However, the "RGB lights shining through holes" look is really growing on me.

  $1,641.93

  dsimmc

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  The Old Beast The Old Beast

  I enjoy gaming. In it's day, this thing was good. Named Beast after it's Apevia BEAST Power Supply. Now, it needs taken... I enjoy gaming. In it's day, this thing was good. Named Beast after it's Apevia BEAST Power Supply. Now, it needs taken out back behind the barn and shot. With the old AM3 chipset non-UEFI motherboard, I've upgraded everything I can to get the most out of it. Now it's just aging poorly and vomiting cords. Time for a new rig. HELP!

  $139.98

  NWDUNCAN

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  The Tsum Tsum dual-boot tower! The Tsum Tsum dual-boot tower!

  Here is my dual-boot Hackintosh/Windows 10 build! As a graphic designer with a dying MacBook pro, I desperately needed a... Here is my dual-boot Hackintosh/Windows 10 build! As a graphic designer with a dying MacBook pro, I desperately needed a replacement for work that could render without lagging and hours of waiting. After a while, I also decided that I wanted to game on that computer, what's the point of having two graphic cards if you won't play a couple of games. Plus, everything looks so impressive on a 5k screen, so crisp! I needed specifics parts that were compatible with Hackintosh; it was a lot of research but fun! This was my first build with a glass panel, and I felt it looked a little sad and empty. Since I also needed a place to store all my little Disney creatures, they all ended up inside it (temperatures are still low)!

  $5,346.13

  Marie-Michele G

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  Tranquility Tranquility

  Open Air, Closed Loop Open Air, Closed Loop

  $3,269.80

  GeoffM

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  Budget Stealth Build Budget Stealth Build

  Hi all, I built this rig as an upgrade from my classic i5 4690k and GTX 970 starter build and the experience has been a lot... Hi all, I built this rig as an upgrade from my classic i5 4690k and GTX 970 starter build and the experience has been a lot of fun. It started off as a GPU upgrade for my old build, but after some pretty bad CPU bottlenecking in Forza Horizon 4, Warzone, and Red Dead 2, I went ahead and overhauled the rest of the system. I hadn't actually planned to do a water cooled build, but I picked up the cooler master AIO second hand for $50 and then after some abysmal GPU temps under load (~85C) I decided to look into water cooling the GPU. I was able to get the Kraken G12 bracket from Microcenter for only $20 and then I snagged an EVGA CLC 120mm AIO from their B-Stock page for a whopping $30. From there I began my first custom mod of mounting the water cooler to my EVGA RTX 2070. Allegedly the Kraken G12 is incompatible with the 2070, but to my pleasant surprise the AMD mounting arms worked perfectly and I didn't even have to cut or drill anything. Now I'm able to get a solid 2070MHz clock speed and my temps cap out at 55C. Ideally I'd like to get a 240mm or 280mm AIO to put on the GPU to try and push the temp lower core clock higher, but there's no room in my current case. I did splurge a little bit in some places, like the motherboard (could've got a B450 Tomahawk instead) and sleeved cables, but they only set me back about $75 so I'd say its worth it. Otherwise every component of this build was either purchased at a significant discount or in used condition to save money. All together I was able to assemble this build for right around $1000 which I'm pretty happy with :) In hindsight I wish I'd spend a little bit more on the GPU and gone for a refurb 1080ti or maybe a 2080, but the 2070 sets me up for a good 1440p 144Hz experience. In the future I really want to change the case to an O11 Dynamic and install a larger radiator for the GPU, but for now my little waterbox is all I need.

  $1,177.76

  aidanam

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  2008 meets 2020 2008 meets 2020

  I actually built this gaming rig back in 2012 as my first gaming PC; however the case was released in 2008. I bought an... I actually built this gaming rig back in 2012 as my first gaming PC; however the case was released in 2008. I bought an intel core i5 3570k with an asus P8V-LX Z-77 motherboard. I had 8GB (4x2) of corsair ddr3 1600 and a radeon hd 6850. I got a laptop later down the road which replaced the rig. The rig was left in the basement for years to come. Years later (2020), I searched the basement and found the old rig covered in cob web and dust. This was a great project to begin working on during quarantine. It took a while to remove all of the old parts and customize the case to my liking. I had to use a dremel to saw off a piece of the drive bay area, so that I can fit a 11+ inch GPU. I mainly use this as a everthing to do and game computer. I love to game on league of legends, Grand Theft Auto 5, Dying Light, other story games: A Plague Tale Innocence, Far Cry, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3 and more. The goal was to hit 120+ FPS on high/ultra @ 1080p and this build proved more!

  $1,488.89

  Davidrey96

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  Purple Rain 1.5 Purple Rain 1.5

  This is an upgrade to my previous build. It's an iterative upgrade that moves it from 2nd Gen Ryzen to 3rd Gen, and from the... This is an upgrade to my previous build. It's an iterative upgrade that moves it from 2nd Gen Ryzen to 3rd Gen, and from the B450 to B550 chipset. First and foremost, it's a gaming build. I play games like The Witcher 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NieR: Automata, Destiny 2, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and Control. I also use it for work (spreadsheets, website updating, Outlook, video conferencing, etc.), and for editing videos for https://youtube.com/fccmontclair. I'm also using it to record some music and put together a podcast. In the future, I think I'd like to add a custom backplate for my GPU and possibly switch to water cooling. In the distant/pipedream future, I'd like to put a custom loop in this build.

  $1,402.40

  NateDZD

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  Mirror Master Mirror Master

  I built this purely as a gaming PC, but I also use it to stream on Twitch. It can handle everything and anything nowadays,... I built this purely as a gaming PC, but I also use it to stream on Twitch. It can handle everything and anything nowadays, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Rocket League, Valorant, Death Stranding, you name it. The Aorus Xtreme 2080 Ti is a showpiece, so I got a Phanteks vertical GPU mount off Amazon to complete the look.

  $3,036.38

  Junstar

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