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i3-13100 build - Making an old computer... i3-13100 build - Making an old computer modern.
This is a light gaming PC. I'm still rocking my pretty MSI GTX 1060 on account of it never breaking a sweat being... This is a light gaming PC. I'm still rocking my pretty MSI GTX 1060 on account of it never breaking a sweat being bottlenecked by my CPU so I'm excited to finally see what it can do on the modern more CPU intensive games! I'd totally recommend the items I purchased.$537.32 -
12600KF + Z790 + 16gb DDR4 MC Bundle +... 12600KF + Z790 + 16gb DDR4 MC Bundle + H5 Flow + 3060Ti
Purchased the 12600KF, MSI Z-790 Pro D4, 16GB DDR4 bundle from MC. Then was able to get other parts for a pretty good price.... Purchased the 12600KF, MSI Z-790 Pro D4, 16GB DDR4 bundle from MC. Then was able to get other parts for a pretty good price. The only thing I needed to buy used was the 3060 Ti Founders edition, which I found for only 150 on my local marketplace, thought it was a pretty good deal and will be playing mainly in 1080p anyways.$569.99 -
Daughter's first build of her own Daughter's first build of her own
My daughter wanted a better computer and since she helps me upgrade mine from time to time she wanted to build her own. We... My daughter wanted a better computer and since she helps me upgrade mine from time to time she wanted to build her own. We told her if she could keep it around 500.00 budget we'd help her, so we scoured forums and youtube videos for less expensive builds. We found Toasty Bros there, and they in turn directed us to microcenter where we found a very nice cpu/motherboard/ram combo. with the combo and new case we came in around $570. She got her wish and I got a great father-daughter moment to cherish the rest of my life. :D$574.95 -
Music Video Editing Rig Music Video Editing Rig
Built using micro center CPU and Motherboard, later upgraded from a 980ti to a 1080ti. This is mainly used for editing music... Built using micro center CPU and Motherboard, later upgraded from a 980ti to a 1080ti. This is mainly used for editing music videos.$576.95 -
1070TI Gaming PC 1070TI Gaming PC
I built this pc in 2018 as a daily use gaming desktop. This pc has served me well over the years and has received numerous... I built this pc in 2018 as a daily use gaming desktop. This pc has served me well over the years and has received numerous upgrades since its inception. I play a lot of CS2 so I have upgraded the ram to 32 gb to improve my 1% lows. It’s pretty remarkable that this old 1070TI can still handle pretty much anything I throw at it, which is why I continue to support NVIDIA even in troubling times.$590.95 -
Budget PC Budget PC
I built this for budget gaming and general use. It currently has no Gpu, but I will add one in the future. I built this for budget gaming and general use. It currently has no Gpu, but I will add one in the future.$599.94 -
First Build of 2024 First Build of 2024
I built this for remote work. I built this for remote work.$605.87 -
First PC build First PC build
After getting my CompTIA A+ certification. I wanted to build my own lab to install vm's and learn different OS's and also do... After getting my CompTIA A+ certification. I wanted to build my own lab to install vm's and learn different OS's and also do a little bit of gaming.$625.93 -
13th Gen Upgrade 13th Gen Upgrade
When I saw that the new Intel i3 13100 was available at mircocenter, I couldn't help but to upgrade. Right now I'm using... When I saw that the new Intel i3 13100 was available at mircocenter, I couldn't help but to upgrade. Right now I'm using this machine for everything BUT gaming. The reason for this is that I plan to acquire a 3060 Ti graphics card in the coming weeks to fully round out the new build. But for now, I'm up and running without it. One thing that turned out not so great was the color scheme I was going for. I noticed that all-white components tend to cost more for some reason, so I talked myself into buying some parts that looked mostly gray online. This was a mistake, because inside a white case, all the gray parts all pretty much look completely black.$680.94 -
Kaido Kaido
I use this PC to play games and just relax after a long day of work. Whether that be via gaming or watching tv shows/movies... I use this PC to play games and just relax after a long day of work. Whether that be via gaming or watching tv shows/movies and streams.$685.95 -
General Purpose Desktop - Bundle Build... General Purpose Desktop - Bundle Build (CPU - Motherboard)
Mid-tier desktop Mid-tier desktop$691.31 -
Bang For Your Buck Build For a Friend Bang For Your Buck Build For a Friend
My friend asked me for a PC to play hell divers 2, which just came out. He had never built a PC before, and his $400 laptop... My friend asked me for a PC to play hell divers 2, which just came out. He had never built a PC before, and his $400 laptop bought for schoolwork would not cut it. He gave me a budget of $700 and already had a monitor and accessories. Now, I could have just bought the parts himself but I instead decided to indoctrinate him into the world of PC building! I took him to the micro center, helped him find the parts, and taught him what everything did. When it came to building the PC he did everything himself with my guidance, and in the end he had a great PC he was satisfied with. Now we play Helldivers and Deep rock together along with other friends. This PC would not be possible without Microcenter's CPU bundles. I have not found parts with similar specs for a better price.$694.94 -
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My first PC build from scratch. My first PC build from scratch.
This gaming PC was made after a few of the family's windows laptops were damaged. We have a mac at home, but wanted a... This gaming PC was made after a few of the family's windows laptops were damaged. We have a mac at home, but wanted a dedicated Windows PC at home. I used one of the Micro Center Intel bundles as the basis for the gaming build (The $250 one with the Core i5), then picked out parts to build on top of it. A good thing for my current budget was that I had various storage devices at hand for this build. I did decide to get the case elsewhere as I found an open box deal for a case that normally costs $100. I am happy with how things have turned out for this build. For upgrades, I plan on buying more sticks of ram to double the memory capacity and I am in the middle of getting be quiet case fans for the desktop as the case only had two pre-installed and were quite loud and rumbled a lot. I know the motherboard supports the current 14th gen cpu's, so I may do that whenever those go down in price. And if necessary, I might change the CPU cooler if the current $20 one craps out in the future.$772.92 -
More Power More Power
My HP laptop was becoming molasse in everyday browsing on Chrome. It was time for an upgrade. My HP laptop was becoming molasse in everyday browsing on Chrome. It was time for an upgrade.$786.25 -
Simplistic black and white Simplistic black and white
Currently black and white. The 1650 is old but gold. Plays most games well in 1080p. Before I get roasted for buying a 1650... Currently black and white. The 1650 is old but gold. Plays most games well in 1080p. Before I get roasted for buying a 1650 in 2024, considering I mostly play val and CSGO, it does the job well for a first PC.$794.93 -
mercy-backup mercy-backup
the images are from whane i completed my upgrade from a old MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition to a MSI Z790-P Wifi her primary... the images are from whane i completed my upgrade from a old MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition to a MSI Z790-P Wifi her primary purposes are streaming stuff from my plex library to my chromecast and also a drive for keeping backups of my laptop as i dont trust the cloud services....the case was reused but its a Coooler Mater Masterbox NR600$798.95 -
P2P P2P
I needed to upgrade my computer, as I am a content creator and my old computer couldn't run my editing software and games... I needed to upgrade my computer, as I am a content creator and my old computer couldn't run my editing software and games well.$804.92 -
Old and New Old and New
In-progress build using a combination of old and new parts - mainly for gaming and some ML work. Very happy with the wiring... In-progress build using a combination of old and new parts - mainly for gaming and some ML work. Very happy with the wiring on this one so far.$830.95 -
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The Racing Machine The Racing Machine
It’s a powerful computer where I can race vr for iracing It’s a powerful computer where I can race vr for iracing$888.91 -
All Intel RGB Workstation All Intel RGB Workstation
This PC was put together around the Intel i5 12600kf and Intel Arc A770 Bundle from Microcenter. The total cost for this PC... This PC was put together around the Intel i5 12600kf and Intel Arc A770 Bundle from Microcenter. The total cost for this PC was super impressive given the performance it was putting out. I am able to play demanding games like Flight simulator with stable performance using DX12. I posted some synthetic benchmark scores in the images for reference if anyone is considering getting the A770. If most of the games you play are newer DX12 titles then the A770 is legit. The Powerspec PSU and Teamgroup RAM were also great deals that really completed this build. It will be used for gaming as well as a general purpose workstation PC with its 10 core i5.$890.94 -
Quantinator Quantinator
I bought this to do company work, thus the i7. We crunch a lot of numbers on it so need that processing moolah. Sometime i... I bought this to do company work, thus the i7. We crunch a lot of numbers on it so need that processing moolah. Sometime i play WOW and league but that's all the gaming use it gets. I'm looking to get a GPU for it$902.93 -
First Gaming PC First Gaming PC
Minecraft, Halo, CS2, Battlefront Minecraft, Halo, CS2, Battlefront$904.43 -
General Purpose Workhorse General Purpose Workhorse
I built this PC for general purpose usage (web browsing, image editing, software development, maybe some light gaming, etc).... I built this PC for general purpose usage (web browsing, image editing, software development, maybe some light gaming, etc). I'm pretty happy with it overall. My only complaint might be that I can hear the fans quietly whirring when the room is quiet, but I suppose that's to be expected with a mesh case, and it's not really an issue. I will probably add a couple of HDDs from my old computer for additional storage, but the 1TB SSD is plenty of space and super fast. If I decide to get into PC gaming in the future, I will upgrade the graphics card when prices come down; but the T600 seems more than adequate for general usage.$939.93 -
Fit through Gaming Fit through Gaming
I haven't had a decent computer for more than a couple years. I was once an avid gamer and as games got better my PC just... I haven't had a decent computer for more than a couple years. I was once an avid gamer and as games got better my PC just couldn't handle them. I have been using a low-tier laptop since 2016 and even that struggled with older games, let alone newer ones. As a personal trainer I would love to be able to make make videos and host live streaming content for my clients or those interested in making a change to their fitness/health habits, but my setup just doesn't have the ability to do so. With this new rig I hope to be able to be able to reach a new group of clients and help them to appreciate fitness and how it can change their lives for the better. This (as well as the included picture) is of the current old PC. I am hoping with the holiday deals and this coupon that the new PC (Parts list) will be on the way shortly. Money is always tight so I will be reusing some components from the old PC. Namely the case, GPU, and SSD.....for now. Old computer CPU: intel Q6600 motherboard: Asus p5k-e wifi Ram: 3 gb ddr2 GPU: nvidia 7800gt upgraded to 7800GTS which eventually died an was replaced by a generous friends GTX780 PSU: cosair hx650w CASE: antec P180 HDD/SSD: 640GB platter upgraded to 500Gb SSD.$940.93 -
Meshy Meshy
Stealth PC for work with the ability to add a GPU in the future. Stealth PC for work with the ability to add a GPU in the future.$959.94 -
Black nD White Black nD White
I built this pc 3-4 years ago and kept upgrading with time. The main purpose of this PC was to play fortnite which it... I built this pc 3-4 years ago and kept upgrading with time. The main purpose of this PC was to play fortnite which it successfully fulfilled. I got around 165 constant fps which was more than enough for me at the time. Now I just do slight gaming so there isn't ant problem I face regarding FPS but I am thinking to upgrade the gpu soon.$959.95 -
~My $1000 build ~My $1000 build
I built this pc as a graduation present for myself. The laptop I used during my school years could only handle games such as... I built this pc as a graduation present for myself. The laptop I used during my school years could only handle games such as CS:GO and Osu. With this pc I hope to play more demanding games such as Cyberpunk as well as some photo and video editing. I was able to get this system around the $1000 mark due to the 12900k bundle that Micro Center offered. I didn't include an ssd in the parts list because I pulled it from my laptop. If I could go back and change one thing I would have gotten a bigger power supply for future upgrades. Let me know what you think about this build or what you would have changed!$964.88 -
First H510 Flow Build First H510 Flow Build
This PC is just used for general purpose work, like editing documents, streaming movies, etc. It will probably upgraded with... This PC is just used for general purpose work, like editing documents, streaming movies, etc. It will probably upgraded with a dedicated GPU so that it can be used for gaming as well, but that'll happen later.$968.94 -
Babyboy Babyboy
My 1st build and it was out of pure Necessity. My last rig must had gotten damaged pins on the mobo. Either way it motivated... My 1st build and it was out of pure Necessity. My last rig must had gotten damaged pins on the mobo. Either way it motivated and scared me into not only getting another rig but making one with thermals as the top priority. Now I wish I had more money at the time for a beefier mobo when I had bought this but the combo is beautiful. Works better than expected. I call this build babyboy because building it woke me up even more. It was the the last push to my evolution as a dweeb. My goals become easier to follow. Building motivated me into building more. To not feel like going in my pc is daunting. It took a depressed and nearly checked out of life veteran and turned him into the kid that didn't worry about the worst life has to throw at them. Sorry anyway. Baby boy has made me dig deeper into my studying as I want to make my own Aio for a pc and even delve into engineering because I love the void that creation brings. It robs me of negative focus and gives me back passion. My PC's were always powerful and the trend continues. I am getting familiar with 3d software, mainly unreal. Working on a hard scifi novel that I might just pass to my friend to make into a video game. He loved the idea he will be graduating for programming soon. My gift to him is going to be a high powered machine. For all of his programing needs a rig on par or better than anything i can own. The things I love for the people I love. Babyboy Harkens me back to a time where I was a dorky a** black kid growing up in harlem getting bullied for "acting white" 😪 , up into my time in the infantry and even beyond where constantly get targeted for the same thing by more so the opposite of my childhood bully types. (Sorry for being vague). As you can maybe tell I think way too much. I spend alot of time in chatrooms not because I like them anymore. It's because I can generate heat better than Dominick Mysterio when I'm online. I have a Army of people who hate me on the internet and it's honestly how I get better now n days. I constantly have people discouraging me, trying to drag me down, dehumanize me, feels like the military but with folks I can't punch in the face. That oddly enough has been my source of fuel. People telling. Me I'm worthless and can't. LOL For me it's the best fuel ever. Over the course of two years my aptitude for math, science, has skyrocketed, I have built a reputation in some of the most toxic circles you can find online as a guy you should hate for no good reason at all. I love it. Computers have alot to do with this. This was what I thought about while doing my build. You get where I'm going? This experience was therapeutic for me and eye opening into who I am as a human. Babyboy helped freed a chained man. In a sense by giving me even more confidence to tackle things. For a build that was suppose to replace my i9 9900k rig. It did more than that. It set up another stage of metamorphosis. The recluse in me let's a bit too much out at times : [ sorry. As for the build. It was meant for general use. But if you seen my setup you would maybe understand i use it for much more, such as development. C++ and python coding, btw my first ever code written was program that identified your compiler written in c++, my second was a gpt 2 based learning model (in python)that same night. Now I didnt have AI help me with the second code, but still I was pretty happy with myself. I would like to animate and make a game with my best friend from those times of me getting bullied as a kid. A rpg game based in hard science. Something that gives off "three body problem" vibes. I also need to learn how to design prototypes. Like maybe some thing for the cooler I want to make. For example. 32 gb of ram even at ddr5 i feel limited in unreal engine. So I will go for possibly 128 gb over time. So a 64gb kit is in my future, then another. Next month I'm getting a 4 tb m.2 for Unreal engine alone and another for productivity needs. I have a 4 tb system now. As far as what I could have done differently. I should have gotten the h9 elite case as it has rgb fans and a controller. But pretty much the same exact case I have. I'm gonna also repair my old mobo if possible and if I can do it right, my nephew who is studying computer science but using a idohan spud will have a power relic of the 9th gen coming his way. I loved what this build did for me. It was more than just a pc build. It was as much a window or veiwport into myself, just as this summary of the build experience was. Sorry for taking that so far. I don't know how to not go 100% at times. Sorry for any typos and such. Big hands, small phone, you know the deal. I'll try to edit if possible. THANKS 😊$971.95 -
Arctic Wave 2 Arctic Wave 2
This is my second build. New year. New home. And now a new PC build and setup. Still need a GPU to finish the PC. This... This is my second build. New year. New home. And now a new PC build and setup. Still need a GPU to finish the PC. This follows the same theme as my first build hence the band Arctic Wave 2.$973.93 -
Gaming & 3D Printing Super Charge... Gaming & 3D Printing Super Charge Desktop
I built this computer primarily to serve two purposes: gaming and 3D printing. Here’s a breakdown of why I chose each... I built this computer primarily to serve two purposes: gaming and 3D printing. Here’s a breakdown of why I chose each component and how it contributes to my setup: Gaming. I enjoy a variety of games, from AAA titles to indie gems. Some of my current favorites include "The Witcher 3," "Cyberpunk 2077," "Overwatch," "Fortnite," and "Minecraft." These games demand a solid GPU and CPU to run smoothly, and my setup handles them quite well. 3D Printing. I use software like Blender, Fusion 360, and Tinkercad for designing my 3D prints. The i7-6700 CPU provides the necessary processing power to handle complex 3D modeling tasks without lag. Programs like Cura and PrusaSlicer are essential for converting 3D models into printable files. My GTX 1060 GPU accelerates the slicing process, making it faster and more efficient. Here are the parts and why I got them in this build: CPU: i7-6700 at 3.4GHz- Chosen for its strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks, which is essential for both gaming and 3D modeling. GPU: GTX 1060-6Gb- Provides excellent performance for gaming at 1080p with high settings and is also capable of accelerating rendering tasks in 3D software. 16GB Ram- Sufficient for multitasking, running multiple applications, and handling large 3D models without any slowdown. Storage: 256Gb SSD + 1 Tb HDD - The SSD ensures fast boot times and quick access to frequently used applications, while the HDD offers ample storage for games, large 3D model files, and other media. I boot with Windows 11 for its latest features, compatibility with a wide range of software, and enhanced security measures. By sharing the details of my build and its purposes, I hope to provide insight and inspire others in the community who might have similar interests. Whether you're a fellow gamer or a 3D printing enthusiast, let's engage and discuss the best ways to get the most out of our rigs!$974.96 -
budget 12th gen budget 12th gen
I built this system to meet two specific needs. One is a reliable system with decent performance I can use to do coursework... I built this system to meet two specific needs. One is a reliable system with decent performance I can use to do coursework and participate in online classes. The second "need" is, well.. gaming! The 6600 is meeting my gaming needs okay for the moment because I am playing games like Doom Eternal at 1080p resolution.$985.92 -
Gaming PC Gaming PC
The main purpose of building this pc was to be able to play games and do work at the same time. The main game I play is... The main purpose of building this pc was to be able to play games and do work at the same time. The main game I play is Fortnite, and since the 6650xt is a decent card, I can get around 250 fps in game on performance mode. In the future, I plan on upgrading my gpu and my case. The gpu I got is not the best for my cpu(12700k), and a 6800xt would have been a better choice. I also decided to budget my case, which was a huge mistake, since the case I got used molex connectors and it was hard to take off the gpu brackets.$986.91 -
The Red Ryder The Red Ryder
This is my primary PC that I use for Gaming, Work, and just about everything else. This is my primary PC that I use for Gaming, Work, and just about everything else.$987.92 -
My Pc My Pc
My Pc. (its acutally my dads. my cousin helped him build it but its good) My Pc. (its acutally my dads. my cousin helped him build it but its good)$999.92 -
Pandemic build Pandemic build
Decided to treat myself during the pandemic Decided to treat myself during the pandemic$1,012.95 -
4090 FE 4090 FE
4090 FE 12700K DDR4 build used for gaming 4090 FE 12700K DDR4 build used for gaming$1,026.94 -
Gaming/School PC Gaming/School PC
Needed a computer since my old one was running very slow. Had a budget of around $800, and got a SUPER SOLID rig. Micro... Needed a computer since my old one was running very slow. Had a budget of around $800, and got a SUPER SOLID rig. Micro center had great deals with their bundles and got a killer deal! This is a massive upgrade, and now can easily run games with my 144hz monitor. What a great experience, and I appreciate Kenny helping me chose these parts for my budget!$1,031.92 -
Beast Beast
Built it for work, gaming, school everything you can do on a computer and wanted to give it a try always wanted to build one... Built it for work, gaming, school everything you can do on a computer and wanted to give it a try always wanted to build one because it seems so fun don’t have a graphics card yet but I’m saving up for one$1,036.95 -
yoj's first pc yoj's first pc
my first build- i'm 25 and have been wanting to get back into gaming. I grew up on xbox and thought it was time to switch... my first build- i'm 25 and have been wanting to get back into gaming. I grew up on xbox and thought it was time to switch over. built it in time for starfield, but will always go back to my all time favorites- halo, pyschonauts, fallout, etc. i5 11400 PNY xlr8 rtx 3060 12gb z590 pro wifi cec mb antec nx410 tower samsung 980 pro 1tb ssd Vengeance LPX 32GB ddr4 Apevia 650w gold rated psu vetroo v5 cpu cooler led strips$1,039.22 -
BLACKOUT RACER BLACKOUT RACER
I built this computer for playing my favorite video games, including Geometry Dash, Trackmania (hence racer in the name),... I built this computer for playing my favorite video games, including Geometry Dash, Trackmania (hence racer in the name), and Fortnite. some future upgrades i want to do include a new case$1,058.93 -
Replacement Replacement
Decided to "future proof" with a Z690. Had a Samsung 850EVO 1TB nVME since before as well as a RTX 2080. First time going... Decided to "future proof" with a Z690. Had a Samsung 850EVO 1TB nVME since before as well as a RTX 2080. First time going liquid cooling on the CPU.$1,060.94 -
Fred Fred
I built it to do better than my NZXT prebuilt that I bought 3 years ago. I play games like Battlebit Remastered, Spiderman,... I built it to do better than my NZXT prebuilt that I bought 3 years ago. I play games like Battlebit Remastered, Spiderman, Valorant and various other E-Sport titles. I talk to my friends a ton using this PC. I used to create valorant content and amassed over 4 million views total @choms_. I plan on upgrading the GPU and possibly the CPU cooler and CPU way later, Thanks for reading about my build.$1,064.91 -
Night Light Night Light
Night time is scary. Built this so monster don't come for me. Night time is scary. Built this so monster don't come for me.$1,064.93 -
Intel Arc A770 Build Intel Arc A770 Build
This PC was built to replace my 3060m laptop, which was mostly used for 3d game dev in ue5 and everyday use. It performs... This PC was built to replace my 3060m laptop, which was mostly used for 3d game dev in ue5 and everyday use. It performs much better than the 3060m laptop, usually performance is quite literally twice as fast as the 3060m + 11700H or whatever the letters are.$1,071.37 -
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Versatile Low Key Versatile Low Key
Mid Budget Build for Video Editing, Music Production, and Gaming Mid Budget Build for Video Editing, Music Production, and Gaming$1,074.97 -
uYiri: the Beginning of Life uYiri: the Beginning of Life
I'm still missing a couple of more fans on top of the case for more exhaust and 2 fans on the radiator so I can have a push... I'm still missing a couple of more fans on top of the case for more exhaust and 2 fans on the radiator so I can have a push and pull system. But otherwise very satisfied with my first build. That final price is a little bit higher than what I paid for because of the 3-1 bundle I got from MicroCenter for my MBD, CPU, and RAM but I think this will hold me over for a long time. I’m planning on streaming a lot of games and growing my gaming channel but my end goal is to eventually start doing some freelance work so that I can start turning this investment into a profit. I wanted something that I wouldn’t need to upgrade, for a good price, and I think I accomplished that very well. Built this by myself and was surprised at how simple it was, everything was mostly plug and install. All I did was make sure I took my time and I did the proper research if I wasn't sure of something. A very fun process for sure and really cool to learn about all the different components to a computer that you probably wouldn’t know unless you built a PC for yourself. Scalping for parts was another fun experience for me, I enjoyed looking for the best part available for the right prices and if I decided to build another PC, I would definitely pay more attention to the dimensions and clearances of the cases before buying my parts. As far as budgeting goes if you are starting from scratch I would 100% recommend you buy the MicroCenter bundle just make sure that they have it wherever you are going to get it from. It's the best deal you can get for really good parts and you won't have to worry about those parts being compatible. With the MBD, CPU, and RAM out of the way next step is picking out your graphics card and my advice is to go with the best you can get right now so you don't need to worry about any future upgrades but a lot of it depends on where the market is. If you really need help look for it on the r/buildapc, there you can find a lot people who share information on pretty much anything related to building a PC. I was able to get my 3060 Ti for ~$330 on amazon, this is probably where you should spend a majority of your money for your build especially if you are trying to build a gaming rig. Next thing on the list is the cooling for your CPU and the case I plan to install 7 fans total for my case (2 exhaust on top, 1 fan in the back, and 4 on my radiator in the front) definitely overkill but case fans are very cheap and you can find good deals on bundles everywhere. For the CPU cooler I'd suggest an AIO, there are a ton on the market, just look for one that fits within your price range and is compatible with your CPU and case and go for it, I wanted to install mine on the top of my case which is pretty standard but there wasn't enough clearance in my case so I had to move it to the front which works just as well. If you do go with an AIO make sure you do your research on the correct ways to install it so that you can extend the life of your cooler for as long as possible. Getting into the storage of the device again it'll depend heavily on how many slots your case/motherboard comes and where the market is at the time but I started off with one 1TB NVM.e M.2 SSD for now because storage is very easy to install and upgrade later on. I'd stick to at least one 1TB NVM.e M2 SSD as a bare minimum they are the fastest drives right now, very small, and quick to install. The final part to your build should be the PSU, I got a gold standard 700W PSU which is enough for my build but could be different for yours just look up a PSU wattage calculator online and they'll let you know what's the right amount for your build. The gold certified PSUs are not cheap but from everything I read are very much worth the price just because of how important the PSU is too your entire build, it can also draw power more efficiently saving you a bit of money on your electric bill which is nice. Again this is only my first build and I'm just sharing what I learned from this entire process and my best advice to anyone like me is: take your time, don't force anything if you have to wait it out, just wait it out. Right now is a great time to build beacuse of how cheap the parts are getting but always be careful of what you are buying and who you are buying it from. Some of the sites that helped me out a lot while I was building was pcpartpicker, userbenchmark, microcenter, newegg, and reddit (r/buildapc). Took me some time to get everything aligned together but that is because you always want to make sure you are getting the best quality and value out of your parts so don't stress it just keep it simple go one by one until you get the results you want and as long as you are keeping track of everything it should get easier as you continue going.$1,076.91 -
Dark Silver Dark Silver
This rig was built for gaming and coding. I haven't really gamed much in the past. However, recently I've been into... This rig was built for gaming and coding. I haven't really gamed much in the past. However, recently I've been into story-ish type games, like Jedi Fallen Order, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Guardians of the Galaxy, but I've also enjoyed puzzle games as well like The Talos Principle and Portal 2. I also enjoyed Control, even if I played it with the sound off to keep it less creepy :) If you noticed in the build, there isn't a graphics card... I upgraded to this desktop from a laptop with a 1650Ti, but have been using GeForce Now to play games in the meantime until graphics cards become available/more reasonable in price. Hopefully I don't run out of fun things to play in the meantime... In hindsight, I may have gone a bit overkill with a 12600k/Z690/D15s build... time will tell. Thankfully, I stalked and bought almost everything on sale so hopefully didn't overpay way too much. Eventually, I might pick up a small/tasteful amount of RGB, but I'm a little leery of losing performance/having lags due to RGB software as I've heard horror stories.$1,088.85 -
Lian Li Lancool Build Lian Li Lancool Build
Took advantage of the ongoing 12th gen and Z690 deal for a mid range gaming build. At tad over $1,000 (sourced the GPU via... Took advantage of the ongoing 12th gen and Z690 deal for a mid range gaming build. At tad over $1,000 (sourced the GPU via used market) this rig is packed with performance for 1440p gaming$1,095.92 -
No GPU Destroyer of Worlds No GPU Destroyer of Worlds
I built this pc to handle my every day computing tasks as well as play Minecraft. Equipped with an I7-12700k, this PC can... I built this pc to handle my every day computing tasks as well as play Minecraft. Equipped with an I7-12700k, this PC can take on the world. This was also my first build :)$1,099.95 -
Modern & Elegant Gaming Build Modern & Elegant Gaming Build
Building a PC had been a goal of mine for about 5 years. I wanted to be a good all around PC with an emphasize on gaming.... Building a PC had been a goal of mine for about 5 years. I wanted to be a good all around PC with an emphasize on gaming. I've been a console guy, but I've been wanting to play some PC only games like BeamNG, Civ, City Skylines, Terraria, and trying my hand with iRacing. I have also rediscovered Minecraft since my only experience with it was on integrated graphics. In the future, I might get some RBG lights for the interior of the case since it is a bit dark and I want to show off the internal components. In hindsight, I wouldn't have built this computer at 2 in the morning before traveling for thanksgiving.$1,099.96 -
Good Gaming PC Good Gaming PC
I built this pc because I wanted to get into PC gaming and also learn how to build a pc. I built this pc because I wanted to get into PC gaming and also learn how to build a pc.$1,103.33 -
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Hand me down upgrade for my cousin Hand me down upgrade for my cousin
Since I had a 5950x laying around and my cousin was asking for a upgrade from his 9700k, we decided to put better use of the... Since I had a 5950x laying around and my cousin was asking for a upgrade from his 9700k, we decided to put better use of the 5950x$1,121.94 -
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Decent Budget Build ! Decent Budget Build !
I wanted to build a PC to just purely game on because it was either going to be something like this or a PS5 I wanted to build a PC to just purely game on because it was either going to be something like this or a PS5$1,146.93 -
Mylenie Mylenie
I use this PC to play FFXIV Online, Valorant, and Fallout: 76. It owns! It's like BOOM HEADSHOT. I use this PC to play FFXIV Online, Valorant, and Fallout: 76. It owns! It's like BOOM HEADSHOT.$1,146.95 -
The Chosen One The Chosen One
I built it because I always stuck to consoles and I wanted more power out of my games. Plus I had a really bad laptop so I... I built it because I always stuck to consoles and I wanted more power out of my games. Plus I had a really bad laptop so I took this as an opportunity to build a good pc. I run all sorts of games on this computer from cyberpunk, GTA, cod, anything my heart desires$1,147.93 -
Daily Desktop Daily Desktop
A gaming rig with budget in mind. Using microcentee bundles and the legendary 1080 ti.The entire purpose of this bill was to... A gaming rig with budget in mind. Using microcentee bundles and the legendary 1080 ti. The entire purpose of this bill was to be a simple gaming computer and also have great function as a desktop.$1,149.95 -
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covidbuild covidbuild
I built this for school and gaming. I think I should've gotten a 3070 but it does what I need it to! Really happy with this... I built this for school and gaming. I think I should've gotten a 3070 but it does what I need it to! Really happy with this setup, definitely the nicest PC Ive ever built.$1,174.94 -
Excalibur PC Excalibur PC
This build is for gaming and productivity. On the PC I play fortnite, valorant, call of duty and some other games. I also... This build is for gaming and productivity. On the PC I play fortnite, valorant, call of duty and some other games. I also use my PC for school, and finish assignments online. I also watch a ton of movies and TV shows which look amazing. I want to add some rgb fans in the future so for now it's a no rgb PC.$1,179.92 -
my simple computer my simple computer
My very simple computer that I use for work My very simple computer that I use for work$1,180.93 -
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Vindere Vindere
I built it because I really wanted to get into PC gaming and I liked the idea of having an all-in-one item, that allowed me... I built it because I really wanted to get into PC gaming and I liked the idea of having an all-in-one item, that allowed me to play video games and be productive all at the same time. I mostly play Escape from Tarkov and Rocket League! I would love to upgrade to a new GPU, like a 3080, since I play in 1440p.$1,184.94 -
The mega turn header The mega turn header
H ave not been using it much lately but it does all that i need it to do such as playing fornite and maplestory H ave not been using it much lately but it does all that i need it to do such as playing fornite and maplestory$1,186.95 -
Corsaire 4000d Airflow budget build Corsaire 4000d Airflow budget build
This is a budget pc build that I made due to the amazing 12700k + Asus z690 Combo at Micro Center. Prior to this sale, I had... This is a budget pc build that I made due to the amazing 12700k + Asus z690 Combo at Micro Center. Prior to this sale, I had no intention of building a computer any time soon. When I saw this sale, I knew I had to jump at the chance to make a new pc build. I made this build with a strict budget in mind, but I also wanted to ensure that I purchased parts that will last for at least the next 2 years. In a year a two from now, I plan to make a few significant upgrades to this build. I will upgrade the CPU to a 13th gen chip like the 13600k or the 13700k. If the AK620 is not able to sufficiently cool the CPU, I may also need to upgrade to a 240mm or 280mm AIO. I also plan on upgrading my GPU to either a AMD 6800xt or NVIDIA 3080.$1,187.95 -
Black and Blue Black and Blue
CPU - Intel i7-12700KCooler - Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240mm ARGB, Thermalright CPU FrameMotherboard - Asus Z690-Plus TUF... CPU - Intel i7-12700K Cooler - Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240mm ARGB, Thermalright CPU Frame Motherboard - Asus Z690-Plus TUF Gaming WiFi D4 RAM - Corsair Vengeance RGB 8gb x 4 3600 CL16 GPU - MSI Gaming X Trio RX 6800 XT Storage - Samsung 980 Pro 1tb NVME, WD Blue 2tb SATA PSU - Enermax Revolution DF 850w Case - Lian Li O11 Air Mini Fans - 2x Arctic P12 140mm ARGB, 5x Arctic P12 120mm ARGB$1,187.97 -
Carol Carol
My gaming PC. Sometimes I use photo and video editing programs. My gaming PC. Sometimes I use photo and video editing programs.$1,191.90 -
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mid ladder build mid ladder build
found an amazing deal on 12th gen cpu, so i decided to start my first build now that the gpu shortage is no more, this is... found an amazing deal on 12th gen cpu, so i decided to start my first build now that the gpu shortage is no more, this is gonna be a geat regular usage comp thanks to the cpu, and a great 1440p gaming pc thanks to the 3060 gpu$1,206.28 -
Matthew's First PC Build Matthew's First PC Build
MasterCam 2023 Home Learning Edition. CAD/CAM software. This was my first PC build and it went relatively well. MasterCam 2023 Home Learning Edition. CAD/CAM software. This was my first PC build and it went relatively well.$1,208.90 -
Pandemic PC Pandemic PC
This is the pc I had after High School I had been saving for a while and then I used grad money to finish the rest. I... This is the pc I had after High School I had been saving for a while and then I used grad money to finish the rest. I intended for this PC to be able to handle most of what I throw at it I use things like blender - for 3d modeling / animation / and rigging , OBS for any recording I do, and davinci resolve for video editing. I do also use this pc for my online school work at the moment and its been doing just fine in all these regards. and when the 50 series nvidia GPUs come out I might consider upgrading but I'll see with its pricing for me I do plan on changing the Case and CPU cooler soon though$1,208.92 -
Lian Li O11 Mini Lian Li O11 Mini
Mainly for gaming and watching videos Mainly for gaming and watching videos$1,217.94 -
Simple Birthday Present Simple Birthday Present
The reason I had built this PC is because it was my brother's birthday and I had left over PC parts from old builds. He's... The reason I had built this PC is because it was my brother's birthday and I had left over PC parts from old builds. He's been in to AAA games recently such as Cyberpunk, and his ancient laptop wasn't holding up to the task anymore.$1,221.90 -
Midrange Budget 1440p/165hz Gaming PC Midrange Budget 1440p/165hz Gaming PC
I recently completed this build I started during the holidays, upgrading from an old 4790k system. Micro Center had some... I recently completed this build I started during the holidays, upgrading from an old 4790k system. Micro Center had some great deals on 12th gen Intel CPU bundles, so I thought it was a good time. I bought the RTX 3080 used, but kind of wish I got a new 6800XT from Micro Center instead for around the same price. My main monitor is a 1440p/165hz Acer Predator with only G-Sync which is why I went with Nvidia. I still plan on adding some case fans to my build in the future, but temps are pretty good right now with the Lancool 216 case and Thermalright CPU cooler. Total cost of the build so far is about $1200.$1,221.93 -
Mesh me Mesh me
I use this machine for both work and play. I do programming during the day and then... also during the day... some gaming... I use this machine for both work and play. I do programming during the day and then... also during the day... some gaming on the side. Right now I'm playing Persona 5 Royal through the Game Pass service. Games like that don't really require a gpu any fancier than my 6650 XT. The last time I built a desktop pc a few years ago, all the popular with cases were all about tembered glass + rgb. Now, it looks like the popular direction in which cases are going is to feature mesh intake. It makes sense that mesh would be better for airflow, so I decided to join onboard this bandwagon.$1,226.91 -
PC i built for my son PC i built for my son
This was a birthday gift to my son. This was a birthday gift to my son.$1,247.92 -
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Jared Jared
This is jared. he is still waiting on some upgrades to his gpu and power supply but for now he is enough This is jared. he is still waiting on some upgrades to his gpu and power supply but for now he is enough$1,249.92 -
Lian Li PC Lian Li PC
Bare it weighed more than my Corsair Air 540 fully built - and THAT is pretty heavy already. Bare it weighed more than my Corsair Air 540 fully built - and THAT is pretty heavy already.$1,252.93 -
The ugly duckling The ugly duckling
I use this computer for school, gaming, sometimes I run a Minecraft sever for my friends and I. This computer has service me... I use this computer for school, gaming, sometimes I run a Minecraft sever for my friends and I. This computer has service me very well and would love to share my computer build with you all. I built this around 2022 summer. I made few upgrades like my solid state drives.$1,254.91 -
St. Luis Build St. Luis Build
Build I keep in my apartment in St. Lous, use it for everything I need there. Build I keep in my apartment in St. Lous, use it for everything I need there.$1,254.93 -
ASUS Z690 ASUS Z690
After nearly a decade of a PC pieced together with a used FX CPU, I have finally built a PC with new, not... After nearly a decade of a PC pieced together with a used FX CPU, I have finally built a PC with new, not already-out-of-date parts (except I'm reusing the GPU). Thanks mostly to Microcenter's amazing bundling deals. I plan to use it primarily for video editing and general purposes.$1,255.39 -
Editing and Gaming Build Editing and Gaming Build
For a living I edit videos, usually they are 1080p short-form, but even then, my projects can get so "complicated" or dense... For a living I edit videos, usually they are 1080p short-form, but even then, my projects can get so "complicated" or dense that even my old intel core i7 6850k would struggle to play it back. I really loved this CPU and platform, but it was time to get something modern. Intel 14th gen had released and I preordered the 14700k, and I went with intel because of the Quicksync h264/h265 hardware acceleration, otherwise I would've went with AMD. I'm really happy with my build. It does everything I need it to very well, and it didn't cost me that much for what I have. The only upgrade I can see myself doing in the next year is a GPU, RAM, or storage upgrade. I still have the old parts from my old build, which I'll probably turn it into a storage server and video encoding machine, so I can edit all my videos and have exports in progress without hindering timeline performance$1,255.93 -
Work / Productivity Work / Productivity
Purely work computer to get through all the multiple tabs and programs opened. Will watch 4/5k movies as well Purely work computer to get through all the multiple tabs and programs opened. Will watch 4/5k movies as well$1,258.92 -
Black matter Black matter
This rig was built as an all purpose rig as a college student majoring in computer science I only had abou t 1.2 to work... This rig was built as an all purpose rig as a college student majoring in computer science I only had abou t 1.2 to work with and I wanted to be able to game, do basic schoolwork, code, video edit, photoshop, and just watch some 4k movies$1,259.93 -
All-white Corsair Sumikko Gurashi Build All-white Corsair Sumikko Gurashi Build
An all white build for my 13-year old niece. My first build, and her first build and PC! I've been out of the game for some... An all white build for my 13-year old niece. My first build, and her first build and PC! I've been out of the game for some time (to date myself, it's been since early 2000s when I last seriously considered doing my own build), and had no idea how both easy (so much accessible info) and hard (getting a GPU was no joke) it had gotten. My niece mostly plays Genshin Impact and Roblox, so she didn't need a highly spec'ed machine, but I wanted something she could easily expand on later if desired. I started with deciding it'd be an Intel build, and knowing she wanted an all-white build with RGBs galore, just went from there. Chris from the Microcenter in Tustin was really helpful to quickly bring me up to speed and let me know what constraints I had with the CPU and case I had in mind. I learned in the middle of building that the FE edition GPU had a weird 12-to-8 pin adapter, so the matching strimer cable I bought was of no use. It might be something I consider buying/making later if possible.$1,264.91 -
Big Char Big Char
My first desktop PC was an insanely overpriced Alienware prebuilt (please don't crucify me, I was 12) that I got when I was... My first desktop PC was an insanely overpriced Alienware prebuilt (please don't crucify me, I was 12) that I got when I was in middle school. It was extremely heavy, had terrible airflow, and generally gave me a whole heap of issues during the like 7.5 years that I had it. Even though it was clunky, I'll always love my GTX 1070 for lasting so long and giving me many unforgettable gaming memories, from the Halo series, to Metro, to Resident Evil. Needless to say, I was long overdue for an upgrade, and with working part-time in college I was able to finally build my first PC and it was a blast. I used to primarily play older games like around 2012 to before, always at 1080p 60hz max. For this build I wanted to make the jump to 2K or 1440p and shoot for a higher refresh rate at at least the 144hz mark. I also wanted water cooling and plenty of fans that I could control to optimize airflow, without having rainbow vomit RBG everywhere (although I see and respect everyone's colorful builds). I've been wanting to build my own PC for years, but after buying the Dead Space remake on steam and having it be borderline unplayable on the lowest settings, I knew it was time for an upgrade. I've stress tested my build with Dead Space, RDR2, GTA V, Metro Exodus, No Man's Sky, and even some Half Life Alyx and couldn't be happier with my target performance. Having started with a 500GB HDD in middle school and eventually maturing into a digital hoarder, I was super happy knowing I could take advantage of my MOBOs 3 M.2 SSD slots, and the added SSD and HDD bracket hidden in the back of my case. Microcenter's bundles made building my PC a breeze, and the only thing I did have trouble on was my GPU. I know there's a lot of discourse regarding Nvidia's 4000 series and their VRAM, but with the market stabilizing a bit after everything, I felt glad at the end of the day with my choice. Performance wise I couldn't be happier. Super fast bootup and processing times, access to DLSS and ray tracing, and an insane boost in quality and frames compared to my old 1070 make using this PC night and day. I picked up a 1440p 165Hz LG UltraGear monitor and WOW; for the price I spent (which was way less than I spent on my prebuilt back then) the performance was great. I feel set for the foreseeable future, besides replacing my AIO in 5 years or inevitably buying more storage and drives. Besides that, there's not much else. The case and build went really smoothly, and I did get confused at some parts but I worked it out (such as forgetting to remove the plastic sticker on my CPU cooler...or not removing the grate my AIO radiator attached to for easier screwing). Overall I'm very happy, and using an unlocked "k" intel CPU finally let's me enable XMP and get the most out of my RAM (6000MHz!).$1,264.94 -
Work From Home Build! Mainly used for... Work From Home Build! Mainly used for gaming and rendering.
I need a system for blender and to game occasionally. I mainly play Call of Duty Warzone, GTA5, Rainbow Six Seige, and... I need a system for blender and to game occasionally. I mainly play Call of Duty Warzone, GTA5, Rainbow Six Seige, and Minecraft! In the near future, I want to upgrade to 32gb of ram and the cpu and the cooler.$1,268.92 -
ICE-CAVE ICE-CAVE
General Use and gaming rig. FPS, RPGs, rocket league, fighting games. General Use and gaming rig. FPS, RPGs, rocket league, fighting games.$1,273.95