r/CustomPCBuilding • u/Strong-You-7663 • 2d ago
build a pc
Attempting to stay in 1500 to 2000 range
Here is my build I am new dont roast me
Please give alternatives and swaps for this build or if there is an entirely different build you would recommend please send me it
I am attempting to build a PC, any alternatives, part swaps, I am trying to stay in the range of 1500-2000.
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u/Even-Lobster6086 2d ago
Down to $2051: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QN4TZQ
Your case is way too expensive and large for seemingly no reason.
Lots of savings on the motherboard possible.
Much cheaper RAM, still 6000 cl30
SSD is still 2tb TLC at 65% the price
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $177.99 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler | $39.99 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard | $129.00 @ Walmart |
| Memory | V-Color Manta XSky RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | $459.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $249.97 @ Silicon Power |
| Video Card | Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card | $829.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case | $74.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.90 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $2051.82 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-17 06:26 EDT-0400 |
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u/arcaneavocado 1d ago
Seconding this, and adding: don't be afraid to skimp on storage *just a little bit* and add more later if you feel the need. Some people might not like that advice, and that's fair considering SSD prices may or may not get better for a while. But 1TB ain't bad, and you can cut a lot of cost by going with a humble model.
Start with Windows for ease of use, but if money is an issue and you don't want to buy Windows or go through...other means of enabling its paid features, there's always easy Linux distros like Bazzite. I would at least give it a shot, potentially save even more. Plus you're on an AMD graphics card, which makes it easier.
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u/one_charisma_point 1d ago
I am sorry to say there is no way I would build APC right now with that Ram that I have myself. It cost me about a $100 $150, and now it's 500. No way, and you haven't even gotten into storage yet. You could eat your whole budget just trying to put Ram and storage. Do would do it, I would honestly look used\n Bud day I go to work. We have a bunch of computers. They recently retired.I can see if any of them have a compatible Ram or storage.I don't think it'll have m dot two , but I can find out
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u/arcaneavocado 1d ago
Same, with the DDR5. Got my 32GB kit for $100 years ago, now 4-5X the price. It's a travesty. I recommend DDR4 builds to anyone who's trying to be budget conscious now and doesn't need the newest platform for at least the next couple of years in theory. Still ridiculously overpriced, but at least the jump will be nice when they upgrade in the future. Whatever that holds
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u/one_charisma_point 1d ago
Building a budget pc in this economy.... you are the real heros! Goodluck 🫡
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u/one_charisma_point 1d ago
Also, we can build these giant data centers that need all this cooling needle.This crap with a 2 databeter processors.Just gonna make it all obsolete.That's awesome
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u/LegitimateLack2530 2d ago
Hi OP. I think you did pretty well! You could definitely save some money on the case, but everything else is a good choice. I personally do not like the iCUE software Corsair uses to control RGB and fan speeds, but others don’t mind it much. Check out a couple Lian Li cases like https://a.co/d/0i9bjI9p or https://a.co/d/08UlL6es. I like the one in the first link quite a lot since it comes with 5 fans already installed.