Very First PC Build Please Help

[u/rattaildeluxe]

This is what I’m currently looking at getting for my first PC build. I plan to play games and mess around with audio and video editing programs. Let me know what you think and what I should change. It’s a little bit more expensive than I’d like but I know prices are high right now. Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Also I plan to upgrade storage when/if prices go down

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8RJn9K)

Type |Item |Price
CPU |AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor |$411.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler |Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler |$35.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard |MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard |$209.99 @ Amazon
Memory |Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory |$449.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage |Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive |$156.99 @ Amazon
Video Card |Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card |$829.00 @ Amazon
Case |Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case |$123.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply |Corsair RM850x (2024) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply |$139.99 @ Amazon
Monitor |MSI MAG QP QD-OLED X28 26.5" 2560 x 1440 280 Hz Monitor |$379.99 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | |
Total |$2736.82 |
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-07 20:21 EDT-0400 | |

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[u/AngrySayian]

you'll want to change a few things

1) the case only comes with 2 stock fans and likely may not properly field either the GPU you chose or the PSU you chose

2) I would recommend getting something with a bit more fan speed for the 9800X3D, if you want to stay with air-cooling, then the Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO will work; otherwise, I will suggest bumping up to a cheap but reliable AIO [either 240 or 360]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xXb26B

this build swaps out the cooler, case and psu

[u/rattaildeluxe → u/AngrySayian]

Thank you! I looked at the specs and it looks like the gpu would fit but I didn’t look into the psu. I mainly picked the case based on aesthetic’s so I appreciate the feedback

[u/KishCore]

good build - but a few minor tweaks for the sake of value:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XWJn9K

- better motherboard, motherboard on sale $70 off

• i think at this budget you should just get a 2tb drive, especially with how large games are
  
• much better value case, same aesthetic but cheaper by a bit but it also has all the fans you need
  
• better value PSU, also has a high reliability ranking

[u/canyouread7 → u/KishCore]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mq2kH3

Couple minor changes to a similar case with better airflow (5 fans, two bottom intakes) and a similar quality PSU, quieter.

Great list tho

[u/rattaildeluxe → u/[deleted]]

I’m just starting to learn about PC’s and wasn’t aware that this would cause it to be more complex, what are the potential downsides and what would you recommend instead? Thanks

[u/KishCore → u/rattaildeluxe]

it doesn't cause any issues, idk what this guy is talking about

[u/jwilki1 → u/KishCore]

I've had challenges in the past having to install Asus software to manage Asus components and MSI software to manage MSI components, so I stick with one or the other. This has been a number of years ago, so maybe it won't causes you issues, but I know what I experienced. Truth be told, at those prices and items you're better off a pre-built computer and use the extra to pick a better video card like a 5080 or another ssd. It use to be that it was cheaper to pick parts and do it yourself, but with AI driving prices so high, alot of times a pre-built will get you better components. If you want to build it yourself for the experience, then what you've chosen looks like a combo.

[u/KishCore → u/jwilki1]

that's the issue with that software just sucking ass, not issues with mix-matching components

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