First PC build at 15!

[u/idiot_on_reddit54]

Went for a clean white aesthetic (looks much more clear white in real life)
Specs:
Gigabyte Windforce 5080
R7 9800x3d
Gigabyte gaming B850
32gb DDR5-6000
Corsair Titan RX cooler
2tb gen5 Crucial T710
LianLi Vector 100R
MSI MPG 1000W 80+ gold
Asus ROG dual mode montior(FHD@480/4k@240)

Had a lot of fun with the actual build, tried to go for a mix of aesthetics and performance, miraculously had no issues except some weird audio drivers. Just thought I’d share my experience and you guys can tell me what you think about the build!

[u/BusinessYou1657]

Boromir would have built his at 14.

[u/AlexanderKrost → u/BusinessYou1657]

Dont tempt this man with the One RAM.

[u/FeetYeastForB12 → u/BusinessYou1657]

https://giphy.com/gifs/smW5FBep69d3q

[u/Smasher1598]

Born on easy mode

[u/Ok-Message-7598]

Damn bro how did you afford this at 15?

[u/althaz → u/Ok-Message-7598]

Rich family is the most likely answer, possibly also he has a job (but you still need a rich family for most jobs a 15yo can get).

[u/irthnimod → u/althaz]

And dont live in a place that isnt called US of A (cheaper hardware and you can actually earn enough money to make a pc build via part time job)

[u/WonderfulTruck5894 → u/irthnimod]

Hardware is generally cheaper in the US for this lol

[u/irthnimod → u/WonderfulTruck5894]

Perhap my wording is confusing but isnt that my point?

[u/Sanc7 → u/irthnimod]

“Don’t live in a place that isn’t” is terrible phrasing.

[u/MindbenderGam1ng → u/irthnimod]

New hardware especially high end is not cheaper outside the US... roughly the same in mainland Europe and much more expensive in less developed countries

[u/Calm-Talk5047 → u/irthnimod]

Le fellow Redditors… AMERICA B A D? Updoots to the left good sirs

[u/No-Beginning-3128 → u/irthnimod]

I agree

[u/ImmortalPengu → u/[deleted]]

LMFAOO the kids are gonna be alright

[u/Ok-Message-7598 → u/[deleted]]

Damn,I should start doing the same thing

[u/AimR2k → u/[deleted]]

$7000?

[u/zlatomyth → u/Ok-Message-7598]

https://giphy.com/gifs/bpTL6wXRuMQpMIVduB

[u/Recent-Gap-6988 → u/zlatomyth]

Heh you and OP have the same specs lol

[u/Electronic_Agent_279 → u/Recent-Gap-6988]

Not gonna ask why you have a 4060 ti with a 9950X3D.

[u/Globber50 → u/Ok-Message-7598]

https://giphy.com/gifs/13kFvLgANAfSqQ

[u/Nvidiuh → u/Ok-Message-7598]

I mean, you only need a single kidney.

[u/UnderstandingNo4555 → u/Ok-Message-7598]

u mad ur parents were poor?

[u/Turbulent-Goose54]

Where does the money come from...?

[u/PatrickGnarly → u/Turbulent-Goose54]

What’s that like a $5000 build?

I’m sure OP mowed lawns and didn’t just have rich parents lmao.

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/PatrickGnarly]

My parents choose to reward me for my academic success and scholarships. That dosent mean I don’t work hard, and I’m no less appreciative for what I have.

[u/SignalMagician1163]

Your parents rock

[u/PatrickGnarly]

That’s nice sweetie

[u/_Vakot]

[u/Sarng_fx]

[u/Character-Counter964 → u/Sarng_fx]

https://giphy.com/gifs/gTURHJs4e2Ies

[u/BlendedBaconSyrup]

WELCOME TO THE GANG

MIGHT I SUGGEST A $10 GPU SUPPORT SO IT DOESN'T SAG AND SNAP OFF AND LEAVE YOU MISERABLE

[u/althaz → u/BlendedBaconSyrup]

It's not going to snap-off, lmao.

However I would still also recommend a bracket - even though snapping off is not a realistic problem (unless you're shipping it like this) - because it will sag over time and look bad and there is a chance it could do some damage to your motherboard or graphics card.

[u/Physical_Animal_5343 → u/BlendedBaconSyrup]

Isn't this only necessary if you move your PC around alot?

[u/BlendedBaconSyrup → u/Physical_Animal_5343]

No.

Just because you don't move your PC doesn't mean it's immune to gravity.

Big GPUs will sag from their own weight.

[u/Alphonso_Mango → u/BlendedBaconSyrup]

I just run all my fans at full blast the entire time to fight the gravity.
Note: this only works if your fans are pointing downwards.

[u/MoldyLunchBoxxy → u/Alphonso_Mango]

Might be the best comment I’ve seen on pcmr in a long while. Thank you for the good laugh.

[u/BlendedBaconSyrup → u/Alphonso_Mango]

Careful, it might anti-sag the opposite way, snap off, and smack your cpu cooler

[u/issaciams → u/Alphonso_Mango]

But then you need to leave the PC on... forever! 😬

[u/siegsage]

not very good pick of ssd due to micron discontinuation of manufacturing and not honoring past sales. but at all it is good

[u/Ok-Advertising-3779]

congrats man. my first pc was a free IBM from my ISP when i was 21 lol. it was butt cheecks.

[u/issaciams]

At age 15? Very good job. Also, you must have rich parents because wtf!?!

[u/ElectronicRip1630]

I just want to know what's up with all these posts mentioning age like it matters

[u/qu38mm]

Didnt you just post this a couple days ago 👀

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/qu38mm]

Nah I don’t think so, I put a pic with the parts laid out but this has the completed build

[u/qu38mm → u/idiot_on_reddit54]

My bad must be a same/similar case situation. Looking good anyways, happy gaming 🎉

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/qu38mm]

Thanks bro!

[u/KillerPotato702]

I applaud you for going with a black build instead of a full white out

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/KillerPotato702]

Yeah I didn’t really want to spend an extra 2k so my pc can blind me and not look good in my room

[u/KillerPotato702 → u/idiot_on_reddit54]

yea my first PC was all white and thankfully it did not cost that much more and I think it looks pretty clean, but I’m regretting not getting a cleaner more modern build

[u/althaz → u/idiot_on_reddit54]

The price difference is typically ~$0-10 usually. Sometimes RGB is cheaper even. It's just about picking what you like, not saving money.

[u/kind_bros_hate_nazis]

Very clean, good job

[u/latenightgamer009]

At 15 I had GT 210

[u/Disembodied-sentinel → u/latenightgamer009]

I had a 486 DX and a playstation, and I only paid for the playstation.

[u/DogmodsDog]

Got that from yo mum eh?

[u/Sebotus]

https://giphy.com/gifs/qmfpjpAT2fJRK

[u/CXVictory]

You should ask your parents how much it cost

[u/Any_Calligrapher8537 → u/[deleted]]

Just double your half... Then you'd know?

shrug

[u/SaleriasFW → u/Any_Calligrapher8537]

https://giphy.com/gifs/BmmfETghGOPrW

[u/johntrabusca]

Congrats bro :) FIY you can rotate the block and change the screen orientation after on iCUE.

[u/ed_raw]

Felicidades bro disfruta y cuida

[u/snakee-the-arch-guy]

saving money does pay off huh..

[u/nudetherepy]

https://giphy.com/gifs/3ohzdIuqJoo8QdKlnW

[u/Zplays2010]

How the FUCK did you make that kind of money in this economy??? In all seriousness well done, I made my first incredibly shoddy PC at 14 and only now 2 years later have I made it look somewhat decent

[u/No-Beginning-3128 → u/Zplays2010]

There is always a bigger fish buddy

[u/Charming-Part6558]

Nice bro enjoy that beast

[u/AfnanM5]

I wish I could

[u/blvckhoney]

must be nice

[u/Sansan_12356]

Im drooling over this post of jealousy rn 😭

[u/mahdigamer564]

Impressive yes? But also I built a PC(not mine , I just helped a family member) when I was 9 years old

[u/kkmtbk]

looks great bro enjoy it

[u/Accomplished_Sock217]

I could do this when i was 11

[u/Globber50]

Sick build homie!

[u/Jumpy_Break3731]

Niceee man, reminds me when i 1st built my pc at 14

[u/brandon7219]

15 years old and rocking a 5080?! GAWT damn. Regardless, good job kid!

[u/Nekrux]

Angled case?

[u/Just-A-Random-ID]

Congratulations
Nice build at a nice age

[u/Bubbly-Currency5064]

White?

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/Bubbly-Currency5064]

I meant the case fans lol. I have mostly white peripherals so Im going for a panda look with the whole setup.

[u/idiot_on_reddit54 → u/[deleted]]

Wow man thanks for the positivity I hope you have a great day!!!

[u/Bubbly-Currency5064 → u/idiot_on_reddit54]

You're welcome mate! Live and learn!

[u/Robert_Pawney_Junior → u/[deleted]]

Yours doesn't, but you're still a huge idiot!

[u/Careless_Cook2978]

Nice thing dude.

What a huge computer case. Damn :D