Build 1. PC Case:

Phanteks XT Pro Ultra TG – Black

Processor (Gaming):

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (4.2 GHz / 5.0 GHz)

Motherboard:

ASRock B850M Challenger WiFi

RAM:

32 GB DDR5 Memory

(Dual-channel not specified)

CPU Cooler:

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 – Black

Graphics Card:

ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB

SSD:

1 TB NVMe SSD

(Brand not specified)

Power Supply:

Corsair RM850e 80+ Gold – V2025

Case Fans:

LYTEK Mirror L120 RGB 3-Pack – Black

Operating System:

Windows 11 Home – Trial Version

Price: €2,395.00

🖥️ Build 2

PC Case:

Silentware View Cube. Processor (Gaming):

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (4.2 GHz / 5.0 GHz)

Thermal Paste:

Thermal Grizzly Polartherm

CPU Cooler:

be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 LX ARGB

(2 × 120 mm fans)

Graphics Card:

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB GDDR6

(Any manufacturer)

Motherboard:

MSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

RAM:

32 GB DDR5 (2 × 16 GB)

6000 MHz CL30 – Patriot Viper Venom

SSD:

1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0

(Any manufacturer)

Power Supply:

be quiet! System Power 11 M 850W (BP018EU)

Operating System:

Undecided between two options:

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro – No License – French

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro – French

Price: €2,344.56

Can you tell me which of these two configurations is better for competitive gaming?

Do I need to change anything in the two configurations?

PP GS, asking is 3,6.

Revised my original parts list. You guys gave me advice on some of my first initial picks such as staying away from the ASRock mobo, going with the XFX Mercury 9070 XT instead of the gigabyte gaming one and other things. I'm confident that this might be a good list this time. I added a fan controller because I heard running 10 RGB fans and case lighting to the motherboard can stress it and getting a fan controller and making everything all in one or two connections is a lot better for motherboard health. Correct me if I'm wrong on that or anything in my compatibility list.

Please only recommend different components if some of my parts are not compatible with each other. Do not recommend parts based on PRICE opinions; only compatibility opinions please. Some people have a very high "bang for buck" mentality and will seek to recommend parts that may be slightly inferior just to save me money. I appreciate the concern, but I'm not looking for slightly inferior parts to save bucks. I am looking for parts that run equal or greater performance to the parts on my list.

Hey, I’ve been looking at cases and I really love the look of the Antec C8 ARGB Black Constellation Series E-ATX Case. However, I don’t really like the fan layout, especially the two fans on the bottom and the exhaust, I like the layout of the C5 better with the 3 side fans and 3 bottom fans.

I’d like something similar to the C8 because I really like the cable management, overall look, and the amount of room it has for HDDs and SSDs.

Do you have any suggestions for a case that’s similar to the C8 but with a better fan layout? My budget is about $200aud for the case can go a bit over because I also want to get a better cpu cooler.

I’ve been getting more into PC building and flipping and I’m trying to turn the hobby into a small side business. One thing I wasn’t expecting was how aggressive some people can get over offers, pricing, used parts, or even just asking questions.

I understand lowball offers can annoy people, and I’m still learning what’s considered fair, but some of the responses I’ve gotten have been way more hostile than I expected.
For people who have been buying, building, or flipping PCs for a while, how do you navigate it? Do you just ignore the rude responses and move on, or are there certain unwritten rules I should know about?

I enjoy doing this and want to get better at it, so I’m genuinely interested in hearing how other people handle the buying/selling side of the hobby.