Question Help with a $1000 build

[TTtheTremendous]

Hello all, hope I'm posting this in the right place! I'm planning on starting from scratch with a new gaming pc. Main reason is that my current build will be unable to handle playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard. I'd also like to play games I missed out on such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Is there anything I should be wary of or that I missed in this build? I really have no idea how well the components will hold up, in all honesty I'm very rusty, I just picked from the highly rated ones on pcpartpicker.com. I'd like to get a decent build on as much of a budget as possible.
Here's a link to the completed build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nWMrz6

 

[logainofhades]

That PSU is a fire hazard for starters. Apevia makes some of the worst PSU's on the market. I do not see a case in your build, so I will add one. Do you really need an optical drive? You can install windows via USB drive these days using Windows media creation tool.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
I would run Windows unlicensed for now, and put your budget towards hardware. You can run unlicense and still get security updates. Just have to deal with a semi annoying watermark, and lose some customization.

8GB vram is going to become a problem in modern titles sooner rather than later. I wouldn't do less than a 12gb card.

5800x is a nice chip, but for gaming the 5700x3d is much better. You will want SSD storage for your games, so I ditched the HDD for a 2tb SSD.

The PSU I chose is more than you need, now, but gives you some room to grow.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($186.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.35 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.84 @ Newegg)
Total: $1004.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 13:07 EDT-0400

 

[Eximo]

2TB SSD, 32GB memory, better/cheaper heatsink, RX6750 XT

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.35 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GX3 850 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($24.49 @ ASUS)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $992.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 13:11 EDT-0400

 

[Eximo]

I assume an old chassis was being used? If not loginofhades is basically the best suggestion.

 

[Hellfire13]

Something like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($186.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Silicon Power A60 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($389.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.96 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT C750 (2022) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1040.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 13:25 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

Another build idea. Ditched the 1tb ssd, for a 2tb ssd, for an even faster graphics card.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($186.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.35 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 CORE Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.84 @ Newegg)
Total: $1035.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 13:28 EDT-0400

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.83 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($17.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($53.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: *TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.37 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card ($230.62 @ Amazon)
Case: *Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.96 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *NZXT C750 (2022) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($24.49 @ ASUS)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $973.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 13:56 EDT-0400

 

[helper800]

Similar to some of the above builds and 6% over 1k but better individual parts:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($186.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN580 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.96 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1058.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-17 16:41 EDT-0400

 

[TTtheTremendous]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!
I'm planning on using the 2tb hdd from my old build so that's why it's not switched out for an SSD. Also yes, forgot to include a case! Coincidentally had my eye on the one you guys picked out!
Here's an updated part list, I tried to take everyone's suggestions into account!
Edit: changed memory https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7K8qxH

 

[logainofhades]

The MP44 I chose is faster, and cheaper than that WD SN770, which is why I chose it. The cooler comes with thermal paste, so you technically don't need it. If you want it, just to have something better, I would choose the newer Arctic MX6.

 

[geofelt]

Some thoughts:
Coolers will come with good paste. AS5 is not needed.

Do you have external backup for what you value?
If not, repurpose your HDD as an external backup and start with just a single 2tb m.2 ssd if that is sufficient capacity.

 

[TTtheTremendous]

My mistake- I forgot to add the updated SSD.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vhZCfy

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($196.07 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.35 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.96 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT C750 (2022) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($24.49 @ ASUS)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1132.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-18 11:54 EDT-0400

 

[RodroX]

My mistake- I forgot to add the updated SSD.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vhZCfy

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($196.07 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.35 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.96 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT C750 (2022) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($24.49 @ ASUS)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1132.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-18 11:54 EDT-0400

Looks nice, you had lots of good examples up there.

If you live near a Microcenter don't forget to check their combos/deals.