Build Advice Please help me build my new PC

[daddystabz]

Hi all. Thanks in advance for any help. I am looking to purchase a new gaming PC and am willing to spend up to $3k or so, if needed. I've been considering Meta PC and Cyberpower PC. I've heard Meta PC can be a bit expensive, but not sure.

Would you all be willing to help me build a gaming PC that can handle the modern games and such? I'd like a lot of RAM too, as I work from home and do a lot of multitasking. I'd also like a motherboard that supports a good amount of USB connections and would like wifi and Bluetooth capability, if possible.

For instance, is this good? META PATHFINDER78 BLACK Looks like it comes with everything except the graphics card. It mentions that the ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS WIFI is 'Pre-Wired with 12 pin for Any 50 Series,' so I'd just have to purchase a RTX 5080 or 5090. Not sure what the current prices are on those graphics cards.

 

[Why_Me]

I'll have to use the PC Parts Finder tool and see if I can locate the individual parts myself and then hire my local Microcenter to put it together.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx

 

[Why_Me]

I'll have to use the PC Parts Finder tool and see if I can locate the individual parts myself and then hire my local Microcenter to put it together.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/690261/msi-x870e-mag-tomahawk-wifi-amd-am5-atx-motherboard
MSI X870E MAG TOMAHAWK WIFI $299.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...-8-core-boxed-processor-heatsink-not-included
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D $389.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product/683929/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-se-argb-cpu-air-cooler
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler $59.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...sktop-memory-kit-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-fx5-black
G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 64GB (2x32GB) CL30 $194.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...-3-bit-mlc-pcie-gen-4-x4-nvme-m2-internal-ssd
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD $169.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...d-triple-fan-16gb-gddr7-pcie-50-graphics-card
MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC 16GB $834.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...-fully-modular-power-supply-atx-31-compatible
Corsair RM850x 850W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply - ATX 3.1 $149.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...pered-glass-atx-mid-tower-computer-case-black
Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB ATX Mid-Tower Case - Black $102.99

Total: $2202.92

Optional CPU:
https://www.microcenter.com/product...-8-core-boxed-processor-heatsink-not-included
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D $459.99

 

[logainofhades]

I'll have to use the PC Parts Finder tool and see if I can locate the individual parts myself and then hire my local Microcenter to put it together.

Since you have a Microcenter, definitely take advantage of their combo deals.

 

[daddystabz]

That is awesome! Thank you so much! I've been plugging this all into their online system builder to order it all. However, it looks like the MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card is sold out currently.

What card is just as good that is currently in stock, please? I'm currently thinking of grabbing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card. It is $145 more expensive than the one on this list. They have 1 in stock.

 

[logainofhades]

If there is a 9070XT for less than said 5070ti, that is in stock, I would not buy said 5070ti. Need to know which Microcenter location you are shopping at to see what is in stock.

 

[Zerk2012]

That is awesome! Thank you so much! I've been plugging this all into their online system builder to order it all. However, it looks like the MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card is sold out currently.

What card is just as good that is currently in stock, please? I'm currently thinking of grabbing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card. It is $145 more expensive than the one on this list. They have 1 in stock.

You can tell them your suppling your own video card for them to install. If you can find one.

 

[daddystabz]

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[daddystabz]

I purchased these separately:

800136/ ASUS RTX5070TI TUF GAMING O16G Vendor Warranty: Parts: 3 Years Limited Labor: 3 Years Limited Vendor Support: Main Website: http://usa.asus.com/index.aspx Support Website: http://support.asus.com/ Customer Care Information: Articles, FAQs and more

330704/ ASUS EXT 6X BDRW/DVDRW USB3 Vendor Warranty: Parts: 1 Year Labor: 1 Year Vendor Support: Main Website: http://usa.asus.com/index.aspx Support Website: http://support.asus.com/ Customer Care Information: Articles, FAQs and more

 

[daddystabz]

I want to thank you for your amazing advice and unbelievably awesome help. Thank you so much. You all are incredible!

Truly appreciated.

 

[Why_Me]

I want to thank you for your amazing advice and unbelievably awesome help. Thank you so much. You all are incredible!

Truly appreciated.

Nice build ^^

If you desire more front USB ports along with a ARBG controller then here's an accessory for that case.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...ditional-io-kit-black-argb-control-usb-module
Lian Li Lancool 216 ARGB Controller & USB Module - (Black) $13.99

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LANCOOL 216 AIRFLOW FOCUS The LANCOOL 216 is a mainstream case that features all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe...

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaN61OISA

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU

 

[daddystabz]

Nice build ^^

If you desire more front USB ports along with a ARBG controller then here's an accessory for that case.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...ditional-io-kit-black-argb-control-usb-module
Lian Li Lancool 216 ARGB Controller & USB Module - (Black) $13.99

LANCOOL 216 - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases

LANCOOL 216 AIRFLOW FOCUS The LANCOOL 216 is a mainstream case that features all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe...

lian-li.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaN61OISA

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU

Thank you sooo much! I could use the extra ports indeed! Automatic buy for me!

 

[daddystabz]

One thing I just noticed is that I forgot to add a sound card. I usually buy a high end sound card for my PCs since I have some good Bose speakers I use.

Looking inside the case, it doesn't look like there is room, lol. The GeForce 5070 Ti is HUGE!

 

[Why_Me]

One thing I just noticed is that I forgot to add a sound card. I usually buy a high end sound card for my PCs since I have some good Bose speakers I use.

Looking inside the case, it doesn't look like there is room, lol. The GeForce 5070 Ti is HUGE!

Nice looking build ^^ That board includes Realtek 4080 audio codec which is pretty high end for onboard sound.

 

[Zerk2012]

One thing I just noticed is that I forgot to add a sound card. I usually buy a high end sound card for my PCs since I have some good Bose speakers I use.

Looking inside the case, it doesn't look like there is room, lol. The GeForce 5070 Ti is HUGE!

Get the front dust filter for the case.
https://www.amazon.com/Lian-li-Lan2...-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

 

[daddystabz]

Get the front dust filter for the case.
https://www.amazon.com/Lian-li-Lan2...-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Good call!

 

[daddystabz]

Nice build ^^

If you desire more front USB ports along with a ARBG controller then here's an accessory for that case.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...ditional-io-kit-black-argb-control-usb-module
Lian Li Lancool 216 ARGB Controller & USB Module - (Black) $13.99

LANCOOL 216 - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases

LANCOOL 216 AIRFLOW FOCUS The LANCOOL 216 is a mainstream case that features all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe...

lian-li.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaN61OISA

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU

The front of my case looks like that already, with the ports and such. Is there a way to add this in addition?

PC Front

 

[Zerk2012]

Good call!

I had that case for almost a year and bought the extra front filter with the case. I've had to clean the front grill 3 times and the filter 1 time but the inside still looks clean.

 

[Why_Me]

The front of my case looks like that already, with the ports and such. Is there a way to add this in addition?

PC Front

LAN216-1 - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases

LANCOOL 216 ARGB Control & USB Module LAN216-1X/1W An additional ARGB I/O module can be installed at the side or top of the front panel to provide better control over the front ARGB fans and offer 2 extra USB 3.0 ports. AVAILABLE IN TWO COLORS Black BUY NOW White BUY NOW SEPARATELY CONTROL FAN RIM

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[thebooghostie]

https://www.microcenter.com/product/690261/msi-x870e-mag-tomahawk-wifi-amd-am5-atx-motherboard
MSI X870E MAG TOMAHAWK WIFI $299.99

https://www.microcenter.com/product...-8-core-boxed-processor-heatsink-not-included
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D $389.99

What about the rest of the PC?

 

[daddystabz]

Is there any room in this thing for a top-of-the-line sound card?

 

[Why_Me]

Is there any room in this thing for a top-of-the-line sound card?

Yes although that board includes Realtek 4080 audio codec.

 

[daddystabz]

Is the Realtex 4080 audio codec as good as some of the top sound cards currently?

 

[RUSerious]

Is the Realtex 4080 audio codec as good as some of the top sound cards currently?

No, but the difference really only matters to audiophiles. So, if you have a high-end sound system and intend on streaming lossless music, you'd benefit - if you are just gaming on modest speakers/headphones and streaming 128/192 bit pop music - I wouldn't think it would matter. However, perception of sound quality is subjective.

Personally, I'd save my money for better speakers over a better sound card.

 

[Eximo]

Audiophiles tend toward USB DACs, onboard sound has been a solved problem for about ten years now. Even the 'worst' onboard sound is perfectly serviceable.

Also there aren't that many sound chips on the market. C-Media and Realtek are basically the only two still in business, and I can't recall the last time C-Media made it onto a motherboard. Maybe ASUS boards?

I guess Cirrus Logic is inside many Intel SoC, didn't know that.

 

[daddystabz]

One odd thing that has been occurring since picking up my new PC is that oftentimes, when I leave it on overnight and come to it the next morning it has crashed into the Windows 11 installation. I then choose startup repair, and it doesn't find anything it can do, so I choose the shut down option. I'm then able to boot up normally after it shuts down. I think this might be an NVIDIA RTX 5070 ti issue, from what I see online.