AORUS Gen4 7300

All the other builds here are great options; this is mine. I picked a higher-quality SSD, but otherwise it's quite similar. This list is dynamic and will pick the best value parts whenever you decide to buy. Let me know if you have any questions! PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU *AMD Ryzen

This PC has a 7700X3D CPU. It has 3D V-Cache for incredibly fast memory access on the CPU. I don't recommend water cooling for a new builder because air cooling is plenty for consumer CPUs, and they're much easier to maintain (no pump or liquid). This Thermalright cooler is incredible value. The AM5

I used this MicroCenter bundle for the CPU, mb, and memory. This saves you $180, compared to buying the same three parts individually online. All other parts were sourced from online retailers, because MC seldom has the best prices on individual parts. CPU: The 9800X3D is the fastest CPU for gaming.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Qnjv6h/gigabyte-aorus-gen4-7300-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ag4732tb-n Probably the best deal right now unless you get lucky on one of the 4tb deals that crop up every few days but are almost instantly out of stock.

looks good but for a little less op can get a NVME with DRAM https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Qnjv6h/gigabyte-aorus-gen4-7300-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ag4732tb-n

PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor $374.99 @ Amazon CPU Cooler Thermalright Grand Vision ARGB 69 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $131.90 @ Amazon Motherboard Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W ATX AM5 Motherboard $168.00 @ Amazon Memory Silicon Power XPOWER Zenit

If you get the motherboard from MSI's website, you can bundle it with a 9800x3d for $400 If you want an air cooler, I'd go with an airflow-focused case. If you want a fishtank case, I'd get an AIO. Side note, the Ocypus is slightly worse than a PA140 according to Tom's Hardware. Definitely worth $31

PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor $399.00 @ Centre Com CPU Cooler MSI MAG CORELIQUID E240 WHITE 75.04 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $49.00 @ JW Computers Motherboard Gigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E ATX LGA1851 Motherboard $259.00 @ Mwave Australia Me

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Qnjv6h/gigabyte-aorus-gen4-7300-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ag4732tb-n Don't need one with a heatsink your motherboard has heatsinks enough for the nvme.

PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor $529.99 CPU Cooler Thermalright Frozen Prism 70.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $54.09 @ Amazon Motherboard Asus Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX LGA1851 Motherboard $0.00 Memory Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB