Project Description

​I am building a strong computer for gaming, video editing, and multitasking. I want it to run the latest games smoothly, manage heavy editing without crashing, and be responsive when multitasking. I'm selecting components that balance speed, energy efficiency, and the potential to update later so it doesn't become useless too fast. For this project, I decided to use the website https://pcpartpicker.com.

My virtual PC build.​
​All the components that are used to build my PC are linked below:

CPU
 
Model: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hyH99/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-42-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000910wof
Price: $439.00
 
 -Motherboard

Model: Asus ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Gjt9TW/asus-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi
Price: $209.99

-Memory

Model: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JkfxFT/corsair-vengeance-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-cmk32gx5m2b6000c30
Price: $119.99


-Video Card

​Model: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/K688TW/nvidia-founders-edition-geforce-rtx-4070-12-gb-video-card-900-1g141-2544-000
Price: $1299.00
 
 -Case

Model: Lian Li LANCOOL III RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WggFf7/lian-li-lancool-iii-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-lancool-3r-x
Price: $155.99


-Power Supply
Model: Corsair RM850x (2024) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vY4Zxr/corsair-rm850x-2024-850-w-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020270-na
Price: $134.99
 
 
-Storage
 Model: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3cRsY/samsung-980-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p2t0bam
Price: $178.95
 
 
-CPU Cooler
Model: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/84MTwP/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-8252-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-d15-chromaxblack
Price: $119.95
 
 -Operating System
 Model: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yjbTwP/microsoft-windows-11-pro-oem-dvd-64-bit-fqc-10529
Price: $152.50
 
 
Accessories/Peripherals

​-Monitor
Model: LG UltraGear 27GR75Q-B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2FmNnQ/lg-ultragear-27gr75q-b-270-2560-x-1440-165-hz-monitor-27gr75q-b
Price: $225


 
 -Keyboard
 Model: Keychron V1 Max Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired/Wired Mini Keyboard
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JpwmP6/keychron-v1-max-bluetoothwirelesswiredwired-mini-keyboard-v1m-d3
Price: $84.00

-Mouse
Model: Logitech PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless/Wired Optical Mou
URL: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QzHqqs/logitech-pro-x-superlight-2-wirelesswired-optical-mouse-910-006628
 
Price: $141.29

Total Price
Grand Total: $3260.65.
 
 

                                                    Lesson Learned:
Creating a virtual PC allowed me to see how all of the pieces fit together and why they actually need to play along. I worked out how to acquire the best performance without exceeding my budget, as well as how to maintain it up-to-date for years. It also demonstrated why it is important to read reviews and specifications before clicking 'buy’ not all parts are made equal. It was a lot of fun to learn everything, and I now feel much more secure about taking on a real build eventually.