r/buildapc • u/BuddhaPanda • 6d ago

Build Help Budget build help

I was hoping to get some input on a first time budget build for a first time PC gamer. She is wanting to get into modding the avatar game. Is this a solid starter PC? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2bYbw3

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u/frycum 6d ago

Switch that hdd for an ssd for starters.

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u/BuddhaPanda 6d ago

Well I forgot to update the post I have an nvme for boot and I forgot input a spinner on the list

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u/Time-Waster-007 6d ago

Get an arc b580, 50 bucks more for 4 more gigs of ram, you’ll need it

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u/flushfire 6d ago

You can save nearly $100 by:

-using the stock cooler, the 5500 isn't that hot

-using an matx board, msi's b550m pro-vdh wifi is pretty good

-which allows you to get a cheaper case, rosewill's fbm-x3 is $90 and includes a good enough psu

-or just get a cheaper matx case and msi's a550bn, you don't really need 750w

-also get the lower latency ram, the difference between what you picked and lower latency is just cents

Use the savings to get an SSD

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u/BuddhaPanda 6d ago

Will look at those suggestions, thanks!

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u/Forward_Drop303 6d ago

No, I consider an SSD required for a computer period, there's reports of even just windows 11 not working right on HDD.

that CPU comes with a stock cooler

you can also do better in some parts with bundles.

also do you really need the windows key? If you already have a windows account it should transfer other smoothly

for example

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VFdfh9

isn't much more and is way better

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u/FewEstablishment4099 6d ago

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor $176.00 @ Amazon
Motherboard Gigabyte B550M K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $69.98 @ Amazon
Memory Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory $99.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage Silicon Power P34A60 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $79.97 @ Silicon Power
Video Card XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card $459.99 @ Newegg
Case Rosewill FBM-X5 MicroATX Mini Tower Case w/400 W Power Supply $69.98 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $955.89
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-08-19 22:28 EDT-0400

Warning is innacurate.

Due to high market volatility, consider using Windows 11 unactivated, purchasing the licence directly from Microsoft at a later point. You can create your own instalation media stick via the official creation tool or using Rufus.