DIY PC Rig Recommendations For 2025

[kaixax555]

Thanks both for the detailed input!

For the CPU, understand that 7800x3D is the efficiency king and better at gaming. But then, the PC is not purely for gaming. I do use emulators (Bluestacks) and virtual desktops. I'm sure 7800x3D will perform just fine as well but at a slight increase in price. From GN review of 7800x3D, it seems like Intel is still the better one for an all-rounder build?

Upgradability is not really a concern, most likely it will be just a build and forget till it dies

There's also the R9 7900 which is also a good choice, and runs cooler than the i7-13700K.

Of course no one is stopping you from buying a 13700K, honestly you happy can already

 

[Hyperephania]

There's also the R9 7900 which is also a good choice, and runs cooler than the i7-13700K.

Of course no one is stopping you from buying a 13700K, honestly you happy can already

Because let's be real, anything works at this point right?

Now comes down to matter of preference. Will have a look at 7900! You're talking about the non-x right?

 

[kaixax555]

Because let's be real, anything works at this point right?

Now comes down to matter of preference. Will have a look at 7900! You're talking about the non-x right?

Yea non-X, the 7900 should be competitive with the i7-13700K in most situations, maybe slightly behind as it is power limited, thus having better efficiency. You can always use PBO to boost performance, but at that point you are looking at significantly higher levels of power consumption (basically 7900X levels).

Both are 24 thread CPUs, so you might have to see if the traditional 12 core 24 thread or the 8 p-core 8 e-core 24 thread CPUs work better for your use case (some applications are fiddly with Intel e cores, and i heard AMD got code compile errors even though I can't find a source for this one)

 

[Siyu]

AMD Ryzen 7800X3D + Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX 1154
G.skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 2X16GB CL32 279
WD SN850X 2TB 265
MSI RTX 4080 Ventus 3X 1845
MSI A850GF 850W 182
Lian Li Lancool 216 130
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 163
Total: 4018

Doesn't include assembly, not sure if the MSI RTX4080 model is correct and if your 360 cooler is ARGB so prices might be higher

This set is going around 68900 baht or 2720 SGD. Any comments vs the original? Is it worth it?

 

[NightRaven49]

I find the Z790 Prime actually more anaemic in the VRM and IO compared to the cheaper MSI (and even a B650 board which is supposed to have less IO) so I would say the MSI is the minimum "good pick" for Z790 mobo, any more and you are gonna have to compare features and see if you actually need these features.

when ur caring abt value (which was the only criteria as per lowhm's post), chances are u just want something that works and not looking for features, so i did mention that picking the cheapest board is probably enough. vrm wise all z790s should be able to handle even the 13900k.

But then, the PC is not purely for gaming. I do use emulators (Bluestacks) and virtual desktops. I'm sure 7800x3D will perform just fine as well but at a slight increase in price. From GN review of 7800x3D, it seems like Intel is still the better one for an all-rounder build?

as phen pointed out, virtualisation best to go with non hybrid cpus. kaixax's recommendation for the 7900 is a great alternative.

This set is going around 68900 baht or 2720 SGD. Any comments vs the original? Is it worth it?

not too bad, compared to local its a lil bit more expensive but nothing outrageous. the psu is slightly suspicious, might be worth to see if possible to downgrade to a lower wattage (~650w) but more reputable model and while ur at it maybe can swap the aio for a regular air cooler too (if it allows the cost to be cheaper).

 

[Hyperephania]

Yea non-X, the 7900 should be competitive with the i7-13700K in most situations, maybe slightly behind as it is power limited, thus having better efficiency. You can always use PBO to boost performance, but at that point you are looking at significantly higher levels of power consumption (basically 7900X levels).

Both are 24 thread CPUs, so you might have to see if the traditional 12 core 24 thread or the 8 p-core 8 e-core 24 thread CPUs work better for your use case (some applications are fiddly with Intel e cores, and i heard AMD got code compile errors even though I can't find a source for this one)

as phen pointed out, virtualisation best to go with non hybrid cpus. kaixax's recommendation for the 7900 is a great alternative.

Thanks! Will do some shopping around for AMD alternatives and compare the prices.

 

[lowhm]

MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi D5
It's DDR5 so you need DDR5 memory

for 13700 non k, i would say the msi pro b660m-a wifi for ddr4 and gigabyte b760m aorus elite ax d5 for ddr5. for k series, just get the cheapest z790 u can find for the type of memory u are aiming for, as mentioned above any should be decent

Sorry for the late reply.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Got distracted and went checking the boards.

 

[UnlimitedBladeWorks]

Hi all
Sorry total noob here. Looking at mid tier gaming rig recommended in first post. Can u pls advise the casing (want white led) and required fans etc to complete the built?

 

[kaixax555]

Hi all
Sorry total noob here. Looking at mid tier gaming rig recommended in first post. Can u pls advise the casing (want white led) and required fans etc to complete the built?

You can get the Lancool 216 in white, and then config the RGB to white in software

 

[UnlimitedBladeWorks]

Thanks for the super quick response. Do i need to add more fans? I read in the thread that was recommended to?

 

[kaixax555]

Thanks for the super quick response. Do i need to add more fans? I read in the thread that was recommended to?

Nah you should be good

The Lancool 216 is one of the coolest cases out there you should have no problem with it stock

 

[Solidus_GZ]

Is there any shop that sell parts like rgb or fan daisy cable ? I went to sls 4th floor they sold one of such like $10 where I can get at shoppee for $2.

 

[NightRaven49]

Can u pls advise the casing (want white led) and required fans etc to complete the built?

Do i need to add more fans? I read in the thread that was recommended to?

i did leave some case recommendations towards the end of the post in a spoiler, which also included the lancool 216 as kaixax recommended. case fans are nice to have but ultimately optional, and iirc the 216 already has most of the fan slots populated out of the box.

Is there any shop that sell parts like rgb or fan daisy cable ? I went to sls 4th floor they sold one of such like $10 where I can get at shoppee for $2.

just get from shopee, sls sell small cable usually is chop carrot head one.

 

[UnlimitedBladeWorks]

i did leave some case recommendations towards the end of the post in a spoiler, which also included the lancool 216 as kaixax recommended. case fans are nice to have but ultimately optional, and iirc the 216 already has most of the fan slots populated out of the box.

just get from shopee, sls sell small cable usually is chop carrot head one.

Thanks boss for ur reply too. Im comparing vs intel built can you all advise if its ok/value for money:

- I5 12400 (k or kf is the difference big?)
- Asus b760m tuf wifi 4 (does this mean, has wifi? Im connecting using ethernet,so is there a cheaper ver without wifi?)
- corsair vengeance ddr4 16gb 3600mhz
- asus dual 3060ti
- psu (i have a seasonic M12II 520W, can i still reuse this?)
- casing lancool 216 as recommendee

TiA

 

[NightRaven49]

Im comparing vs intel built can you all advise if its ok/value for money:

do list the prices, not easy to answer about value for money when the cost not mentioned

- I5 12400 (k or kf is the difference big?)

12400 does not have a k or kf sku, only f and non f. usually the difference is about $30, whether that saving is worth depends on how much u value the integrated gpu.

- Asus b760m tuf wifi 4 (does this mean, has wifi? Im connecting using ethernet,so is there a cheaper ver without wifi?)

yes, this specific motherboard has wifi. the non wifi version likely exists, but looks like its not available locally (ie have to buy from overseas without warranty).

intel is quite a bit more expensive than ryzen though, the r5 5600 + b550m combo as i recommended offers a similar level of performance generally for cheaper. from dynacore price list, this intel combo is $501, while the ryzen combo is $343 (cheaper at tradepac). even if u step up to a b550m tuf, its still only $404.

- corsair vengeance ddr4 16gb 3600mhz

i would avoid corsair ram. u can get kingston fury beast kits @ tighter 3600c17 timings for cheaper.

- asus dual 3060ti

i would opt for a 6700xt if nv features like rt and dlss are not a priority. usually can find for cheaper and has a larger vram buffer.

- psu (i have a seasonic M12II 520W, can i still reuse this?)

the m12ii is a very old unit. if u have the budget to get the legion gx psu as in the recommendations, better to replace.

 

[UnlimitedBladeWorks]

do list the prices, not easy to answer about value for money when the cost not mentioned

12400 does not have a k or kf sku, only f and non f. usually the difference is about $30, whether that saving is worth depends on how much u value the integrated gpu.

yes, this specific motherboard has wifi. the non wifi version likely exists, but looks like its not available locally (ie have to buy from overseas without warranty).

intel is quite a bit more expensive than ryzen though, the r5 5600 + b550m combo as i recommended offers a similar level of performance generally for cheaper. from dynacore price list, this intel combo is $501, while the ryzen combo is $343 (cheaper at tradepac). even if u step up to a b550m tuf, its still only $404.

i would avoid corsair ram. u can get kingston fury beast kits @ tighter 3600c17 timings for cheaper.

i would opt for a 6700xt if nv features like rt and dlss are not a priority. usually can find for cheaper and has a larger vram buffer.

the m12ii is a very old unit. if u have the budget to get the legion gx psu as in the recommendations, better to replace.

Thanks Night,will stick fully to your recommended build. Appreciate your help!

 

[Siyu]

Hello all,

Have bought the following components already but having 2nd thoughts about the 7800X3D because primarily is to do ES futures trading on Quantower platform, then gaming and after reading the article at “https://www.tradingcomputers.com/expert-center/best-cpu-processor-for-trading-computers.html”, the author recommended intel over AMD.

so currently here are the purchase thus far

Any thoughts should I change to intel? Or stick with AMD? Any recommendations?

AMD Ryzen 7800X3D - not yet

Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX - not yet

G.skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 2X16GB CL32 - not yet

WD SN850X 2TB no heatsink - bought

MSI TRIO X RTX 4080 - bought

MSI A850G PCIE5 850W - bought

Lian Li Lancool 216 Black - bought

Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 ARGB - bought

 

[deepblue_82]

thanks to the help i got from night bro and nigel,

Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite + AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 375
Peerless assassin 120 SE cooler - 55
Afox RX570 8gb reuse
Kingston Fury Beast 32gb 3600 ddr4 - 119
Lexar NM800 1tb - 117
Siverstone EP 750 750w Gold + -100
win 11 pro 64bit reuse help from nigel

i am ready for d4 now!

 

[BiggieZee]

if im using the high end gaming rig n going for team red, wats the best gpu n psu suggestion? n does the FD north case fits all the parts?

 

[knave]

Hi all, currently running a Ryzen 5600G desktop for development (for compiling codes, e.g. .NET, Vue, Angular etc).

Thought of upgrading some parts to speed up the overall system response (e.g. Rider/VS). In future might get a GPU for some gaming.

1. i7-13700F + MSI B760M Mag Wifi D4 (Dynacore - $767)
2. RAM - 32gbx2 DDR4 (reuse)
3. GPU - Nv 1030 (reuse)
4. SSD - SN 980Pro 1TB (new - couldn't get PCIE4x4 due to limitation of 5600G)
5. Casing - Cooler Master MTX - old/spare casing
6. PSU - SilverStone DA850 80 Plus Gold 850W (Dynacore - $125)
7. CPU cooler - use default Intel cooler

Not sure if there's any budget cooler to recommend that is better than the Intel.