DIY PC Rig Recommendations For 2026

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Hi all, my PC have "over current detected on USB" I only have kb n mouse USB attached n unable to go to bios at all. I think MB gg liao .

My current spec
Msi mb 2700x
Corsair 16gb
Msi 2080ti
Seasonic prime 750w
1tb m.2 SSD

On shopee corbell there is a bundle promo ...
Msi b650 p wifi 7600x n free 32gb gskill6000mhz ram @ $780+

Possible to upgrade a not ? need reinstall windows?
Reusing GPU,psu n m.2 ssd
 

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Hi everyday ,
I’m looking to upgrade my dated PC and was browsing around and saw some deal on aftershock site.

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Processor
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AMD Stock Air Cooling
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ASROCK A520M AC
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XFX Radeon RX 7600 SWFT 210 8GB
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16GB LEXAR ARES ARGB 3600mhz
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1TB Lexar NM620 NVMe SSD
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550W Montech AP 80+
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Intel Wireless + Bluetooth Included
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AFTERSHOCK Zeal M V2
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Windows 11 Home 64 Bit *Unactivated*

Total: $925

It fits my budget but would like to seek everyone’s advice whether I’m able to get almost the same price with better spec from Sim Lim square.
yes possible, see the value gaming rig reco in first post; possible to fit a similar build but with better quality parts within 1k with a cheap case (which is something aftershock does anyway). while the storage is halved at 512gb, top up to 1tb is less than $20, and the sn570 is significantly better than the nm620. u also get a b550 opposed to a520, which opens up pcie gen4 so gen4 nvmes (which can be way faster) become a viable option and/or upgrade path, and u also dont suffer performance loss on gpus with less than 16 lanes like the rx7600. u also get a much better psu (u should avoid the montech ap if possible) and ram with slightly tighter timings.

if ur ok with aftershock though, their 5600 + 6700xt for just a $60 top up is quite unbeatable. u get a (marginally) better psu, and not only does the 6700xt offer 10% more performance and 50% more vram than the 7600 for 6% more money overall, u literally cant find it in sls anymore.
my PC have "over current detected on USB" I only have kb n mouse USB attached n unable to go to bios at all. I think MB gg liao .
what happens when u press the power button? fan spin only?
On shopee corbell there is a bundle promo ...
Msi b650 p wifi 7600x n free 32gb gskill6000mhz ram @ $780+

Possible to upgrade a not ? need reinstall windows?
yeah why not, as long as ur case can fit atx mobo. if reusing ssd then no need to reinstall windows, just maybe reenter activation key. it is still recommended though.
 

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Power on the msg come out ... Cannot go to bios n auto shut down, disconnected all USB also same ... Case fan n RGB, GPU/CPU fan n RGB all spinning n light up .
 

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But at this point of time with Intel releasing the 14 gen soon, those who wanting to get the 13700k should probably wait for 14 gen to be out and compare.

For me I sold my 13700k build for 7800x3d mainly due to power consumption and the rig only use for gaming.
 

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its abit costly, though part of it is due to the 10x al120s :s13: which system integrator is this? i personally would swap out the da850 for a more reputable unit from the likes of asus, corsair or seasonic. u also dont need a 360mm aio, the 7800x3d sips power and will perform the same under a much cheaper air cooler. and again, u can opt for the pulse 7900xtx if it is much cheaper.

EDIT: looked at ur dedicated thread again, for u and @fashommies, since both of u are playing at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4k rather than 1080p, yall can cut back on cpu and save a lot of money while getting most of the 7800x3d's performance at those resolutions.
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7800x3d is very overpriced locally, u can slash $400 off cpu + mobo combo by opting for a ryzen 7600 for eg while still having 95% of the performance. and again, something like the 13600k from intel will also be very comparable even at lower resolutions like 1080p for a $200-300 discount.

Thanks for the reply.
This was quoted by invaderpc

So basically swap out the power supply to a reputable brand and reduce the number of fans

What about the mobo listed in the list, is it good for the built?

MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI AX ARGB
 

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not bad for a 7800x3d + 7900xtx build, though there has been corner cutting on the mobo, nvme, (probably case) and aio while the psu is also quite sus.

as cutthroat and rockarolla mentioned, the psu is very overkill and expensive. even if u want to keep to the o11d mini, u can get the corsair sf850l (that is atx3 compliant) for $150 less and is still 50w more than as recommended by sapphire; 850w is way more than enough to keep upgrading well into the future. u can also save another $100+ by opting for the 7900xtx pulse, which should perform very similarly to the nitro+. these 2 changes should bring the cost down to $3250, which i think is worth the better quality parts and longer warranty from distro (5y nvme, 10y psu, lifetime ram) opposed to just 3y on the aftershock build. u can consider going for the non se pa120 from tradepac for basically the same price to shave a few degrees too, though the se is fine if u not sure how to diy (and dynacore may charge build fee to include this non se since it is not bought from them).

in my opinion though, unless u play specific games that benefit greatly from 3d vcache, u should just follow the high performance productivity + gaming rig in the first post. the 13700 keeps up very well with the 7800x3d in most gaming scenarios (at least 90% of the 7800x3d's performance), and chances are u wont be playing at cpu limited resolutions with this pc so u likely wont notice the difference. the 13700 also delivers vastly superior multicore performance at a much lower price point.

super flower only offers 5y warranty, id go with the msi on this one at least.

yes it does. its always a good idea to review the compatibility of ur parts (ie google and/or pcpartpicker) before confirming.

also supports full atx psus, which are cheaper. u can get an atx3 850w psu for yet another $60 saving over the corsair sf850l. chances are the veal m v2 is some rebranded case too, the v2 moniker is uncannily similar to the tecware vxn (not vxm) v2.

its abit costly, though part of it is due to the 10x al120s :s13: which system integrator is this? i personally would swap out the da850 for a more reputable unit from the likes of asus, corsair or seasonic. u also dont need a 360mm aio, the 7800x3d sips power and will perform the same under a much cheaper air cooler. and again, u can opt for the pulse 7900xtx if it is much cheaper.

EDIT: looked at ur dedicated thread again, for u and @fashommies, since both of u are playing at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4k rather than 1080p, yall can cut back on cpu and save a lot of money while getting most of the 7800x3d's performance at those resolutions.
relative-performance-games-38410-2160.png

7800x3d is very overpriced locally, u can slash $400 off cpu + mobo combo by opting for a ryzen 7600 for eg while still having 95% of the performance. and again, something like the 13600k from intel will also be very comparable even at lower resolutions like 1080p for a $200-300 discount.
The thing is the game i play does rely on x3D chip and the performance boost is why i choose a x3D as well. If not i would gotten a 7600 as its cheaper and good for most games.

PSU is more of for upgrading to 4090 and having some headroom for future since i can diy change basic parts (ram gpu etc) but not the technical skill for replacing a psu with the cables management and stuff.


After getting various quotes

The best deal i've narrow down to


AMD Ryzen 5 78003XD Processor
AFTERSHOCK Glacier Mirror 240mm Watercooling
Gigabyte B650M Gaming X AX
Zotac RTX 4090 Trinity OC 24GB
32GB ADATA Lancer RGB DDR5 6000MHz (16x2)
2TB Lexar NM710 GEN4 SSD
1000W FSP Hydro G Pro 80+ Gold
AX Wireless + Bluetooth Include
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From aftershock after changing certain parts of the build.
total about $4,245.

Compared to alot of custom quoting me 3600 for a 7900xtx build
or my previous itempicked from dynacore
  • AMD RYZEN 7 7800X3D Processor
  • Asus Tuf gaming b650m-Plus
  • Gskill Flare DDR5 EXPO 6000 CL32 32GB (16x2)
  • ThermalRight Assassin 120 SE
  • Nitro+ 7900xtx
  • WD black SN850X
  • Asus Rog LOKI 1000W ATX3.0 SFX-L Platinum
  • Lian Li 011D Mini
$3497

Will the aftershock be a better deal?
Currently inclined to the aftershock one compared to custom

Should be pulling the trigger unless there is some really bad items in that mix
 
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@NightRaven49

For the mid range gaming rig, if just changing to nvidia and using zotac 4070 from high end gaming rig instead of sticking to rx 6750, do i need to upgrade the PSU or other parts ?

Looking to game at 1440p
 

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So basically swap out the power supply to a reputable brand and reduce the number of fans
if ur going for that aesthetic then u dont need to reduce the number of fans, but definitely change the psu, do not skimp on it when ur already paying so much for the pc.
What about the mobo listed in the list, is it good for the built?

MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI AX ARGB
excellent.
PSU is more of for upgrading to 4090 and having some headroom for future since i can diy change basic parts (ram gpu etc) but not the technical skill for replacing a psu with the cables management and stuff.
850w is enough even for 4090, power consumption for the whole system won't exceed 600w while gaming.
Will the aftershock be a better deal?
given that the 4090 is 25% faster, yes it is a better deal as the whole build costs just 21% more. then again, that is a $800 top up, and the mobo and nvme are not as good. imo, 3k is about the limits of sanity when building pc and if ur looking at 4090, u shouldnt care too much about value (in terms of $/fps) or budget because neither will be amazing. personally would settle for the 7900xtx build which already gives a solid 4k ultra hrr experience, take that $800 and spend it somewhere more important than pcs. or u can cut down the psu to the sf850l and now its the better deal and u have an almost $1k saving that u can spend elsewhere.
For the mid range gaming rig, if just changing to nvidia and using zotac 4070 from high end gaming rig instead of sticking to rx 6750, do i need to upgrade the PSU or other parts ?

Looking to game at 1440p
no need to upgrade anything. if u are building a brand new rig though, i strongly suggest looking at current gen platforms instead of am4, it is fairly slow for gaming nowadays and may bottleneck the 4070.
 

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Not adding montech new cases to the lists?

It should be a top pick for high airflow
 

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hi guys, can recommend me a setup without GFX? Planning to reuse my RTX2070.

Planning on playing D4 on 3440 x 1440 res with the new computer.
 

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hi guys, can recommend me a setup without GFX? Planning to reuse my RTX2070.

Planning on playing D4 on 3440 x 1440 res with the new computer.
how much are u willing to spend?

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mid-range gaming rig, total: $727
ryzen 5 5600 + asrock b550m/ac316tradepac
kingston fury beast 2x 8gb 3600mhz cl17 ddr465dynacore
wd black sn770 1tb92dynacore
replace with user RTX 20700
super flower legion gx pro 650w104techdeals
for this build tier and higher u should consider adding additional case fans, personally recommend the arctic p12 @ $12 each from mr doraemon @t258jgn.

high end gaming rig, total: $1221
ryzen 5 7600 + asus tuf gaming b650m-plus wifi564dynacore
thermalright peerless assassin 120 *157mm height57tradepac
gskill flare x5 2x 16gb 6000c32 ddr5 expo *highly recommended to tune timings190dynacore
wd black sn850x 1tb130tradepac
replace with user RTX 20700
nzxt c650 gold130tradepac

dont say i nv help u i take away the gfx price
 
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if ur going for that aesthetic then u dont need to reduce the number of fans, but definitely change the psu, do not skimp on it when ur already paying so much for the pc.

excellent.
thanks for the help so far.

For the psu I am currently looking at Corsair RM850e ATX3.0 Pcie5 80+ Gold Fully Modular, is this a reliable model and will the 850w be more than sufficient for my built? And if I were to upgrade my gpu to a 4090 in the future will it be sufficient as well?
 

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Not adding montech new cases to the lists?

It should be a top pick for high airflow
do recommend specific ones, dont really keep up with cases but ive been alerted to the sky two before.
hi guys, can recommend me a setup without GFX? Planning to reuse my RTX2070.

Planning on playing D4 on 3440 x 1440 res with the new computer.
yep as deepblue mentioned, do list ur budget. the prices for 2 recommendations he quoted are with the gpu still included, so without them they are significantly cheaper (~50% off) but either will work fine with ur 2070. if u have the budget for the am5 system then i would highly recommend going for it, as mentioned in my previous post.
For the psu I am currently looking at Corsair RM850e ATX3.0 Pcie5 80+ Gold Fully Modular, is this a reliable model and will the 850w be more than sufficient for my built? And if I were to upgrade my gpu to a 4090 in the future will it be sufficient as well?
its pretty good, probably a cut down version of their excellent rm series though the 7y warranty raises an eyebrow. for the price, i think id opt for the recommended asus rog strix non atx3 model that is slightly cheaper and comes with 10y, or the msi a850gl for significantly cheaper but same 7y and atx3. and as mentioned in the post u quoted, 850w is plenty even for a 4090.
 
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yep as deepblue mentioned, do list ur budget. the prices for 2 recommendations he quoted are with the gpu still included, so without them they are significantly cheaper (~50% off) but either will work fine with ur 2070. if u have the budget for the am5 system then i would highly recommend going for it, as mentioned in my previous post.
budget <1000? The cheaper the better but im the kind that will not upgrade often. Maybe just change GPU but not mobo + cpu. I think it might be a good idea for me to get a ddr5 ram system.
 

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budget <1000? The cheaper the better but im the kind that will not upgrade often. Maybe just change GPU but not mobo + cpu. I think it might be a good idea for me to get a ddr5 ram system.
bro check back my reply i already took out the prices
 

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budget <1000? The cheaper the better but im the kind that will not upgrade often. Maybe just change GPU but not mobo + cpu. I think it might be a good idea for me to get a ddr5 ram system.
oh yeah it is a good idea, since u dont upgrade often, might as well make it as modern as possible. u can go for the high end gaming pc reco sans the gpu, though u can also reuse ur case, psu and/or ssd to make it fit in that 1k budget.
 

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high end gaming rig, total: $1221
ryzen 5 7600 + asus tuf gaming b650m-plus wifi564dynacore
thermalright peerless assassin 120 *157mm height57tradepac
gskill flare x5 2x 16gb 6000c32 ddr5 expo *highly recommended to tune timings190dynacore
wd black sn850x 1tb130tradepac
replace with user RTX 20700
nzxt c650 gold130tradepac

dont say i nv help u i take away the gfx price
Would this be a better choice then the above?
Msi Pro B650-P WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600X + G.Skill trident z5 neo DDR5-6000 CL36 @ $748
or
Msi Pro B650M-A WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600X + G.Skill trident z5 neo DDR5-6000 CL36 @710

Found this bundle on carousell.
 

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Would this be a better choice then the above?
Msi Pro B650-P WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600X + G.Skill trident z5 neo DDR5-6000 CL36 @ $748
or
Msi Pro B650M-A WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600X + G.Skill trident z5 neo DDR5-6000 CL36 @710

Found this bundle on carousell.
P has more fan headers and usb pci slots
see if u need them... if not A is also fine
 

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Just curious, anyone tried the Kingdom cases from Challenger? How is the quality of it?
 

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Hi any good recommendation for heavy bit torrents user DL task 15-25 files 5gb-50gb each speed around 10mb-40mb per sec. Unzipped files around 100gb above files inside zipped around 500-2000 files. Open edge browser 1 with around 30 tabs i somehow i feel that the cpu is very slow unzipping files when i download around 20 Bt at a time the temperature will go up until 70-75 degree

Recently using ryzen 3600 mb b550 tomahawk used ryzen master to lock it at 4200mhz 1.25V 4.2ghz cooler be quiet silent loop 2 240 2 x 16gb ram 3600mhx bolt x 3 x 10 tb hdd casing lian li mesh 2 performance 2 x crucial p5 (OS) and p3 (Game) nvme Gpu 3070 evga.

I am thinking either upgrade to 5700X or sell everything and get either 7700X or 13600K.

I will reuse nvme gpu hdd cooker but if i change to 13600K I don't have the new bracket so need new cooler.

I have in mind is like this

B650 Carbon wifi 7700X 2X16 DDR5 or
B660 Tomahawk 13600K DDR4 used back ram
 
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