DIY PC Rig Recommendations For 2026

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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
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Msi Pro B650M-A WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600X + G.Skill trident z5 neo DDR5-6000 CL36 @710

Found this bundle on carousell.
if u dont need the gen 5 nvme slot on the tuf gaming, either would be decent picks. as deepblue mentioned, the p has more slots and headers but that is due to it being a full atx mb vs the m-a which is matx. i would personally go for the m-a if i dont need those extras as i prefer more compact matx cases which are also generally cheaper. do note that cpu limited performance may be slightly impacted as the bundled ram has looser timings than what i recommended and non 3d vcache ryzen is very sensitive to memory timings. this is why i also recommend manually tuning the timings to extract the most out of the cpu, but the memory profile should get u most of the way there, and is generally a non issue if ur playing in gpu limited scenarios (higher resolutions and/or graphics settings).
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
why not let the cpu run unlocked?
I am thinking either upgrade to 5700X or sell everything and get either 7700X or 13600K.
5700x is a decent upgrade option which is around 50% faster than the 3600 in 7z decompression, while also being less than 20% slower than the 13600k. value wise, it is the best choice as not only do u buy just the cpu, u also dont have to dismantle the entire pc to have a significant boost in performance. if u want that extra 20% or so on current gen parts, the 13600k is still the better value pick as it is a lot cheaper (~$300 saving) while providing 95% the decompression performance of the 7700x, and u can find very good aios like the arctic liquid freezer ii for about the same price as a moderately fast ddr5 kit (~$150).
 

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5700x is a decent upgrade option which is around 50% faster than the 3600 in 7z decompression, while also being less than 20% slower than the 13600k. value wise, it is the best choice as not only do u buy just the cpu, u also dont have to dismantle the entire pc to have a significant boost in performance. if u want that extra 20% or so on current gen parts, the 13600k is still the better value pick as it is a lot cheaper (~$300 saving) while providing 95% the decompression performance of the 7700x, and u can find very good aios like the arctic liquid freezer ii for about the same price as a moderately fast ddr5 kit (~$150).
Thank for the reply may i ask is unzipping huge and big sizes files eat up CPU core easily? I notice my ryzen 3600 usage is around 60-70% cpu usage whenever i unzipping huge files > 200gb above ( 500-1500 files inside).

And oso i notice my CPU usage can easily seat around at 70%+ whenever i download 20+ bit torrents speed is at around 5-10MB per secs each download task.

Will 5700X with extra 2 core help with lesser cpu usage when using bit torrents qb torrent 迅雷 (thunderbolt china version of BT).

Would it be a better choice if i go for 13600K with ddr 4 since 13600k got more core and thread?
 

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Thank for the reply may i ask is unzipping huge and big sizes files eat up CPU core easily? I notice my ryzen 3600 usage is around 60-70% cpu usage whenever i unzipping huge files > 200gb above ( 500-1500 files inside).

And oso i notice my CPU usage can easily seat around at 70%+ whenever i download 20+ bit torrents speed is at around 5-10MB per secs each download task.

Will 5700X with extra 2 core help with lesser cpu usage when using bit torrents qb torrent 迅雷 (thunderbolt china version of BT).

Would it be a better choice if i go for 13600K with ddr 4 since 13600k got more core and thread?
now its comes the biggest q of all, how much are u willing to spend?
5700x will improve by 50% cost cheaper to upgrade
13600k will improve by 70% cost much higher to upgrade
 

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now its comes the biggest q of all, how much are u willing to spend?
5700x will improve by 50% cost cheaper to upgrade
13600k will improve by 70% cost much higher to upgrade
Can spend around $1200 MB cpu dram cooler

My casing and other stuff still under 3 years nvm hdd gpu
 

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Thanks i oso thinking about getting this cpu brain keep telling me to get this.
its coz u are willing to spend $1200.
u can also overclock the intel cpu abit..
then u faster sell your amd combo.... should be worth something...
 

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Can spend around $1200 MB cpu dram cooler

My casing and other stuff still under 3 years nvm hdd gpu
Thanks i oso thinking about getting this cpu brain keep telling me to get this.

Disagree with 13600k with your budget
$1200 for mb/cpu/ram/cooler, thats very high, can fit in ryzen 9 7900 riao, it will crush the 13600k for zipping. Turn on pbo, and the gap will widen even further
Its faster and even more power-efficient, 13600k no fight
 

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may i ask is unzipping huge and big sizes files eat up CPU core easily?
of course.
Will 5700X with extra 2 core help with lesser cpu usage when using bit torrents
not sure.
Would it be a better choice if i go for 13600K with ddr 4 since 13600k got more core and thread?
given that u can get the 5700x for as low as $250 nowadays, it is way cheaper and easier to simply do the cpu upgrade for a big boost in performance, no need to dismantle the entire pc. I suggest u try it out first to see if it is fast enough, if still not enough then switch to the 13600k and sell the 5700x along w ur old cpu + mb.
$1200 for mb/cpu/ram/cooler, thats very high, can fit in ryzen 9 7900 riao
also true. the b650 carbon wifi is very expensive, for the price of that with a 7700/x already over 1k, while u can get a 7900 + asus tuf gaming b650m for under 900, which is a far better deal if u arent looking for any specific features of the carbon wifi that isnt on the tuf gaming.
 

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Hi,

any setup for downloading torrents/simple web surfing/home media sharing PC? No gaming and monitor/keyboard/accessories…

or should i just get mac mini1/2? 😂
 

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Hi,

any setup for downloading torrents/simple web surfing/home media sharing PC? No gaming and monitor/keyboard/accessories…

or should i just get mac mini1/2? 😂
u can wait for the pros to reply you.
mac mini cost 849.00 sgd
i think a simple pc new would cost less

heapest usable brand new rig, total: $329
celeron g6900 + biostar h610mhp185techdeals
crucial 8gb 3200mhz cl22 ddr425techdeals
lexar ns100 128gb21techdeals
fsp hv pro 550w57techdeals
tecware nexus air m241techdeals

entry level 1080p low gaming pc, total: $481
ryzen 5 5600g + asus tuf gaming a520m plus wifi287dynacore
kingston fury beast 2x 8gb 3600mhz cl17 ddr465dynacore
lexar nm620 256gb31tradepac
fsp hv pro 550w57techdeals
tecware nexus air m241techdeals
 

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any setup for downloading torrents/simple web surfing/home media sharing PC? No gaming and monitor/keyboard/accessories…
u can refer to the entry level gaming pc reco in the first post, the cheapest usable pc is only really good for office work and might not take too kindly to background tasks like torrenting.
or should i just get mac mini1/2? 😂
quite overkill.
 

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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.

what happens when u press the power button? fan spin only?

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.

Hi,
can recommend a pc with around 1K-1.2K budget? i dont game, just use it for office work, torrent, watching netflix/ movies. However current system seems to lag, as i have multiple tabs on chrome. Excel lags as it have tables and complex data.

Main thing is to have a smooth experience in using excel.

Below is my current setup,
AMD Ryzen 3 mobile 3200G
Microstar A320M-A Pro Max
DDR 4 16gb memory 1200Mhz
Onboard graphics.
LG 34inch 2560*1080

Am actually looking at the aftershock 5600 + 6700xt bundle. at 9xx.
is this a good choice for my usage? Or i should go for a better cpu instead.

lastly, if i want to add on storage drive to aftershock PC, can i just buy a hdd from sls and install it myself?

thank you
 

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Is dynacore the cheapest place to diy PC ? Sadly also can't find any place selling Rx 6700 XT.
 

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Hi,
can recommend a pc with around 1K-1.2K budget? i dont game, just use it for office work, torrent, watching netflix/ movies. However current system seems to lag, as i have multiple tabs on chrome. Excel lags as it have tables and complex data.

Main thing is to have a smooth experience in using excel.

Below is my current setup,
AMD Ryzen 3 mobile 3200G
Microstar A320M-A Pro Max
DDR 4 16gb memory 1200Mhz
Onboard graphics.
LG 34inch 2560*1080

Am actually looking at the aftershock 5600 + 6700xt bundle. at 9xx.
is this a good choice for my usage? Or i should go for a better cpu instead.

lastly, if i want to add on storage drive to aftershock PC, can i just buy a hdd from sls and install it myself?

thank you
wow 3200g on 34" thats a hard push...
since u have the a320 mb already and u are not gaming..
u can go for a 5600g or 5600 + a rx 6600
the lag to me is a ram thing...
paging @NightRaven49
 

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Hi. i'm in the midst of building my new pc. It's main use will be photo/4k video editing with lightroom and adobe premiere pro and after effects. No gaming at all and will be mostly use for productivity.

Case: Asus ROG hyperion GR701
MOBO: Asus Z790 Proart Creator wifi
Cpu: Intel I9-13900KS
RAM: yet to buy.
Cpu Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III 360
Gpu: Asus ROG STRIX 4090
PSU: Asus ROG Thor 1200W platinum 2
NVME: Samsung 990 pro 1tb, Seagate firecuda 530 4tb, Teamgroup T-force Cardea Z440 2tb and seagate firecuda 530 500gb.
Fans: Bequiet silent wings pro 4 120mm × 6, Bequiet Silent wings pro 4 140mm × 4.

Let me know your opinions. What ddr5 Ram should i get? Was thinking about G.skill trident z ddr5 96GB kit 6800MHZ cl34.
 

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Anybody here using cable extension with asus rog strix 850w psu? I did mine n having issues with it. Im using the one sold by act8579.sg at shoppee. Wen i set it up, all fans are running but mobo n gpu no rgb n also no display. Switch back to psu cables, everything works fine.
 
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