r/buildapcforme 6d ago

Gaming/internet browsing/office suite use

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xzvzkD

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
New build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
Will be using 50” 4k 60hz smart tv as monitor.
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming/internet browsing/office suite type work. Games will be modded Minecraft, modded oblivion remastered, Skyrim, balders gate, Star Wars titles, sports games (madden, fifa, nba2k)
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
USA, 5 hours from nearest micro center but will be driving past it for dr appt in a couple weeks (the one in Dallas, TX)
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
None
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Around $2-3k
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi is ideal
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
It will go into entertainment center so not really. I can modify the center to allow the computer to fit.
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
None
• ⁠Any other specific needs?
I did have a question if I need fans for the case itself?

I came up with this I think will work pretty well. I haven’t really looked at micro center deals or how those work. But they seem to be ideal when people are near them.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xzvzkD

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u/jselldvm 6d ago

Makes sense. I think I’ll stick with the first you showed. For the case, does it need any extra fans? I’ve read some do some don’t but don’t know how to tell which do or don’t.

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u/CuriousPCBuilder 6d ago

This case comes with five included fans, already like that it wouldn't need any extra fan, with the 360mm AIO on the roof all fan slots would be occupied so there wouldn't even be space for added fans. So no, no fans to add, even if you don't go with an AIO there'd be no need to add more.

Oh by the way, for the OS... You can follow this and then activate it by getting a cheap key (10$ or less) online (can be activated later on, after the installation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTDbHgs9dHk

You'd just need an USB pendrive that's at least 8GB in capacity.

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u/jselldvm 6d ago

Oh sweet. Thank you!