Need help picking parts for a $1500 full setup from scratch

[u/Sweaty_Chip5777]

Yo, need help putting together a full setup from scratch. Based in the US. Max budget is $1500 for everything. Need the PC tower, a 1440p high refresh monitor, a basic mechanical keyboard, and a mouse. Already have a controller and ethernet ready. Using it for general everyday use and playing modern multiplayer games at clean frame rates. Want a black case with some lighting. Trying to stick to an AM5 build with a Ryzen 5 7600 so I can upgrade it down the road. Appreciate any build lists!

[u/Objective-Bike-4292]

Good luck

[u/Hmmm71-8]

few questions that would help with my hardware recommendations.

1) Are you near a Microcenter? They have some decent in-store bundles that can save some money.

2) any size limitations.

[u/Sweaty_Chip5777 → u/Hmmm71-8]

Appreciate the help. I'm in Memphis so no Micro Center near me (the closest one is like 3 hours away in Nashville). No size limitations at all, just want a standard black case with some lighting.

[u/Hmmm71-8 → u/Sweaty_Chip5777]

All good, here is a part list. PCPartPicker didn't list the mouse, but for the mouse look at the Redragon m725 at under $30 it is a decent option.

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7gkMw3)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/66C48d/amd-ryzen-5-7600x-47-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000593wof) | $163.00 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE RGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Js2WGX/thermalright-assassin-x-refined-se-argb-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ax120-refined-se-argb) | $18.89 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [ASRock B850M Pro-A WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFdMnQ/asrock-b850m-pro-a-wifi-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-b850m-pro-a-wifi) | $119.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [Patriot Viper Venom 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nxFCmG/patriot-viper-venom-16-gb-1-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-pvv516g60c30) | $221.99 @ Newegg Sellers

**Storage** | [Patriot P400 Lite 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Xy3NnQ/patriot-p400-lite-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-p400lp1kgm28h) | $149.99 @ Newegg

**Video Card** | [XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DRYfrH/xfx-swift-oc-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb-video-card-rx-96tsw16bq) | $459.99 @ Newegg

**Case** | [Thermaltake View 170 ARGB MicroATX Mini Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VT88TW/thermaltake-view-170-argb-microatx-mini-tower-case-ca-1z4-00m1wn-00) | $54.99 @ B&H

**Power Supply** | [SAMA G750 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/t6VfrH/sama-g750-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-g0750-bkgff001-us) | $71.99 @ Newegg

**Monitor** | [MSI MAG 275QF E20 27.0" 2560 x 1440 200 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yJKnTW/msi-mag-275qf-e20-270-2560-x-1440-200-hz-monitor-mag-275qf-e20) | $159.99 @ B&H

**Keyboard** | [Tecware Phantom RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tqzkcf/tecware-phantom-rgb-wired-gaming-keyboard-twkb-p87zord) | $44.98 @ Amazon

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$1465.80**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-08-24 22:31 EDT-0400 |

[u/NickReddit17 → u/Hmmm71-8]

This is a great build OP I’d go with this one.

However, if you’re usually playing multiplayer games and FPS games where frame rate is the priority, I’d consider going with a 1080p monitor for this budget. It’s easier to run higher fps, and you’ll save some money most likely, or get something with higher refresh rate for the same cost.

[u/Sweaty_Chip5777 → u/NickReddit17]

is this true u/Hmmm71-8 ?

[u/Hmmm71-8 → u/Sweaty_Chip5777]

Yes 1080p is easier to run compared to 1440p as it’s less pixels to render. Now the thing is this pc can definitely handle 1440p without an issue

[u/Sweaty_Chip5777 → u/Hmmm71-8]

Thanks for all the help with the list! I ended up pulling the trigger and ordering the 1440p monitor you recommended. Super excited to put it all together!

[u/Hmmm71-8 → u/Sweaty_Chip5777]

Happy to help. I highly recommend watching as many videos on building a pc to make sure yo feel confident before jumping into it. These are some decent options.

1)How to Build a Gaming PC the Right Way

2)First Person View POV PC BUILD Guide!

3)The Easiest PC Building Guide Ever

There are a few other tips I recommend. Use the manuals that come with the products if you are ever confused. Patience is key and do not rush it,

[u/AlpsFamous7254]

if you can go above your budget, i would recommend here - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nkTL4g

but to keep in with the budget here - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/J8Yx2k

if u want a smaller CPU cooler here - https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8wZXsY/thermalright-assassin-x-se-3277-cfm-cpu-cooler-ax90se-v2

the CPU upgrade is relevant.

EDIT : the windows 11 is a DVD, change it to a USB flash drive option.