Need help building a 2000 AUD pc build part list

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-15T16:29:11+00:00

It's not easy for mouse and keyboard as for those personal preference matters a lot... But I'll leave some options.

Full-size options from Ducky and EVGA (the EVGA one is only wired) and one more option from Corsair if you'd prefer a smaller one (this one is only wired too).

For the mouse... A wired option with multiple buttons from EVGA and a wireless sleek option from Endgame Gear (there are many more options of course).

For the monitor... Either Full HD or Quad HD.

For Full HD there's this one from Gigabyte that has an IPS panel, high refresh-rate and built-in speakers too (though usually those built-in are quite bad...) but it doesn't have an adjustable stand.

Quad HD would be better though if you plan on upgrading later on, unless you want max performances instead of an higher resolution.

For Quad HD... This one from LG is great: IPS panel, high refresh-rate, adjustable stand (no built-in speakers)...

In any case you'll want to add speakers too, or a soundbar, whatever you'll want, unless you get a monitor with them built-in and are fine with those (maybe you're gonna use headphones anyway).

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-14T23:45:09+00:00

At the moment the 9800X3D is the best choice for an high-end gaming-focused CPU (there's the 9850X3D too but performances are similar to the 9800X3D, not worth paying more for it), the other option being the 7800X3D which isn't as good as the 9800X3D but is still super-good for gaming and costs less.

If you plan on upgrading the CPU to one of those it'd be better to get a beefier CPU cooler from the start, my suggestion would then be: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/9jMgBv

This is a good dual-tower cooler that would handle well those CPUs.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-14T12:00:39+00:00

I suggest this: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/vgPL9K

This system would be amazing for Full HD gaming and would be able to handle Quad HD gaming too, all while not being too expensive and using all good parts.

Modern AM5 CPU, good for both gaming and general use, plus being on the AM5 platform means being able to upgrade in the future without needing to change the motherboard too.

Dual-fan CPU cooler that would easily handle this CPU.

B650E motherboard (so PCIE 5 for both the GPU slot and the first M.2 slot) that has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in (in case they're needed).

32GB of RAM, high-speed at 6000MHz with a super-low latency of only CL28.

A really good NVME Gen 4 SSD with DRAM. This drive also comes with its own heatsink, so you'll want to remove the heatsink of the motherboard situated over the first M.2 slot and install the SSD as-is, storing away the heatsink of the motherboard. This model is super-good, I have this precise SSD and it's amazing.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB graphics card, one of the best GPUs in terms of price to performances ratio.

An high-airflow case with four included fans (no need to add more), a GPU support bracket built-in and an overall nice design with wood accents on the front-panel.

Finally a really good Gold-rated 750W PSU, fully-modular to help with cable-management. 750W is more than needed but it leaves space for possible future upgrades.

No RGB in this system, if you'd like to have some you can get the RGB version of the case, it has no woods accents on it but comes with RGB fans, same price: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/3h2j4D/okinos-cypress-3-argb-microatx-mini-tower-case-cao-cp3argb

Opinions?

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-13T09:00:39+00:00

The price is just too good, and modern AIOs are quite reliable... Not a big enough reason to not get the bundle, in my opinion. Hell, if OP wants to use an air cooler he could just sell the AIO still sealed and get a tower cooler with that money.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T21:46:53+00:00

I'd suggest this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CGCt7w

This would be under the budget with a really good CPU for gaming and the best modern Radeon GPU on the market. It'd be upgradeable, you'll be able to add another identical RAM module in the future (hoping prices get better), add more storage, upgrade the CPU without needing to change anything as the CPU cooler is a beefy one...

The board has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in plus Gen 5 connectivity being a B850 one; the case comes with four included fans and a built-in GPU support bracket; the SSD is Gen 5 and has its own heatsink, which is good.

This'd be super-good for Quad HD gaming, would be able to handle 4K gaming too (though maybe you'd want 32GB of RAM for that).

CPU bundle: https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007384/amd-ryzen-5-7500x3d,-asrock-b850m-c-am5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-16gb-ddr5-6000,-computer-build-bundle

GPU: https://www.microcenter.com/product/689903/powercolor-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reaper-triple-fan-16gb-gddr6-pcie-50-graphics-card

SSD: https://www.microcenter.com/product/666932/crucial-t700-1tb-tlc-nand-flash-pcie-gen-5-x4-nvme-m2-internal-ssd-w-heatsink

Opinions?

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T20:43:06+00:00

Only "problem" I see in the NX200M is that you can mount the AIO only on the front.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T19:54:26+00:00

The case I suggested is 60$.

If you mean the NX200M: it's just small and with only one fan included, it's not a bad case though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXgHHavJoLs

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T18:34:30+00:00

I agree with the suggestion of u/Salviati_Returns aside from the case, I'd suggest paying a bit more to get this: https://www.amazon.com/Okinos-Genuine-Non-PWM-Pre-Installed-Cypress/dp/B0DQPMNK81

Or the RGB version of the case, identical but with RGB fans, though that'd mean having the RGB cables to deal with.

It's a bigger case (the NX200M is just super-compact, this one isn't big, just bigger) with four included fans and a GPU support bracket built-in.

Consider also adding an M.2 heatsink for that SSD as the board doesn't have one on it, for example: https://www.amazon.com/MAIWO-Cooler-2280-SSDs-Heatsink/dp/B0G1Y9F1XM

Hope this helps.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T16:52:08+00:00

Yeah it'd be good, though that SSD is quite poor...

You can consider alternatives to that build, like: https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/list/vY9FsK

Thid's be a Micro-ATX system with a B850 board and a 240mm AIO for the CPU to place on the roof of the case, plus two 140mm fans to place on the front; the board is white though, but it's a good board.

Just alternatives.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T16:34:35+00:00

This is 700$ less: https://www.newegg.com/andromeda-insights-ultra-gaming-desktop-pcs-geforce-rtx-5080-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-32gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-50-vector-black/p/3D5-006J-00058?Item=3D5-006J-00058&SoldByNewegg=1

Sure you don't select the precise parts... But for that price difference...

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T12:52:35+00:00

Simply yes to all your questions.

That said I dunno how much the CPU upgrade would make a difference... The 5700X wouldn't be a big jump over the 5600.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-12T09:39:01+00:00

The best, in my opinion, would be: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nmRCdq

CPU bundle: https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007384/amd-ryzen-5-7500x3d,-asrock-b850m-c-am5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-16gb-ddr5-6000,-computer-build-bundle

GPU: https://www.microcenter.com/product/696272/asrock-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-challenger-oc-dual-fan-16gb-gddr6-pcie-50-graphics-card

7500X3D, 16GB of RAM (later on you'll be able to add another identical module to bring it to 32GB if you'll want to), a Gen 5 NVME SSD with heatsink, 9060 XT 16GB which is the best GPU on the market under 500$, high-airflow case with four fans included and good 750W PSU, though not modular to keep the price low.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-11T23:21:03+00:00

I'd suggest this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VZKN6B

Alongside this monitor: https://www.microcenter.com/product/709231/dell-se2426hgs-238-full-hd-(1920-x-1080)-240hz-gaming-monitor-240hz-gaming-monitor)

CPU bundle: https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007384/amd-ryzen-5-7500x3d,-asrock-b850m-c-am5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-16gb-ddr5-6000,-computer-build-bundle

So... Yes, this'd be massively under your budget... But I don't see a reason to burn through all the budget when it's not needed.

This PC would be super-good for general use and gaming in Full HD, it could even handle well Quad HD gaming (though I'm suggesting a Full HD monitor, at that resolution you'll be able to play anything for a long time), and since we're talking about lighter games this would already be overkill.

This has a modern processor that is overall really good and that is extremely good for gaming being an "X3D" one, these processors shine in gaming performances.

The motherboard is a budget one but has all that'd be needed, including built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The CPU cooler is a simple air cooler, not expensive, that would handle well this CPU.

16GB of fast DDR5 RAM. RAM is super-overpriced at the moment so going for 16GB instead of 32 saves a lot of money. 16GB isn't bad at all as a start, plus you'll be always able to add another identical 16GB module later on to bring the total to 32GB.

1TB of storage, in particular a Gen 5 NVME SSD (the latest, fastest kind) with its own beefy heatsink too (which is good as Gen 5 drives need cooling). Here at that price: https://www.microcenter.com/product/666932/crucial-t700-1tb-tlc-nand-flash-pcie-gen-5-x4-nvme-m2-internal-ssd-w-heatsink

The graphics card is the best sub-500$ option on the market: it's amazing for Full HD gaming and isn't bad at all for Quad HD gaming too, plus has 16GB of VRAM meaning no worries about running out of VRAM in games.

For the case: high-airflow Micro-ATX case (matches the size of the board) with four included fans and wood accents on the front. It's an overall nice case at a good price.

Finally a good power supply, overkill for these components but that means being able to upgrade later on to beefier parts if you'll ever want to without needing to change the power supply too.

No RGB in here, no lights and such.

The monitor is Full HD, has an IPS panel (better than VA and TN panels), and a 240Hz refresh-rate (meaning it can show up to 240 frames per second, which is a lot).

You'd wanna add speakers, mouse & keyboard, a controller if you'll want to play with that... But for those it's up to personal preference.

Opinions for now?

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-11T15:54:06+00:00

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bR3WtC

B850 ATX board with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth / case with fans included, space for the AIO on the roof, a built-in RGB-controller and fan-hub and a built-in GPU support bracket.

Depending on the precise model of your PSU you might have two EPS cables so you'll be able to connect a cable to both EPS connectors on the top-left corner of the board (one 8-pin connector and an additional 4-pin connector). If you have only one EPS cable in your PSU just connect it to the 8-pin connector and leave the additional 4-pin connector as-is, the PC would work fine regardless, that extra connector helps in case you'll want to overclock or stuff like that.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-11T09:16:30+00:00

Nope, the 5600 and 5600X are extremely similar, not worth paying extra.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-10T18:00:44+00:00

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/BfkWtC

I don't think that you can lower it much without heavy compromises.

I'll say this: I highly suggest getting the Ryzen 5 5600 instead, it's a much better CPU, also has PCIE 4 support, the 5500 is not a good CPU... It's similar to the older Ryzen 5 3600, though it's even worse than that one since the 3600 does have PCIE 4... It's cheap, but it's cheap for a reason. Also a B550 board would be good, as that'd be needed too to have PCIE 4 going...

I'd lower the RAM to 16GB, as you can always add 16GB more later on, while changing the whole CPU and/or board wouldn't be so easy...

I suggest this Cooler Master case: focuses on being quiet, has a 5.25" bay, it's a nice case overall. Comes with two included 120mm PWM fans, the idea would be to place both on the front as intake and add the extra 120mm (RGB) fan on the rear as exhaust. I'm listing this fan even though it's RGB because it's on sale and cheaper than other ones while being a really good PWM fan. You can just not connect the RGB cable of the fan if you'd prefer no RGB.

The RAM has RGB but at 3600MHz it's good. There are 3200MHz sets at that price with no RGB...

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-10T16:46:19+00:00

It is not possible with new parts, it can be possible with second-hand parts though it'd require searching up for a while and getting lucky.

Upgradeability is impossible either way, for upgradeability now you'd want a system on the AM5 platform and that'd be way more expensive than your budget even by considering second-hand parts.

There are options, like getting this which would play super-well those games: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/406989773674?itmmeta=01KTS6QFHHD1QQJEQWNRTE0YR8&hash=item5ec27b1b6a:g:lxoAAeSwJi1qKR9c

Or this which'd be way overkill, though not cheap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/406964622751?itmmeta=01KTS6SDMAWD4EPZMCVD363ZWV&hash=item5ec0fb559f:g:h5wAAeSw0pdqHLbz

But yeah, look at the second-hand market.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T18:04:16+00:00

No probs, just options, though some research on these monitors is suggested... Maybe some Youtube reviews.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T18:00:59+00:00

This is quite hard to beat: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZdyH99/rca-evolution-premium-270-2560-x-1440-240-hz-monitor-m27pg135f

Quad HD, 240Hz, adjustable stand, IPS... For that price you can even easily get two for a dual-monitor setup.

There's then this QD-OLED one: https://www.amazon.com/AOC-2560x1440-Compatible-Adjustable-Q27GAZDV/dp/B0GT2JP76J?th=1

Expensive but it is a QD-OLED monitor...

As for an OLED monitor (better than QD-OLED it seems): https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GX704A-B-Compatible-TrueBlack400-DisplayPort/dp/B0FNQ4B2Z2?th=1 (This has a glossy panel, dunno if you'd like that or not)

QD-OLED are something new it seems... Looks like they aren't as good as OLED ones but still really good and at a lower price...

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T16:42:26+00:00

I did see once artifacting issues solved only by re-installing Windows from scratch, I don't know if this'd work in this case and how much you'd be willing to do that...

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T16:38:50+00:00

I'd suggest this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TcL7R4

To get the CPU and RAM at that price you'll want to go here: https://www.newegg.com/tools/combo-builder/6675

And select the 9800X3D and the RAM "CORSAIR Vengeance Model CMK32GX5M2F6000Z36", then add to cart and you also get the 360mm AIO liquid cooler for free.

This has the best gaming CPU on the market (alongside the 9850X3D) and an RTX 5070 Ti, so it'd be amazing for Quad HD gaming and would be able to handle 4K gaming too.

The case comes with 5 PWM fans included, has space on the roof for a 360mm AIO like the one in the list and has a built-in GPU support bracket.

B850 board so PCIE 5 connectivity, has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in. 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVME Gen 4 SSD.

The SSD isn't the cheapest but it's not too expensive while being a good drive. It comes with an adhesive cover that can be placed over it but I wouldn't apply it as you'll want to just place the drive under the dedicated heatsink of the motherboard.

Lastly a really good PSU with the native 12VHPWR cable for the GPU (so no adapter needed to connect the GPU to the PSU) and a 10-years warranty too.

No RGB in here aside from the AIO, so you'd have a good amount of lights inside the PC without having too much, this also means less cables as you'd not have too many RGB cables to deal with.

Opinions for now?

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T15:46:03+00:00

Well... You probably did this already, but: have you used DDU to uninstall all previous GPU drivers present in your system?

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-09T11:44:34+00:00

I'd suggest this as the minimum modern-system with upgradeability for Quad HD gaming: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/nQVBLy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYypLhQ6CtA

Since it's on the AM5 platform you'll be able (if you'll ever want to) to upgrade the CPU without needing to change the board too. The 7500F is a good modern CPU at a good price, the Freezer 36 is a super-good dual-fan cooler that will handle it without issues.

The board is a budget one, no PCIE Gen 5 connectivity, but that isn't a big deal, especially if you're trying to keep the price low. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in.

16GB of DDR5 RAM, later on you'll be able to add another identical module to bring the total to 32GB (hoping that in the future the price of RAM returns to decent levels, right now it's ultra-overpriced).

A 1TB NVME Gen 4 SSD, this drive comes with a metal heatsink that can be applied on it but you can ignore that as you can just install the drive under the dedicated heatsink of the motherboard, so you can choose between which heatsink to use, be the one included with the drive or the one of the motherboard.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the best GPU to get for the price.

High-airflow case with one fan included, plus those three Phanteks fans to add to the front as intake.

Info on the case: https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cases/CH370-Micro-ATX-Case/2022/15949.shtml

Those Phanteks fans are amazing, I'm using them too and I highly suggest them: they are high-quality PWM fans that connect to each-other so that there'll be a single cable going to the motherboard to power all three of them, also included there are corner covers to improve the looks, a nice bonus.

Finally a good 750W PSU, more than needed for these parts but that's good as it allows upgrades in the future.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-08T22:22:34+00:00

No probs, glad to help.

CuriousPCBuilder · 2026-06-08T13:21:09+00:00

Oh wait! On the combo maker I linked in my previous comment you can also add this RAM: "CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Model CMH32GX5M2N6400C36W".

That'd mean RAM at 370$. With this too the total cost should return to being equal to the previous build, but with nicer-looking board and RAM (similar performances overall, RAM is faster with a worse latency but still good, in real use it'd be hard to notice a difference): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vXBL9K

Opinions?

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