MAKERS LAB · PC MAKER

Build a PC

Plan a desktop computer part by part. Pick parts from the library and place them in the slots; each one is checked against the rest, in plain words. When it’s complete, watch it come together and save your build.

Parts library

FocusBudgetOperating system

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 8600G6 cores · strong built-in graphics · $170–$210
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 9600X6 cores · fast for the price · $200–$260
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9700X8 cores · all-rounder · $300–$360
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D8 cores · built for games · $450–$500
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9950X16 cores · workstation · $550–$650
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 245K14 cores · built-in graphics · $280–$320
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 265K20 cores · creator pick · $380–$420
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285K24 cores · top tier · $560–$620
MotherboardAM5 B650 micro-ATX board (Wi-Fi)micro-ATX · Wi-Fi · 2 SSD slots · $140–$180
MotherboardAM5 B650 ATX board (Wi-Fi)ATX · Wi-Fi · 3 SSD slots · $170–$220
MotherboardAM5 X870E ATX board (Wi-Fi 7)ATX · Wi-Fi 7 · 4 SSD slots · $300–$380
MotherboardAM5 B650 mini-ITX board (Wi-Fi)mini-ITX · Wi-Fi · 2 SSD slots · $190–$240
MotherboardIntel B860 micro-ATX board (Wi-Fi)micro-ATX · Wi-Fi · 2 SSD slots · $140–$180
MotherboardIntel Z890 ATX board (Wi-Fi 7)ATX · Wi-Fi 7 · 4 SSD slots · $250–$330
MotherboardIntel B860 mini-ITX board (Wi-Fi)mini-ITX · Wi-Fi · 2 SSD slots · $180–$230
Memory (RAM)16 GB DDR5 (2 × 8 GB)16 GB · fine for basics · $50–$65
Memory (RAM)32 GB DDR5 (2 × 16 GB)32 GB · the sweet spot · $90–$120
Memory (RAM)64 GB DDR5 (2 × 32 GB)64 GB · creators · $180–$230
Memory (RAM)96 GB DDR5 (2 × 48 GB)96 GB · heavy AI and video · $260–$320
Memory (RAM)32 GB DDR4 (2 × 16 GB)32 GB · older type · $60–$80
Storage500 GB NVMe SSD500 GB · fast · $40–$55
Storage1 TB NVMe SSD1 TB · fast · $60–$85
Storage2 TB NVMe SSD2 TB · fast · $110–$150
Storage4 TB NVMe SSD4 TB · fast · $230–$300
Storage2 TB SATA SSD2 TB · solid · $110–$140
Storage4 TB hard drive4 TB · bulk · $80–$100
GraphicsBuilt-in graphics (no card)Uses the processor’s graphics · Free
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8 GB)8 GB · 1080p gaming · $300–$340
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)16 GB · great for local AI · $430–$480
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (12 GB)12 GB · 1440p gaming · $550–$620
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (16 GB)16 GB · high-end · $750–$850
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB)16 GB · enthusiast · $1,000–$1,200
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (32 GB)32 GB · the biggest · $2,000–$2,600
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)16 GB · value · $350–$400
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (16 GB)16 GB · high-end · $600–$700
CoolerLow-profile air coolersmall · for 65 W chips · $25–$40
CoolerSlim air cooler for small casesslim · up to 95 W · $45–$60
CoolerSingle-tower air coolertower · up to 180 W · $35–$50
CoolerDual-tower air coolerbig · up to 250 W · $80–$100
Cooler240 mm liquid coolerliquid · up to 250 W · $100–$130
Cooler360 mm liquid coolerliquid · up to 300 W · $130–$170
CaseCompact quiet casemicro-ATX · quiet · $80–$110
CaseMid-tower airflow caseATX · lots of airflow · $90–$130
CaseMid-tower quiet caseATX · sound-dampened · $110–$150
CaseFull-tower caseATX · roomy · $170–$230
CaseSmall-form-factor casemini-ITX · tiny · $100–$150
Power supply550 W power supply (80+ Bronze)550 W · $55–$70
Power supply650 W power supply (80+ Gold)650 W · efficient · $80–$100
Power supply750 W power supply (80+ Gold)750 W · efficient · $95–$120
Power supply850 W power supply (80+ Gold)850 W · headroom · $120–$150
Power supply1000 W power supply (80+ Gold)1000 W · $160–$200
Power supply1200 W power supply (80+ Platinum)1200 W · top · $250–$320
Power supply750 W SFX power supply (80+ Gold)750 W · small size · $120–$150
Operating systemWindows 11 Homefamiliar · most apps · $120–$140
Operating systemWindows 11 Probusiness features · $190–$200
Operating systemUbuntu Linuxfree · open source · Free
Operating systemChromeOS Flexfree · simple and secure · Free

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Prices are typical ranges and change often; check a store before buying. Scores are our rough guide, not benchmarks.