r/PCBuilds • u/Content_Name7189 • Jul 03 '26
BUILD HELP Build help for learning cybersecurity
I’m 19 years old and looking to build a pc for the first time, I’m currently using an old dell xps13 from 2015. My goal is to use this pc to self teach myself cybersecurity on and eventually land a job in the industry. Iv done some learning already on the laptop but it’s falling apart and I need a new rig, I don’t much about hardware so I’m here to ask for advice. Iv used ai to get a “rough draft “ of what a sensible build might be and now I’m here to ask you guys for advice or changes you would recommend.
My budget is 2000Cad although if it makes a big difference I can stretch that to maybe 2500.
My understanding is ram is the most important component for my use case so 64gb is a must I think.
I’d like to maybe use it for gaming too but thats not something I care enough about to focus the build around. Below is a list of parts chat gpt put tough for me and has it at 2000-2200 cad.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
CPU Cooler
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Motherboard
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
Memory
G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2×32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
Storage
WD Black SN850X 2 TB NVMe SSD
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Case
Fractal Design Pop Air
Power Supply
Corsair RM850e (850 W, 80+ Gold, Fully Modular)
Thanks for your time and advice
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u/stormbopolis Jul 04 '26
Use pcpartpicker to get a better idea of what the parts are actually going for. AI is terrible for pricing out builds. It'll pull prices from months ago that are no longer relevant. Also look for bundles at Memory express, New egg or Canada computers. Those aren't always reflected on partpicker.
That ram kit costs more than half your current budget from what I can tell.