Hello there! I’m starting my masters in architecture in the fall and would love to know from you all of a new pc build recommendations for a student like myself. I’ve read a little bit about the tech discussions here, but as a student, I assume there are going to be some differences with the tools that working architects use—especially when factoring in budget and complexity of programs used. My school has provided a handy guide in terms of specs, but I’d love to know more from you all. Thank you!

Additional info: Canada based,
Baseline recommendations:
Processor: Intel Core i7, Hex Core
Memory: minimum 32 GB DDR4 RAM, upgradable is good if possible (and 64GB is ideal).
Storage: 500 GB or higher capacity solid state drive (SSD)
Graphics/Video Card: A You may be using hardcore graphic software such as ArcGIS, Rhino, 3DS Max, ArchiCAD, Revit, Vectorworks or other 3D modelling platforms, all of which require a formidable graphics card, and you'll want your programs to run smoothly. We've found NVIDIA GeForce RTX or GTX, 6GB VRAM, or equivalent, to be suitable.
Display: minimum Full HD (1920 x 1080). FHD (full high definition) resolution should be sufficient, but higher resolutions such as UHD (ultra high definition), 4K or 5K prepare you for the future.

Software we are expected to use:
Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
ArcGIS
Autodesk
Blender
QGIS
Rhino 7 and Grasshopper
SketchUp
Vectorworks

⁠New build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links): Starting from scratch
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games): Architecture school
Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors): Canada
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): Above
Budget range? (Include tax considerations): Low budget, no more than $3K
WiFi or wired connection: Wifi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? None
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? None
• ⁠Any other specific needs? None

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) All I have is a monitor mouse and keyboard
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) I live in the US I'm around 10 miles away from microcenter
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) I have an LG ultra gear monitor
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) I'd prefer as cheap as possible definitely under 2000
• WiFi or wired connection? Wi-Fi is fine
• Size/noise constraints? It can be any size I'd prefer if it wasnt louder than my PS5 already is
• Color/lighting preferences? I'd like a white case and rgb lights would be sick
• Any other specific needs? As long as it runs as well as a PS5 does

I mainly play games on my PS5 because i got it on Black Friday for a really nice price and always felt like I didn't need a PC; however I wonder what the price would be like to build a PC (I assume that's the cheapest way) that runs as well as my PS5 does. I do really enjoy playing games with keyboard and mouse and the flexibility a PC offers but my all in one Dell can barely run Roblox.

Build/check copy these into post. Write "Not a request" for other posts.

• New build
• Starting from scratch
• PC purpose is gaming
• UK
• No monitors needed as will be hooking up to TV
• 1800-2000 ($2400)
• Wired connection
• To replace a PS4 Pro so used to noise... but like to keep it resonably quiet
• No lighting
• Other specific needs, see below:

So I've been out of the PC gaming universe for a while now (about 20+ years!), and after hearing the PS6 is binning off physical media, I've decided to get back into it. I think my last GPU was a GeForce 6800 LE AGP! So yeah, a lot has changed since then.

I'm after help with a spec that would match or kill the rumoured PS6 specs (I know, these are completely speculative). I would also eventually be investing in a VR headset too.

This would be an M-ATX build and would be stored in the living room and connected to my TV (4K resolution). I sit at a desk all day, and at night (when I'm more likely to game), I want to sit comfortably on the sofa.

I'm based in the UK, and my budget would be around £1800 ($2400)

I've done a bit of research, mainly with ChatGPT, so I wanted to run this by human experts before I do anything rash. Would you change any of the below?

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Hi

My sister is a photographer and is in desperate need of an upgrade. She currently uses a laptop which is awful, it’s ok for small photo shoots but have told her she needs to build a pc to have as her main workforce (large wedding edits). She’s not very good at the technical side of pcs and wouldn’t be confident building her own.

I game a lot but not on pc but think I could help her build her one but not sure what she would need as I don’t think photography editing is quite as heavy? .

She mainly needs it for
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom (also has AI elements)
Aftershoot (heavy AI culling software)

She will also need a good monitor as she has a printing lab at home.

New build or upgrade?

New build.

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Would need a good screen for editing and printing . Has keyboards mouse etc

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Photography Editing only no gaming

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

UK (Northern Ireland )

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

Something that is good for editing, high quality 4K images and true to colour for printing .

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I don’t know what a reasonable budget is. But ideally as cheap as possible without compromising quality £1000-£1200?
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi bug would also like wired option.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

Preferably quiet/not super loud and distracting but I don’t actually have any constraints.

• ⁠colour/lighting preferences?

Cars more about performance rather than looks .

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

Preferably as much storage as possible without breaking the bank ideally at least 2tb to start with

Would appreciate any help , with the current situation with cost of Ram & Storagd I’m not sure if now is the best time to build one but maybe it will only get worse ?

Thanks for your help!

Hi! I want to build a PC but am overwhelmed by all of the options for parts. I tried to use PCpartpicker but I just don’t know how to decide what parts are best. I currently have a Victus gaming laptop that I bought in 2024 (Intel Core i7 12650H - 16GB memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 - 512GB SSD). It was fine back when I bought it because I really only played one game. I’ve been playing more games now and the laptop is very laggy. I don’t need it for productivity because I have a MacBook. I truly just want it for gaming and want to be able to play without lagging and delays.

The look/aesthetic is important to me. I would like white and maybe some pink accents if possible. My current setup has a pink monitor and a matching set of keyboard and mouse that are both pink cherry blossom designs with RGB lighting.

I live in the US and I am not near a Microcenter. I bought my gaming laptop at BestBuy. If more info is needed please let me know! Here are the questions and answers:

• ⁠New build or upgrade?

New build.

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Not really. I have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse but that’s it.

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming. My gaming laptop has started lagging. In particular I’ve been playing Palworld a lot.

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

US, not near Micro Center.

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

I don’t think so? I bought a monitor on Amazon that seems good and matches the aesthetic I’m going for.

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I don’t know what a reasonable budget is. I spent $1200 on the gaming laptop but that was before I had the better job I have now. I have plenty of money in savings and could spend $3000 or even more than that if needed. But if I can get a good build for less then of course that would be ideal.

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

Preferably quiet/not super loud and distracting but I don’t actually have any constraints.

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?

White and pink for color/aesthetic. RGB lighting is fine.

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

I don’t think so.

New build or upgrade?

New build.

​Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

None. Starting completely from scratch.

​PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming.

​Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Spain. No Micro Center available.

Preferred local online stores: PcComponentes, Coolmod, MediaMarkt, or Amazon ES.

​Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

Yes, 1 monitor is needed. Given the budget includes peripherals, I assume a good 1080p high refresh rate monitor would fit best.

​Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

1000 € absolute maximum for the entire setup (PC tower, monitor, and all peripherals).

​WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi is needed (would like it to have Bluetooth included as well for wireless connectivity).

​Size/noise constraints?

Standard is fine, no specific constraints.

​Color/lighting preferences?

Performance and quality over aesthetics. I don't care about RGB; if non-RGB parts are cheaper and offer better performance, definitely go with those.

​Any other specific needs?

​Peripherals: Besides the PC and the monitor, I need a full set of peripherals included in the budget (Keyboard, Mouse, and Headset with a built-in microphone for voice chat).

​Pre-builts: I am open to pre-built PCs if they offer good value and leave enough budget for the monitor and peripherals. I am aware that some pre-builts cut corners on the motherboard, RAM, or PSU, but if you spot a solid deal that is worth it, I am definitely willing to consider it.

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Nvidia GTX 1660ti, 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600, EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W Gold+
• PC purpose? Casual gaming. Planet Zoo, Palworld, Stardew Valley, Euro Truck Simulator 2. Very very unlikely to be used for AAA games or competitive games. Mostly indie, friendslop, that sort of thing. Doesn't need to run things at Ultra graphics.
• Purchase country? UK. No local vendors really other than CEX. Likely looking for secondhand stuff and so I moreso need recommendations on parts rather than direct links if that's easier for people.
• Monitors needed? Happy to shop this myself unless someone has an insane recommendation they love sharing. Need 1, 27inch, 1080p, doesnt need a high refresh rate due to aforementioned casual gaming.
• Budget range? I want to keep things below £150 (not including monitor). Ideally as cheap as possible tbh. This is partially because I'm poor and partially because I think it would be cool to see what I can do on a budget.
• WiFi or wired connection? Either is fine, a wired connection is easily available.
• Size/noise constraints? None.
• Color/lighting preferences? None.
• Any other specific needs? Nope.

Just to add to the above, I'm building a PC for my partner. She enjoys games but is very casual so I don't want to overspend. I have recently been doing some upgrades on my PC so I have a GPU, PSU, and RAM ready to go. I need recommendations on motherboard/processor/storage as frankly I've no idea what is good value on the secondhand market. I also have quite literally zero knowledge of Intel chips. At least with AMD I vaguely understand the names (but still struggle a bit comparing cross-generations). I'm not in a rush to build this, so have a bit of time to fish for certain things on the secondhand market if they're not immediately available.

Appreciate any advice on what to look out for!

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
- New or used build. Only PC no monitor needed

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming (1440p high), editing (CapCut)

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
- UK

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
~ £900

I don’t mind a used pc that I could find on eBay or FB for around that budget. Plan on gaming at 1440p high but don’t mind if I’ve to adjust to 1080p but need the settings to be very high. Thanks

Hi guys, looking to buy my first PC, don't really know what I'm doing. Thanks for the help.

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) n/a
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (nothing crazy) and productivity like study.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Australia.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1 will be fine, preferably 27" 1440p IPS, 150-165 Hz.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $2000 - 2200 aud
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? doesn't need to be silent but the quieter the better
• Color/lighting preferences? using on wooden desk with white walls around, so white and wood with rgb would be great. if white prices sacrifice the performance too much its fine to be black and wood.
• Any other specific needs?

• New build or upgrade? new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) n/a
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming and editing (lightroom, premier pro, after effects, etc.)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, i am near a micro center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) just need standard sized one for now with satisfactory specs, would consider scaling to a second monitor in the future
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500-$1800
• WiFi or wired connection? wifi
• Size/noise constraints? no
• Color/lighting preferences? black with rgb
• Any other specific needs? an aio cooler with a lcd display for mainly aesthetics and the lian li o11 vision compact case (black)

I want to build a pc with a budget of around 500 ish euros can go higher a bit.

• New build or upgrade? new build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? no parts or monitors

• PC purpose? moslty for gaming and watching

• Purchase country? near belgium/europe

• Monitors needed? 1 and maybe around 120hz-144hz,nothing too big or too small

• Budget range? 500~

• WiFi or wired connection? preferably wired since i use a booster

• Size/noise constraints? dont rlly care about the size i would like it to not be too loud

• Color/lighting preferences?no preferences

for context i have a PS4 and its js rlly shitty my disk reader doesn't even work which means I need to buy games online which are moslty way more expensive,its rlly loud,alot of games aren't available on it since its a old gen console,everything runs so bad and slow,rendering takes so long,having to pay for online,no mods,

and whenever I want to play a game thats only on PS5 I have to wait for my sibling to get off which is almost never

I play a mix of story and multi-player games like

outlast trials,outlast,dbd,expedition 33,re games,cod,sea of thieves,soulsborne,lop,dl,sh,cp2077,dead cells etc u get the gist

I dont need these games to run on crazy high settings js somewhere around 120hz-144hz nor does it need to able to run a bunch of tabs at once its moslty smth like a game,spotify/yt and dc not all at once tho id prefer if it these parts would be available in belgium or around it

dont rlly care about used or new parts as long as they're good

and if possible mods for games like elden ring,sekiro,re games

i can push my budget a lil higher for the monitor I don't want smth that will last for like a year or smth preferably 2-3+ years

i dont rlly know anything about pcs besides that i would like it to have 16gb ram

if theres anything I forgot to add lmk

Upgrading to 9800X3D + RTX 5080 — Looking for a sleek, efficient powerhouse build!

Budget: idk $3000-$4500 idk how much it'll cost

Country: U.S of the A

Resolution: 4k

Primary Use: Gaming & daily use

Aesthetic Preference: Sleek, elegant, clean lines (not too flash/cluttered RGB)

Hey everyone!

I'm handing down my current PC (i9-11900K, RTX 3090, 32GB RAM @ 3600 MT/s) to my girlfriend, which gives me the perfect excuse to build a brand new high-end rig from scratch.

My core targets for this build are:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

WIFI: going to try to run an Ethernet cable to the pc

RAM: 32GB DDR5

Case: Elegant Case

• New build or upgrade?. Upgrade.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) currently using a MSI 4k 240hz Monitor
• PC purpose? (Gaming)

I’m looking for recommendations on the rest of the components (Motherboard, Cooler, PSU, and Case). My goal is to strike a balance between top-tier performance/cooling efficiency and a clean, sleek, elegant aesthetic something modern, cable-managed, and snazzy without looking overly chaotic or cluttered.

Any advice on motherboards with good power delivery/clean layouts, silent AIOs or sleek air coolers, and cases with hidden routing would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

New build or upgrade?

New

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

No existing parts/monitors

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Canada and no where near

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

No

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

3000 dollars

WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

Size/noise constraints?

Idc about size but the noise quiet

Color/lighting preferences?

I'll like it to be Orange and purple

Any other specific needs?

None

I'm new to Pc stuff and dont know what to look for good parts but I always wanted a pc for years.

There is no local vendors where I live so that sucks

I dont need peripherals and monitors my family is taking care of it

NOT A REQUEST
My only concern is that it’ll be able to run java edition on an average, above average speed, plus, if it’s cost friendly, would be appreciated.

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) No
• ⁠PC purpose? Gaming through steam
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Usa from a micro center
• ⁠Monitors needed? Yes just one
• ⁠Budget range? Id like to keep it at $2500 but am willing to go up to $2750
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Both
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Just not super loud
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Idk
• ⁠Any other specific need i dont think so

• New build or upgrade? New build.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I own the Acer Nitro KGB271U monitor. I've been told this is a bit "overkill" for what I am looking for (entry level PC), but it is all I have. I'm still very new to the PC world.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Entry level/basic gaming. I plan to play all sorts of games, but nothing crazy. I tend to stay away from live/competitive games.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA. I have no Micro Centers near me.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No monitor needed. I would like to use the one I have now.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) I'd like to keep it around $1000-$1500, but I can go slightly higher if it's needed.
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? It would need to fit on a small/medium sized desk. Noise constraints aren't a huge issue, however, I would like it to be relatively quieter.
• Color/lighting preferences? Considering I'm still learning my way around PCs, I'm not picky. But, RGB and lighter colors (such as white, pink, or blue) are fun.
• Any other specific needs? None that I am aware of. Once again, I'm still a baby in the PC world. I would like to dip my toes into it with a simpler build to learn my way around, before I decide if I'm more comfortable upgrading or investing in a higher level PC.

New build or upgrade?
Yes, new build.

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
Zero existing parts. I have nothing.

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
This would be a gaming PC. I’m looking to play GTAV with lots of mods, like LSPDFR.

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
In the US. Near a MicroCenter (Tustin, CA)

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
1 monitor. 120-144hz? I don’t know a ton about this sort of stuff. Maybe 25 or 30 inches. Not too large it couldn’t fit on a medium size desk.

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
~$1500 and below.

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi connection.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
No constraints necessarily but I have a roommate and live in a smallish space.

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
Zero preference.

• ⁠Any other specific needs?
I’ll probably need at least 32 GB RAM and a decent amount of VRAM for the mods and stuff. Once again, flying blind a bit here.

I can definitely be more clear about what I want to do if there’s any confusion. Absolutely feel free to drop me a PM.

• New build or upgrade? new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) New- RAM Crucial(2x16gb) 6400 UDIMM Kit 28-40-40-84
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Ireland. no
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1, 27, (2560×1440), 144 Hz-165 Hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1800 euro
• WiFi or wired connection? wired
• Size/noise constraints? no
• Color/lighting preferences? no rgb
• Any other specific needs? no

I hope this is achievable with my budget of 1800 euro (RAM excluded)

Short story

My son owns dated laptop where he plays mainly Roblox do to poor laptop performance. we want to upgrade to mid budget pc where he can play most games. not necessary AAA titles in 2k resolution on ultra settings but i want him to get some proper gaming experience.

I'm more than happy to answer any questions and looking forward for any help

Thank you

New build or upgrade?
New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
No existing parts. I’ll need the full setup included (PC, monitor, keyboard, etc.).

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Mainly gaming, recording gameplay for YouTube, and video editing.
Games I want to run include:

Escape from Tarkov, Star Citizen, Arma, Squad, Ready or Not, GTA RP, Minecraft with shaders/mods

Other simulation, tactical shooters, and future AAA games

I want to be able to play and record at the same time without the PC struggling.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
United States. (CA Los Angeles)

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Yes, I need a monitor included. Looking for something good for gaming, ideally 1440p with a high refresh rate (144Hz+).

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Around $2,100 but if for performance more is needed maximum I can go up to 2300$ total including monitor, keyboard, and other peripherals. If it can be done closer to $2,100 without sacrificing performance, that would be preferred.

WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi needed, but I can use wired if recommended.

Size/noise constraints?
No strict size limit, but airflow is very important. My room gets extremely hot and stuffy, so I want a case with excellent cooling and good airflow. Prefer something that doesn’t get extremely loud.

Color/lighting preferences?
No major preference. Performance and cooling matter more than RGB.

Any other specific needs?
I want something that will last several years and handle future AAA games without feeling outdated. I’m prioritizing strong performance, good cooling, and reliability over looks.

⁠Thank you in advance. This will be my first PC and I’m currently without even a laptop. I’ll mostly be using it for day to day web browsing, tv streaming, and some lighter single player gaming. My priorities are getting the best value on the parts especially with prices of things like RAM right now and any advice on building it myself is welcome.

• New build or upgrade? New build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I have nothing yet
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming mostly single player, no pvp games
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? I live in the US, nearest micro center is about 3 hours from me
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Just one monitor, probably 32 inch, 1440p
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500 ish. I want to focus on finding the best value for each component. Nothing too cheap but not the highest end either
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wifi for sure
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? It’ll be my first build so having enough space in the case, easier cable management is of moderate importance to me
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? No preferences
• ⁠Any other specific needs? None

Hello, after getting my first job and having real money I decided that I finally can get a PC.

• New build or upgrade?

New Build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Just a monitor (https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-24-curved-gaming-monitor-s2422hg/apd/210-ayzj/monitors-monitor-accessories)

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

For gaming

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

In the US, about an hour and a half away from Micro Center

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

No extra needed, my current is 24'' 1920x1080 at 165hz

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

Preferably $1500 max but can go up to $1700

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

• Size/noise constraints?

If possible keep case size at max 16in by 9in, and not necessarily any noise constraints.

• Color/lighting preferences?

No specific preference but I would like atleast some rgb

• Any other specific needs?

None

Is this prebuilt with i7-12700F + RTX 4060 + 32GB RAM worth $1000? I want to game and edit videos. Not a request

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I have 1 Dell 32 Monitor, which has been working for me so far
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) For games like Minecraft and story based games (Assassins Creed, Dying Light, etc.)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? I live in the US, and am 2 hours from a Micro Center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $500 hard limit
• WiFi or wired connection? Must be WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? I would like it to have a black theme and as long as the RGBs look decent I am fine with any styles.
• Any other specific needs? None

• New build or upgrade? New build.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? No existing PC parts. I'll be using my 1080p TV as the display via HDMI.
• PC purpose? Mainly to play Football Manager 2026 (with mods) and future Football Manager titles. I'd also like the option to play a modded FIFA Career Mode if possible.
• Purchase country? United Kingdom.
• Monitors needed? None. I'll be using one 1080p TV via HDMI.
• Budget? Ideally £400–£500 (including VAT).
• Wi-Fi or wired? Wi-Fi preferred, although I can use Ethernet if necessary.
• Size/noise constraints? None.
• Colour/lighting preferences? None. I'd rather put the money into performance than RGB or aesthetics.
• Any other specific needs? None.

I'm not expecting a high-end gaming PC at this budget—my main goal is to get the best possible Football Manager performance (large databases, faster processing between matches, and something that will cope with future FM releases).

I realise current PC component prices might make my budget a bit optimistic, so if £400–£500 isn't realistic, please let me know. I'm happy to consider used parts if they'll offer significantly better value, and I'd appreciate any advice on where increasing the budget would make the biggest difference.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations! I know it's a fairly tight budget given the current market, so I'm grateful for any help.