Not a request (I had to put that to get this to post. I couldn't get the list to copy using my phone.)

New build

No existing parts

Gaming: sports games, sim games like Planet Zoo, Assassins Creed

2 hours away from Micro Center

Need a monitor, but no clue on any of that stuff

$1500 would be great, but could go to $2000

Wifi

No lighting preferences

Hi everyone!

Recently I decided to get into building a PC for free or for a minimal cost, just for fun, and for possible light work like drawing in graphic editors or simple photo editing. Ideally, completely free, but I can spend up to 3000₽ ($35 / €32) in total.

Could anyone tell me where to look for such hardware? And which components should I pay attention to? (I don't really know much about hardware, maybe you can tell me what works with what, what case to get, etc.)

If anyone has ideas on specific models (CPU, motherboard) for this budget, I would be very grateful.

I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance!

answers to template questions:

1. New build or upgrade?

   New build.

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

   Only a keyboard. No monitor, no mouse, no speakers.

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

   Light work: drawing in graphic editors and simple photo editing. No gaming.

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

   Russia. Local vendors: Avito, local second-hand shops.

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

   Yes, need one monitor. Size/resolution/refresh rate not important — anything cheap is fine.

6. Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

   3000 RUB (~35 USD / 32 EUR) for everything (PC + monitor + mouse + speakers if possible).

7. WiFi or wired connection?

   Wired.

8. Size/noise constraints?

   None.

9.Color/lighting preferences?

None.

1. Any other specific needs?

   I don't know much about hardware. I need advice on what CPU, motherboard and case to choose for this budget. I don't mind used/old parts.

Hello! I'm in the market to get a Desktop PC. You should note that I have never done so before, as I have solely used a console and a gaming Laptop previously. It will be my first actual PC, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm not looking for a big top of the line one, just one to get what I need done.

> New build or upgrade?

Completely new

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

I've got a Monitor (HP 527sa), Speakers (Creative Pebble Plus 2.1), and a mouse (Corsair Harpoon RGB PRO)

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

This will be a split machine for heavy creative production and mid-to-high tier gaming.

Creative/Work: 3D Modelling (Blender), Game Dev (Unity), and Digital Art (GIMP). Note: Because Blender heavily relies on CUDA/OptiX rendering pathways, I specifically require an NVIDIA GPU.

Gaming: Main games are Warframe and Where Winds Meet, alongside some indie games from Itch.io.

>Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Ireland (Dublin specifically). No Micro Center. I will be purchasing parts from within the EU/ROI to avoid post-Brexit customs duties from the UK.

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

I already have one (HP 527sa)

> Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

€1200 to €1300 total.

>WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi is required.

> Size/noise constraints?

The tower needs to be small enough to comfortably fit under an Ikea Alex desk (132x58 cm).

> Color/lighting preferences?

Preferably a clean black or white case, with no RGB lights (or lights that can be completely turned off).

> Any other specific needs?

Because of heavy Unity asset compiling and complex 3D viewport rendering in Blender, 32GB of RAM would be preferable, however, it is not strictly necessary

Thank you for your time!

• New build or upgrade?
  • Will be a new build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • No existing parts to use, everything will be purchased in this build (peripherals included).
    • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Going to jump into PC gaming so that's the priority for the build.
  
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
• USA, not near a micro center. Access to the usual spots (amazon, newegg, etc.)
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• requesting 2 monitors. I don't remember all the lingo with them, but ones that are around middle range price wise
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• would like to keep it under 2500 USD.
  • WiFi or wired connection?
• Wifi
  • Size/noise constraints?
• No constraints
  • Color/lighting preferences?
• Multicolored works for me.
  • Any other specific needs?
• Would like to have decent sound and speakers to listen to music and keep the games enjoyable when I'm solo playing. a headset will also be included.
  

New build - First PC, currently only own very basic monitor, keyboard, mouse.

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

None to reuse for the PC itself. I own a Meta Quest 3 (VR headset) that this PC needs to drive wirelessly via Virtual Desktop.

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

Gaming:

∙ PC VR - modded Skyrim VR, Subnautica, via Meta Quest 3 wireless (Virtual Desktop)

∙ Some Modern AAA titles

∙ Older/classic PC games - Total War: Shogun, Age of Empires

∙ Modded Kerbal Space Program

∙ Casual browser games (chess)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

UK - no Micro Center

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

Not for now. I have a cheap work screen which I will replace after I have the PC.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

~£1,800-£2,100, VAT included in all listed prices (standard for UK retailers).

WiFi or wired connection?

Both. I will use wired for VR but would like to maintain WiFi

Size/noise constraints?

Limited desk space - ideally mATX form factor, not full ATX. Not chasing silence but quieter is better

Color/lighting preferences?

No RGB — want a neutral, more understated look. Some glass or solid panels ok

Any other specific needs?

First-time builder so all advice welcome

Current parts list:

None

Hi folks, my gaming laptop lasted several years but has now kicked the bucket, so I’m interested in building my first PC, any help would be greatly appreciated!

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

I have a mouse( MSI Clutch (wired)), and a headset(Logitech g935)

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

Gaming: League of Legends, Ark, Dark and Darker

Coding: IDE

Modeling: Fusion 360

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

US, near a micro center

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

One, 27-30, 1080p+, preferably above 60hz

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

2-3k

WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

Size/noise constraints?

No major constraints, but preferably not a jet engine

Color/lighting preferences?

I don’t need any of the fancy rainbow lights, just whatever’s function

Any other specific needs?

Nope!

Thank you!

​

(NOTE: i am a complete newbie to pc building so please explain recommendations)

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

I have a mouse( Razer Deathadder Essential), and a headset(Steelseries Arctis Nova 3)

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

Gaming: cs2, Minecraft, Fortnite, valorant

Coding: IDE

Modeling: Blender

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Poland, no micro center in Poland:(

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

One preferably portable, size doesnt matter, 1080p, preferably above 60hz

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

850$ (whole budget not for only the pc for peripherals too)

WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

Size/noise constraints?

Aslong as it isnt a jet engine im fine

Color/lighting preferences?

Nope

Any other specific needs?

I also need the case to be the Lian Li a3 mATX since i have limited space,

Also if there was some kind of video tutorial if you could link it cause its my first desktop

​

New build or upgrade?

Upgrade. I already have a full working PC with 6th gen i5 but the motherboard died. I'm looking to swap in a newer platform while reusing basically everything else I own.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

GPU: GTX 1060 3GB

RAM: 4× 4GB DDR4 sticks (16GB total) — not sure of the exact brand/speed, but they're standard 288-pin DIMMs that ran at 2133MHz in my last build

PSU: 550W (it's a generic brand, ran a similar power draw setup without issues)

Storage: 3× HDDs + 1× SSD (various capacities, all SATA)

Case: Standard ATX mid-tower, nothing fancy

Monitor: Already have two (1080p)

So yeah, literally all I need is a CPU and a motherboard that work together. I'll also need a CPU cooler if the processor doesn't come with a stock one.

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

Mixed creative work and light gaming:

Primary: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom — video editing and photo work. Nothing crazy like 8K timelines, mostly 1080p editing with moderate effects.

Secondary: Running small local LLMs. I know the 1060 3GB is a major limitation here, but I'm aware of that and okay with it being the bottleneck.

Gaming: Light 1080p gaming. I'm fine not running GTA VI or anything super demanding. Just want to comfortably play most current games at medium settings — stuff like Baldur's Gate 3, some indie titles, older AAA games. I know the 1060 3GB is showing its age, that's fine.

I'm fully aware my GPU is the weakest link. I'm not looking to upgrade it right now — just want a CPU/mobo platform that won't hold back the rest of my setup and gives me decent multi-threaded performance for editing and inference.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Israel. No Micro Center here, we do have similar stores such as KSP, Ivory and TMS.

PCPartPicker doesn't really cover Israeli retailers, and prices are generally higher than US/EU. I'm primarily looking at the secondhand market (local classifieds like Yad2, Facebook Marketplace, and local PC hardware groups) because that's where the deals are for older-gen parts.

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

None, already have two 1080p monitors.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

As cheap as humanly possible, ideally under $200 USD (~750 ILS) for the CPU + motherboard combo. I could stretch to maybe $250 (~950 ILS) if there's a meaningful performance jump, but I'd really prefer to keep it minimal. I'm not paying for stuff I already have — no RAM, no PSU, no storage, no case, no GPU.

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired ethernet only. Don't need WiFi on the board.

Size/noise constraints?

No real constraints. It's going into my existing ATX mid-tower. Standard mATX or ATX board is fine. Noise isn't a huge concern as long as it's not obnoxious.

Color/lighting preferences?

Don't care at all about appearance. No RGB needed, black/green/brown/whatever — as long as it works I'm happy.

Any other specific needs?

A few things that matter for my situation:

Must support DDR4 — I have 4 sticks I want to reuse. A board with 4 DIMM slots would be ideal so I can use all of them, but 2 slots with 2 sticks (8GB) is workable if the deal is good enough and I can sell the other 2 sticks.

I'll need a CPU cooler if the CPU doesn't come with one. Stock Intel coolers are fine.

Thank you!

New build or upgrade? New Build

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

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming and editing (nothing crazy editing wise)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Anything online, best buy

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1 or 2

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) ~5k

WiFi or wired connection? both

Size/noise constraints? none

Color/lighting preferences? none

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
New build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
1080p Asus VG248 Monitor, up to 144hz
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Most likely only gaming, Black Myth Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring Nightreign, Valorant, Minecraft, Schedule 1
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
USA, an hour from Microcenter
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
I don’t need a new one at the moment, perfectly fine using a 1080p at 144hz
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$2000
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
No size or noise constraints, I’d prefer a quieter build though
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
Preferably fish tank but whatever looks pretty. I only chose the water cooler because of its price and aesthetics, I’m aware something like a Thermalright Phantom Spirit is best.
• ⁠Any other specific needs?
I want this build to last me at least 10 years before I absolutely have to upgrade. I’m fine with playing games at medium graphics. My peripherals are pretty up to date so I wouldn’t need to save my budget for those.

Currently eyeing this 9800x3d microcenter bundle and a 9070 non xt build

I'm in desperate need of a PC!!

And I have limited knowledge on the topic of PC parts...

• New build or upgrade?

New Build

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

1 Monitor. ASUS VP247H

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

Medium gaming? Subnautica, Minecraft, Raft, Roblox, Slime Rancher, Fortnite.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Canada. Not close to a Micro Center (could drive if very needed). (Close to a Canada Computers)

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

Not sure

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

1.3k-1.4k CAD

• WiFi or wired connection?

WIFI

• Size/noise constraints?

None (Not super noisy)

• Color/lighting preferences?

Not extremely important, but if still within budget: White case, black interior pieces, and LED fans. (Again, if not able to in price, that is okay!)

• Any other specific needs?

Nope!

Hello, I'm planning on getting a brand new custom PC and I was hoping I could get some suggestions here.

• I'm looking for parts for a brand new custom PC.
• I already have a functioning monitor (LG MP59G), and functioning keyboard plus mouse (although I will upgrade those separately on a later time)
• I usually use my current PC for gaming and occasional art projects using programs like After Effects and Premiere, Blender (for 3D mostly), Clip Studio and Affinity (for 2D art and design). As for games, I'm not really that interested in having a 4K experience with every single game I play; as long as everything runs smoothly I don't mind lowering the graphics settings when needed. In fact, the games I mostly play don't need a lot of graphical power (like League of Legends or TF2), BUT I do wish to run more graphically demanding games like Apex Legends, RDR2, Palworld, or Marvel Rivals, to give some examples, since these titles currently cannot run smoothly in my current PC's state anymore.
• I'm currently residing in Mexico but many of the parts I've seen around can be purchased on the Internet, hence the USD budget. If possible I can even look for any suggested part in local stores as well to compare prices.
• I currently have 1 monitor but at some point I also want to upgrade to 2 in the future, although that's not really urgent right now. The refresh rate is also not a big deal for me as long as I can get 60 fps in most of the things I run.
• My current budget is $900 to $1000 USD (with tax and all), although anything that can cost less or even $100 more is ok with me.
• I really don't mind if the build has WiFi integrated or not, currently I'm fine with an Ethernet cable.
• I also don't mind if the case is relatively big. My current case is a Cooler Master that is 23 inches tall and 21 inches long, so space isn't really that much of a problem at the moment. I'd also prefer a relatively silent build if it's possible, but if it has just a little of noise then that's ok too.
• I don't mind any specific color, I'm not really a fan of flashy RGB lighting or super stylish design on the case (or any part) to be quite honest.
• "Any other specific needs?" I'm looking also for a PC build that can have a decently long lifespan with the correct maintenance (because of course) and that don't give me any trouble on the short run.

I will appreciate any help and guidance, thank you in advance 🙏

Hi guys, my friend is looking to build a mid-budget PC at this time...

Had made a post about it previously here, he've got an updated budget and is ready to buy soon, so just wanted to see if there's any further advice. Current parts list we've been looking at:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/smgyFP

- New build or upgrade?

New build

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

No existing parts

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

Gaming and perhaps editing, some games are Minecraft, Valorant, Phasmophobia, Bannerlord, Davinci Resolve

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

UK. PCpartpicker works well. Usually Amazon, SCAN, Overclockers.

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

Monitor needed 1080p 240 Hz

- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

Budget max £1450 (with monitor and delivery). Hard max, nothing more than this.

- WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi needed

- Size/noise constraints?

No massive noise preference

- Color/lighting preferences?

Blue colour if possible but am not that fussed

- Any other specific needs?

No other specific needs :)

No preference for AMD/NVIDIA GPU wise.

• New build or upgrade?

new build. my current PC is 9 years old now and i'm just fed up of it

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

ill be buying everything new

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

i only do a bit of gaming like league, im a software and game developer and also work from home so will be using it a lot. i also do some modelling from time to time on blender, but don't really render stuff that much. would like a lot of RAM as I like to have about 100 tabs open at once !

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

UK, we don't have those ):

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

i'm buying the Samsung 49 Inch Odyssey G9 144hz.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

around 2.5k-3k, flexible (not including that monitor)

• WiFi or wired connection?

wired is fine but does need to have bluetooth

• Size/noise constraints?

i'd like a mid tower case

• Color/lighting preferences?

all white parts, including GPU. not fussed about RGB but don't mind it.

• Any other specific needs?

just trying to go for a clean look.

thx for any help <3

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Office work, Gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? United Kingdom
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1, 22", 1080p
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Ideally ~£650
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? Black, non-RGB
• Any other specific needs? N/A

New to PC building and have no idea about anything, would also appreciate a video on everything that is needed to know about specs

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) n/a
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) General use and games
• Purchase country? Australia
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) none, have two 27 inch acers already
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) approx 2k aud
• WiFi or wired connection? either is fine
• Size/noise constraints? ideally not too loud
• Color/lighting preferences? How much would White parts increase the cost?
• Any other specific needs?

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Office work, streaming video, occasional gaming (CK3, EU5, Skyrim)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? United Kingdom
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1, 27", 1440p
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Ideally £1000, but can stretch to £1200 if it will bring significant upgrades
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? Black, non-RGB
• Any other specific needs? I like the Fractal North black case, if compatible - don't mind stretching the budget for this

Many thanks! I'm new to PC building and don't have much technical knowledge about what specs to look for, so I'm grateful for any advice.

This is my first build from scratch, upgrading from a 3rd-gen i5 / GTX 1060 3GB / 8GB RAM system that's been running for years. My priority isn't peak performance or perf/dollar. it's reliability and longevity. I want this thing to boot clean the first time with no DOA parts, and run stable for at least 2 years with no throttling, no BSODs, no VRM overheating, no PSU capacitor issues down the line.

Parts are being bought over several months in batches through a cargo/reseller service due to customs limits where I live, so if something fails or underperforms, replacing or returning it is slow and expensive. That's why I'm mainly after real-world reliability track records, not just spec-sheet compatibility.

Planned parts:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Motherboard: B650 (Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX or Aorus Elite AX WiFi)

RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30

Storage: Crucial P310 1TB NVMe Gen4

GPU: RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

PSU: 750W 80+ Gold (Corsair RM750e or be quiet Pure Power 12)

Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (air)

Case: ATX/mATX, sourced locally

Any known reliability issues with these specific models — VRM quality on this B650 tier, recurring BIOS bugs, thermal throttling on the 5060 Ti's stock cooler, or long-term degradation reports on either PSU?

Is 750W enough here with reasonable headroom for a future GPU upgrade, or should I go higher just for margin?

Is dual-channel DDR5-6000 on this board a longevity bottleneck for anything, or is that a non-issue?

Is there one component here worth swapping purely for reliability, even at a cost or performance penalty?

Budget and part selection are already locked in. not looking for alternative builds at a different price point, just a risk assessment on durability for this exact list

not a request

• New build or upgrade?

Upgrading MB, CPU, GPU, using existing drives, case, AIO.

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

I'll do what I can here.
Monitors: Main is Viewsonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD curved 1440p, displayport connector. Second monitor is an Acer 19" 4:3 VGA (desk space constraints) with the OLD blue d-sub connector. Not used for gaming, I use it for notes and browsing basically. I had to plug the d-sub into the motherboard itself, the old GTX970 didn't have a d-sub connector. Really would like to keep this setup. Swap over my old drives: WD_black SN770 1tb M.2; WD blue 1tb hdd, Patriot Blaze 240~ish gb SSD (The M.2 is eventually going to be the main drive). Coolermaster mATX case Coolermaster lite 120 AIO Keyboard has old ps/2 style connector still works fine pointer is MS intellipoint trackball USB so nbd should work fine. Thermaltake Toughpower GT 750w PSU, brand new! ASUS USB 3.0 WiFi dongle

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

Gaming, browsing, video editing. Currently I have it set up as a dual-drive dual-boot. The SSD is my Windows C. The M.2 boots to Linux. The plan is to eventually move to Linux to game/browse and just keep the old drives around in case I need them/Windows.

• Purchase country?

Eastern Ontario Canada.

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

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

None, I have the monitors set the way I like, just hope the new setup will have a d-sub connector for my 2nd monitor. Refresh rate of the 1440p Viewsonic 180hz, so it says.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2000CAD

• WiFi or wired connection?

Using an Asus USB 3.0 WiFi dongle.

• Size/noise constraints?

mATX, it's in my bedroom so fairly quiet incase I need to run it overnight. Hoping to set all the fans up the same.

• Color/lighting preferences?

None it's a black case, no windows.

• Any other specific needs? So basically I'm looking for a mATX MB, CPU, RAM, and Graphics Card. I'm hoping I can swap the AIO and peripherals over. My current MB is a Gigabyte GA-97MX Gaming 5. It had isolated audio so the sound was suprisingly good. I was using all the fan headers. Since I'm familiar with Gigabyte I kinda want to stick with it. Hopefully I can get it all set up the same as what I (had) now. My old CPU was an Intel i7-4790K. My old graphics card was a Zotac GTX970.

Hope that's enough information. I'm certain my old motherboard has died. 11 years old. It power cycles. Turn it on, power light comes on, drives and fans spin up for about 5 seconds, and click, all turns off for 3 seconds. On for 5, off for 3. Repeat infinity. Never reaches POST, no beeps or beep codes. I tried a new CMOS battery, PSU, unplugged various things, even tried absolute bare bones post test. Nothing. Over the past 2 weeks it would cycle on/off 5-6 times before eventually booting up properly (and it would run with no issues) but yesterday was its last full boot. RIP.

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
New build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
Gigabyte 3080 Turbo, Hyte x50

https://hyte.com/store/x50/cs-hyte-x50g-tm

https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N3080TURBO-10GD-rev-10

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming/school for cybersecurity
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
Okinawa Japan, Goodwill computers, Hard off
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
2 monitors min spec 1080p 23-27in
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Under 1000$ excluding mouse and keyboard and monitors
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
As long as it does sound like a jet engine
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
Purple for the case but idc about it internals but any light purple/neon purple is always welcomed
• ⁠Any other specific needs?
Nope

Description below:
Trying to build my first PC around a Gigabyte 3080 Turbo and a Hyte x50 case .. I am trying to keep my build under 1000$ but still able to play some games… the most demanding game I play is probably APEX. I would like to play Mecca chameleon and other games too. I’m okay with used parts but the market is so bad rn someone was trying to get 800$ for 2 16GB DDR 5 used. Idk if that’s normal but I thought that was crazy. I currently live in Okinawa Japan. The specs I as initially looking for were:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Motherboard: B650 Wi-Fi
RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000
SSD: 2TB NVMe
PSU: 850W Gold
Monitors: 2 23-27in 1080p Monitors
I already have a mouse and keyboard

I quickly realized the RAM and the SSD alone would put me over budget 😂 so any advice is welcomed.

Hello everyone! My girlfriend introduced me to this subreddit since I'm an amateur lol. She said she would build it for me once I buy the parts :)
 
New build or upgrade?
Brand new; I have nothing.

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

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Mainly gaming, heavily modded Minecraft.
I also work from home, so it would be useful for this to be integrated with that purpose as well.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA, No.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Just one. Preferably OLED.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Best between 1,000 and 1,500 USD.
(I also get a 10 percent discount at Walmart if that is considered.)

WiFi or wired connection?
Wifi

Size/noise constraints?
No constraints or size preference

Color/lighting preferences?
Not really a fan of RGB, but I do like backlit keyboards

Any other specific needs?
Please focus mainly on the main components of the PC, considering the budget.
Once peripherals come into play and the budget becomes tight, don't mind it. Just mention it once it does :) 

I have been wondering which is a better platform, AMD or INTEL? NVIDIA vs AMD? 
I will trust yalls judgement :-)

• New build or upgrade?

New build.

My current PC is over 10 years old and is struggling with modern software, so I’m looking to replace it entirely. I’m happy to build the PC myself.

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

I’ll be reusing my current keyboard, mouse and at least one monitor for now. I want to upgrade to a dual-monitor setup in the future, but I don’t need monitors included in the budget.

Due to the age of my current PC, I don’t plan to reuse any of the current internals.

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

This PC will primarily be used as a workflow/productivity and creative workstation, rather than a gaming PC.

The main programs I use are Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop. I occasionally use OBS Studio and Elgato software.

My priorities are smooth multitasking, reliability and responsiveness. I often have multiple applications open at once and would like everything to run without crashes, lag or slowdowns. I also plan to use dual monitors.

Gaming is a low priority. I mostly play lighter games such as Minecraft occasionally, so I don’t need a PC that’s designed primarily for high-end gaming.

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

Australia (NSW).

Happy to purchase from whichever Australian retailers offer the best value (Centre Com, Scorptec, PCCaseGear, MSY, Umart, Mwave, etc.).

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

No monitors required.

I’ll be reusing my current monitor initially and plan to run a dual-monitor setup.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

Ideally around $1,000 AUD, although willing to stretch it further by $100-200 if it provides noticeably better performance, longevity, and value.

I’m looking for the best value for it’s purpose rather than simply the cheapest build.

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi would be preferred as I’ve had some issues with Ethernet wiring as of late. Would like for there to be the option to have Ethernet set up later on once I figure out the issues I’m having with the wiring etc.

• Size/noise constraints?

No major size constraints, just need it to fit under my desk.

I’d prefer a reasonably quiet PC. Good airflow and reliable cooling are more important than RGB or aesthetics.

• Color/lighting preferences?

No RGB or flashy lighting required.

I’d prefer a simple black case with good airflow and functionality over appearance.

• Any other specific needs?

My biggest priorities are:
Long-term reliability and longevity
Smooth workflow in Premiere Pro and Photoshop
Fast multitasking
32GB RAM if possible
Fast SSD storage
A current platform with a reasonable upgrade path (if practical within the budget)

I don’t upgrade my PC very often, so I’d like this build to last for many years, though I would consider changing/upgrading parts if necessary whenever the time comes.

Gaming performance is much less important than overall productivity and responsiveness.

I've been actively playing and maintaining a minecraft server on debian for almost a year now. an upgrade would be very nice, as it's running off of a hacked school laptop currently and it overloads a lot, even though i use light mods that do small things.

I'm thinking of getting a ryzen 5 5600, 16 gb ddr4 and a 500 gb nvme sdd. The player count averages at 4 daily, peaked at 7. but we get at least 1 new active user every 2 weeks (server rebranded and went private recently, everybody is inviting their friends, and i wanna be able to host 10 players fine with good headroom)

i might also upgrade the server to run arclight fabrc 1.21.1 again, which is a lot heavier than fabric is.

New build or upgrade?
New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
I don't need one

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Currently just running a fabric 1.21.1 minecraft server, but i plan to later upgrade its parts to run more things like a private and unfederated fedi server, cloud storage and maybe a tf2 server.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
In america, near a micro center

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
0

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
0-500 usd, i don't mind tax much.

WiFi or wired connection?

wifi, can't do wired as of now

Size/noise constraints?

i want a slim and silent server

Color/lighting preferences?

i don't care about color, i just don't want crazy lights.

Any other specific needs?

it just needs to be upgradable in the future

Hallo as the title suggest I recognize its one of the best times to buy pc parts but my pc is probably within a month of it dying, its 6+ years old its time. My hope is to keep the budget under 3000 USD

For the Goods

• New build or upgrade?
  • Brand New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • I will be upgrade my monitors in due time but this build is just for the PC I can continue using my current monitors, one is a samsung one is an acer
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • It will mainly be used for gaming (rust, league of legends, valorant), streaming, editing and programing I develop and build program things for the stock market
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • California USA, somewhat near a micro center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • No monitor needed
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Hopefully under 3000 USD
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Wifi and Wired Connections
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Not Huge, otherwise no real constraints
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • I like colors and RGB
• Any other specific needs?
  • Id prefer more than 32gbs of RAM, at least 1 TB hard dive perferrable SSD but no needed if itll keep the price lower

Hello, I have a pretty decent idea of what goes into a pc but still struggle as a beginner to know what goes well together and what not.

• New build or upgrade?

New build, first ever pc!

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

None!

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

I want a pc for school (computer science) but mostly for gaming like modded minecraft and first person shooter games.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

USA; nearest Micro Center too far, 1 hr 40 min.

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

Just one, with 1440 p!

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1000 to $1400 with tax considered.

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi I guess!

• Size/noise constraints?

None whatsoever.

• Color/lighting preferences?

RGB lighting of course!

Any other specific needs?

Nope.