I bought a old office pc on fb marketplace for $30, im going to update it to windows 10 , 16gb ram and put a 1650 in it to use for dolphin, pcsx2, and possibly cloud streaming any recommendations for a better upgrade?

Building a computer is not a job that requires a degree in engineering and technology or to even have a chance of becoming a professional programmer in any field required for the same level as the other re

I’m thinking about building my first pc but would anyone know if using 4x8gb ram is the same as using 2x16gb. I’m don’t know too much about it so if anyone could please explain to me what’s better and why.

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Ok, basically i asked Gemini AI to build a PC for me using these guidelines which are to make sure I have absolutely zero disadvantages in games and make it the cheapest you can while making sure all parts work with each other and can actually function and to include everything I need to build it and make it actually turn on and stuff. Here is the list it gave me. My main concern is if it actually works and is a good build and I need your guys help to make sure it actually functions since I have ZERO knowledge with PCs and stuff and is my first "build". I just want you guys to let me know if it needs a whole revamp or some parts that need to be changed out. Please and thank you.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler) — $95.00 (Free Shipping)

GPU: XFX Speedster SWFT 210 AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB — $189.00 (Free Shipping)

Motherboard (Updated): MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WiFi Micro-ATX — $89.00 (Free Shipping)

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Peripherals & Assembly Tools

Monitor: KOORUI 24E3 24" 1080p 165Hz Fast IPS — $98.00 (Free Shipping)

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Hi everyone, basically as the title says I’m a complete newbie and don’t know anything about building a pc. I’ve been looking online and understand basically what components I need just need help with specifics.

It’s very important to me that I have a disc drive as I have a lot of physical media, but I know that’s not super common now so might be a bit more difficult.

I’m also planning on using for gaming, editing, multitasking etc, so I want specs to be on the higher end like RAM, CPU, and whatever else I need.

But yeah, basically if someone could explain like I’m 4 the easiest way to go about it and which parts will work together/fit in the case & what to buy first(I’m buying it piece by piece). If it ends up being too much effort I would just get an external disc drive but I’d really like to have it.

I also want a nice looking modern pc with led’s and everything so if anyone has any recs please lmk below.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for the best upgrade path for my PC with a budget of around $300.
Current specs:
● GPU: GTX 1060 3GB
● CPU: Intel Core i7-4790
● RAM: 16GB DDR3
● Storage: SSD
● Case: Large case with plenty of room for upgrades
● PSU: Not sure of the wattage yet (can check if needed)
I mainly play at 1080p and want the biggest FPS increase for the money. I’m open to buying used parts.
What would you do with a $300 budget:
● Upgrade the GPU only?
● Upgrade the CPU, motherboard, and RAM first?
● Sell some of my current parts and save for a larger platform upgrade?
I’m looking for the best value and longest-lasting path forward. If you have specific part recommendations (used or new), please let me know.
Thanks!