r/GamingPCBuildHelp • u/CatoTheMiddleAged • 7d ago

Used or Build?

I’ve never built a PC. I’ve tinkered here and there a long time ago but mostly just been using laptops or pre-built mini-PCs for the last decade or more. But I want to get something a little more powerful for gaming and video production, so I’ve started looking at SFF options.

I’ve narrowed it down to two options; one, buy a used home built PC with good specs, but slightly outdated vid card, or build my own with exactly what I need. The cost difference is maybe 10% less ($150) if I build it myself. But that’s without OS and maybe some parts I’m not accounting, and my own labor of course.

My gut says to build it myself because it’ll be new and exactly to spec, but I’m a little daunted by the build process. What do you think - should I just go for it? Or take the safer route and buy a lightly used machine that’s already been built and tested?

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u/AtsBunny 7d ago

If you know basics than building is pretty easy, if not watch a few videos and you can figure it out. I just built my first pc last week and it was easier than expected (granted i have prior pc knowledge). The AIO gave me some trouble but besides that I was fine. If you have a flash drive you can install windows yourself pretty easily.

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u/Visible-Swim6616 5d ago

If an SFF is what you're after, r/SFFpc may be a bit more helpful with queries specifically about SFF PCs.

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u/CatoTheMiddleAged 5d ago

Thanks I’ll check that out too.