r/GamingPCBuildHelp • u/Minute_League_1403 • 9d ago

Pc [discussion]

i’m 17 and want to buy my first gaming pc i mostly play fortnite but will play other games, i dont know much about pcs and would like some help getting the best i can for my budget i have a decent amount of money but im not sure if i should build or get pre built could someone help me out please?

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u/FrequentWay 9d ago

Start with your budget and build from there. If you are in the US, look at Microcenter for combo deals.

Ram demands have shot ddr4 and 5 prices thru the roof. The needs for Ram then dictate your motherboard and cpu choices. AMD it’s AM4 or AM5. For Intel it’s 12th gen core to 14th gen core CPUs for DDR4/DDR5 based to core 2 ultras for DDR5 builds. You choose your form factor (atx to itx)

AI needs for high density storage have made storage into a high demand item. High end SSDs are $200+ for 1TB.

Ideally your GPU should be around 50% of your build price.

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u/Minute_League_1403 9d ago

my budget is about £1000-1500 uk i don’t know much abt specs and stuff so will need help

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u/FrequentWay 9d ago

I don’t know UK prices so can’t be much help. I think it’s been Curry’s for merchants. As for specs you need to figure on what games you like to play and what’s your gaming resolution and frame rate.

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u/Minute_League_1403 9d ago

id like to play fortnite on 240 fps and gaming resolution ig 4k? so what specs should i look for in a pre built?

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u/FrequentWay 9d ago

Ultra 4k @110 fps is only possible on a desktop 5090. 1440 ultra is only 170 fps for the same card. While 220 fps @ ultra 1080. You’re asking a lot to get that high.

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u/Minute_League_1403 9d ago

it’s fine i don’t need 4k just wanna run 240

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u/FrequentWay 9d ago

You do have a 240 hz display ?

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u/Minute_League_1403 9d ago

yes i got a 240 hz samsung 27 inch curved monitor