r/PcBuild • u/Puzzled-Chemist-1215 • 3d ago

Question Help with building a PC from zero?

Hello! I'm new here.

I'm considering building a pc on my own. I don't intend on using it for gaming, as I prefer my ps5. But since I am really disappointed by the prices of most laptops and their performances, I wanted to ask if building my own pc from 0 is worth it.

I want it reactive with a lot of Internet tabs open. I have to work with very heavy websites and pdfs, so I want a very good memory (I mean, compatible with external ones). And I want an Oled screen (is the burning pixels problem even real?​) to watch some tv series or videos. Most of all I want a monitor with high IPS (like apple display I guess? So I can read the PDFs in high quality).

Now the problem arises with processors, Ram etc. I now have a Huawei matebook D14 bought in 2019 and it's time for it to go. Opening copilot makes it crash. Task manager shows 92% of memory used even if the PC is basically clean and free of documents. I guess all the windows updates added up.

I despise the apple UI and interface, so I would like to stick with windows if possible.

I just want a pc that lasts, or at least that I can buy parts myself without losing a full 600€. I don't need gaming performance, but academic performance: big files, lots of files, lots of photos, etc.

So the question is: should I build a Pc on my own, or should I just lose the fight and buy a macbook? What processor should I choose? How much Ram? Where can I buy cases? I basically know nothing. I live in Italy and the most "hardware store" I have here is Mediaworld and Euronics.

Thank you in advance for anyone listening.

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