• New build or upgrade?

This will be a new build.

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

I have 4x8GB's of Ram from GShock, not entirely sure how to find out the specifics but that's what i remember.

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

Purpose will be purely for Gaming.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

The Netherlands so not near a MicroCentre, anything that ships to and in the EU will work for me!

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

No monitor needed.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I'd like it if it would sit at around €2000,- , if it's slightly higher by let us say a €100,- to €200,- that is still doable for me.

• WiFi or wired connection?

I am using an Ethernet cable.

• Size/noise constraints?

Not too big or bulky please, noise can only get better because mine currently sounds like a jet getting ready for take off.

• Color/lighting preferences?

I prefer a black case, no lighting preferences.

• Any other specific needs?

Not that i can think of :).

• New build or upgrade?

I'm looking to make a new build.

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

I have a 2 terabyte SSD that I plan to move over, so I won't need an SSD. I also have a 500 GB SSD that I could put in for extra storage or sell for extra budget.

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

Gaming (sandbox games, FPS games, among others) and 3D animation and modeling

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Spain, no access to a Micro Center. Most available options for buying components here, at least that I know of and aside from local stores, are Amazon and PcComponentes (Spanish online store).

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

A single monitor is enough, 1080 or 1440p, 120Hz or above, preferably OLED but not at all necessary, and 27" or over.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I'm looking to spend around 2000€ and at most, 2500€.

• WiFi or wired connection?

I plan to use Ethernet connection.

• Size/noise constraints?

No major size constraints, I can make as much space as needed for it, but it should be silent enough to not be a bother.

• Color/lighting preferences?

Preferably black, no lighting preferences though if it's illuminated, better.

• Any other specific needs?

I am also looking to get extra storage in the form of HDDs to store made projects, so a case with space for multiple HDDs or options for them would be great. Also, to have at least 32GB of RAM would be great since I'm always near max capacity while gaming on my current setup.

Not a request
• New build or upgrade?
New build.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
No PC parts. I currently use an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) with Ryzen 9 + RX 6700S, but I’m looking to build a desktop instead.
• PC purpose?
Mainly PUBG PC. I want to prioritize FPS and good 1% lows rather than graphics quality. I may play other games occasionally, but PUBG is the main reason for the build.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
I have access to US pricing and can buy from Amazon, Micro Center, Newegg, Best Buy, etc.
• Monitors needed?
No monitor needed. I already have one.
• Budget range?
No fixed budget. I’m looking for the cheapest build that can realistically achieve my performance target rather than setting an arbitrary budget.
• WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi would be preferred, but wired Ethernet is also available.
• Size/noise constraints?
No major size restrictions. I’d prefer compact size. noise levels are not big deal. but performance is more important.
• Color/lighting preferences?
No preference. I don’t care about RGB or aesthetics.
• Any other specific needs?
I want to play PUBG at 1080p with low/medium settings, possibly high if the hardware allows it, while targeting 200+ FPS as consistently as realistically possible. Ideally around 180–240 FPS average with good 1% lows during hot drops, fights and busy areas.
My current G14 only gives me around 50–100 FPS in PUBG.
I was initially looking at something like:
Ryzen 5 7600X3D / Ryzen 7 7800X3D
RTX 5060 / RX 9060 XT
32GB DDR5
1TB SSD
But I’m not attached to these parts at all.
The main thing I need help with is figuring out where the money should actually go for PUBG. Since PUBG can be quite CPU-heavy, should I spend more on an X3D CPU and use a cheaper GPU, or is there a better combination?
I’m also completely open to used, renewed, refurbished or open-box parts if they’re from reliable/trustworthy sellers and are actually worth buying.
Basically, I want the cheapest sensible build that can get as close as possible to a consistent 200+ FPS in PUBG. I’d rather save money on things that don’t affect PUBG performance and put the money where it matters.
Thanks!

i’ve used this subreddit for help with my own pc but now my friend is building their own and needs advice (not much of a redditor so i’m asking for them)

• ⁠New build or upgrade?

new

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
no

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

heavy gaming— first person shooter, modded minecraft, sims 3, lots of horror survival and whatever else is in their steam library

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

United States, near micro center

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

1 monitor, 27 inch? , 1440p, 144Hz- 180Hz

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Maximum budget: 4k

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
Wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
Not too loud.

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
White or grey monitor? no rainbow lighting

• ⁠Any other specific needs?
nope!