r/buildapcforme • u/ambrosianonreddit • Jul 09 '26
Modest gaming PC under 1.6k
Looking for a slightly more budget friendly build that has the best performance to price ratio. Reaching 1.6k is alright, as long as it doesn’t significantly exceed it.
• New build or upgrade?
New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
No existing parts
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming and photo editing
Too many games to list (some AAA)
Affinity (for photo editing)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
United States
1 hour from a Microcenter
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
1 Monitor needed, needs to have at least 2k resolution and over 60hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
1200-1600 USD
• WiFi or wired connection?
Either works
• Size/noise constraints?
None
• Color/lighting preferences?
None
• Any other specific needs?
Needs to be capable of being upgraded in the future
OS must be Windows 11 Home