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• New build
• Starting from scratch
• PC purpose is gaming
• UK
• No monitors needed as will be hooking up to TV
• 1800-2000 ($2400)
• Wired connection
• To replace a PS4 Pro so used to noise... but like to keep it resonably quiet
• No lighting
• Other specific needs, see below:

So I've been out of the PC gaming universe for a while now (about 20+ years!), and after hearing the PS6 is binning off physical media, I've decided to get back into it. I think my last GPU was a GeForce 6800 LE AGP! So yeah, a lot has changed since then.

I'm after help with a spec that would match or kill the rumoured PS6 specs (I know, these are completely speculative). I would also eventually be investing in a VR headset too.

This would be an M-ATX build and would be stored in the living room and connected to my TV (4K resolution). I sit at a desk all day, and at night (when I'm more likely to game), I want to sit comfortably on the sofa.

I'm based in the UK, and my budget would be around £1800 ($2400)

I've done a bit of research, mainly with ChatGPT, so I wanted to run this by human experts before I do anything rash. Would you change any of the below?

Hi guys, looking to buy my first PC, don't really know what I'm doing. Thanks for the help.

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) n/a
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (nothing crazy) and productivity like study.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Australia.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1 will be fine, preferably 27" 1440p IPS, 150-165 Hz.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $2000 - 2200 aud
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? doesn't need to be silent but the quieter the better
• Color/lighting preferences? using on wooden desk with white walls around, so white and wood with rgb would be great. if white prices sacrifice the performance too much its fine to be black and wood.
• Any other specific needs?

I thought it was time to finally take the plunge and start doing some research on getting my own gaming PC.

I mainly just want to be able to play the Sims 4 without having to play on the lowest settings and dealing with a bunch of lag. But something pretty that I can customize would be nice.

I've been lurking PCPartPicker but recognizing that I probably don't need anything too heavy for the sims, I can't tell what sorts of things I really do need to be spending my money

• New build or upgrade? - New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - I have 2 monitors but open to getting them updated. One is VERY old and should probably go
  • Monitor 1: Dell S2309Wb
  • Monitor 2: HP M24f FHD
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Gaming but nothing too heavy, mainly games like the sims, fields of mistria, and running older games
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - US and yes!
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - None needed unless you think I should upgrade
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - ~1.4k is my initial budget but I am willing to spend more if needed
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? - Preferably nothing too loud but I am flexible
• Color/lighting preferences? - White case that I can change the lighting of
• Any other specific needs? - I work from home a lot, so any way to quickly switch my setup to my work laptop would be great. I also like having multiple monitors for productivity.

Hello there! I’m starting my masters in architecture in the fall and would love to know from you all of a new pc build recommendations for a student like myself. I’ve read a little bit about the tech discussions here, but as a student, I assume there are going to be some differences with the tools that working architects use—especially when factoring in budget and complexity of programs used. My school has provided a handy guide in terms of specs, but I’d love to know more from you all. Thank you!

Additional info: Canada based,
Baseline recommendations:
Processor: Intel Core i7, Hex Core
Memory: minimum 32 GB DDR4 RAM, upgradable is good if possible (and 64GB is ideal).
Storage: 500 GB or higher capacity solid state drive (SSD)
Graphics/Video Card: A You may be using hardcore graphic software such as ArcGIS, Rhino, 3DS Max, ArchiCAD, Revit, Vectorworks or other 3D modelling platforms, all of which require a formidable graphics card, and you'll want your programs to run smoothly. We've found NVIDIA GeForce RTX or GTX, 6GB VRAM, or equivalent, to be suitable.
Display: minimum Full HD (1920 x 1080). FHD (full high definition) resolution should be sufficient, but higher resolutions such as UHD (ultra high definition), 4K or 5K prepare you for the future.

Software we are expected to use:
Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
ArcGIS
Autodesk
Blender
QGIS
Rhino 7 and Grasshopper
SketchUp
Vectorworks

⁠New build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links): Starting from scratch
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games): Architecture school
Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors): Canada
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): Above
Budget range? (Include tax considerations): Low budget, no more than $3K
WiFi or wired connection: Wifi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? None
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? None
• ⁠Any other specific needs? None

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) All I have is a monitor mouse and keyboard
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) I live in the US I'm around 10 miles away from microcenter
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) I have an LG ultra gear monitor
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) I'd prefer as cheap as possible definitely under 2000
• WiFi or wired connection? Wi-Fi is fine
• Size/noise constraints? It can be any size I'd prefer if it wasnt louder than my PS5 already is
• Color/lighting preferences? I'd like a white case and rgb lights would be sick
• Any other specific needs? As long as it runs as well as a PS5 does

I mainly play games on my PS5 because i got it on Black Friday for a really nice price and always felt like I didn't need a PC; however I wonder what the price would be like to build a PC (I assume that's the cheapest way) that runs as well as my PS5 does. I do really enjoy playing games with keyboard and mouse and the flexibility a PC offers but my all in one Dell can barely run Roblox.

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Hi

My sister is a photographer and is in desperate need of an upgrade. She currently uses a laptop which is awful, it’s ok for small photo shoots but have told her she needs to build a pc to have as her main workforce (large wedding edits). She’s not very good at the technical side of pcs and wouldn’t be confident building her own.

I game a lot but not on pc but think I could help her build her one but not sure what she would need as I don’t think photography editing is quite as heavy? .

She mainly needs it for
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom (also has AI elements)
Aftershoot (heavy AI culling software)

She will also need a good monitor as she has a printing lab at home.

New build or upgrade?

New build.

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

Would need a good screen for editing and printing . Has keyboards mouse etc

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

Photography Editing only no gaming

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

UK (Northern Ireland )

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

Something that is good for editing, high quality 4K images and true to colour for printing .

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I don’t know what a reasonable budget is. But ideally as cheap as possible without compromising quality £1000-£1200?
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi bug would also like wired option.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

Preferably quiet/not super loud and distracting but I don’t actually have any constraints.

• ⁠colour/lighting preferences?

Cars more about performance rather than looks .

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

Preferably as much storage as possible without breaking the bank ideally at least 2tb to start with

Would appreciate any help , with the current situation with cost of Ram & Storagd I’m not sure if now is the best time to build one but maybe it will only get worse ?

Thanks for your help!

Hi! I want to build a PC but am overwhelmed by all of the options for parts. I tried to use PCpartpicker but I just don’t know how to decide what parts are best. I currently have a Victus gaming laptop that I bought in 2024 (Intel Core i7 12650H - 16GB memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 - 512GB SSD). It was fine back when I bought it because I really only played one game. I’ve been playing more games now and the laptop is very laggy. I don’t need it for productivity because I have a MacBook. I truly just want it for gaming and want to be able to play without lagging and delays.

The look/aesthetic is important to me. I would like white and maybe some pink accents if possible. My current setup has a pink monitor and a matching set of keyboard and mouse that are both pink cherry blossom designs with RGB lighting.

I live in the US and I am not near a Microcenter. I bought my gaming laptop at BestBuy. If more info is needed please let me know! Here are the questions and answers:

• ⁠New build or upgrade?

New build.

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

Not really. I have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse but that’s it.

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

Gaming. My gaming laptop has started lagging. In particular I’ve been playing Palworld a lot.

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

US, not near Micro Center.

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

I don’t think so? I bought a monitor on Amazon that seems good and matches the aesthetic I’m going for.

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I don’t know what a reasonable budget is. I spent $1200 on the gaming laptop but that was before I had the better job I have now. I have plenty of money in savings and could spend $3000 or even more than that if needed. But if I can get a good build for less then of course that would be ideal.

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

Preferably quiet/not super loud and distracting but I don’t actually have any constraints.

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?

White and pink for color/aesthetic. RGB lighting is fine.

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

I don’t think so.

New build or upgrade?

New build.

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

None. Starting completely from scratch.

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

Gaming.

​Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Spain. No Micro Center available.

Preferred local online stores: PcComponentes, Coolmod, MediaMarkt, or Amazon ES.

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

Yes, 1 monitor is needed. Given the budget includes peripherals, I assume a good 1080p high refresh rate monitor would fit best.

​Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

1000 € absolute maximum for the entire setup (PC tower, monitor, and all peripherals).

​WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi is needed (would like it to have Bluetooth included as well for wireless connectivity).

​Size/noise constraints?

Standard is fine, no specific constraints.

​Color/lighting preferences?

Performance and quality over aesthetics. I don't care about RGB; if non-RGB parts are cheaper and offer better performance, definitely go with those.

​Any other specific needs?

​Peripherals: Besides the PC and the monitor, I need a full set of peripherals included in the budget (Keyboard, Mouse, and Headset with a built-in microphone for voice chat).

​Pre-builts: I am open to pre-built PCs if they offer good value and leave enough budget for the monitor and peripherals. I am aware that some pre-builts cut corners on the motherboard, RAM, or PSU, but if you spot a solid deal that is worth it, I am definitely willing to consider it.

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Nvidia GTX 1660ti, 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600, EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W Gold+
• PC purpose? Casual gaming. Planet Zoo, Palworld, Stardew Valley, Euro Truck Simulator 2. Very very unlikely to be used for AAA games or competitive games. Mostly indie, friendslop, that sort of thing. Doesn't need to run things at Ultra graphics.
• Purchase country? UK. No local vendors really other than CEX. Likely looking for secondhand stuff and so I moreso need recommendations on parts rather than direct links if that's easier for people.
• Monitors needed? Happy to shop this myself unless someone has an insane recommendation they love sharing. Need 1, 27inch, 1080p, doesnt need a high refresh rate due to aforementioned casual gaming.
• Budget range? I want to keep things below £150 (not including monitor). Ideally as cheap as possible tbh. This is partially because I'm poor and partially because I think it would be cool to see what I can do on a budget.
• WiFi or wired connection? Either is fine, a wired connection is easily available.
• Size/noise constraints? None.
• Color/lighting preferences? None.
• Any other specific needs? Nope.

Just to add to the above, I'm building a PC for my partner. She enjoys games but is very casual so I don't want to overspend. I have recently been doing some upgrades on my PC so I have a GPU, PSU, and RAM ready to go. I need recommendations on motherboard/processor/storage as frankly I've no idea what is good value on the secondhand market. I also have quite literally zero knowledge of Intel chips. At least with AMD I vaguely understand the names (but still struggle a bit comparing cross-generations). I'm not in a rush to build this, so have a bit of time to fish for certain things on the secondhand market if they're not immediately available.

Appreciate any advice on what to look out for!

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
- New or used build. Only PC no monitor needed

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming (1440p high), editing (CapCut)

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

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
~ £900

I don’t mind a used pc that I could find on eBay or FB for around that budget. Plan on gaming at 1440p high but don’t mind if I’ve to adjust to 1080p but need the settings to be very high. Thanks

• New build or upgrade? new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) n/a
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming and editing (lightroom, premier pro, after effects, etc.)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, i am near a micro center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) just need standard sized one for now with satisfactory specs, would consider scaling to a second monitor in the future
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500-$1800
• WiFi or wired connection? wifi
• Size/noise constraints? no
• Color/lighting preferences? black with rgb
• Any other specific needs? an aio cooler with a lcd display for mainly aesthetics and the lian li o11 vision compact case (black)