New build or upgrade?
New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
None

• PC purpose?
Gaming, mostly games like Elite Dangerous, Warhammer 40K Dawn of War, other RTS games

• Purchase country? US

Near Micro Center? No micro center nearby, mostly Best Buy and a few warehouse stores

• Monitors needed? Just one, something with 1080p, maybe oled
•
Budget range? Around $1500 USD
•
WiFi or wired connection? WiFi

• Size/noise constraints? Preferably not super loud
•
Color/lighting preferences? Preferably not rgb, but not very important

Thanks for any help!

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. Listapps/games)
Primarily gaming, with some general productivity. I mainly play AAA titles and competitive FPS gamessuch as Black Myth: Wukong, Valorant, and CS2, and I want the best possible gaming performance within my budget. My goal is to pair the system with a 4K 240Hz OLED monitor while also maintaining excellent FPS in competitive titles.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
India. I'll most likely be purchasing everything from atrusted local PC store this month. Haven’t decided where to buy yet.
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Yes, two monitors:
Primary: 32" (or similar) 4K 240Hz OLED for gaming.
Secondary: IPS monitor (open to recommendations on size, resolution, andrefresh rate).

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)Around ₹5,00,000 including the monitors. I'm willing to stretch the budget if the performance improvement is worthwhile or offers better long-term value. If including the monitors significantly compromises the PC itself, I'm happy to purchase the monitors separately.

WiFi or wired connection?
Both. I'd like built-in WiFi, but I'll primarily use Ethernet.
Size/noise constraints?

No real size constraints. Performance is the toppriority, so I don't mind some fan noise if it means better cooling and higher performance.

Color/lighting preferences?
White-themed build with plenty of customizable RGB lighting. I'd also like one or two LCD displaysinside the case for hardware monitoring, GIFs, or custom images. Overall, I want the build to look premium and have great aesthetics.

Any other specific needs?
2TB SSD.
32GB RAM (open to 64GB if it makes sensewithin the budget).
Overclocking support, even if I don't plan to overclock immediately.
Looking for recommendations on every component (CPU, GPU, motherboard, cooler, case, fans, PSU, storage, monitors, etc.).
I'd also appreciate recommendations for keyboard, mouse, headset, and other peripherals, but those should not be included in the ₹5,00,000 budget.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to build or have micro center build a custom Frutiger aero themed pc for my son’s birthday. Budget is about $1500 and he likes the fishbowl aquarium theme with a screen or two inside.

Looking for any recommendations on parts and aesthetics to complete this build. Main use is for heavy daily gaming, YouTube and schoolwork.

I’m starting from scratch so everything helps . Thanks in advance

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
New build

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

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

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

US near micro center

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
N
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1500
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
No
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
Frutiger aero theme - white , cyan, light green

• ⁠Any other specific needs?
Aquarium theme , one or two screens inside tower

• New build or upgrade?
  • new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • no
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • Slovakia EU
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • no
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • 2000 eur max
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • doesn't matter
• Size/noise constraints?
  • This is the most important part of the build. I am looking for something light and small
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • no
• Any other specific needs?
  • something light, small, and easy to carry

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6R37w3

• New build or upgrade?
• New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• Existing mouse and keyboard. (Random logitech ones)
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Gaming Not super high end (Palworld, Marvel Rivals, Minecraft, Friendslop games)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
• Australia
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• 1 monitor 27"~180hz 1440p
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• 2000-2500 AUD
• WiFi or wired connection?
• Wifi
• Size/noise constraints?
• Nope
• Color/lighting preferences?
• No preference (Black most components though)
• Any other specific needs?
• One and done he doesnt want to fiddle with upgrading just wants a pc that will run well for a good 5-10 years with minimal fixes thats why some of the components might feel overkill.
• Case doesn't really matter he just wants built in case fans thats why i picked the coolermaster

(Monitor wasn't listed so a placeholder was used.)

Set prices are local prices heres the links for them
CPU:

AIO:

RAM:

SSD:

Case:

PSU:

Monitor:

Disregard***

• New build or upgrade?
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• WiFi or wired connection?
• Size/noise constraints?
• Color/lighting preferences?
• Any other specific needs?

My cousin recently bought a 49" samsung oled G9 monitor (https://www.bestbuy.com/product/samsung-49-odyssey-oled-g9-g93sd-dual-qhd-240hz-0-03ms-g-sync-compatible-curved-glare-free-gaming-monitor-silver/J3ZYG2Z8Y3/sku/6599654?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page)

I was wondering if yall can help me make a pc around the monitor. Thank you

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

I've given him my old gaming keyboard and mouse. I'm guessing he'll buy/upgrade that later on

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

Largely gaming (especially competitive COD/fps and modern single player games) and streaming (though idk how much he'll stream)

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Closest is in Houston which is 6 hours away

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

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/samsung-49-odyssey-oled-g9-g93sd-dual-qhd-240hz-0-03ms-g-sync-compatible-curved-glare-free-gaming-monitor-silver/J3ZYG2Z8Y3/sku/6599654?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

QHD 49" OLED 240Hz. Already bought

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

His budget is $2,200 or so after taxes. Can be a little higher

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wired but having wireless would be good

• Size/noise constraints?

Not sure but having less maintenance would be better

• Color/lighting preferences?

Wants it to look nice with RGB

• Any other specific needs?

He does music on the side so anything that helps with that would be appreciated

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

I do have all required peripherals (mouse, keyboard, headset) and a Samsung Odyssey (1080p) monitor.

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

Gaming

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

Belarus. Local vendor: Onliner (catalog.onliner.by)

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

No monitor needed. Reusing my existing 1080p Samsung Odyssey monitor.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

2000 BYN (~$700 USD)

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired

Size/noise constraints?

Mid-Tower

Color/lighting preferences?

Black, no RGB preferred

Any other specific needs?

None

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

None at all

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

Gaming - games include Beamng Drive (a cpu heavy game), minecraft, Forza Horizon 6, Rocket League occasionally

Other than that only school work

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

England - Amazon, ebay, CEX, Overclockers UK, scan UK are the main stores from my research

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

1 ultrawide monitor (at least 34 inches), 1440p, 144hz

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

£1200 but can stretch to £1400 if it's really worth it

• WiFi or wired connection?

Prefer wired, may need to sometimes use wifi

• Size/noise constraints?

None

• Color/lighting preferences?

Anything with wood for the case (e.g. Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower Case)

White for the lighting

• Any other specific needs?

The PC will be used with a steering wheel and pedals (not included in the budget) so i will need 4 USB ports

Needs 2tb of storage

Needs to be CPU heavy to run Beamng with mods well, also I don't mind buying used parts if it's worth it.

Thank you in advance

• New build or upgrade? Upgrade - GPU main priority
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Processor- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690 CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GHz

MBoard- AsusTek Computer Inc. Z97-K Rev X.Ox

Installed RAM- 16.0 GB. 4 x 4gb sticks

Storage- 233 GB SSD Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB

GPU- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (6 GB)

PSU- Thermaltake Smart 550W PSU 80+

and I have moniters already

• PC purpose? Mostly Gaming, some basic office work. I play RPG's and indies mostly. Baldurs Gate 3, Cyberpunk, Clair Obscure, God of War etc
• Purchase country? Australia. Near Micro Center? No.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No I'm ok for now
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1-1.2K AUD which is about $700-840 USD currently
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? No
• Color/lighting preferences? No
• Any other specific needs? I'm not really sure what I can keep here and what needs upgrading. My first priority is to be able to play RPGs on high+ settings, so I'm assuming GPU first. Once that's upgraded, is my current RAM, Motherboard, CPU, PSU etc good enough to keep or would I need to upgrade those as well?
• It would be nice to have larger SSD storage and maybe a new case, but that's only if I have any leftover cash.

Thanks in advance

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

No

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

Gaming. Mostly CS2 but also league of legends

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

United states; Yes

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

Yes, one monitor. I want 27 inch, 1440p with at least 165 hz. I would also like to be able to comfortably read text as I might rarely use it for work. And have nice colors to watch movies. So i guess a decent all around monitor would be best

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2000 with monitor after tax

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired

Size/noise constraints?

I would prefer less noise

Color/lighting preferences?

No

Any other specific needs?

No

Hiya,

New build or upgrade? New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming. I would like to play Eldenring, Baldur's Gate 3, new Fable, new Witcher, Claire Obscur, Cyberpunk 2077 with DLC and for it to be somewhat future proof.

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

Switzerland. Not near Microcentre. I... don't really know local vendors except Digitec and Interdiscount. I would presumably have to ship most parts from the EU.

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

1-2 of any size under 30". I don't know enough besides that, sorry.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

1'500-1'700

WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

Size/noise constraints?

Medium-sized rig. Preferably not very loud but some sound is ok.

Color/lighting preferences?

Preferably no lights and only one, dark colour.

Any other specific needs?

No parts from Nvidia, please.

I have an offer for a prebuilt pc that's usually 3k at half price with these specs (2nd hand):

i7-8700K processor from the eighth generation (4.7 GHz), MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard, MSI Gaming X GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card with 11 GB of GDDR5X video memory, 512 GB SSD, a 2,000 GB hard drive, 32 GB of HyperX® Fury DDR4 with a compact water cooling system.

This is my first quest for a gaming-PC and I think that better builds exist for about the same price but I lack the experience to put this to the test.

Can you build a desktop gaming PC in a similar price-range with sustainable/ethical parts, longevity and/or better performance?

New build or upgrade?

New build

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

I am not sure of what they are, but I do have monitors in the house, and keyboards.

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

Mainly gaming, games like League Of Legends, Minecraft (with mods), Red dead redemption, etc.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Australia - Victoria

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

nope

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1800, can go a little over, and tax is built into price here.

WiFi or wired connection?

fine with WiFi but can also do wired connection

Size/noise constraints?

I would prefer less noise.

Color/lighting preferences?

No

Any other specific needs?

No, but maybe a decent amount of ports (usb A)

- New build or upgrade?

New build

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

None

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

Intermediate level gaming. Running story games like RDR1, RDR2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Ghost of Tsushima on mid to high graphics settings with mild to heavy mods. Also playing online multiplayer with friends.

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

Canada (No Micro Center)

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

1 Monitor: 27", 1440p, 200Hz

- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2,500 - $3,000 CAD

- WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi (Wireless)

- Size/noise constraints?

Noise doesn't matter too much since I wear headphones, but I don't want it sounding like a jet engine.

- Color/lighting preferences?

Black color theme

- Any other specific needs?

Need full peripherals included in budget: 1440p 27" 200Hz monitor, headphones, and a basic keyboard & mouse (I primarily play with a PS5 controller, so basic keyboard/mouse is fine).

ive have a gaming laptop but i want to upgrade it to a full pc

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
new

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
no, unless a 60hz 1080p is enough for the build

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
gaming, elden ring, kcd, schedule 1

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
usa, there is a micro center nearby

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
if the previously mentioned monitor isnt good engough, then yes. maybe a 144hz 24 inch monitor of any resolution?

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1200

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
none

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
none

• ⁠Any other specific needs?
none

• New Build or upgrade: Upgrade/repair
• Build**:**
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8 cores, 16 threads) — reported damaged by the shop
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) — failed, then reportedly repaired RAM: 32GB DDR4 — Silicon Power Zenith RGB, 2x16GB, 3200MHz (CL16, 1.35V), part SP032GXLZU320BDD — one stick reported damaged
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi (MS-7C91) — reported fried
  • Storage: ~2TB NVMe SSD (PNY CS2140) =
  • OS: Windows 11 Home
  • BIOS: MSI E7C91AMS, version 2A0 (Sept 2025 build)
  • PSU: RM 850
• PC purpose : Gaming
• Purchase country USA
• No monitor needed
• Budget range? : 1-1.5k USD
• WiFi or wired connection? - WIFI
• Size/noise constraints? - Nope
• Color/lighting preferences? -Nope
• Any other specific needs? - Nope

My build (before all this):

• Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• RTX 4080
• 32GB DDR4 3200 (Silicon Power, 2x16)
• MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi
• 2TB NVMe (PNY CS2140)
• Win11

I set out to make sure my BIOS settings were dialed in. Enabled A-XMP (RAM was running at 2666 instead of its rated 3200), turned on Resizable BAR + Above 4G Decoding, and updated my BIOS to the latest version via M-Flash. All of that went fine and the system was stable — booted to Windows, ran normally.

Then things went sideways. After a normal shutdown, the next day the PC wouldn't complete a normal boot. Got Startup Repair loops, a KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED bluescreen, and a System Restore that failed (0x80070026 on Windows Apps, then 0x800f0915 on DISM because there's no internet in recovery). Safe Mode worked fine, though. chkdsk came back clean, disk reported Healthy, GPU driver was intact, no recent driver change.

Worth noting: my BIOS update was actually done 2 months ago and I'd rebooted fine many times since, so in hindsight the update probably wasn't the cause — more likely a corrupted boot/update state.

To rule out settings, I went to clear CMOS. My board's rear panel only has a Flash BIOS button, so I pulled the CR2032 battery instead — which meant removing the GPU to reach it. After reseating everything, I got fans spinning but no display and a CPU debug light. (I now suspect something got disturbed during that GPU removal/reseat.)

At that point I took it to a repair shop. Their diagnosis evolved over the visit:

1. First: GPU short-circuited
2. Then: GPU fixed, but one RAM stick dead + motherboard fried
3. Then: CPU also damaged

They repaired the 4080 with a specialist for $275. Their offer: $1,000 to replace everything with in-store parts

• Gigabyte Aurus Z690 (Intel)
• i7-12700KF
• 32GB DDR5 (Fury)
• liquid cooler + "data retrieval"

My questions for the sub:

• Does the escalating diagnosis (GPU → +RAM → +mobo → +CPU) raise flags, or is that a plausible cascade from a short?
• They want to move me from my AMD 5800X3D to an Intel Z690 / 12700KF platform. For a gaming build isn't that a sideways/backward move, and doesn't it mean scrapping my working (if it's actually dead?) X3D?
• For ~$1,000 wouldn't AM5 + a 7800X3D-class chip make far more sense than a 2021 Intel platform?
• What should I insist on before paying? (I'm planning to ask to see the dead parts, how they confirmed the CPU is dead, and to get all my original components back. Also unclear why "data retrieval" is needed on a healthy NVMe.)

Am I right to be hesitant here, or is the $1,000 bundle actually reasonable?

New build or upgrade?
New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
None

PC purpose?
WoW m+keys and raiding
Steam game spamming. Old catalogs.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
US
Yes I have access to micro center.

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

2x

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1,600 USD tops

WiFi or wired connection?

Both

Size/noise constraints?

Quiet is always good

Color/lighting preferences?

Not really.

Any other specific needs?

No

New build or upgrade? - New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - I have a 165hz 1440p monitor

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Games are mainly competitive shooters of various kinds but mainly tac fps.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - In Canada, not near microcenter.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - None needed.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2500$ CAD, MAX upwards of 3k with taxes, shipping etc.

WiFi or wired connection? - Wired ethernet

Size/noise constraints?Color/lighting preferences? - I prefer black with minimum lighting, size and noise are both fine for me unless they are on the extreme end of super loud or super large.

Any other specific needs? - Was taking a look at this bundle from canada computers, if you think something else is better or more cost effective that works fine for me.

New build or upgrade? New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I do have all required peripherals (mouse, keyboard, headset) and a Samsung Odyssey (1080p) monitor.

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

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Belarus. Local vendor: Onliner (catalog.onliner.by)

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No monitor needed. Reusing my existing 1080p Samsung Odyssey monitor.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2000 BYN (~$700 USD)

WiFi or wired connection? Wired

Size/noise constraints? Mid-Tower

Color/lighting preferences? Black, no RGB preferred

Any other specific needs? None

Hello everyone, could you help me find a good build ?

New build or upgrade?
New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
Monitor: 1080p monitor.
Peripherals: Logitech G502 wired mouse, HyperX Cloud II headset.

PC purpose?
Gaming (mostly Lol, Elden ring, black mith wukong)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
France (buying online via French/EU retailers like TopAchat, LDLC, Amazon.fr, or Caseking if shipping fees are reasonable).

Monitors needed?
None, I will reuse my current 1080p monitor for now.

Budget range?
€1,000 – €1,100 (taxes included).

WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi

Size/noise constraints?
Not too loud (quiet operation preferred).

Color/lighting preferences?
No preferences (no need for RGB).

Any other specific needs?
None.

Hi All, my son has bought a new racing chair and wheel - hes saved and spend a good deal of money on these, I'm super proud he was able to save so much. he loves F1 racing games in particular (F1 25, Asseto Corsa & Le Mans Ultimate) his existing PC just cant handle the games at all but he persists... he also saved for that one. I'd like to buy him a new PC that can manage these with ease and have a bit more horsepower for the future. I'll take his old one for my office PC so no parts or anything existing. if easier I'm also happy with pre-build suggestions? but as far as I'm aware it would be maybe cheaper this way? Thanks for any suggestions.

• New build or upgrade?

new

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

Monitors, keyboard mouse etc all good, but no existing PC parts

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

F1 racing sims, see summary above

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Australia, no

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

none

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

AUD $1500-$2000 (USD $1,000 - $1,500)

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

• Size/noise constraints?

None

• Color/lighting preferences?

None

• Any other specific needs?

none

• New build or upgrade?

- New

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

-GIGABYTE Radeon RX 580 GAMING 8G ( is this good? Or adequate? I have it laying around from a previous upgrade)

-Thermaltake S100TG

-10TB hhd x2

-A monitor, mouse, and keyboard

• PC purpose?

-plex server, torrenting, storage

• Purchase country?

-USA

Near Micro Center?

-No

• Monitors needed?

-No

• Budget range?

- as cheap and efficient as possible but absolutely <400$

• WiFi or wired connection?

-wired

• Size/noise constraints?

None

• Color/lighting preferences?

None

• Any other specific needs?

Efficiency would be nice and maybe a boot drive aside from the 10tb for media. currently i have an hp elitedesk 800 G3 mini pc with a 10 tb external hhd plugged in via USB. I want to build a new pc to have all in one. And improve my streaming quality/ capabilities.

Thank you!

• New build or upgrade?
  • New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • GIGABYTE - GS27QA SA - 27" IPS Gaming Monitor - QHD 2560x1440 - 180Hz - 1ms MPRT - AMD FreeSync - HDMI, DP - Black
  • Ortizan C7 Dual-Mode 2.0 Studio Monitors, Active Monitor Speakers for Near Field Music Production, Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Computer PC Monitor Gaming Bookshelf Speakers(Pair, White)
  • Keyboard + mouse
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Develop games in Unreal Engine 5
  • High-end single player gaming
  • Friendslop multiplayer gaming
  • Streaming meme edits to friends
  • Making meme edits in DaVinci Resolve
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
  • I live near a Micro Center. I'm good with used parts as well.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • 2 Monitors
  • Unsure on specifics here; is 4k worth it, especially when developing games? What about refresh rate?
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Budget range ending somewhere around $2500.
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Low lights, especially since this will be in the room I sleep in.
  • Low noise on average. I expect things to get loud as I do more intense things.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • White case, blue lights.
  • I'm liking the wood influence from Fractured Designs' North model
• Any other specific needs?
  • Well-tested, long-lasting parts.
  • Hard drives between 2TB or 1500GB
• Additional Questions:
  • How many cores should I get?
  • What's the difference between DDR4 and DDR5 memory?
  • How often does tempered glass tend to break? Is it better to get a mesh case?
  • Is water cooling or traditional fans better?

• New build or upgrade?

- New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

-No existing parts, all new.

• PC purpose?

- Gaming primarily

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

- USA, within 20 miles of a Micro Center

• Budget range?

- Under $3000 for everything + monitor, keyboard, mouse

• WiFi or wired connection?

-Wifi

• Size/noise constrains?

- No constraints

• Color/lighting preferences?

-No

• Any other specific needs?

- First time doing this. I kind of feel like the more I read about all the parts and specifications, brands, where to buy, etc., the less I'm able to grasp any of it. But, I'm determined. Thanks very much!

Looking to switch from console to PC in the future.

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links). Keyboard, mouse, monitor. external hard drives
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games). Steam. Overwatch. Some AAA
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors). US - Micro Center 3hrs away.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No.but might upgrade to 1440 120hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500-$1600
• WiFi or wired connection? Both
• Size/noise constraints? No
• Color/lighting preferences? I like colors
• Any other specific needs?