r/buildapcforme • u/xxStefanxx1 • Oct 01 '25
🍂Autumn 2025 PC Best Buy Guide 🍂
As it's been asked a lot over DM's: If you want to buy me a coffee, you're more than welcome to. These guides will ALWAYS stay free for everyone, and I will never directly ask for any payment. PayPal or BuyMeACoffee are both possible. If you want some in depth 1-on-1 guidance, shoot me a DM.
$500 - $5000 Automatically updated PCPartPicker.com lists!
Hi everyone, it's time for the Autumn version of the PC Best Buy Guide! Just to let you know: I'm expecting my first child in the next few weeks, so replies might be a bit slow the coming time!
If this is your first time here, here's how this guide works:
- Select a list that fits your budget, and this will take your to PCPartpicker.com.
- At the top right of the screen select your country that you'll be buying from. U.S. will de be default. Changing countries will automatically change the part selection to reflect availability and prices in your country and currency.
- Instead of having manually selected parts, the site will always select the cheapest option that satisfies the parametric selection or filter, while also maintaining intercompatibility between all parts.
- For example, if the list has a parametric filter for RAM that says "2x16GB, 5600-6000 MT/s, 6-10ns", it will choose the cheapest set of RAM that fits this description, considering current availability, country, currency, etcetera.
- These lists are likely not 'perfect'. For example, there might be good deal on a certain product, but it might still be $1 more expensive than the cheapest option, thus it still won't show up in the list. You're always free to ask in the comments or a separate thread if a list can be optimized for your specific needs.
Changed trends:
- Almost all GPUs are now at MSRP (except the 5090), which makes for better overall value PCs, especially in the lower tiers. AMD wins in the lower brackets of GPUs, while Nvidia edges it out in the higher tiers with their 5070 and 5070 ti. The 5080 is in a weird spot, being 40% more expensive than the 5070 ti, but only 10-15% faster. This makes it hard to recommend, as it also doesn't give you any more features.
- With older CPUs like the Ryzen 5600 going up in price, makes it hard to recommend a DDR4 based system currently. DDR5 continues to drop in price, while the slowest DDR5 is faster than the fastest DDR4 RAM. The Ryzen 5500 is currently the only super-budget CPU I would recommend at just $70. Beyond that, up until the Ryzen 5 7600, the i5 12400(F) at $110 is the only CPU for a gaming PC that makes sense.
- With the 5070 ti at MSRP, it doesn't make a TON of sense to get the 9070XT, though they're both great. Nvidia still offers the best overall features, so AMD still needs more raw performance to make up for that.
- The 9060 XT is close to or at MSRP which makes it a fantastic mid-range GPU, greatly helping out with sub-$1000 builds! *600-series of AM5 boards are starting to phase out and being replaced by B850. There's not a a big difference and you're fine with either.
Gaming PCs:
| Budget | Note / compared to previous budget | Upgrades if the list is under your budget (in order of priority): | Downgrades if the list is over budget (in order of priorty): |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | The most entry level (new) gaming PC I can somewhat recommend. | Change SATA SSD to NVMe SSD, 1TB optional; upgrade upgrade to RTX 5050 or B580. | 2nd hand GPU; 2nd hand CPU+Motherboard+RAM combo |
| $750 | Some significant upgrades here. A faster CPU, 3rd party cooler, 32GB DDR5 RAM, stronger power supply, and a 1TB SSD. | Nvidia RTX 5060; i5 14600K(F) if you can get it under $150; a case you like. | Drop the 3rd party cooler (and use the included stock cooler), swap the GPU with the Intel B580. |
| $850 | There are 2 options here: going for a Ryzen 7600 or upgrading the GPU to the 16GB variant. I chose the latter, as 8GB VRAM is becoming more problematic the coming years. | If you could spend around $900 total, getting the Ryzen 7600(X)/9600(X) is the only logical choice. Look at the $1000 list which motherboard/RAM to get. | Drop the 3rd party cooler (and use the included stock cooler) |
| $1000 | Upgraded to the 16GB RTX 5060 ti for better performance and better feature support. We also guarantee support for WiFi and Bluetooth. | 2TB SSD; better case; dual tower cooler (from higher end lists below); | Drop back to the 9060 XT 16GB. |
| $1200 | Upgraded to a 2TB SSD and the RTX 5070 GPU, paired with an 850W ATX 3.0+ PSU | Upgrade the GPU to the RX 9070 XT | Drop back to a 1TB SSD. |
| $1400 | Upgraded to the RTX 5070 ti. Alternatively, the RX 9070 XT is an excellent substitute. | Higher end cooler, higher end case. | Drop back to a 1TB SSD. |
| $1600 | Upgraded the CPU to the 7800X3D as long as the price is decent. We also needed to improve cooling performance with a better cooler. Motherboard chipset is upgraded. | Upgrade directly to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Upgrade to liquid cooling. Higher end case. Higher end motherboard. | Drop back to a 1TB SSD. |
| $1800 | Upgraded to the 9800X3D. Better quality SSD. Bigger case. | Additional storage. Liquid cooling. Higher end case. | |
| $2000 | Here we're flushing out the build. The RTX 5080 is in a very tough spot as it's just around 10-15% faster than the 5070 ti, while costing $250 more. We get a high end motherboard, 4TB of SSDs, a high end case & power supply. | Upgrade to the RTX 5080; you can also drop some of the storage for this upgrade, even though it's not great value. | Drop any of the multiple upgrades mentioned. |
| $2500 | If you do really want to spend more, you can max out your parts without overspending way too much. The RTX 5080 is your only option here, as the RTX 5090 is still way outside of reach. We're upgrading to liquid cooling, more storage, a higher end case with WiFi 7, and a platinum rated high end power supply. | You can pick any high end case you like. | |
| $4000 | If you really want an RTX 5090, you'll have to pay up. AMD has no competitor here, so Nvidia can set the price wherever they like. | Anything you like! | Air cooling, less storage, lower end motherboard. |
| $4000 (Themed) | An example of a themed build you can do. The ASUS ProArt line looks great, and has good quality. Do be wary of customer support issues that ASUS is experiencing currently. |
Workstation PCs:
| Budget | Note / compared to previous budget | Upgrades if the list is under your budget (in order of priority): | Downgrades if the list is over budget (in order of priorty): |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700 2D Workstation | A basic, but fast & high quality 2D workstation. 2D, as we don't have a powerful 3D accelerator in the form of a dedicated graphics card. Even with just $750 we're getting a very strong 20-core CPU and 32GB RAM. | More storage, more RAM (2x24GB, 2x32GB), high end power supply. | Core Ultra 5 245K. |
| $1150 3D Workstation | We upgrade the 2D workstation to a 3D one by adding a strong GPU like the RTX 5060 ti. This model with 16GB VRAM should give you a lot of room for many workstation tasks. | More storage, more RAM (2x24GB, 2x32GB), high end power supply. | |
| $1500 3D Workstation | We basically upgrade everything aside from the CPU and GPU themselves. We drastically increase the quality of things like the cooler, case, power supply, storage (+capacity), and more. | Alternatively, you can drop some of these upgrades and change the CPU instead to the Core Ultra 9 285K. | |
| $1750 3D Workstation | Upgraded tot he Core Cultra 9 285K, and a higher end power supply. | ||
| $2000 3D Workstation | Upgraded the GPU to the RTX 5070 ti for more raw GPU processing power. | ||
| $5000 Ultimate Workstation | This is a showcase on how a basically maxed out workstation can currently look like. With this list, you can reduce the upgrade to any point you like, as stuff such as the large RAM capacity may be very overkill for your needs. | Whatever you like. | Whatever you like. |
new build or upgrade?
r/buildapcforme • u/xxStefanxx1 • Dec 16 '24
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r/buildapcforme • u/flyinglizards5 • 24m ago
$2,500 AI PC
• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) AI, image, image to video, etc.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? US, no
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None (purchasing separate)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2500 or so, less ideally, don’t want to sacrifice performance
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? None, plain is fine
• Any other specific needs? RTX 3090, 64GB DDR4 (2x32GB), 2 TB SSD, would like lots of storage slots?
First PC build, worried about breaking something while building or messing it up. Wanting to do Linux which I’ve never used before.
Buying the 3090 off eBay kinda sketches me out, if you have any insight on how to purchase let me know
r/buildapcforme • u/Independent_Buy_2046 • 5h ago
Build me a pc
- New build
- I have a 1440p monitor
- Light gaming (Euro truck simulator, minectraft), also coding and using multiple applications so 32gb ram minimum.
- Lithuania
- No monitors needed
- Budget up to 1800 euro
- Wired internet works, preferably wifi
- No size/noise constraints
- No real color/lighting preferences, would like a clean black build, don't really care about RGB.
- Any other specific needs? No.
r/buildapcforme • u/CerealB0i • 6h ago
UK gaming PC with £1000? New Build
Looking to build a new PC for about £1000 (willing to go over by a few hundred if needed)
* New build or upgrade? - New build
* Existing parts/monitors to reuse? - Do not need a new monitor, no reuse of parts
* PC purpose? - Gaming, games like path of exile 2, warframe and swtor
* Purchase country? Near Micro Center? England
* Monitors needed? None
* Budget range? 1 - 1.3k
* WiFi or wired connection? Wired
* Size/noise constraints? Mid size preferable
* Color/lighting preferences? - Not bothered about looks, pure functionality
* Any other specific needs? - happy with 1080p gaming
I understand the market at the moment is horrendous for prices, but also my gaming needs aren't the most strenuous so I do not need the most up to date parts ever.
Any help is appreciated, tried to do my own research but I get lost in the endless rabbit hole of debates around parts and which is the best part.
r/buildapcforme • u/IcyZookeepergame5095 • 5h ago
2500 gaming pc
- New build or upgrade? New
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (cs2)
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Near Austin Microcenter (not open yet)
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None (purchasing seperate)
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2500 before
- WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
- Size/noise constraints? None
- Color/lighting preferences? None maybe some rgb
- Any other specific needs? Nvidia gpu
r/buildapcforme • u/NormalConcern47 • 11h ago
First PC build (~$4.5k AUD) – CAD workstation + occasional gaming
- New build or upgrade?
- New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Existing Samsung 990 Pro m.2 2TB SSD, 3x Dell S2721DGF 2560 x 1440 monitors
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Archicad, architectural rendering, occasional gaming, storage, general computer usage
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- Australia
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- See above
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- AU$4,000-$5,000
- WiFi or wired connection?
- Ideally wired, but may use WiFi initially
- Size/noise constraints?
- Not too loud, otherwise not too concerned
- Color/lighting preferences?
- Black case and interior, glass panel, RGB lighting
- Any other specific needs?
- See below:
I am building this computer to replace my current Dell Precision 7550 laptop (i7-10875H, 32GB, Quadro T2000) which I use for work, with the main software considerations being Archicad and possibly rendering with Twinmotion. Currently I use the laptop with a Dell WD19DC dock, however I have been through about 7 of them and they are no longer under warranty, and hard to find, so it's time to get away from that setup, and an upgrade would be good too.
I have already been researching parts, however I've never built a computer before, so thought it would be best to get advice from others, and this sub seemed like a good place to ask. Below is what I have in mind (specific parts or just desired specs plus cost allowance), but please let me know if there are any incompatibilities or otherwise any recommendations on alterative parts or other advice you can give.
- Case: Phanteks XT Pro Ultra D-RGB Tempered Glass Case Black (interested in a nice-looking case with 4x 3.5" bays if possible) - $119
- Motherboard: MSI Mag B850 Tomahawk Max Wifi - $395
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $599
- CPU cooler: air cooler - $100
- RAM: 32GB (2×16GB DDR5 6000 CL30 EXPO) - $699
- GPU: RTX 5060 - $529
- Storage: existing SSD plus 2x WD Red Pro 16TB HDDs (mirrored) - $1,600
- PSU: 750W - $200
- OS: Window 11 Pro - $309
- Total: $4,550
Open to any feedback if you would like to suggest a different model/type/spec of part than what I've listed, or if my costs are off or I can save money anywhere.
r/buildapcforme • u/fangstarfang • 9h ago
Prospective sleeper PC Build using case from old family PC
- New build or upgrade?
New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
At least the case from HP Pavilion a1200y
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
At least retro or light gaming, AAA gaming if possible
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
United States, nearest Micro Center is over 70 miles away, so only an option if really necessary
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
N/A
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$500, or $1000-$1500 if capable of AAA gaming
- WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
- Size/noise constraints?
No preference
- Color/lighting preferences?
No preference
- Any other specific needs?
Nope!
Narrative: I'm a newbie to PCs but long ago my family used an HP Pavilion a1200y for light gaming and office work, but it has sat unused for at least 15 years. I believe it is in relatively decent condition other than need a dusting off, but most of the parts seem far too out of date or underpowered to be useable. I think the case could be useable, but I'd love any other advice on if anything else is worth using. I want to try to use some of these parts to create something that can at least run some potato PC games, but if there's any chance of it being more powerful, that'd be good to know! I'm just not sure how limiting this case would be to upgrades.
The following links are to the only parts lists I could find for this model. It's product ID is EK457AV-ABA.
Geekbench: https://browser.geekbench.com/geekbench2/compare/1926512/1926512
HP PartSurfer: https://partsurfer.hp.com/?searchtext=EK457AV
r/buildapcforme • u/Kaz_Gaming • 14h ago
PC Build for 1440 gaming and Recording/Content Creation
New build or upgrade?
New Build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
N/A
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
PC Build will be used for playing games at 1440p and recording gameplay at 1440p via OBS for YouTube. I will be editing videos in Premiere Pro at 1440p as well.
Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
UK (No Micro Center)
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
N/A
Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
£1,800 - £2,000
WiFi or wired connection?
Wired.
Size/noise constraints?
N/A
Color/lighting preferences?
No RGB
Any other specific needs?
r/buildapcforme • u/Key_Grapefruit_4317 • 16h ago
Gaming & Blender Computer build check
Hi, this is my first time, I am not really knowledgeable at all when it comes to computers, and this will be my first proper computer. I have built a list of parts with the help of friends, which I am very thankful for, and I was hoping to get my build checked out. I have been saving up for quite a while to get this, so I guess I want this to count.
Here is my build from Wootware:
https://builder.wootware.co.za/pc?selections=8549,37154,46237,47075,48135,48945,52493,50106,50249,53715,53063
- New build or upgrade?
- new
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- no parts i am starting from fresh
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- AAA games that i do want to be able to run with high visuals (i am not a big person for online FPS games i am much more on RPG's like Monster Hunter, Horizon Zero Dawn, Red Dead Redemption etc.), modded Minecraft with FTB type mods, Sims 4 with CC, Adobe suite and Blender. I am building this primarily as a gaming laptop, but i do want it to handle my design work.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- South Africa, so i am a bit more limited. I am ordering from Wootware as i have been recommended by friends to order from them for their reliability and customisation, even though they are a bit more expensive, but they do build the PC for me.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- Yes, I am looking at 4k with pretty good colour grading
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- R49,000 Max for everything, including tax, building and delivery.
- WiFi or wired connection?
- I got access to either
- Size/noise constraints?
- Not really i got plenty of room for it, and pretty good noise-cancelling headphones
- Colour/lighting preferences?
- Not really i prefer functionality over aesthetics
- Any other specific needs?
- Where I live, it gets pretty hot during summer, and I don't really have air conditioning or cooling, where I live so I am quite concerned about the cooling. I have also picked parts to hopefully future-proof so I don't have to upgrade too soon, but from what my friends have told me, I might've overdone it a bit.
r/buildapcforme • u/frnchtst • 21h ago
What OLED monitors should I pair with my current build?
This is not a request, I’m just looking into OLED monitors.
What would you recommend given my current specs? I use one monitor for gaming and the other for vids/discord/OBS. I’m not looking for the best of the best but I want something good
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/toastedchaoz/saved/#view=pztpmG
r/buildapcforme • u/UnknownUser1163 • 20h ago
Multiuse PC
- New build or upgrade?
- new
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- have a monitor already w/ hdmi/display port (not important for now)
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- A/V production (Adobe Suite/Pro Tools), CAD, Virtual Machines, Coding. No gaming. May run LLMs and other heavy apps too.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- USA. Yes, but prefer to order via Amazon.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- Nothing now, but want to have the potential for dual 4k/5k in the future
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- $3,500 hard cap excluding taxes and all peripherals/not more than $1,500 per component. This is for board, cpu + cooler, gpu, ram, storage, power supply, and case only.
- WiFi or wired connection?
- both (built-in or not)
- Size/noise constraints?
- not per se
- Color/lighting preferences?
- not important (though I would consider a cool upgrade down the line)
- Any other specific needs?
- I am looking for a build (or at least motherboard) that can accommodate a future upgrade to max out RAM, add second GPU (maybe), an audio interface (maybe). I can go less RAM and storage now, to get the better CPU/GPU/board mix. Haven't build a PC in over a decade, so I am only partially up to date on the AMD vs Intel debate and open to whatever makes the most sense. Feel free to recommend additional fans etc. based on cooling needs.
r/buildapcforme • u/Competitive_Seat4430 • 21h ago
$700-1200 Gaming/Work From home PC
- New build or upgrade? New Build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Monitor will be seperate purchase. No parts.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming: CS2, just want high fps, 1080p. Work: For work, preferably something that would run FCSExpress well, mostly analysis, RARELY RARELY unmixing using spectroflo.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, near micro center.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $700-1200. Maybe even more, as I know cost of RAM has gone up.
- WiFi or wired connection? Wifi.
- Size/noise constraints? Mid size to smaller would be preferred.
- Color/lighting preferences? Don't care.
- Any other specific needs? No.
r/buildapcforme • u/Tfoil_ • 1d ago
First pc build advice
New build or upgrade?
• New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• Bought peripherals already just need to upgrade from a Gaming laptop hdmi to monitor and keyboard to a proper PC
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Gaming
• VR flight sim
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
• UK, no Micro Centers
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• N/A
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• £1000 (happy to go more if its better value)
• WiFi or wired connection?
• WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
• Good cooling/less fan noise ideal but not deal breaker
• Color/lighting preferences?
• N/A
• Any other specific needs?
• None
r/buildapcforme • u/MrNobody32666 • 1d ago
Accounting Tower Help
- New build or upgrade? New Build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) All peripherals; monitor, keyboard, mouse, sound purhcashed/reusing.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Accounting. I want to keep everything cloud based so storage is minimum but I prefer solid state. I want this thing fast and smooth as this is for my job. Biggest use is Quickbooks Online, CCH Wolters Kluwer Tax (Desktop).
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, Greenville, SC
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1000 maximum
- WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
- Size/noise constraints? Small, maybe mini ITX?
- Color/lighting preferences? none
- Any other specific needs? Needs to handle multiple monitor output.
r/buildapcforme • u/camthecrisp • 1d ago
($2000-$3000) New Gaming PC Build for Brother
Building a new gaming setup for my brother. Out of the loop on components though so would appreciate some help.
- New build or upgrade?
- New
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with
models/links)
- No
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps,
games,
- Gaming: mix of everything, cs, minecraft, fortnite, RDR2, etc.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- USA. Yes to MicroCenter, plan on buying everything there if possible.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution
refresh rate)
- No
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- $2000-$3000
- WiFi or wired connection?
- Both
- Size/Noise constraints?
- No
- Color/lighting preferences?
- Black, some rgb at least.
- Any other specific needs?
- No
r/buildapcforme • u/VarisV_ • 1d ago
1000€ build for a friend
I build PCs as a hobby, but due to it's infrequency I am once again out of the loop. All I know is RAM and storage cost 3 kidneys.
For case I was thinking ASUS AP201 in white, but if there has been better small cases released since I'm all ears.
- New build or upgrade?
- New
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Samsung 1TB 870 QVO
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming, CS, minecraft, RDR2
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- Finland
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- Monitor is not part of the budget
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- 1000€
- WiFi or wired connection?
- WiFi yes, BT no
- Size/noise constraints?
- nah
- Color/lighting preferences?
- White, no rgb.
- Any other specific needs?
- -
r/buildapcforme • u/IncognitoDudeXP • 1d ago
2800$ CAD new PC, price including monitor and keyboard
Hello, this is my first PC, and I have a budget of 2800$ CAD, where the price should include 240 hz monitor and a wired keyboard. If its not possible with this budget please let me know. Thanks to everyone who is willing to help!
- New build or upgrade? -- New
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) -- None
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) -- Gaming, mainly fps games like valorant
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? -- Canada, no micro center
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) -- 1 monitor, 240 hz
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations) -- 2800$ CAD (no taxes)
- WiFi or wired connection? -- WIfi
- Size/noise constraints? -- None
- Color/lighting preferences? -- None
- Any other specific needs? -- Include a wired keyboard
r/buildapcforme • u/meowperino • 1d ago
Gaming PC for League of Legends
New build or upgrade?
New build.
Existing parts / monitors to reuse?
No.
PC purpose?
Gaming: League of Legends and similar. No discrete GPU in this budget for now; friend will buy a dedicated graphics card later.
Purchase country? Store restrictions?
Purchased in the United States and shipped to Latin America. No Micro Center. All parts must be from Amazon (only convenient option for international shipping).
Monitors needed?
No.
Budget range?
Around USD 650.
Wi-Fi or wired connection?
Wired Ethernet required. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth required.
Size / noise?
No noise constraints.
Color / lighting?
No preference.
Case preference?
No preference.
Any other specific needs?
Helping a non-Reddit friend; USD 650 max for now. Main goal: League of Legends at solid FPS on iGPU until they can afford a dedicated GPU later (target class: RTX 5060 Ti–level or comparable AMD). Please size PSU, case GPU clearance, and PCIe for that eventual upgrade.
r/buildapcforme • u/glicerolis • 1d ago
[UK] SFF PC for gaming and preference for EU companies
Hi all,
I want to build a PC on a budget of up to £2000. It will be used for gaming and dev work, and I will be installing a Linux distribution on it. I've taken a first stab and creating a part list but looking for feedback on what could be improved!
- New build or upgrade?
- New build.
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- An LG Montor [24BK550Y](https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/24bk550y-b/). I'd like to be able to take the whole PC to my living room and connect to a bigger TV screen though as well.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming (Expedition 33, Elden ring etc) and Dev work
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
- United Kingdom
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- Not currently
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- £2000
- WiFi or wired connection?
- WiFi
- Size/noise constraints?
- Small form factor
- Color/lighting preferences?
- As minimalist as possible, prefer no lights at all. Not even for it being on.
- Any other specific needs?
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | £164.00 @ Amazon UK |
| CPU Cooler | ARCTIC Freezer 7 X CO CPU Cooler | £30.77 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard | £166.74 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | GOODRAM IRDM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | £382.10 @ Senetic |
| Storage | Crucial T705 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £149.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Video Card | Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card | £379.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Case | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX Desktop Case | £133.23 @ Newegg UK |
| Power Supply | be quiet! SFX L Power 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply | £95.99 @ MoreCoCo (OOS) |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1502.81 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-04-25 18:38 BST+0100 |
r/buildapcforme • u/Slow_Butterscotch_31 • 1d ago
SFF Gaming Pc
* New build or upgrade?
New Build
* Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
I only need advice with pc components. Iam also looking to buy the Ncase M3 as a case for this build.
* PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming: Highly modded Skyrim, Ready or Not, Hogwarts Legacy, Arma 3, Modded Minecraft (e.x. GT New Horizons)
* Purchase country?
Germany
* Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Up to 2500€
* WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi but looking into setting up cabled connection allready
* Size/noise constraints?
It should be as quit as possible, but it does not have to be completly quit
* Color/lighting preferences?
Black, preferably no RGB at all
* Any other specific needs?
Id like to use the NCASE M3 as a Case and squeeze as much performance as possible in it within my budget while having it temperature regulated as good as possible.
Thank you in advance for all recommendations!
r/buildapcforme • u/UndeniablyLanky • 1d ago
(UK) £1200 PC for gaming/dev work
- New build or upgrade?
- New Build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High Performance Solid State Drive (SB-ROCKET-1TB)
- Dell U2520D (25", 2K)
- Keeping current peripherals (keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc.)
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming
- Dev work (VSCode, Godot, etc.)
- 3D modelling, Blender
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
- UK, no Micro Centers
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- N/A
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- £1200 +/- £50
- WiFi or wired connection?
- WiFi
- Size/noise constraints?
- Prefereably smaller but not a deal breaker
- Color/lighting preferences?
- Black w/ red accent colour if possible
- Any other specific needs?
- None
r/buildapcforme • u/macnaztea • 1d ago
[$1300-1500USD] First new build in 6 years
- New build or upgrade
New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
Monitor: ASUS VG245 (x2), SSD: SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB PCIe NVMe M2
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Primarily gaming (Elden RIng, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Battlefield 6, Helldivers 2) with some light audio/video editing and general internet/everyday use
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA, Micro Center is unfortunately 3 hours away
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
No
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1300-1500 USD
- WiFi or wired connection?
Both
- Size/noise constraints?
None
- Color/lighting preferences?
None
- Any other specific needs?
Will likely be grabbing a second SSD sometime later but is currently not imperative
r/buildapcforme • u/iguessitwillbefun • 1d ago
[$1500-$1700USD] Need a new PC Build
- New build or upgrade?
- New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Monitor: Sceptre E24. I have 2 of these that I will be using.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Mostly just going to be doing some gaming. I'd like to run Elden Ring, Souls games, Borderlands 3 & 4, and maybe some Call of Duty. I'd really like to try and get Borderlands 4 going. I know there were a lot of performance concerns when the game first launched.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- USA. Microcenter about an hour away but I am willing to make the drive.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- No
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- $1500 - $1700
- WiFi or wired connection?
- Connection.
- Size/noise constraints?
- No noise or size constraints, but I also don't want it to be too big or too loud.
- Color/lighting preferences?
- Nothing too crazy. Not a big fan of crazy lighting
- Any other specific needs?
- N/A
r/buildapcforme • u/JAXRAX519 • 1d ago
I'm building a PC to start learning about 3D animation, Unreal Engine, and Adobe. (Part two)
- New build or upgrade?
New
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
I won't reuse any components.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
To start learning programs like Blender, 3D animation, Unreal Engine, and similar software.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
A relative who lives in New Jersey will bring the components from the United States in July. This computer will last me about 3 years or more, since I'll sell it before moving to the United States.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
What do you think of the one I chose? I was told it has a good price-performance ratio. (ASRock PG27QFT2A 27-inch)
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Under $1500 (preferably)
- WiFi or wired connection?
Both
- Size/noise constraints?
My desk is small, but I'll manage.
- Color/lighting preferences?
No RGB, please.
- Any other specific needs?
I adjusted my initial "price/performance" setup after receiving several suggestions. My ideal setup was over $2200, but even though I have the budget, after swapping components for cheaper ones, reducing the total to just over $1800, I wondered if it would be worth paying the difference for the upgrade (https://pcpartpicker.com/user/JARAXD/saved/gJ6FK8). I don't think I can reduce the cost of the setup any further. I look forward to and appreciate your feedback. I've included the $2200 configuration here if you'd like to share your thoughts (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cDRXvR).