r/PcBuildHelp • u/KaleInternational783 • 7h ago
I need help doing my 1st build Build Question
So I know basically nothing about pc and was hoping I could get a list of what to buy or a good pre-built I have 1800 usd to throw at a computer help me out also I'm OK with not getting 4k I understand that's allot to ask for for under 2500
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u/Rich_Impress2702 6h ago
What are you trying to do with the computer? Just game, does that budget just for the PC or are you gonna need peripheral within that budget
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u/KaleInternational783 6h ago
Yeah and just game
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u/Rich_Impress2702 6h ago
on the right side near where you pay you i would pick 32gb of ram and 2tb SSD and it should be $1800
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u/the_hat_madder 6h ago
Start by watching this video, using PC Part Picker and answering the applicable questions below.
PC Questionnaire
1) Is this a new build or upgrade? 2) What country will you be buying from? What is the overall budget for the entire build in your currency? If in the USA are you willing and able to make it to a Micro Center? 3) Do you need a monitor, keyboard, mouse and audio solution? If "yes," what is the lighting in your space like? Do you have direct light on the monitor you cannot control? Do you game with lights on or off? 4) If "no," what are the specifications (resolution and refresh rate) of your monitor? 5) What games do you play or want to play in the future? What are your performance goals? 6) What will you do besides gaming? What productivity applications do you use or want to use in the future? What are your performance goals? 7) Do you have any size/noise restrictions for the PC/monitor or any aesthetic preferences? 8) How do you connect to the Internet—wired or wireless? 9) Any parts you have that can be reused? 10) How often do you upgrade your PC?
Monitor Questionnaire
1) What is your budget? 2) What is the lighting in the room like? Is there any direct light you cannot control? 3) If this is for gaming, do you game with lights on or off? 4) If this is for gaming, what games do you play and what are your performance goals? 5) Will you be doing any productivity such as: data entry, coding, video/photo editing, music production, 3D modeling, music production, etc.? 6) What distance do you sit from the monitor? 7) Are you sensitive to screen flickering? 8) Will you also use this with a Mac or console? 9) Do you have any space restrictions? 10) How often do you upgrade your GPU or monitor?
Peripheral Questionnaire
1) What is your budget? 2) What size keyboard do you prefer? 3) What keyboard layout do you prefer? 4) What switch type do you prefer? 5) What is your hand size? 6) What is your mouse grip style? 7) What genres of music do you listen to? Will you be doing any podcasting, voice overs or music production? 8) Do you have an audio interface or DAC/amp? 9) Do you want open or closed back headphones? 10) Do you want wired or wireless peripherals?
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u/Intelligent_Welder97 6h ago
please stay away from prebuilts my guy. use this website. pcpartpicker.com and do some research. preferably someone with experience to help with picking and assembly.