I'm looking for advice on creating a gaming PC build with a budget of around £800 to a maximum of £900, and I could stretch it to £1000 if necessary. I've never built a PC before and have been using PC Part Picker, but I'm overwhelmed by all the options available and want to avoid overpaying for components. If I can't find the right parts, I'm considering just buying a pre-built system. My goal is to run a variety of games without issues.
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You can definitely use PC Part Picker to help you build your setup! Just make sure to check the PSU tier list and choose one from at least C tier to avoid issues. It helps to sort by price when selecting parts. Don't worry too much; just take your time and keep things within budget!
This is exactly what I've been doing too, just trying to make sure I don’t get scammed!
Check out PC Part Picker's build guides tailored for different budgets. For example, they have a great AMD gaming build you might want to look into!
Thanks, that sounds perfect!
Also, do AMD graphics perform well against NVIDIA?
I just built my PC last week within this budget! I went a bit with a small GPU bottleneck but the CPU is great for multitasking. I used a Radeon RX 9060xt, Ryzen 7 9070, and 32GB DDR5 RAM.
I'll definitely look into those parts! What do you mean by a GPU bottleneck?
Pre-builts can be a good option if you check their specs with someone knowledgeable. Some deals are solid, while others can be total ripoffs! Here’s some advice: keep playing at 1080p, invest in a good SSD (avoid QLC types), and remember you'll want to mention your favorite games to help balance your CPU and GPU!
Thanks! My go-to games are Call of Duty, Battlefield, Elder Scrolls, League of Legends, and Minecraft. I also like revisiting some older games.
Sounds great! Just keep an eye on the motherboard quality when considering pre-builts.
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the optimization part, and I really appreciate the PSU tip!