Hey folks! I've just wrapped up sourcing the components for my very first PC build. My budget was $1,250 CAD, and I'll mainly be using this rig for programming and playing games at 1080p, leaning towards non-AAA titles. Here's the list of parts I picked up:
- 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD for $214 CAD. I know it's on the pricier side, but it was the only reliable Gen4 drive available that didn't cost a fortune or come in the form of a slower SATA drive.
- I chose 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM, which fits my budget and should be sufficient for my coding and gaming needs.
- For the graphics card, I went with the RTX 5060. I considered the Intel Arc B580 due to its price but opted for NVIDIA because of better driver stability.
Do you think this setup is well-balanced for the $1,250 price range?
2 Answers
I wouldn't stress too much about NVIDIA's driver stability lately; it's been a mixed bag. Which development tools are you planning to use, by the way?
Honestly, for that price point, I might have leaned towards a pre-built system. You can get options like the Acer Nitro with a better CPU, DDR5 support, and even Windows included, plus warranties. Just a thought! By the way, I noticed some refurbished models go for around $850, which is a steal!
Thanks for the tip! I almost went for a refurbished one; I appreciate the heads-up!
Yeah, you saved me money with that find!
Oh, I’m just using AI for grammar checks—totally botched the tool list. Thanks for your understanding!