I'm looking for a complete PC setup with around 1TB of storage and 32GB of RAM. I mainly want to use Adobe After Effects and would like it to run smoothly, but I'm not sure what other specifications I need. Is it realistic to get the computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse for about £800, or would I need to increase my budget or consider used parts?
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£800 for the tower plus a monitor, keyboard, and mouse will be quite tight if you want 32GB of RAM and smooth After Effects performance. You may need to buy used components, start with 16GB and upgrade later, or save a bit more. Checking reputable UK prebuilt sellers can help you compare what fits the budget.
For After Effects, 32GB of RAM is a sensible target, but you’ll also want a reasonably modern processor and a dedicated graphics card. Something around an 11th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 3000-series CPU—or newer—with a GPU offering roughly 8GB of VRAM would be a better starting point. Do you plan to build it yourself, or are you looking for a prebuilt system?
A small Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB of RAM could handle lighter editing, but demanding After Effects projects may benefit from a desktop with a dedicated graphics card. An external GPU is another possibility, although the extra cost usually makes that option poor value for an £800 complete setup.
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