My Xbox Series X was recently stolen, and replacing it would cost roughly $1,100 AUD. Since I've been interested in PC gaming for a while, I'm considering spending a little more on a gaming PC instead. I'm completely new to PC hardware, so I'd appreciate advice on choosing parts, deciding between a custom build and a prebuilt, and finding reliable Australian retailers or websites. The PC will mainly be used for gaming. My budget is $2,000–$3,000 AUD, not including a gaming mouse, keyboard, and monitor, which I can purchase separately.
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Scorptec is worth checking out if you’re in Australia. Their staff were helpful when I had a RAM installation issue, and they fixed it quickly without trying to upsell me. They also sell components and prebuilts, so they could be a useful place to ask for advice or compare options.
A good way to learn is to use PCPartPicker and explore each component category. When you see terms you don’t understand, look them up before choosing anything. A few basic videos about CPUs, GPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, and common beginner mistakes will make the process much less overwhelming. You can also consider a prebuilt if you don’t want to assemble everything yourself, but make sure the exact parts are listed rather than accepting vague descriptions like “gaming processor” or “high-performance graphics.”
Thanks, I’ll start going through the parts and terminology so I can make a more informed decision.