I'm a beginner at building PCs and would appreciate help choosing the best components for a roughly €1,500 build in Spain. The computer will mainly be used for gaming, but I'd also like it to handle everyday tasks and some lighter creative work. I already have a monitor and peripherals, so the entire budget can go toward the tower. My priorities are performance and value rather than RGB or appearance. Ideally, I'd like 32GB of RAM, at least a 1TB SSD, and a strong CPU and GPU.
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For maximum value, check local second-hand listings as well as online stores. You may find a good deal on a graphics card or a complete system, but test used parts when possible and avoid sacrificing reliability on the power supply or storage. New components are generally safer for the core parts of the build.
A curated gaming-build guide for the €1,500 range would be a good starting point. Use it as a parts reference, then compare prices from Spanish retailers because availability and pricing can vary. Make sure the motherboard, power supply, case, and cooling are compatible rather than focusing only on the CPU and graphics card.
That build looks promising. I’ll go through the parts carefully and compare the prices before buying anything.
It’s worth visiting nearby computer shops to compare assembly services, stock, and prices. Some stores may also help verify compatibility or offer a better deal on a complete set of components. Since you already have peripherals, the full budget can be focused on the tower’s performance.
There are a couple of shops near me, so I’ll visit them and see what options and prices they have.
I’ll check local listings too, but I’ll be careful about the condition and warranty of any used parts.