My old Mac has become obsolete, and I'd like to build my first PC so I can play games such as Expedition 33. I'm also a digital artist and part-time content creator, so the computer needs to handle creative software and regular video editing. I'm completely unfamiliar with PC components and terminology, and I'm not sure where to shop beyond Amazon or which parts would suit my needs. My budget is around €1,500, and I'll be buying in Italy. What would be a sensible way to get started?
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Since you’re in Italy, compare prices on Amazon Italy, Amazon Germany, and reputable local computer shops. Local stores can occasionally beat online prices, while purchases from other countries may have unexpected shipping costs. Prices change often, so it’s worth checking several times before ordering.
A parts-listing and compatibility-checking tool such as PCPartPicker is a good place to begin. It can help you organize the CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, storage, power supply, and case, although prices and availability may not be completely accurate for Italy. If choosing every part feels overwhelming, a reputable prebuilt system is also a reasonable option.
A sample build around this budget can give you a useful starting point, and it should leave room for future upgrades. Spending closer to €2,000 would noticeably improve performance, but €1,500 can still work well if the parts are balanced. For the graphics card, check whether the art and editing applications you use benefit more from NVIDIA or AMD features before deciding.
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