Hey everyone! I'm planning to build my first PC since I've been using my laptop for about three years and it's really causing me storage issues. I'm a graphic designer and have been using an ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with an i5 processor, but I need something more upgradeable. I'm hoping to find quality parts that won't break the bank, but I'm open to saving up for a while if needed. I would really appreciate any recommendations or tips on what to buy. Thanks!
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What’s your budget? It’s also good to know where you’re located. If you’re in the US, for instance, how close is your nearest Microcenter? If you're in the Philippines, do you know of any good local stores?
Before diving in, what's your budget like? Also, do you have any needs beyond graphic design, like gaming? I recommend checking out tomshardware.com and some YouTube videos for ideas on parts.
It's strictly for graphic design work only. Thanks for the tip; I’ll look those up!
If you're on a budget, I’d suggest looking for a prebuilt PC on discount. You might want to consider something like an RTX 5080 and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285k. For storage, a 2TB NVMe SSD would be great too. Just make sure you have enough RAM for your graphic design work!
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely check those out!
I'm from the Philippines, and the nearest store is about 30 minutes away.