What gaming and streaming PC can I build for €1,000–€1,200?
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MellowCedar42
I'm putting together my first new PC build in France with a budget of roughly €1,000–€1,200. I already have an Asus 27-inch monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate and very fast response time; although it supports 4K, I don't plan to game at 4K. My main goals are streaming and playing AAA games at 1080p or 1440p with high settings and high frame rates. I need both Wi-Fi and wired networking, but I have no size, noise, or lighting preferences, so I'd rather spend the money on performance. I don't need to include an operating system license. What parts should I prioritize for this budget?
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For this budget, focus most of the money on the graphics card, followed by a capable modern CPU. A balanced 1080p or 1440p gaming-and-streaming build is realistic, but 4K at 165Hz is far beyond what a €1,000–€1,200 system can comfortably deliver in demanding AAA games.
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1440p is a much more sensible target here. Choose a strong midrange GPU with enough VRAM, pair it with a recent six- or eight-core CPU, and avoid spending extra on RGB, premium cases, or unnecessary accessories. A motherboard with built-in Wi-Fi will cover both wireless and wired networking, while hardware encoding on the GPU can handle streaming without putting too much load on the CPU.
MellowCedar42: I’m happy to skip lighting and cosmetic upgrades if that leaves more room for the GPU and CPU.
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MellowCedar42: That makes sense. I was initially thinking about the monitor’s 4K capability, but I’m mainly targeting 1440p instead.