What parts should I choose for my first gaming PC build?

The most important details are your budget, country, and target resolution or refresh rate. With about €1,500 in Italy, you can build a strong 1080p or 1440p gaming PC, but remember to reserve money for Windows, a monitor, and peripherals if you don’t already have them. The basic parts are the CPU, motherboard, RAM, graphics card, storage drive, power supply, case, and sometimes an aftermarket CPU cooler. Use a compatibility checker before buying, and don’t cut costs on the power supply.

Your games should run well on a midrange modern processor and graphics card. Strategy games such as Hearts of Iron IV and Total War can benefit from strong CPU performance, while Warframe and War Thunder are generally less demanding. A sensible starting point would be a recent six- or eight-core CPU, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a graphics card aimed at 1440p gaming. Compare current prices from Italian retailers because the best-value GPU can change frequently.