What PC should I build or buy for programming, gaming, and video editing on a €1,300 budget?
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MellowCedar42
I'm interested in programming and IT, but I also want a PC that can handle games like Call of Duty, GTA, and Fortnite, along with video editing for online content. Should I build the computer myself or buy a prebuilt system? My budget is around €1,300 for the desktop, although I may be able to save a little more if it would make a meaningful difference. I'd also like to use two reasonably priced monitors. What specifications would give me good performance now and keep the system useful for several years without needing an immediate upgrade?
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For this budget, focus on a modern six- or eight-core CPU, 16–32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a dedicated graphics card with at least 8 GB of VRAM. Something around a Ryzen 5 7600 or Ryzen 7 7700 paired with an RX 7700 XT or RTX 4060 Ti would be a balanced choice for gaming and editing. Building it yourself usually gives you better parts for the money, but a prebuilt can be worthwhile if it has a clear parts list and a good warranty.
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An RTX 3070 Ti with a Ryzen 7 5700 can still run those games well, but it’s an older platform and may not be the best long-term purchase. A newer motherboard and CPU platform would leave you with more upgrade options later. For high-refresh 1080p gaming, that class of graphics card should generally deliver strong frame rates, but the exact FPS depends on the game, resolution, graphics settings, and whether ray tracing is enabled.
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Make sure the €1,300 budget includes everything you need. Two monitors, Windows, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals can take a sizable portion of the budget, so you may need to prioritize the tower first. A single 1440p monitor plus a cheaper secondary display could be a better starting point than buying two expensive screens immediately.
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