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What Specs Should We Look for in a Gaming and Design PC?

February 1, 2026 5 answers
Asked by CuriousCoder42
Hi everyone, I'm looking to build or buy a new PC for my girlfriend and myself, but I'm a bit lost when it comes to hardware! Our current PCs are around 5 years old, and while my girlfriend uses Adobe software like Photoshop and Illustrator for graphic design, she also plays games like League of Legends, Genshin Impact, and Dead by Daylight. She wants to be able to run newer games smoothly with good graphics. As for me, I'm mainly into gaming and occasionally use 3D modeling software. I'd also like to play newer games with decent performance. Our budgets are around €1000 for my girlfriend and €750 for me, but I might be able to stretch mine to €1000 as well. Any recommendations on specs or components that would meet our needs? Thanks so much for your help!
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PCEnthusiastX
Second-hand parts can be a good option if you're careful; they often come with risks, though, like no warranty. Just be smart about where you're buying from. If you're not comfortable with used parts, consider some pre-built options that fit your budget. It might save you time and hassle!
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DesignDude47
If you’re both already at 16GB of DDR4 RAM, switching them between your setups could help since design work benefits from faster RAM. Upgrading to 32GB would give your girlfriend a nice boost for graphic-intensive tasks!
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GamerGrrl88
With gaming, having 16GB of RAM is decent, but for heavy design work, you might want to go for 32GB. I suggest looking into last-gen components for a better price-to-performance ratio. A used setup with a Ryzen 5600 and RX 7600 could fit your budget, and don't forget about a good monitor for graphic design work—something around 27 inches with good resolution would be ideal!
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BuildMaster99
If you're looking to put a build together yourself, sites like PCPartPicker have loads of great resources. You can check for compatibility and find the best prices. Just make sure to consider your region and budget when browsing! Once you've got a build in mind, feel free to share it for feedback from the community.
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TechSavvy21
To give you the best advice, I'd first need to know your budget. You mentioned €1000 for your girlfriend and €750 for yourself, but if you both want a solid setup for gaming and design, that's pushing it for top-tier components. You're talking about a decent balance for graphic design and gaming, so keep that in mind when shopping around!
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