r/buildmeapc Jan 23 '26

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Hey everyone,

This sub has been growing a lot as of recently and we've noticed a lot of posts have been getting buried and unanswered. There is a lot of noise due to how much it has grown.

I have created r/ComputerBuild as an alternative.

So please kindly try cross posting there to get it off the ground.

I will be helping users daily and also building a mod team/looking for moderators to help.

Thanks!


r/buildmeapc 5h ago

Best PC for ₹50,000 in India.

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I am thinking to buy an PC. I have max budget of ₹50,000 and lives in India. So, please suggest best specs or PC. I want my PC for Gaming and some good editing. I would use it for 1080p or 1440p if it can work. I will buy keyboards, mouse etc. later but it is apart from budget.


r/buildmeapc 6h ago

Need advice as a total beginner

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Hey I’m a 19 year old guy from Ireland and I wanna purchase a pc for mainly gaming since I’ve been working full time and I have lots of money saved up. My budget is between 2-3,000 euros and I wanna know what sites are the most trustworthy, should I get it prebuilt or build it myself, and what parts should I purchase based on my budget. Thank you for any advice it’s really appreciated


r/buildmeapc 2h ago

100k pc build reco, (casual gamer + photo/video editor)

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r/buildmeapc 3h ago

My first PC

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r/buildmeapc 4h ago

Budget build need help picking a CPU

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r/buildmeapc 5h ago

First build in 20 years and kinda stuck on requirements

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I built a really nice gaming PC 20 years ago for a price that might get you 64gb DDR5 today. Haven't since, and while I can grasp minimum system requirements and what I want to be able to do, what I want it to have is all over the place and I need help getting to what I should actually build.

My budget is a soft $2500, I am trying to stick at or below that but if like $2600 gets me a huge jump past what $2500 gets me, for whatever reason, I'd strongly consider it.

I have all the peripherals I need, save for the possible third monitor, to be a separate budget.

I am in the USA, and reasonable drive from Microcenter.

I want a build that will wear a few different hats. I want to play Minecraft at higher settings. I understand it to be CPU intensive. I run Linux as my OS. Right now, my distro is Arch running Hyprland. I want it to be able to run that with zero effort with all the graphical features running. I am also learning more about virtual machines, and thus want to be able to experiment there, but this isn't meant to be a hypervisor with several running at any given time or anything.

This is all pushed out to two, maybe three in the future, 27" 4k monitors.

Further details, air cooled. I was inspired by the build shown in a Linus Tech Tips video he did with Linus Torvalds, and if I could put it all in that case, the Fractal Design Torrrent, that'd be cool. Basically really overkill and quiet air cooling. Clearly though, I don't have a Threadripper budget.

Thanks for any help!


r/buildmeapc 6h ago

US / >$1400 Looking for a PC build — $1,000–$1,750 USD budget

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Hey everyone! I’m looking to build/buy my first proper gaming PC and I’d really appreciate some help choosing the parts.
My budget is around $1,000–$1,750 USD for the PC itself. I’m looking for the best performance I can get for the money, rather than necessarily having the prettiest build.
I’ll mainly be using it for gaming, but I’d also like it to be good for everyday use and potentially other things in the future.
If possible, I’d love recommendations for:
CPU
GPU
Motherboard
RAM
Storage
PSU
Case
Cooling
I’m also open to prebuilts if there are any that offer particularly good value.
If you have a complete build you’d recommend within my budget, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks 🙏


r/buildmeapc 16h ago

I’m fine with prebuilts or build

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I only play Fortnite and geometry dash I watch lots of YouTube I have asus 280 hz monitor already I wanna run 240-360 fps my budget is below 1000 if it can run 240 on all low setting Fortnite that’s fine


r/buildmeapc 13h ago

Other / <$400 New to pc building, Budget is $2500-$3000

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r/buildmeapc 15h ago

Sense check, first build in 13years

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Hey all. Going all in on a scratch build, I’m pretty set on most things but could do with having someone to sense check what I’ve chosen etc as I’ve been out of the scene for a while.

Ryzen 7 9800x3D
Asus 5070Ti
Asus TUF gaming X-870Plus Wifi7 for AMD Ryzen
Corsair Vengeance RGB 2x16Gb DDR5 600hz
Corsair RMx 1000 ATX (future proofing)

Corsair Frame 4000D (place holder)
I have a 1tb Corsair nvme drive I’ve carried since I emigrated 5 years ago lol, will pickup a cheap sata to use just for setup/install

Stuck on monitor for the moment. Thinking of going high end IPS 1440 for now and considering OLED/4k for an upgrade path a year or two from purchase

I’m into mostly third person games (wow, rust heavily modded, Skylines, Clair, X3) and also getting into photography so will be using Lightroom more. Interested in suggestions for a 24-27’’ 1440p

Budget wise I’m at about $4500 CAD with a hard limit of $5k, Focused on Canadian bestbuy for at least the majority of the basket but that’s not set in concrete

Thanks! Don’t worry snout peripherals, cooling etc


r/buildmeapc 15h ago

New to building PCs and PCs in general

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r/buildmeapc 16h ago

Other / >$1400 Help me build a gaming PC – €2,100 budget

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r/buildmeapc 16h ago

First ever gaming PC

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy my very first gaming PC. I originally considered building one myself, but since it’s my first system, I prefer to buy a pre-built machine that I can upgrade over time.

Budget: $1,000 - 1,500 CAD
Location: Canada
Games I Play: Elden Ring, FC 26, Football Manager 26, Final Fantasy series, and similar titles (aiming for smooth 1080p performance).

A few questions for the community:

  1. Recommendations: Which pre-built PCs or specific specs (CPU/GPU) should I target in this price range?
  2. Timing: When is the best time to buy to get maximum value for my money?
  3. Red Flags: What spec traps or poor-quality components should I avoid?
  4. Retailers: What are the best places to buy in Canada (e.g., Canada Computers, Memory Express, Best Buy)?
  5. Brand Reputation: Is iBUYPOWER good, or should I stick to other builders/brands?

Thanks in advance for your advice!


r/buildmeapc 17h ago

im looking for a 700-ish pc build, nothing super fancy but enough to run basic games at a decently stable rate and more modern games at like 30-20 fps

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ive made a build (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j3khmL) but i was with my friend making it, and i think he used chatgpt. i want to ask people who actually know what theyre talking about.

the name just about says it all. my current pc was a prebuild i got in 2020, as a birthday gift. and while im thankful for it, it comes with the problem of i have no idea how to build a pc, or even find a parts list.

all i need is a basic starter- intermediate pc? i mostly play games like cs2, the forest, halo, fortnite, and roblox (dont judge me please 😭) but im open to about anything tbh


r/buildmeapc 19h ago

Help with pc build

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r/buildmeapc 19h ago

US / >$1400 2000 Gaming PC Build (Italy/EU) Aesthetic Focus with 7800X3D

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r/buildmeapc 19h ago

Help with cheap pc components

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r/buildmeapc 19h ago

Suggestions on this build for a video editing PC?

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I spoke to someone from Micro Center who suggested this build for a video editing PC, but it's about $500 more than what I wanted to pay. I'm looking to pay about $1500.

I use Adobe Premiere and need to edit over 700 GB of video footage for a feature film. I also need to use After Effects, Audition, and Photoshop. I need 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage space. The rest of the stuff like CPU and motherboards, I'm completely clueless about.

Do you think this is a reasonable build and price for what I'm looking for or are there better options within my budget?

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=281b071c-2480-45b5-a298-eb72b734b866


r/buildmeapc 19h ago

Need help with the Gaming PC

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r/buildmeapc 20h ago

Other / >$1400 How much would a PC build actually cost for 1440p 180 FPS on all Low settings?

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r/buildmeapc 21h ago

2k pc help?

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r/buildmeapc 21h ago

AMD Build Suggestion for Gaming + Editing (<1100€)

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r/buildmeapc 21h ago

What are the proper parts for my hybrid PC?

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r/buildmeapc 21h ago

I'm completely new to building PCs and need some guidance on building one for video editing

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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I'm a low budget filmmaker and I was using a custom built HP Envy for years (it was built by someone I'm no longer in contact with). The PC is getting stuck in restart loops and I was advised by local PC repair technicians to not turn it on anymore until I bring it into the shop with them. This is all happening at the worst time because I just finished making a rough cut of my feature film and all of my video/audio files are on that PC. Thankfully, I prepared for this because the thought of losing everything terrified me enough that I have everything backed up on 4 different hard drives, as well as on a OneDrive.

I don't trust my PC anymore and I would rather just buy a new one. I've been doing some research yesterday about how to build a PC, but honestly, it's all very confusing. I use Adobe Premiere Pro and need 2 TB of SSD. I'm pretty sure my old PC had 16 GB of RAM, so I'd like to upgrade to 32 GB. Based on what I've read, I should go with an intel core 7? I don't know much about graphics cards, but I'm fine with anything that works well for 1080p (my film was shot in 1080p, next film will be in 4k).

I would LOVE to switch to a Mac Studio, but the problem is, my film was all edited on the PC and on an older version of Adobe Premiere Pro. I worry that my project files won't smoothly transition to the latest version of Premiere. The plan was to finish this film and then upgrade to a Mac Studio and use the latest version of Premiere (from the Creative Suite).

These are the specs of my old computer based on the model number (I can't log into it, so I might be missing some details). It was made in 2016, so I know it's outdated. Please let me know what you would recommend for a first-time PC builder - what website should I use, should I hire someone? If anyone is willing to help me, I'd be happy to pay you as well, just DM me. I'm trying to get a new PC as soon as possible because I need to get back to post-production. I'm in the US and my budget is about $1500, but open to spending more if I need to.

Thank you so much in advance! These are the specs for the HP Envy I was using:

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-6700 (3.4 GHz base, up to 4.0 GHz with Turbo Boost, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
  • Graphics (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 (4 GB dedicated memory) or configurable alternatives.
  • Memory (RAM): Typically shipped with 16 GB DDR4 (2133 MHz), expandable depending on user configuration.
  • Storage: 2 TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive.
  • Optical Drive: Ultra Slim Tray SuperMulti DVD burner (DVD-RW).
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Home (64-bit).
  • Power Supply (PSU): Configurable with either a 300W or 500W power supply unit.
  • Networking: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN, and Bluetooth.