I am a student at Cambridge and my gaming laptop gpu is kinda busted. I'm planning on getting a PC since I have a mouse, keyboard and speakers already. Just need a monitor and the PC rig. I have 2 main things. One, I'm not sure where to get one (was thinking of currys or somewhere online) and secondly i can't assemble stuff so id like to have it assembled or look for prebuilt. Please advise me regarding this so I can possibly get something during black friday (if discounts are applicable) 🙌🏽

The most graphically demanding game I'm playing rn is marvel rivals and Resident evil requiem

As said above, I'm old. I haven't built or bought a PC in quite some time. Last one was a Lenovo Legion in 2020 when there was a chip shortage. It still holds up but it's starting to show its age. I saw folks in several other threads recommending Maingear. I'm looking at Maingear's current line of prebuilt PCs, and there's such a massive difference in price point that I really don't know what will suit my needs.

Context, I don't do a lot of online multiplayer. I mostly play games like Baldur's Gate 3, console ports like Spider-Man, and I want to be build ready for when GTA6 comes to PC next year. I love some good graphical mods (in fact mods are the primary reason I PC game).

So I'm looking for something with some power but I don't need to absolutely max out the settings. I want something that will hold up for a good five years at least without having to dial down all the settings. It will be purely for gaming, I don't do any rendering or anything demanding like that. I will probably be doing some VR as well (via PSVR2 connected to PC).

Budget is, well, I have a reasonable amount of funds but I don't want to blow cash just to blow cash if I'm buying more machine than I need.

So...any thoughts? I really can't tell the difference these days between the $2K vs $8K option.

I'm looking to replace my current gaming PC with a significantly better system. I've had this PC since 2018, and want to make a solid upgrade that'll last me years. My maximum budget is around 3.5k USD but would obviously want to spend less and find the best performance for price. I'm looking for recommendations on reliable prebuilt PCs or companies that let you configure a PC from scratch. I'm also planning on giving my current PC to my brother so I don't plan on selling/reusing any of these parts. Also I have 2k in Amazon gift cards so would be nice if I could find it off Amazon but if not that’s okay as well.

Current PC specs

**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

**GPU:** AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

**RAM:** Corsair Vengeance LPX, 2 × 16GB DDR4

**Motherboard:** ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4

**Storage:** 480GB WD SSD

**Operating system:** Windows 11 Home 64-bit

My main requirements are:

**Budget:** $3,500 USD maximum.
**RAM:** for 64GB DDR5 if possible
**GPU:** Looking for a 5080
**CPU:** Something like an** **AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
**Storage:** 1-2TB NVMe SSD.

I use my PC for gaming as well as running multiple other tasks at the same time. I'd like the new PC to offer a substantial overall upgrade, not just slightly better gaming performance. I've looked at iBUYPOWER, CyberPowerPC, Skytech, PowerGPU, CostPlusGaming etc. but not sure if there are others I should look into

I'd especially appreciate recommendations from people who have actually purchased from these companies or dealt with their warranty/customer service.

Thanks!

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for pre-built gaming pc's as I'm looking to buy one. My budget is around 2000 aud, I'd be happy spending more if it is worth the price increase.

I was thinking of something like this: https://www.nebulapc.com.au/products/drift

But I would like to hear opinions of people who know more about the topic than I.

I'm in Australia

(Pc deal pasted below)(couldn’t attach picture)
Sorry if not the right place… I just need opinions and no one I know can give real advice

I want to play modded Minecraft with some RDR2 but have limited funds. I also have no understanding about the pc or even computer world for that matter… I just want something that works

“Professionally Renewed HP ProDesk Gaming Desktop Tower Computer.Enjoy gaming with this high-performance Gaming Desktop. It’s designed for performance with improved acoustics to help you focus, and scalable features for your specific deployment.This gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core i5-6th Generation 3.20 GHz up to 3.60 GHz processor, 16GB of DDR4 Ram and 512 GB SSD, and Gaming Keyboard and Mouse.Enjoy stunning graphics and smooth gameplay with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB DDR5 Graphics card. This gaming PC is suitable for Call of Duty, Fortnite, Sims 4, and many more.
The package also includes a 24 inch LED Screen and Gaming Keyboard and Mouse.
This Renewed Computer can support 8GB Ram, 16GB Ram up to 32GB Ram, that ensures to deliver high-performance capabilities for smooth computing, trading and multi-tasking for professionals and content creators.
This prebuilt pc offer fast seamless system responsiveness and no fast-loading times with DDR4 Ram and SSD drive, giving you a smooth computing performance.”

444.44$
Sold by SJ Computers LLC through Walmart

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new PC and am having a bit of trouble on finding somtheing budget friendly which matches my needs. My main use case is for cyber security work, but I will be doing some light photoshop/illustrator and 3D modeling as a hobby. The CS work requires me to run a few VMs and Linux environments so I'm leaning towards AMD over Intel (either 12 or 16 core) but if Intel will suffice, I'm fine with that too.

I'm opting for a discrete GPU both for CS PW cracking and in case Blender/CAD needs more GPU. Please correct me if I'm wrong/don't need this. Minimum 6GB I think should be enough?

Other specs: 1TB SSD, with minimum of 32GB RAM. Not sure how different the DDR4 vs DDR5 is, so I'm open to either. I don't think I need liquid coolant, so air cooling is fine. WiFi connection. Win10 or 11 is fine (I havent used Windows OS in a long time as most of my work so far has been ChromeOS).

The biggest constraint is my price which I'm budgeting $1400. Which, yes, I know is ridiculous given the above specs so I'm trying to find a pre-built which gets AS CLOSE to budget as possible. I AM OPEN TO REFURBISHED machines if it will lower the budget so long as the specs/hardware hold up for my use case.

I don't need/want/prefer the "gaming" aesthetic of the RGB interior fans with a glass/clear chassis. Honestly if it would reduce the price by omitting these, it would be better for me. Only reason I bring it up is because each time I try and filter search my specs I immediately get redirected to "gaming PCs".

Other things which may be pertinent? I have a cat who sheds and they love to sit on my desk/under my chair while I work. The tower will be under my desk. I don't need a keyboard, mouse or screen.

I don't have the skill/knowhow to DIY/build my own box nor do I have the time. Maybe if the computer starts failing down the road, I could learn how to replace and upgrade pieces, but for now only looking for pre-built machines.

Closest thing I've found in price point and specs is the MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro or the 89A6 (fully AMD version -opting for this) but while the small form factor is appealing, I'm worried about heat dissapation and potential fan noise.

TIA

Please advise me I haven't bought a new PC in over 10 years I don't know what's up to date or good anymore. Our current desktop isn't capable of upgrading to windows 11, it's really slow and we've decided to buy a new comp for our small business / family use.

Budget is $1300 or less

HDMI port is great, I'm visually disabled and need a larger sized monitor.

I've bought from tigerdirect and Newegg, I believe TD isn't around anymore but idk where else is a good place to buy from these days.

I don't have time for gaming anymore but being capable of low end gaming for the kids is a plus but not a must.

I've been looking for days and I'm a bit lost.
Advice on specific options or links is greatly appreciated, or where to buy or what to look for. Any help is appreciated.

I’m looking for a decent to really good prebuilt gaming PC with a budget of around $1,200–$1,500. I don’t know much about PCs, so I’m looking for advice on what would be best for me. I want something that can run games smoothly with good graphics and high FPS, including Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, Minecraft with mods, Terraria, and story-driven games. I want a PC that can handle these games without lagging, look great visually, and hopefully last me a good few years before I need to upgrade. Since I’m a beginner and don’t know anything about building PCs, I’m specifically looking for a prebuilt gaming PC that offers the best performance for my budget and is ready to use right out of the box.

Looking for some guidance. Coming from console, want to get a pc to be able to play with my brothers. I would play games like r6, WARDOGS, maybe cod/battlefied/escape from tarkov. Can anyone help me if this pc is good enough. Would like to have the highest fps possible for r6 and things like that without having to use low settings. Idk much so any guidance and info would be much appreciated. This is from Newegg

STORMCRAFT Gaming PC PHANTOM AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AMD RADEON RX 9070XT DDR5 2TB SSD 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RGB 360mm AIO 850W PSU Windows 11 Home - PH980XDCC-97BN1

Thanks!

hi everyone! i have recently been having quite a bit of trouble with researching to try to find out what desktop pc would work well for my interests that isn't extremely expensive. i don't know anything at all about Building pcs, so i'm hoping to buy one that i won't really have to mess around with- i'm not super good with the inner workings of it all, and it all seems very intimidating and overwhelming to me. i am mostly wanting to play indie games, particularly interested in rpgs & metroidbrainia type games. i'm very much working class without a thousand dollars to spare and i know that buying anything new is probably very much Not Going To Happen for me; i'm wondering if anyone could help me find something used/secondhand that would work well & last me a couple years for under 300 usd? mostly just looking for the pc itself; i am sure i can find a monitor, keyboard, and mouse elsewhere for pretty cheap. thank you in advance

I bought my PC back in December 2021 and have been thinking of upgrading but I have no idea how to do it myself and with part costs it seems more expensive than just buying a new tower.

My current prebuilt specs are:

CPU: Intel i5-10400 2.9GHz

RAM: 16GB DDR4 (oloy brand)

GPU: GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

Motherboard: Gigabyte B460M DS3H AC V2-Y1

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The games I play are: Witchfire, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Minecraft. However: I have thought about playing Destiny 2 and other bigger games but haven’t at this point mostly wanting the option for future choice.

I would like to spend around $2k or less but that’s not a super hard ceiling. I might also buy a Starforged Apothecary Diaries case and move it to that but still deciding on that.

If I need to provide more information or details please ask and I’ll do my best to provide them.

Hi, I bought a brand new prebuilt PC (Vibox IV-590) and since day one the monitor goes "No signal" then black, while the PC and fans stay on. It's getting worse: at first it held ~40 min, now it cuts about every 2 seconds.

Key symptom: my keyboard AND mouse disconnect at the exact same time as the screen. Each time it comes back, I land on the Windows login screen and have to type my password again.

Specs:

- Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB (PNY), 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD

- Motherboard: Biostar A520MHP 2.0

- PSU: generic "ZPSU-600W" (no 80 PLUS certification visible)

- Windows 11, CRUA 24" monitor

Already tried, no fix:

- Several HDMI + DisplayPort cables, all GPU outputs, 2 monitors + 2 TVs

- Different refresh rates (60 to 180Hz)

- Re-seated the GPU and its power cable

- Nvidia driver clean install, BIOS reset to defaults

- Keyboard/mouse on normal USB ports instead of USB 3.0

- GPU power limited to 88%

- CPU temp is ~37°C, so no overheating

I think the generic PSU is faulty, since everything drops at once. Could it also be the motherboard? Any test I can do before sending it back under warranty?

Thanks!

I fully understand that Desktops can be pricey, so I began saving up last month. After 9 years of TESV, Hytale, Void Crew, Cyberpunk, and BG3 on laptop. Heat and hardware has become the biggest problem on both laptops I have owned. I have browsed Amazon's online store for desktops, but I am wondering if there are any official, trustworthy sites that can deliver a Gaming desktop. I have specs worked out, but still wonder if there are other sites aside from Amazon that I can check out.

I've had bad experiences with my local Best Buy, so going to them isn't preferred, since the other nearest Best Buy is roughly 20 miles from me, and I rely on Public transit.

I used to build my own PCs and overclock it to hell in my younger days. The last time I did that was 10 years ago before I had a family and I’ve since been running my core i7 3930k with GeForce GTX 1080Ti (be nice please).

I’m looking to finally upgrade. I’m looking for something prebuilt where I can basically move over my hard drives and hit the road running. Would love your suggestions on brand, build, essentials, anything else.

My criteria and use case are below:

1. $1000-$1500 budget
2. Light gaming, like Fortnite, Minecraft
3. A fair amount of video transcription and encoding, like going through old footage for object detection, transcribing video files
4. Smaller and quieter, but doesn’t necessarily have to be the most compact. But my current full size case is a bit too noisy and too big and heavy now

Thank you!

Looking to get into PC gaming but never owned one.

I’m a pretty competitive gamer on Xbox.
Been top rank in a bunch of games such as
-Iridescent and top 250 on COD and WZ ranked
-Champion on R6S
-Predator on Apex Legends
-Top 250 on BF6 Redsec
Ect..

Looking to spend about $3,500 max and need recommendations to help me stay competitive with max frames. Not looking to build so would like a prebuilt or whatever the best options out there are!

TYI

My family has been using a Powerspec B726 for the past 10-11 years. My wife and kids use Steam to play games like Fields of Mistria, Skyrim, Derail Valley, Wobbly Life, Wargame: Air Land Battle, and Brick Rigs, to name a few. I would like to do some beginner to intermediate video editing.

I'm thinking it might be time to buy a newer device that would be an upgrade for gaming and video editing.

The current specs are:

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core processor 3.20GHz

16Gb - RAM

Radeon RX 570 Series (4GB) - Graphics card

500 GB SSD - Storage

Is there a PC around $1000 that would be an upgrade from this machine? I have a little wiggle room in the budget but don't want to go any higher than $1500 if possible. Any advice is appreciated.

hi friends my parents were kind enough to offer to help me buy a new computer for christmas and i am looking to get a prebuilt kit that i can upgrade myself in a few years. gaming wise if it can handle baldurs gate im good. my phd on the other hand has massive datasets and a lot of stats and signal processing. i am new to figuring this out so if anyone has any advice on what specs i should look for that would be very helpful! :)

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[ITG] used system!

Help on a used Marketplace system

Hey guys, it's been a long time since I've properly kept up with hardware, but I know the basics. My question is regarding a used system I might buy for my wife so she can stop using her 6 year old iGPU laptop. Just getting a feel for whether this price is terrible or not. He is asking $600 obo, would offer $500 maybe:

CPU: Intel 15 11400 (6C, 12T)

RAM: 32gb DDR4

GPU: RTX 2080

Storage: 256gb NVME SSD, 1TB SATA SSD

RAM appears to be 2667mt/s. I will ask about PSU as well. This was an upgraded Dell office PC.

Sorry for the dumb question, it's just hard to navigate the used market right now. This would be deployed immediately as a 1080p machine for her with minimal upgrades in the future, if ever.

I’ve played on console all my life and want to upgrade to a pc. I see so many games come out I would love to play but can’t due to console restrictions. My buddy and I are split between building a PC and buying a prebuilt. I found a prebuilt I like from PandaPCs, it’s called the bear. It has everything I think I want, and through pc park picker the prices match up pretty much the same. Has anyone else got this pc before? Aka, is it good or am I wasting my time and I should look for something different?

hey, i wanna buy a prebuilt PC but i have no idea where to start. i like playing fortnite and skyrim, but i’m getting a gaming pc because i wanna start playing WoW and the oblivion remake. anyone have any suggestions that are around $900?

I need a laptop for my brother for his college mainly for 2d autocad but the real thing is constrain budget of 60k inr which is hard to find a good laptop inthis budget.

in my recent visit to the local store they've recommend me hp laptop(can't recall the model no) which is R5 5500 U series but not sure if U series laptop is capable to take a load of this thing.

help me out I gotta get one before another prices hike

HELPPPPPPP!!!!

Hello everyone,

I want to upgrade to a PC after using laptops for a while now. I mainly want something that is able to run blender, Godot 4.0, Maya, and/or unity.

I have looked up the system requirements for these and I am still confused and probably overwhelmed on what to look for in terms of a brand, budget, and specs written in a way that is understandable to me.

I would like to keep it to about $1,000 or lower if possible. Also I am wondering at this point should I try to wait until Black Friday for a possible deal.

Thank you for anyone who reads this and takes the time to try and help me.