r/buildapcforme • u/Warm-Lynx578 • 1h ago

Help needed in building PC for son

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Hi Reddit,

My son has been asking me for a PC for ages now since his current macbook is too slow. I have done some research but it is all too confusing so I have come here to seek some help.

PC:
- It is preferred if it is under $1500 AUD but I am willing to pay up to $1600
- We live in Australia and want to build the PC ourselves
- He plays games like minecraft, fortnite and roblox but wants to be able to play them at high graphics at a stable 180 fps, however i am not sure if it is 1080p or 1440p 😅
- It should be a good price to performance value as the PC will be used by him and his
sister for gaming only
- He also has a monitor keyboard and mouse at home

Questions:
Should we wait for the next big sale to come to buy the parts, or will the prices rise by too much then?
I am planning to let him build it after the school term so in 8 weeks from now, around december 18th, so should we buy parts during the term for cheapest price, all at once during a sale or space them out?

Thank you all in advance :)

Not a request (it is but reddit did not let me post without including this)

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r/buildapcforme • u/famevcr • 9h ago

please help me build a pc

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• ⁠New build or upgrade?

new build

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

i dont know sorry

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

gaming: overwatch, deadlock, resident evil

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

england, united kingdom and i don’t know sorry

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

no monitor needed

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

£1200-£1500

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

none

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?

whatever is cheapest

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

nope! thanks

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r/buildapcforme • u/steve209999 • 16h ago

My first pc

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New build or upgrade? New build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/ links). No
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games). Gaming/apps/games GTA, Ark, Rainbow, Valorant, Call of Duty,
Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA No micro center
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None
Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1,000
WiFi or wired connection? Both
Size/noise constraints? Full tower
Color/lighting preferences? White with lights
Any other specific needs? Good amount of storage

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