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I initially intended to construct my next PC, which is what I usually do, but circumstances are complicating things. I’m now thinking about purchasing a prebuilt unit instead. I need suggestions for trustworthy PC builders and options that align with what I was aiming to build.
Estimated Purchase Timeline:
Within a month
Budget Considerations:
Prefer not to exceed 2K
Primary System Needs:
Gaming, content creation
Monitor Inquiry:
No, I already own three LG 1040P 144Hz monitors and plan to keep them. I’m considering upgrading to 4K, so I want to verify the graphics card supports that resolution.
Upgrade Items:
Original part list remains unchanged
OS Purchase:
Yes
Preferred Parts Sources:
Newegg/Amazon
Location:
US WI
Overclocking Interest:
Possibly
GPU Options:
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Specs:
Resolution 2560X1440 could be upgraded to 4K
Additional Notes:
I’d like two M2 chips—one for apps and the OS, and another for gaming. Most importantly, I’m upgrading because my current PC is four years old and showing signs of wear.
There are various types of builders available, though it might be challenging with boutique ones for a budget of 2000. You would gain more control over individual components. Puget Systems is an example. The next best option could be Microcenter, where you select parts and have them assembled for a fee. This service is mostly available in the western part of the US, possibly only in places like Wisconsin or Chicago. It seems to be done in person rather than shipped. Other options include Cyberpower, but you'd need to accept limitations on items such as power supplies and coolers, with restricted part choices. Have you considered sticking with well-known OEMs like Dell and Lenovo?
The only suggestion was StarForge, which can be found at their website.
GamersNexus tested multiple prebuilt options and found most problematic, ranging from minor to serious issues. However, the StarFroge PC they evaluated performed well as a solid choice.
Here’s the playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...bE_R5EnCLM
Another prebuilt brand worth considering is MainGear, whose reviews were also positive by GamersNexus.
Link: https://maingear.com/
Keep in mind that prebuilt units come with a markup and affect the overall warranty, unlike DIY builds.
A decent PSU for high-end builds should be of good quality, such as Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, or Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
For the latest ATX 3.0/3.1 PSUs, check this guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-at...busters/4/
I’ve powered my three PCs with Seasonic products—two PRIME TX-650 units and one Focus PX-550. Detailed specs and photos are available in my profile.
Hello there,
I'm considering a custom build instead of a prebuilt one, as the latter have certain limitations with some components.
Is this platform something you can order through?
https://www.ibuypower.com/gaming-pcs/pc-builder
You'll be able to personalize the parts you purchase and pay an additional 100-200 $ for the final assembly.
The RTX 5070 Ti 16GB is listed at a MSRP of $749. The recommended components include an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, a CPU cooler (ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE), a motherboard (MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5), memory (TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB), storage options such as the Acer Predator GM7000 and Silicon Power UD90, a case from Montech AIR, a power supply from Thermaltake, and an operating system package. The total comes to $1186.87, with all costs accounting for shipping and applicable taxes.
If you intend to go the custom build path, I recommend delaying the purchase of the graphics card for a few weeks to evaluate the performance of the RTX 5000 and RX 9000 series benchmarks.
The RTX 5070 Ti 16GB is listed at $749. The PCPartPicker catalog includes the following components:
Motherboard:
- Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Board ($129.99)
- Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
- Total for motherboard: $129.99
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core ($359.00)
CPU Cooler:
- ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM ($29.99)
Memory:
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($86.99)
Storage:
- Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Drive ($132.99)
- TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 2 TB 2.5" SSD ($87.99)
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower ($65.00)
Power Supply:
- Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W (80+ Gold Certified, Modular ATX) ($89.99)
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM DVD 64-bit ($119.99)
All prices encompass shipping and applicable taxes, with discounts applied where possible.
It seems to be okay here, though I’m not familiar with them, which made me a bit nervous.
They probably don’t offer anything that matches what I’m looking for.