Looking for a prebuilt PC around $1000 to $1500 that can tackle my three needs of being able to use it to work from home, attend college online, and I need to for photography, editing raw photos and occasionally editing videos. Thanks in advance.

Budget: $600-$1200, we'll call $800 a sweet spot.

I'm a software developer who runs a lot of containers (so more RAM and CPU threads is good). I really don't need a great PC but based on past usage I'll probably keep it for 6+ years so might as well invest a little more.

Form Factor: Desktop.

CPU: Seeking at least 6 core/12 thread, but 8/16 would be nice. I have an AMD preference but Intel is perfectly acceptable. (This is where I prefer to spend my $ I guess.)

RAM: DDR5 16GB or 32GB.

HD: 1TB is plenty of disk space. SSD.

Video Card: Not running any demanding games, so video card isn't of much importance. Capable of running 2 monitors. (A lot of what I found I feel I'm over investing in a video card which I'm not going to utilize its power much at all.)

Disk Drive: Don't care.

OS: I use Linux so windows is of no value to me. (My searching for Linux PCs hasn't turned out to well, fine if it has windows as I'll install whatever, just would prefer not to pay for windows).

I'm comfortable adding/upgrading RAM and peripherals. I'm in the USA.

(this is for heavy gaming) Hi Guys after using my laptop for a while like 6-7 years i wanna change it and get a pc for the first time since i heard its better in every single way except portability so i wanted a build that is around 900 pound can go little further if its big upgrade i want a build that is small sized but same performance as a pc i heard they are called micro atx not sure though hope you guys can help also ill be in UK for like 1 week or less so i need it to be on shop like on currys or smth like that Thanks.
New build or upgrade? New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming any kind of games
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) UK (London,Cambridge,Edinburg,oxford)
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1 Monitor, Size doesnt matter, 1440p, more than 144hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 900 pounds (can go further a little)
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? Small
• Color/lighting preferences? Would love if its all white and nice looking but doesnt really matter if its looking good
• Any other specific needs? Nope

Hello, I’m stuck between which prebuilt is best to buy, mostly gaming, casual web browsing and YouTube, maybe some photoshop as well…

First I have an HP Omen 35L that I would get a 1tb ssd in it, Skytech Archangel, Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen, Skytech Nebula…

I apologize as I can’t use paste the links on here on my phone, if you guys have any other suggestions feel free to let me know as any responses are greatly appreciated!

Looking either for a prebuilt or to build a PC capable of high end 1440p with AMD CPU. Missed out on the Best Buy 7800x3D deal. Price isn't an issue as long as it's close to $2200 USD, though wouldn't say no to cheaper.

Just picked this prebuilt up from Costco: https://www.costco.com/MSI-Aegis-ZS2-Gaming-Desktop--AMD-Ryzen-9-7900X---GeForce-RTX-4080-SUPER-Windows-11-Home.product.1875542.html It was $2200

Also looking at this prebuilt: CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7GHz, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCle Gen4 SSD, WiFi Ready & Windows 11 Home (SLC8480A4) [https://a.co/d/04hRe60] Also $2200

I specced out a build on CyberPower last night, too, though unsure of what the final price will be. Speca are here: *BASE_PRICE: [+1865] CABLE: None CAREl: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19] CARE2: Cooler Master Mastergel Maker CPU-Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10] CAS: CyberPowerPC PHANTEKS NVSs ATX Mid-Tower Gaming Case With Seamless Glass View + 4X ARGB Fans [+12] (Black) CC: None CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 Processor 9800X3D 8-core/16-thread 4.7GHz [Turbo 5.2GHz] 104MB Cache AMS CS_FAN: 3x 120mm CyberPowerPC AF120 PWM ARGB FAN - high airflow 500-1800 ± 150 RPM Fans Black [+29] DDS: None FAN: CyberpowerPC MasterLiquid Lite 360mm ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler with Dual Chamber Pump & Copper Cold Plate [+26] (3 x Standard 120MM Fans) FREEBIE MN: None FREEBIE VCI: NVIDIA Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ [+0] HDD: 2TB Corsair MP600 ELITE Series (PCle Gen4) M.2 SSD - Seq R/W: Up to 7000/6500 MB/s, Rnd R/W up to 1000/1000k with heatsink [+95] (Single Drive) HDD2: None HEADSET: None INSTANTREBATE: Extra $130 Instant off on all Gaming Desktops and Laptops [-130] KEYBOARD: CyberPowerPC Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard MEMORY: 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5/6000MHz Dual Channel Memory (Team T-FORCE DELTA RGB (AMD EXPO SUPPORT CL30) BLACK [+30]) MICROPHONE: None MONITOR: None MOPAD: None MOTHERBOARD: ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX6 II AM5 Micro ATX w/ Wi-Fi 6, 1GbT LAN, (4)PCIe x16, (3)M.2, (4)SATA CEC MOUSE: CyberPowerPC Elite M2 RGB Gaming Mouse OS: Windows 11 Home POWERSUPPLY: 1,000 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Gold w/ PCIE 12+4Pins Connector for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards [+10] (Black) PRO_WIRING: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19] PROMOSALEI: CYBERPOWERPC Skorpion K2 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard [+5) (Black (Linear) [+0]) PROMOSALE2: CyberpowerPC SHADOW I Wired Gaming Headset w/Detachable Mic [+5] PROMOSALE3: CyberPowerPC FPS Gaming Mouse Pad [+0] (XX-Large 36x12 Inches [+9]) PROMOSALE4: 5-FT HDMI Flat Cable, V1.4, Supports 3D & 4K Resolution, Gold Plated Connector Cable [+5] (1 piece) RECOVERYUSB: None RUSH: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN 3 BUSINESS DAYS [+79] SERVICE: 3 Years FREE Service Plan (INCLUDES LABOR AND LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT) SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 71 AUDIO SPEAKERS: None USBHD: None VIDEO: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti SUPER OC 16GB GDDR6X Video Card (DLSS 3.5) [AI-Powered Graphics] [+234] (Single Card)

Looks to be around $2200. Thoughts on these options, or if I should consider others? Also not sure about building direct from CyberPowerPC, haven't dealt with their support or returned anything from them before. Any input is appreciated!

I’m having trouble picking out parts for a pc, I saw this prebuilt on Amazon, it’s £550, would you recommend? Is it wise to buy a prebuilt pc from Amazon (in case it gets damaged in transport and such)? It’s much cheaper than the parts my friends helped me pick out.

https://amzn.eu/d/7mnCMeR

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-scale-gaming-desktop-pc-intel-core-i5-14400f-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-16gb-ddr5-ram-1tb-nvme-black/6576685.p?skuId=6576685&nrtv_cid=ikb7531vfttwr

As title says. It’ll be my first. I’ll use it for games like Elden ring , WoW , CoD, etc.

I also don’t want the Walmart one because they keep canceling my order so I literally cannot purchase it. This is the one I am referring to - CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop AMD Ryzen 7-7700 Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB - 32GB DDR5 2TB NVMe SSD Black (2024)

When I was browsing its official website, I found the Black Friday discount very attractive to me. Can I use it for PS? The PC I am using now is Asus PN50 (16gb 2133 ram + small SSD)

CAS: CyberPowerPC HYTE Y60 Dual Chamber Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Panoramic View Tempered Glass + 2x120mm Fans [-53] (PANDA)

VIDEO: GeForce RTX™ 4080 SUPER 16GB GDDR6X Video Card (DLSS 3.5) [AI-Powered Graphics] (Single Card)

CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 Processor 9800X3D 8-core/16-thread 4.7GHz [Turbo 5.2GHz] 104MB Cache AM5

CS_FAN: Default case fans DDS: None

FAN: CyberPowerPC Bitspower Infinity 240mm ARGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ Copper Cold Plate + 2X ARGB Fans BLACK

FREEBIE_VC1: NVIDIA Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ [+0]

HDD: 2TB ADATA LEGEND 800 GOLD Series (PCIe Gen4) NVMe M.2 SSD - Seq R/W: Up to 3500/2800 MB/s, Rnd R/W up to 290/415k (Dual Drive (2TB x 2 (4TB Capacity)) [+117])

MEMORY: 64GB (32GBx2) DDR5/6000MHz Dual Channel Memory [+180] (Team T-FORCE DELTA RGB)

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS PRIME B650M-A AX6 II AM5 Micro ATX w/ Wi-Fi 6, 1GbT LAN, (4)PCIe x16, (3)M.2, (4)SATA CEC

MOUSE: Rocksoul 8D Optical Gaming Mouse [+2]

OS: Windows 11 Home

POWERSUPPLY: 1,000 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Gold Power Supply

SERVICE: 3 Years FREE Service Plan (INCLUDES LABOR AND LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT) SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

WARRANTY: PREMIUM WARRANTY: Standard 2 Year Parts WARRANTY + TWO (2) YEAR SHIPPING [+0] WNC: None _PRICE: (+2500)

1 × $2,500.00 1 Coupon: BLACKFRIDAY (5% Off for Order over $999 [Excludes Prebuilt]) $-125.00 Subtotal: $2,375.00 Sales Tax (8.25%): $195.94 Shipping: (UPS Ground): $75.00 Shipping Discount: $-75.00 Total $2,570.94

Must be capable of playing Fortnite on high settings. Thanks

I’m looking to get a good prebuilt for under $1k just for casual gaming, not using it for streaming or anything like that, figured now would be a good time since it’s Black Friday weekend going into cyber Monday!

Mainly gonna be used for single player games. Any monitor and keyboard suggestions would be appreciated too!

Hi all, I am looking toward possibly upgrading my old alienware with a i7-6700k with a 1080 founders edition to something that actually works more than 30% of the time. This thing is slowly dying on me lol. I am hoping to stay under a budget of about $800 USD. I was eyeing this deal and was curious if there is anything anyone else would suggest around that budget? How much of a difference would I see in games like Tarkov, Arma, Cyberpunk 2077 and such? Should I wait to consider what deals might come out on monday? Thanks for looking.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-scale-gaming-desktop-pc-intel-core-i5-14400f-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-16gb-ddr5-ram-1tb-nvme-black/6576685.p?skuId=6576685

I am trying to decide on a complete new desktop set-up and having trouble picking. At the heart of the issue is the classic Windows (Alienware Aurora R16) vs Mac (m4 mini) debate, but I think my use case is unique enough that I am having trouble deciding.

My current set-up is an asus rog zephyrus (which i have never used as an actual laptop) hooked up to 3x 23" 1080p monitors. My main use for my "desktop" is to vpn and remote into an external windows device for work, so this is primarily a work setup which I use pretty rarely outside of work. I don't necessarily neeeed to upgrade, but the fan noise for the zephyrus is starting to drive me crazy (and no, its not a dust issue, I have taken off the base cleaned them and replaced one of the fans a few years ago when it went out) and the monitors are starting to have issues (seemingly rebooting occasionally out of nowhere? maybe a psu issue? one of the 3 original ones has already failed and been replaced, but given that they're probably from around 2015 I think that's expected). So I'm basically trying to build a system that I wont need to upgrade for 5 years but with a priority on silent operation. I don't necessarily want to spend more than 2k on the entire set-up.

I would like to upgrade my screens at the same time so I am planning on upgrading to 3x 4k screens. I am planning 2 60hz monitors for the sides and a 165 hz monitor for the main. Using remote desktop limits to 30 hz so this is fine 99% of the time. Figure it would be nice to have higher refresh for the occasional gaming and the occasional general usage outside of the vpn.

I dont necessarily need anything particularly powerful because if I am going to do anything particularly intensive, I will do it on my work computer (128 gb ram, 4 tb storage). I also don't really game much. I would categorize myself as a "very casual" with maybe a maximum of100 hrs played a year probably closer to 50. I would like to have the capability of gaming but its not really necessary. The mac mini is so cheap that if i really wanted to game, i could buy an xbox x as well and still come in under the alienware, but if I were to get a windows machine, I would want to have the capability built in of buying an xbox. Outside of the occasional game, the most intensive thing I run is the occasional piano vst which my m1 air can run so either would be more than up to the task.

To throw a wrench into the mix, I use a custom mapped keyboard (dygma raise) which i have specific windows macros set up. I think I could probably figure out how to set that up to work properly when remoting into work from a mac, but I also bring the keyboard in to physically work at my work computer on the days i do go into work. So that having multiple (even more) custom layers than i already do sounds difficult. Additionally I use a 3dconnexion mouse which requires windows pro to utilize using usb passthrough. If I switched to mac, I would basically have to give up this for home use (or pay 165 a year for the privilege of using it which i wont do). I think I'm fine with making that specific compromise because there is just enough lag as it is to make it somewhat annoying to use from home.

So those arguments would point to windows, but on the flip side, my cellphone is a iphone, and the computer I use most outside of work is a mac air so it would be nice if all of my devices were apple. I also think that apple devices are just nicer to use not to mention that the m4 mini looks to be one of the best value computers available at this point. Maybe I just had a bad experience, but the zephyrus just seemed like it had tons of bloatware and i just didnt love it while the air absolutely blows it out of the water in user experience terms.

So are there any suggestions besides those two that you think im missing an obvious computer? For the reference, the alienware is said to be very quite in all the reviews which is why that is the windows machine I am looking at.

I’ve been in need of a new computer to replace my dying laptop and I was hoping to take advantage of some Black Friday sale and finally get one. My requirements: I would need to run Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. I also use the Affinity apps, which are alternatives for those three Adobe programs. I’d also like to be able to play some more demanding games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2. I’m hoping not to pay more than 1200 USD with a sale. I want something midrange that I hope to not have to upgrade in a few years if my needs change. Here are a few I’m looking at, but I’m open to other suggestions as well:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-scale-gaming-desktop-pc-amd-ryzen-7-8700f-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-8gb-32gb-ddr5-rgb-ram-1tb-nvme-ssd-black/6594148.p?skuId=6594148 (seems to have good specs, but not a lot of reviews)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CyberPowerPC-Gamer-Supreme-Gaming-Desktop-AMD-Ryzen-7-7700-32GB-AMD-Radeon-RX-7900-GRE-16GB-2TB-SSD-Black-SLC7000WST/5738754561?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L180

https://nzxt.com/product/player-one-prime (overpriced compared to the others? good reviews)

Hello,

I am looking for a gaming desktop recommendation to play mainly D2R and probably WOW at 1080 120 fps or 1440p maybe? Depending on price.

Any suggestions would be helpful!

Looking to move way up from my MSI Trident. Would like to play new/current releases with ultimate settings and 0 stutter etc. (I know the pc is only half this equation)

Thanks in advance and happy Black Friday! ✌️🩶

Hi, I know its blackfriday and I just want a gaming PC that is under 1700CAD. What are the best deals out there today? I don't wanna build it myself unfortunately so either prebuilt or one of those ones where you order the pieces and they assemble it for you

Also, Ideally I would like at least 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB storage, and a 4070 or equivalent graphics card

Hi everyone, I appreciate any suggestions/advice! Thank you to all who can help me out.

I work with pretty high-quality 4k video footage for my job

ideally, I'm looking for a prebuilt that can handle some hefty video editing with good rendering speeds

I'd like to run all Adobe Creative platforms as fast as possible

i'd like to stay under $1600, but willing to spend more if its worth it

From the research I've done, it looks like I should have at minimum 32 gb ram, but I don't really know what I am talking about haha, that's what I'm in the market for a prebuilt rather than a custom

https://www.costco.com/ibuypower-slatemesh-8-gaming-desktop---14th-gen-intel-core-i9-14900f---nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-super---windows-11---32gb-ram---2tb-ssd.product.4000291940.html

I saw this one on costco ^, any thoughts?

Looking for midrange for casual gamer. Basically I want it to be able to run stuff like Baldurs Gate 3 medium settings minimum 40fps hopefully more. Want 7-8g VRAM and good enough graphics card.

Browsing a few sites, open to any reputable site that ships to the US, but the one linked below stuck out to me. I'd appreciate some feedback.

https://www.jawa.gg/product/47244/liquid-cooled-rtx-4060-ryzen-5-5500-16gb-ram-1tb-m2-gaming-pc

I want something low maintence, durable, and unlikely to break, this is a priority. I'd like to avoid proprietary parts. I am looking at prebuilt Windows pc's only for the exclusive programs. I am looking to use it for gaming but nothing too demanding (ex: Metaphor Refantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, The Diofield Chronicle). However I don't plan on buying another computer for 5-10 years so it should hold up for future releases. Something less noisy as well. Also I hate the lights on these new computers but as long as I can turn them off and keep the off easily it's fine, the less pernament lights the better. There's a lot of sales right now so $1400 is the hard limit but cheaper is better preferably $1000 or less. I'm currently looking at a Lenovo Legion Tower 5 gen8 AMD at $850 (5i at $990) and the MSI Codex R2 at like $800-1000 I haven't decided what version yet. I've also heard about the iBuypower Scale and at $700 it's hard to ignore.

Edit: how do lenovo and msi compare? I heard msi prebuilds are really noisy is it that bad? Deciding now whether I can live with a 4060 or go for something more expensive. Overall seems like the MSI codex r2 are better computers but very noisy compared to the Lenovo Legion towers. How are refurbished pcs?

edit: the msi's are just a better deal

• https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Aegis-Gaming-Desktop-7NUE-676US/dp/B0CQS2T7C7
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTLSP2XB?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
• https://www.newegg.com/p/83-151-515?Item=83-151-515&cm_sp=product-_-from-price-options

Edit: wow It's a bloodbath out there. I've been looking around since wednesday? Tuesday? And every few hours something goes out of stock. Or raises prices. Got the aegis wallet crying for the 4070 super r7 770 $1300.

My nephew wants a gaming PC. He says he will use it to play Fortnight. Would anyone please tell me what pre-built pc’s would run the game decently well? I don’t have a specific budget in mind and that’s kind of why I’m asking cause I’d like to find out what the minimum cost would be and maybe what something would cost that would be a little future proof, too. Or if there is a reputable builder (I don’t know how or want to do it myself) I’m open to that, too.

I made a setup for 1700 € and i added everything. But i am not sure about monitor and case i dont wanna spend over 1700. I need a suggestion for better case and monitor if there are. If u guys have a better idea for other parts let me know!

Basket:
Case

SSD

RAM

PSU

GPU

Monitor

Cooler

CPU

Motherboard

Are there any prebuilt gaming PCs I could look into that might fit my needs? I don't need a PC that can play GTA 6 when it releases on max graphics or anything, I mostly use my current one to play games like Overwatch, Valorant, and Deadlock. I'm looking into getting a new one because I'm running some games at pretty middling FPS even on low graphics (like Deadlock, and the soon to release Marvel Rivals I wanna play) and I would like an overall upgrade as I've already upgraded this current one as far as I can. I just want to be able to run games like that on good graphics (doesn't even have to be max) while getting 120-200+ FPS, maybe also being able to stream while playing. Any reccs from anyone more knowledgeable than me on gaming PCs (which is minimal knowledge)?

I found a PC, which whilst the model has many reviews, the listing itself says it was first available Nov 20, 2024. This seems suspiciously close to Black Friday, and I'm concerned this model may only be available FOR Black Friday, with lower quality components to offer what seems like a great computer for much cheaper. Do companies do that with PCs, like they do with TVs?

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16883992016?Item=N82E16883992016

I am searching for a new PC, maybe $2.5k price point with higher-end components but not "NEED the very best." Important part is getting a great PC at good value, if something were more expensive but warranted it through performance and components, then I could justify getting something more expensive. But I don't want these "Black Friday deals" if they're just a scam duplicate with cheap quality components

Hey I am looking to get a first pc for a 10 yo, and looking for deals on Amazon. He won't play any videogames there (he has a console for that), but he is starting to experiment with blender and wanted something with a basic GPU. He is just doing tutorials and is fine with waiting overnight for final renders. I saw some cool deals in mini PCs and 500-ish gaming desktops, are those any good for what I want or do I need to go near 800-ish to get something functional for this?

Stuff I have looked at:

https://a.co/d/202BHHr

https://a.co/d/7urQrb8

https://a.co/d/j4gSKwY

https://a.co/d/doIpIhw

https://a.co/d/bxKmq1i

My friend is looking to buy a pc this Black Friday any good deals that you guys are aware of under 1400?

Looking to get a new pc. Best prebuilt bang for my buck quality and performance wise. Preferably best black friday deals right now. Im sure I can get something worthwhile with that budget, right?

Most people have been saying this the best pc for this pice range will this pc drop down any lower on the actual blackfriday day or cybermonday or is this the official price? Or do you guys think any pcs will come out for a better price better than this one? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-super-12gb-2tb-ssd-white/6575113.p?skuId=6575113