Should I build or buy?

colbarr

So I'm looking to upgrade from a gaming laptop (Asus TUF gaming FX504) in the next few weeks. Although I've never done it before, I'm willing to build a new PC. The problem is, I'm not very knowledgeable on the different parts necessary, as in, what's the best spec for my money etc. I've looked on PCSpecialist and they have a build for Microsoft Flight Simulator that's around €2000.

https://www.pcspecialist.ie/view/Aileron-Pro/

So my question is, should I build my own PC (details below) or should I go with PCSpecialist's build (and if I do, is there anyway I could improve on spec or cost)

Cheers,

Colbarr.

1. What is your budget? €2000

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming (MSFS, Farming Sim, Euro/American Truck Sim and other similar sim games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Maybe. Can I use the Windows on my current laptop using a flash drive?

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

5. Do you need a monitor? No

5a. If yes, what size do you need.

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 43in Phillips TV 2560 x 1440 and a 24in LG TV resolution not know at time of writing. No plans to upgrade.

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

8. How can you pay? Debit card

9. When are you purchasing? Next few weeks

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Dublin 15

K.O.Kiki

That's a laughably unbalanced build for 2k!

Off the top of my head: https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/desktops-and-all-in-ones/legion-desktops/legion-t-series-towers/Lenovo-Legion-T7-34IMZ5/p/99LE9700365

Self-build for high-end PCs has been nearly impossible for going on 2 years now.

colbarr

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117953035#Comment_117953035

Looks like a good PC (and €200 off with student discount, Happy Days!). Is there good scope for upgrading this in the future?

K.O.Kiki

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117955216#Comment_117955216

650W PSU might limit you if GPUs keep growing in power demands (e.g. RTX 3080 recommends 750W) but it seems to use standardised parts so should be fine to upgrade.