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Self Build Advice

  • 09-06-2025 03:31PM
    #1
    GMam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi everyone, hope I’m asking in the right place. My son has saved up for his first gaming PC and I want to get as much value as possible so I’m thinking about the self build route. I am new to this and my knowledge of PCs is strictly components based as opposed to what specifics are required in the build (essential tools, steps etc). I’ve completed the below as a starting point and after that I’d love to hear recommendations on how long it takes, any links to useful info etc - Thanks!

    1. What is your budget?

     [€1000]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?

     [Gaming (Roblox but showing interest in FPS and strategy games so likely to develop) Photo and Video editing (Stop motion animation mostly)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?

     yes

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?

    No - Starting from scratch

    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?

    1920x 1080

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals?

    Yes

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking

    ?

    8. How can you pay?

    9. When are you purchasing? 

    As soon as I know the best approach and where to go for parts etc

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

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  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,984 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058415625/self-build-advice

    PCPartPicker Part List: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/PyyQnp

    CPU: Intel Core i5-14400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor (€158.84 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    CPU Cooler: Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€22.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte B760M GAMING X AX Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (€131.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory (€53.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Storage: Integral M2 1.024 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€51.23 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Video Card: Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card (€383.99 @ Caseking)
    Case: Enermax MarbleShell MS21 RGB MicroATX Mid Tower Case (€61.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Power Supply: KOLINK ENCLAVE 700 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€84.90 @ Caseking)
    Mouse: SteelSeries Prime Wireless Wireless Optical Mouse (€39.08 @ Amazon Deutschland)
    Mouse: Cooler Master MM731 Wireless Optical Mouse (€0.00)
    Mouse: SteelSeries Prime Mini Wired/Wireless Optical Mouse (€0.00)
    Mouse: Cooler Master MM311 Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse (€0.00)
    Total: €988.39
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-06-10 00:12 CEST+0200

    Create a Windows 11 USB key. Also put the BIOS file on this key for Q-FLASH.

    You can buy Windows 11 product keys online for 1.15eur or so. Use a disposable Revolut card/PayPal and you're good.

    Only thing I had to compromise on was keyboard - gonna have to be cheap & cheerful until he saves up for a nice one.

    Included 4 decent wireless gaming mice as options - they're all around 40euro.



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