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New PC, constrution

Mar 2, 2017 11:41AM PST

Hello everyone, i've been saving up to buy a new computer for a while, but my past 2 ones were pre-made and ended up having serious problems after 1,5 2 years, so this time I'd like to order the parts at a store and have them put it together. The problem is I know 0 in terms of hardware and what is compatible with what, so I'd like to ask you guys to give your opinion on what parts to use.
My budget is 1250€ i can try to strech it to 1500€, i don't really like overclocking because i want this on to last me a couple of years, Priority gaming (overwatch and Battlefield 1 maxed out with good fps). Thanks you all in advance Happy

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If you are new to building.
Mar 2, 2017 11:47AM PST

Always COPY other builds. Read https://www.reddit.com/r/PCMasterRace/wiki/builds

Even their top end gamer is under 1K. Here I like that one but tend to ditch hard disks and go SSD. I might bump the graphics card up a level if budget permits.

How to build a PC is well done so I won't write about that.

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Mar 2, 2017 2:44PM PST

Go to the masterrace link mentioned above.

Hand your builder the list for the end-all, don't forget an OS, keyboard, mouse, monitor.

Get an estimate on cost, then you'll be able to see where you are budget wise.