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New build or upgrade? - New Build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? I have a couple of monitors I could keep using for now
PC purpose? Gaming, but nothing crazy: I'd like to be able to experience BG3, CP77 at a decent quality plus other titles form the last 5+ years. I would hope it would run AAA titles in the next 5 years too (with tweaks to components)
Purchase country? UK, no Micro Center
Monitors needed? None
Budget range? £1200
WiFi or wired connection? I'm OK with wired but WiFi would be nice for streaming to TV without running a cable
Size/noise constraints? As quiet as possible
Colour/lighting preferences? White case/lights are preferred but more important to keep the initial cost down
Any other specific needs? DVD drive

I was waiting for Steam Machine since the announcement last year but I'm a little underwhelmed by its price and reported performance. I understand it is a small factor PC but for the price, I would like to explore something with a little bit more longevity and upgradability.

I came across that fits by budget at £1100. Also this but with 16GB RX 9060XT instead. I'm wondering if there are any components worth upgrading out of the gate or if the builds make sense at all. Here's a for Palicomp one. I understand I will need to pick a different case if I want to include an optical drive.

I'm admittedly a bit clueless, but the CPU and GPU look decent and probably more than enough for my current needs. I just wouldn't like to skimp £50 today just to go with a motherboard that will limit my upgrade options 2-3 years down the line, or a PSU that will be too weak, that sort of thing. I'm planning on upgrading monitors, peripherals and I will be adding another stick of RAM or more storage at some point. Any help or guidance is much appreciated!

Also is there any point in purchasing Windows license key from these companies for £100 when a key can be bought for less than a tenner elsewhere (like Groupon, so I assume legit)?

Created Feb 11, 2012

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