Gaming Build, ~$1000

Hi! I have tried over and over to read/understand through various guides how to build a PC. I just cannot understand how you pick parts and determine what is vs isn't worth it. Maybe my brain is too smooth but there are SO many brands. I usually game on my partner's Corsair Vengeance prebuilt and I really enjoy it. I play a lot of Marvel Rivals, Baldur's Gate, co-ops like Peak, etc. My main issue that I've run into is constantly running out of storage space with 2TBs of memory. If my budget is unrealistic for what I want please let me know! I was hoping to score some deals with Amazon Prime day.

•	New build or upgrade? 

Brand new, I have nothing

•	Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) 

No

•	PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) 

Exclusively gaming/discord

•	Purchase country? Near Micro Center? 

USA, near a Micro Center

•	Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 

I would like one that looks good for gaming. Second can be cheaper if they match in size, it would just be for discord/movies while gaming

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

Ideally around $1000, can be up to $1200

•	WiFi or wired connection? 

Wifi

•	Size/noise constraints? 

As long as it doesn't sound like a jet plane I don't really mind sound, size wise no constraint.

•	Color/lighting preferences? 

No lighting necessary

•	Any other specific needs? 

Nope!

Posted Jul 9, 2025, 6:09 PM UTC

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