First time building a PC | £1600 budget (UK)

After years of using my Mac laptop and gaming on consoles, deciding to take the plunge and build my first PC as a hobby. Looking for something that will last for years, and also something I'd be proud of and enjoy spending time on. Gaming on my Mac just doesn't have the same feel. Any advice would be appreciated!

  • New build or upgrade?

New build

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

None

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

Gaming, general use for surfing and web

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

UK

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

Currently using a Dell P2722HE that's a few years old, but could also update 1080p

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

£1600, can stretch if needed

  • WiFi or wired connection?

WIFI

  • Size/noise constraints?

Looking for something not too loud

  • Color/lighting preferences?

None

  • Any other specific needs?

None

Posted Nov 3, 2025, 9:10 PM UTC

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