Start here: where to spend (and save) on a custom PC

Spend more on:
- The graphics card, if you game, edit video or run AI models
- A fast NVMe SSD for the main drive
- A quality power supply from a known brand. A cheap one can take other parts down with it

Save on:
- RGB lighting and fancy cases
- The very top processor for gaming, where the graphics card matters more
- More memory than your work needs (32 GB covers most people)

Always check:
- The parts fit together (socket, size, power connectors)
- Airflow: heat is what kills computers early

Post your budget and what you'll use the PC for in this topic, and I'll suggest a parts list.