🎓 Learn the Basics

Understanding your PC's parts makes building so much easier!

🎉 Nice work! You're ready to build!

Now that you understand the basics, let's find the perfect parts for your needs.

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CPU
The Brain
The CPU is your PC's brain — it handles instructions and controls what happens inside your computer. It does all the thinking and calculating that makes your programs run.
Think of it like:
The conductor of an orchestra, coordinating all the musicians (other parts) to create beautiful music (your programs running smoothly).
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GPU
The Artist
The GPU (graphics card) is your computer's artist. It creates all the images, videos, and animations you see on your screen. Essential for gaming and video editing!
Think of it like:
A specialized painter who can draw thousands of detailed pictures per second to create smooth motion on your screen.
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RAM
The Quick Memory
RAM is your computer's short-term memory. It temporarily holds information your CPU needs right now, allowing for lightning-fast access to your active programs.
Think of it like:
Your desk workspace — the bigger your desk, the more projects you can spread out and work on at the same time.
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Storage
The Library
Storage keeps all your files, photos, games, and programs safe permanently. SSDs are faster but more expensive, while hard drives offer more space for less money.
Think of it like:
A library where you store all your books (files) — SSDs are like having books right next to you, HDDs are like having a huge basement full of books.
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Motherboard
The Connector
The motherboard is like your computer's nervous system. It connects all the parts together and lets them communicate with each other through electrical pathways.
Think of it like:
The foundation of a house with all the electrical wiring — everything plugs into it to work together as one system.
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PSU
The Power Plant
The PSU (power supply) converts electricity from your wall outlet into the specific power each component needs. It's the energy source that keeps everything running.
Think of it like:
A power plant that takes raw electricity and distributes just the right amount to each neighborhood (component) in your city (computer).
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Case
The Home
The case is your components' home. It protects everything inside, provides airflow to keep things cool, and gives you ports to plug in your devices.
Think of it like:
A house that protects your family (components), has windows for light (airflow), and a front door with a mailbox (USB ports).
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CPU Cooler
The Air Conditioner
The CPU cooler keeps your processor from overheating. CPUs get hot when working hard, so a good cooler with fans or liquid helps maintain safe temperatures.
Think of it like:
An air conditioner for your brain — when you think really hard, you get hot, so you need something to cool you down!

🧠Let's Build Your Perfect PC

Answer a few questions so we can recommend the best parts for you.

1 What will you use your PC for?
🎮 Gaming Play the latest games smoothly
🎬 Streaming Gaming + broadcasting to viewers
🏢 Workstation Video editing, 3D rendering, productivity
🎓 School / General Use Web browsing, documents, light tasks
2 What resolution will you be using?
1080p (Full HD) Most popular, great performance
1440p (Quad HD) Sweet spot for quality & performance
4K (Ultra HD) Ultimate quality, needs powerful hardware
3 What frame rate are you aiming for?
30 FPS (Playable) Smooth enough for most games
60 FPS (Smooth) Great gaming experience
144+ FPS (High Refresh) Competitive gaming advantage
4 What is your total build budget?
💸 Under $800
💰 $800–$1200
💵 $1200–$1600
🤑 $1600+
5 What size PC do you prefer?
🧊 Small (Mini / Compact) Space-saving, limited upgrades
🖥️ Medium (Balanced) Best balance of size & expandability
🛸 Large (Full Tower) Maximum cooling & upgrades
6 Do you care about how it looks?
🌈 RGB & Lights
⚪ White Aesthetic
🕶️ Stealth / No Lights
🤷 Doesn't Matter

🎯 Your Build Profile:

    🎯Your Perfect Build

    Curated components for your specific needs

    🎮 Your Build Profile

    🧠 Processor (CPU)

    ❄️ CPU Cooler

    🎨 Graphics Card (GPU)

    ⚡ Memory (RAM)

    💾 Storage

    🌐 Motherboard

    🎯 Motherboard must match CPU socket and support your RAM type

    🔌 Power Supply (PSU)

    🏠 PC Case

    📋 Your Complete Build

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    Ready for PCPartPicker

    Now that you have a base list, you're ready to transfer this to PCPartPicker and check for live market prices as well as swap any components. All you need to do is copy and paste the component names to the component sections in PCPartPicker.

    Note: Prices may vary as this tool uses reference pricing, while PCPartPicker shows current market prices from retailers.

    🌐 Open PCPartPicker
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