PC Build for a friend

[Loxa]

Hi

My mate is looking at getting his first PC, his budget is around 800-900 but a lot of pre-builts are more expensive. Best case would have been something with a 5800X3D. He's not really one for building on his own.

 

[Tetras]

Entry-level specs have taken a hammering lately I'm afraid, due to high ram/ssd prices.

This is the only one I can see in budget:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x OcUK Gaming Mach 1.1 - Ryzen 5600 RTX 5060 Pre-Built Gaming PC (SKU: FS-PB14-EP) = £899.99

Total: £899.99 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

 

[Gray2233]

I'd try and increase budget a little, you could always opt to get the system without Windows too which would save £100 + on it.

It's easy enough to install via USB and OEM keys can be found very cheap.

If he was willing to try a self build, you can just about put together an AM5 rig with 32gb of RAM for around the £1000 mark. You'd be limited to an 8gb 9060 or 5060 but the system would have more upgrade potential/longevity.

 

[Loxa]

I'd try and increase budget a little, you could always opt to get the system without Windows too which would save £100 + on it.

It's easy enough to install via USB and OEM keys can be found very cheap.

If he was willing to try a self build, you can just about put together an AM5 rig with 32gb of RAM for around the £1000 mark. You'd be limited to an 8gb 9060 or 5060 but the system would have more upgrade potential/longevity.

He's pretty tight on the budget, only other route would be preowned i think