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Choose and build your computer Looking for an affordable computer, a gaming system or an upgrade? Start with your tasks and complete budget, check compatibility and compare the models in the catalog.
How to choose a gaming PC on a budget Choosing an affordable gaming computer: plan the full budget, compare complete configurations and check component compatibility. Read the guide ↗ Building a PC: a component selection checklist Plan your PC build with a component checklist, compatibility checks, a complete budget and questions for confirming the store’s final offer. Read the guide ↗ Processor and motherboard compatibility Choosing an Intel or AMD processor: check the socket, chipset, BIOS, DDR memory and budget for the complete platform. Read the guide ↗ How to choose a graphics card for your PC Choose a GPU for gaming or work: compare the exact model, graphics memory, power supply, case dimensions and monitor connections. Read the guide ↗ DDR4 or DDR5: which RAM does your computer need? Choose RAM by checking DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, DIMM and SO-DIMM formats, capacity, modules and motherboard support. Read the guide ↗ SATA or NVMe SSD: how to choose storage Choosing an SSD: SATA, NVMe and M.2 differences, slot support, physical size, capacity and moving from an older drive. Read the guide ↗ Plan your PC build ↗ Compare catalog models ↗ Keep the exact model identifiers when discussing your build with the store.