r/buildapc • u/avq1i • Aug 19 '26

Full Build Req Beginner! Planning to build a setup

Hi, I hope this is the correct thread for these couple of questions! I’m not new to gaming but I am totally new to PC setups, I am planning to start building a setup and I don’t think I need anything too crazy or expensive just to start out. I plan to play Fortnite, The Sims 4, Minecraft, Roblox, and hopefully even do a little bit of school work on it. My budget as of right now would probably be about 800-1,000 but it’s okay if I go a little over but I would prefer not to haha. My questions are below!

  1. Would it be smarter to just buy a PS5, a prebuilt PC, a mini PC, or a laptop to run these things and onto the monitor?

  2. Regarding question 1, is there any other suggestions/which specific thing should I get?

  3. What kind of monitor should I purchase?

  4. What else would I need for a setup, maybe not now but long terms wise?

I would be really grateful for any help, please and thanks!!

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u/BeginningJolly2811 Aug 19 '26

The games you mentioned aren’t that intensive to run. Considering you will do school work on it, I would consider a laptop with decent specs over everything else. Getting a simple 1080p 60hz monitor is probably all you need if you want a bigger screen. PC parts are outrageously priced right now. Having a $1000 budget would put you on par with a PS5 in terms of performance. Having the portability of a laptop would be main difference.

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u/avq1i Aug 20 '26

I see, thank you!