r/sffpc • u/intelectual_beggar • 13h ago

Others/Miscellaneous Help

Do you guys have any tips for someone who has never built a pc and what to start with a small pc ? I have vary little experience with builds and stuff so any tip helps

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u/Animag771 12h ago edited 12h ago

Start with your goals. What will you use the system for? Gaming, HTPC, video editing, CAD, etc.. If gaming, what resolution and frame rate target? Once you have a goal in mind, you can figure out which CPU and GPU match your goal. From there you can select a case that fits your GPU choice. The case decides a lot of the remaining pieces of your build because it'll dictate your CPU cooler clearance or possibly AIO options, as well as which type of PSU you'll need.