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Advice for a PC build for podcasting and light gaming? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My boyfriend asked for a computer build for podcasting and light gaming for Christmas. He specifically wants a custom build desktop and I wasn't able to talk him out of going this route. We're starting from zero so I'd need to get a tower, monitor, keyboard, mouse, mic, webcam, etc. Trying to keep it under $1300ish for the package.

What kind of specs should I target to future proof the system for podcasting in case this becomes a serious hobby for him? I've built hundreds of PCs in my lifetime but never had to consider audio/video production. Also curious if anyone has advice for the podcasting equipment.

Thanks ahead of time.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have pretty skewed view of prices because I'm always scouting for closeouts and pricing errors. I can't imagine spending 400 on a PSU. I'm not sure what good ones go for, but I got my 1200w super flower for like 150 two years ago. If they're really going for 400, fuck that get a 750 Corsair and ignore me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not saving $400 on just the psu. I was adding up the saving of getting a good apu and smaller psu, compared to buying a big psu and a dedicated video card.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That makes sense, I'm not sure how I missed that. My bad.