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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'm always a little weary of APUs, because most people will try to over game on them, and every overheat is a tiny bit slower CPU. Heat damage is why laptops eventually get shitty whether you abuse them or not. Even a low end dedicated card will save the processor a bit of stress. I run a few zen APUs at my offices and they're great, but no one is trying to play anything more demanding than freecell on them.

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

Bah. Put a good cooler on your CPU and you're fine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I suppose it really depends on what games the guy is into. If he's an occasional stardew guy, no trouble. If it's call of duty, might be a problem. Although if he's into call of duty they'll need another whole ass hard drive to support that bloat