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Choose a complete desktop around the work you actually do, from office and word processing to 4K gaming, digital art, video editing, CAD, coding and local AI.

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Plan a PC budget by workload

Choose what the PC is for and enter a parts budget. The tool gives a sensible starting allocation and helps you choose exact components using specification checks and decision guidance below. Current retailer prices must be entered separately.

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Choose a checked exact model below, add a product from our comparison pages, or enter your own model. Unknown specifications are marked for review. Your list is stored only in this browser on this device—no account is required and nothing is sent to us.

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Before ordering: resolve compatibility conflicts and finish the exact-build checks above. Recheck socket, BIOS, RAM support, dimensions, connectors, power, cooling, seller, warranty and the final basket total for every exact component.

Compatibility checklist before you order
  • CPU socket and motherboard chipset/BIOS support match.
  • RAM generation, capacity, DIMM count and motherboard support are suitable.
  • Graphics-card length/thickness and cooler/radiator dimensions fit the case.
  • Power supply capacity, quality and GPU/CPU connector standards match the build.
  • M.2/SATA slots and PCIe lane-sharing do not disable storage or expansion you need.
  • Front-panel USB, networking, display outputs and expansion slots match the real workflow.

Important: The automatic checker covers its listed exact-model specifications. BIOS, RAM profile stability, cooling performance, complete-system connections and custom products need separate verification; this is not a benchmark or live-price quote. Recheck the exact components, motherboard support list, dimensions, power requirements and UK prices before purchase.

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How to approach your build a pc

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Start with workload and display target. An office PC can be excellent without a discrete GPU, while gaming, 3D and local-AI builds may put the largest share of budget into graphics and VRAM.

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Treat compatibility as a system. CPU socket, motherboard firmware, memory kit, case clearances, cooler, GPU size, PSU capacity and storage lanes all interact.

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Spend for the bottleneck you can explain. More cores, faster RAM or a flagship GPU only add value when the software, games or dataset can use them.

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Plan what happens after assembly: operating system, drivers, firmware, backup, security, networking, displays and peripherals are part of a complete PC, not afterthoughts.

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Buying safely: compare the exact SKU, total price including delivery, warranty and return terms before placing separate retailer orders. A retailer link does not mean a part has been checked as compatible with every other part in your build. See our affiliate disclosure.

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What changed this week

Checked 7 September 2026. These are research-based lifecycle notices from official sources, not hands-on reviews. Availability, specifications and prices can change.

Announced product family

ASUS previews ProArt P14, P16 and GR1X systems using NVIDIA RTX Spark

ASUS has shown two creator laptops and a compact always-on mini PC built around NVIDIA RTX Spark. The systems target local AI, creative and development workloads, but dependable UK configurations, prices and retail dates were not available when checked.

Buyer check: Keep these in the preview queue. Wait for shipping configurations and independent testing of sustained performance, acoustics, software compatibility, repairability and battery life before comparing them with established workstation builds.

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