I'm planning a budget PC for music production and light gaming. What priorities should I set when choosing components to get the best value for money? Is a stronger processor more important than a dedicated graphics card in the budget segment, or the other way around? How much RAM is reasonable, and what other money-saving tricks do you know? I'd love to hear your tips and experiences.
How can you build a high-performance budget PC without expensive components?
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For a budget PC focused more on music production than gaming, prioritize the processor (e.g., Ryzen 5 5600G with integrated Vega graphics) and skip a dedicated GPU; 16GB of DDR4 RAM (2x8GB) is plenty for most DAW programs. When choosing a motherboard, go for a cost-effective B-series chipset, opt for a reliable used SSD model, and only buy the PSU once it has an 80 PLUS certification—this keeps costs low without compromising stability.