Prebuilt PC and additionals help

[NumbskullGaming]

Budget (including currency): ~$2,500USD

 

Country: United States

 

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: general gaming, adobe illustrator, basic computer use.

 

Other details: I'm completely new to the PC world, and I don't understand what maintenance or upkeep I would need to have for PCs, so please keep that in mind. I'm looking for a prebuilt PC, 2 monitors and a keyboard setup that is no more than $2,500. The PC doesn't need to look really cool or have super crazy abilities. I am NOT looking to build my own PC or modify the PC out of the box if possible, but later possible modification to grow into new parts would be nice. Any noob friendly suggestions would be much appreciated. I'd love any help I can get. Thank you!

Edited November 7, 2021 by NumbskullGaming

[Forleb]

Gamers Nexus has been reviewing prebuilts of all calibers & prices on their channel, so I'd watch through their latest video to get a gauge on all of their performance & value since aesthetic isn't a concern. I think I'll leave the monitors to someone around here who's actually good with them, but for the keyboard the Corsair K55 is a great starter.

[Herman Mcpootis]

https://www.newegg.com/asus-ga15dk-db574/p/N82E16883221698 you might want an external HDD for storage but otherwise this is fine.

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: Acer XV340CK Pbmiipphzx 34.0" 3440x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($397.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Deco Gear DGMECHBRD100 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
External Storage: Toshiba Canvio Basics 3.0 2 TB External Hard Drive  ($64.59 @ Amazon) 
Total: $542.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-11-07 07:05 EST-0500

[GeorgeMKane]

https://www.newegg.com/abs-ala267/p/N82E16883360201

 

Replace the cpu cooler ASAP. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vV7G3C/noctua-nh-u12s-redux-7075-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-u12s-redux

 

OR

 

https://www.newegg.com/abs-ala270/p/N82E16883360204?quicklink=true

 

Replace the cpu cooler ASAP, and add more storage. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GTCD4D/western-digital-blue-1tb-25-solid-state-drive-wds100t2b0a

 

Peripheral Recommendations...

MONITOR | KEYBOARD | MOUSE

 

Make sure that when you get to the desktop, you download the drivers for your pre-built. There should be information that comes with the pc, on where to go specifically. Mainly you're downloading drivers from the motherboard manufacturer's website. Also, if you get one with a NVIDIA graphics card, then make sure you get NVIDIA GeForce Experience too.

 

 

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

You may want to opt for buying your own parts and having someone assemble it for you so benifits of it being a prebuilt cause someone will build and prob set it up for you and benifits of building it yourself such as potentially better value or just straight up better quality components then what youd get from a prebuilt

[slowy]

1 hour ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

https://www.newegg.com/asus-ga15dk-db574/p/N82E16883221698 you might want an external HDD for storage but otherwise this is fine.

Meh, looks like a really cheap CPU cooler for that CPU. At least older models only had one 80mm exhaust fan and no intakes - and I can't really see intake fans in the pictures (if those are actual pictures of that model). Adding fans or updating cooler was a pain (size of a cooler that fits, the case is super narrow, using zip ties because no place to put case fans)...