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Mission

What are you using this PC for?

Pick the closest match. If you’re not sure, choose “Help me pick.”

Gaming High FPS, smooth gameplay, stable thermals. Gaming + streaming Play and stream/record without stutters. Editing / Design Premiere, DaVinci, Photoshop, etc. 3D / CAD Blender, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Unreal. Work / School Fast, reliable, quiet — no drama. Help me pick I’ll describe what I want; you guide me.

Priority

What matters most?

This helps us choose parts that feel right (not just “strong on paper”).

Maximum performance Best FPS / fastest exports. Quiet + cool Low noise, stable temps, clean airflow. Balanced Strong performance with smart value.

Targets

What should it feel like?

Don’t worry if you don’t know the “right” answer — pick your best guess.

Display / resolution target (required)

1080pCompetitive FPS, great value. 1440pThe sweet spot for many builds. 4KHigh detail, heavier GPU needs. UltrawideMore pixels, immersive. Not sureI want a recommendation.

Performance vibe (required)

CompetitiveHighest FPS / responsiveness. BalancedGreat performance, sensible value. CinematicMax settings, high detail. Quiet + coolLower noise under load. Not sureRecommend what fits my use.

Games / apps (highly recommended)(quick picks)

Tap any that apply. You can also type your own.

Popular games

Fortnite

Call of Duty

Valorant

Apex Legends

GTA / FiveM

Minecraft

Overwatch 2

Cyberpunk

Elden Ring

Roblox

Popular creator apps

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci

Photoshop

Blender

Unreal

CAD

OBS

Other games/apps (optional)

Budget

What budget range are you comfortable with?

These ranges match our Guided Builder tiers. We’ll recommend the best path inside this range and confirm your final quote before ordering parts.

$1,200–$1,800Core tier — great value modern builds. $1,800–$2,600Performance tier — 1440p sweet spot with headroom. $2,600–$4,000Elite tier — premium performance, quieter, longer‑lasting. $4,000–$8,000+Flagship tier — no‑compromise parts and upgrades. Not sureTell me what makes sense.

Hard max (optional)

If you have a strict cap, add it here. If not, leave blank.

Flexibility (required)

StrictStay under my number. FlexibleIf it’s truly worth it.

Style

Make it yours.

This is where we capture noise goals + aesthetics.

Case size (required)

SmallSpace-saving. MidBalanced airflow + options. FullMaximum room + cooling. No preferencePick what fits best.

Aesthetic (required)

Color/theme notes (optional)

Noise goal (required)

SilentPrioritize low noise. QuietLow noise under load. BalancedNormal fan noise OK. Don’t carePerformance first.

Connectivity (required)

Wi‑Fi + BTMost common. EthernetWired only. Not sureRecommend.

Operating system (required)

Windows 11 Home (new license included)Fresh install, ready to use. Windows 11 Pro (+$40)BitLocker + Remote Desktop + Pro features.

Contact

Where should we send the recommendation?

No spam. Your request is reviewed personally — you’ll get a reply with a clear next step.

Name (optional)

Email (required)

Timeline (required)

ASAPReady soon. 1–2 weeksShort window. 1 month+No rush. Not sureJust exploring.

Location (optional)

Optional, but helpful for logistics.

Anything else you want us to know?(optional)

Notes

Want to see how we validate builds? View a sample Build Report (PDF).

What happens next + policies

No payment required to submit

All new parts • fresh Windows install

Final quote confirmed before ordering

Warranty • Shipping • Returns • Estimates

Summary

Tell us what you want your PC to do.

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