Prices have gone a bit crazy.
Have settled on the build below at just sub-£2k. Will install Windows 11 myself.
I'm sure there are plenty of holes that can be picked on this or any spec, but for the money this is a build I'm good with.
...
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
User Profile
Collapse
-
Given the extortionate prices now, but the fact that I quite desperately need a new PC, does this appear to be a reasonable option now at £2k - bearing in mind future-proofing for a few years ?
CyberPower, AMD Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForc...
My only additional...
Leave a comment:
-
Where to buy a gaming PC nowadays?
I last purchased a PC from CyberPower 10 years ago. It was specc'd well for its time (see below) so lasted me well, considering that I'm just a casual gamer and didn't need anything too powerful.
I want to upgrade now to Win 11 and to a better spec, but of course am caught up the RAM price...Last edited by ChimpMaster; 23 December 2025, 16:39.
No activity results to display
Show More
6 March 2024
- 12:18 - Paracelsus clicked Likes for this node: Bitcoin on the rise again by ChimpMaster
- 07:10 - Zigenare clicked Likes for this node: Spring budget - what tax to cut? by ChimpMaster
13 February 2024
- 16:45 - BigDataPro clicked Thanks for this node: What's your next career move? What's your exit strategy? by ChimpMaster
- 16:45 - BigDataPro clicked Likes for this node: What's your next career move? What's your exit strategy? by ChimpMaster
- 09:52 - cojak clicked Likes for this node: What's your next career move? What's your exit strategy? by ChimpMaster
7 February 2024
- 21:10 - cojak clicked Likes for this node: Trolls Sockies and other MIA by ChimpMaster
31 January 2024
- 10:03 - ladymuck clicked Likes for this node: Heathrow Drop Off Charge by ChimpMaster
29 January 2024
- 10:56 - ShandyDrinker clicked Likes for this node: What's your next career move? What's your exit strategy? by ChimpMaster
19 January 2024
- 15:26 - milanbenes clicked Likes for this node: Extenshuuuuuuuuuuuun by ChimpMaster
- 15:26 - milanbenes clicked Thanks for this node: Extenshuuuuuuuuuuuun by ChimpMaster
18 January 2024
- 09:21 - BigDataPro clicked Likes for this node: New Warfront in southern Asian region? by ChimpMaster
14 January 2024
- 18:55 - rjoe clicked Likes for this node: Client requests me to go permie by ChimpMaster
9 January 2024
- 10:21 - Maslins clicked Likes for this node: Question for the retired regarding MVL by ChimpMaster
- 10:21 - Maslins clicked Thanks for this node: Question for the retired regarding MVL by ChimpMaster
6 January 2024
- 16:20 - codedbypaul clicked Likes for this node: Has anyone pin pointed why the contract has gone tits up - been a while by ChimpMaster
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- How to run a contractor limited company — efficiently. Part one: software Yesterday 23:31
- Forget February as an MSC contractor seeking clarity, and maybe forget fairness altogether Yesterday 19:57
- What contractors should take from Honest Payroll Ltd’s failure Jan 21 07:05
- HMRC tax avoidance list ‘proves promoters’ nothing-to-lose mentality’ Jan 20 09:17
- Digital ID won’t be required for Right To Work, but more compulsion looms Jan 19 07:41
- A remote IT contractor's allowable expenses: 10 must-claims in 2026 Jan 16 07:03
- New UK crypto rules now apply. Here’s how mandatory reporting affects contractors Jan 15 07:03
- What the Ray McCann Loan Charge Review means for contractors Jan 14 06:21
- IT contractor demand defied seasonal slump in December 2025 Jan 13 07:10
- Five tax return hacks for contractors as Jan 31st looms Jan 12 07:45

Leave a comment: