Ars Technica system guide: Falling prices are more exciting than new parts
Briefly

New product launches have been slow, but significant price drops on CPUs and GPUs create an opportunity for cost-effective PC builds across various tiers. PC building remains flexible and customizable, providing the fun of creating tailored systems.
We present six builds across four tiers: budget office desktop, 1080p gaming PC, mainstream 1440p-to-4K gaming PC, and a price-conscious workstation, optimizing for cost and performance.
While high-end builds are absent this time, those looking for top-tier specs are advised to wait for Intel's Arrow Lake, AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D, and Nvidia's future GPU releases.
The joy of PC building lies in customization. Our selected cases ensure good compatibility with motherboards and offer stylistic choices to enhance the appearance of each system.
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