Budget PC build ($900 - $1,000)

Hey,
I'm looking at picking up a new setup for around $6,000—maybe slightly more $2333(including the PC, monitor, mouse, and keyboard).
Mainly, I’ll be gaming, but it also needs to handle heavy photo editing and graphic design work for my girlfriend (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

I'm not an expert on this stuff, so I'm wondering if that budget can actually land me a solid rig that satisfies both our needs.
Also, what kind of monitor should I look for? Not sure if there's anything specific I need to watch out for given the Adobe Photoshop requirements...

Thanks for the help 🙂

Look, if you're doing graphic design where color accuracy is the whole point, the monitor becomes the absolute priority. You don't actually need a beast of a machine just to run Adobe Photoshop. It's hard to give a solid recommendation without knowing which way you're leaning. You could drop $333 on a decent screen, or go way higher depending on what else you want in the build.
For a Photoshop setup, you can honestly get away without a dedicated GPU.

What kind of games are you planning to play?

Strategy games (Civilization, Total War...), lol, Dota 2, Overwatch, Dark Souls...

Maybe just hit up the monitor thread first to get some advice on a $667 budget range
so we can actually agree on something.

So far, they've only pitched one option at me—a Dell UltraSharp Monitor.

What's the verdict on this one?

Or maybe this?

Comparing 4K TN to 1080p IPS is like comparing apples to oranges—they are worlds apart.

If you're planning to use Adobe Photoshop, you absolutely need an IPS panel. Your main decision will really just be whether you want a 24" 1080p setup, a 27" 1440p model, or a larger 32" screen.

For what it's worth, this particular model has been a solid budget pick for quite some time:https://www.nabava.net/search.php?q=Samsung Monitor

It’s worth every penny for basic use, but if you require high color accuracy for professional design work, then $667 falls far short of the premium options on the market.

If you're willing to spend a little more, try this:

https://www.nabava.net/search.php?q=P2720D

I think I’m just going to pull the trigger on that Samsung Monitor. Looks like the price is hovering somewhere between $1,500 and $1,800 online...

The price should be $500.
I own this monitor and, just like TNG says, it’s worth the investment. It isn't a pro-grade display, though. The colors look fine to the naked eye, but they probably aren't pinpoint accurate. If you know how to calibrate a screen, you'll be fine.