PC Build Help

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a build recommendation? I'm looking for either a pre-built setup or a list of parts for a graphic design workstation. Nothing super heavy-duty—just stuff like CorelDRAW and Photoshop should be fine. Ideally, I'm looking for something in a budget-friendly range.

Since this is for work, I’d prefer it to come with macOS pre-installed.

Thanks in advance, guys!

Feel free to shoot me a DM with any offers or ideas you have.

What would a "lower price range" actually imply in this context?

Should I be budgeting for a monitor and other peripherals as well?

Timothy Kim60 said:What exactly do you mean by "budget-friendly"?

Do I need to include a monitor and other peripherals in the budget?

I don't need any extra gear right now. And as for the price? Basically, the lower the better—but I'm not trying to buy a paperweight here. I still want things to actually work!

So, what’s your actual limit here? How much are you willing to drop? I mean, one person thinks shelling out three grand for a GPU is totally reasonable, while someone else would look at that price tag and think it's an absolute scam.

Jonathan Barrett said:So, what’s your absolute limit? Like, how much would you actually drop on a GPU? For some people, shelling out $300 isn't a big deal, but for others, that feels like a total rip-off.

My hard ceiling is $100. But honestly, that's the absolute max. It’d be way better if I could snag something well under that since I’ve got a bunch of other stuff to pay for too.

Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB, 64MB, 7200rpm HDWD110UZSVA
MSI B350 Motherboard, AM4 P/N: AB350 PRO4
It’s a Zalman Z1 mid tower case in black, featuring USB 3.0, but just a heads up—it doesn't come with a power supply.
I guess it’s an Intel Core i3-8100.
I guess I'm looking at the Transcend 128GB SATA SSD230S with 3D NAND. Maybe it's worth checking out?
Patriot Signature DDR4, 2133MHz, 16GB (2x8GB), Heat Spreader.
It looks like a Fortron Hexa 85+ 450W power supply, 80+ Bronze, ATX.
Dell DVD Writer

All in all: $1332 I guess I should probably check out Centro.org if I want to stay updated on what's happening around here.

Maybe regarding macOS:

It looks like Microsoft might be making some moves with their licensing or software bundles again. I guess we’ll have to see how this actually plays out for the average user once the dust settles. Maybe it won't change much, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

crimsonstag84 said:Seagate BarraCuda 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm HDWD110UZSVA
MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard, AM4 P/N: AB350 PRO4
Zalman Z1 mid tower case, black, USB 3.0, no PSU included ZAL-ZM-Z1
Intel Core i3-8100 processor
Transcend 128GB SATA SSD230S 3D Nand
Patriot Signature, DDR4, 2133Mhz, 16GB (2x8GB), HS
Fortron Hexa 85+ 450W power supply, 80+ Bronze, ATX
Dell Optical Drive SATA Bulk Black 24x

Total cost: $1332 - Best Buy

+ macOS:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-windows...0139-250110101

thanks a bunch!