Workstation PC Builder
Render, edit, and compile faster. A strong processor, lots of memory, every part fits.
What's it for?
Budget$1,500
Creative work wants three things: a processor with lots of cores, plenty of memory, and fast storage. We balance all three and add a graphics card strong enough for the jobs that use one.
Pick your main work, whether that is video, 3D, code, or photos, and the build changes to match. Every part fits, and each one links to Amazon.
What you get
- A processor with lots of cores, so renders and exports finish sooner
- 32GB or 64GB of memory, sized to the work you actually do
- Fast storage with room for large projects
- Every part checked, so it all fits together
Example workstation builds
What the builder recommends today at a few budgets. Every part links to Amazon; customize a build to change the budget or swap parts.
Example build at $1,500
Customize this buildComponentSelectionPrice
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K14-core · 14 threads · LGA1851$190Buy on AmazonCooler
NZXT Kraken 360AIO · 360mm radiator$100Buy on AmazonMotherboard
ASUS Prime B860-PLUS WiFiB860 · ATX · DDR5$245Buy on AmazonMemoryG.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16) DDR5-600032GB · DDR5-6000 · 2 sticks$95Buy on AmazonStorage
WD Black SN850X 2TB NVMe2000GB · NVMe$270Buy on AmazonGraphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB8GB VRAM · 270mm$329Buy on AmazonCase
Fractal Design Meshify 2ATX/mATX/ITX · GPU ≤ 460mm$160Buy on AmazonPower Supply
Corsair RM750e 750W750W · 80+ Gold · Full modular$102Buy on Amazon8 parts · about 414W peak · all parts compatibleTotal$1,491
Prices are approximate, from Amazon as of 2026-09-03. Each link opens the live Amazon price.
Example build at $2,500
Customize this buildComponentSelectionPrice
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K24-core · 24 threads · LGA1851$498Buy on AmazonCoolerNZXT Kraken 360AIO · 360mm radiator$100Buy on AmazonMotherboard
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFiZ890 · ATX · DDR5$254Buy on AmazonMemoryG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64GB (2x32) DDR5-600064GB · DDR5-6000 · 2 sticks$200Buy on AmazonStorageWD Black SN850X 2TB NVMe2000GB · NVMe$270Buy on AmazonGraphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB16GB VRAM · 304mm$800Buy on AmazonCaseFractal Design Meshify 2ATX/mATX/ITX · GPU ≤ 460mm$160Buy on AmazonPower Supply
Corsair RM850e 850W850W · 80+ Gold · Full modular$135Buy on Amazon8 parts · about 625W peak · all parts compatibleTotal$2,417
Prices are approximate, from Amazon as of 2026-09-03. Each link opens the live Amazon price.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM do I need for a workstation?
32GB is a comfortable baseline for most creative work, and video editing or 3D rendering benefit from 64GB. PC Builder AI sizes RAM to your workload rather than overspending on capacity you will not use.
Do I need a powerful GPU for content creation?
It depends on the work. Video editing, 3D rendering, and accelerated effects benefit a lot from a strong GPU, while code and photography lean more on the CPU and RAM. The build adjusts to the workload you pick.
Is this good for software development?
Yes. Choosing the software and data workload prioritizes a high-core CPU, generous RAM, and fast storage for quick compiles and smooth multitasking. There is also a dedicated developer PC builder page.
Ready-made builds
See all 8Complete parts lists at popular budgets. Open one and buy the parts, or change it first.
Budget Gaming PC$869
1080p gaming at high refresh rates for about $800
See the parts list1440p Gaming PC$1,414
The sweet spot: high settings at 1440p for about $1,500
See the parts list4K Gaming PC$2,479
Maxed-out detail at 4K for about $2,500
See the parts listStreaming PC$1,798
Play and broadcast at once, no dropped frames, for about $1,800
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