Your map to the perfect gaming PC.
Tell us your budget and the games you play. We pick the parts, show you where to buy them, and guide every step of the build. Or we build it and ship it to your door.
of the teens we surveyed want a gaming PC
wouldn't build one because they don't know where to start
for part picks, guides and troubleshooting help
build fee if you'd like us to put it together
Survey figures: Build Map customer research.
Everything from first idea to first match.
Each step of your build has its own tool. Use one or use them all. You can hand the work off to us at any point.
Parts picked for your budget and your games
A full parts list with named models, FPS estimates and a total. Every part is checked to work with the others.
Check prices at four stores
Our price estimate for every part, with one-click searches to check today's price.
24 steps, start to finish
Diagrams, checklists and tips for first-time builders. Your progress is saved.
Start building Troubleshoot & UpgradeFix problems and find your best upgrade
Skip the work. We build, test and ship it.
Send your parts list or pick one of ours. Parts, genuine Windows 11 and a $50–150 build fee.
Builds we'd recommend to a friend.
Real PCs, built by us.
The help of a pro builder, for a cheaper price.
| Build Map | Parts-list websites | Big electronics stores | Premium prebuilt brands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost for advice | Free | Free | Free, with upsells | $200+ markup |
| Easy for first-timers | ✓ Very | Confusing | Somewhat | ✓ Very |
| Advice stays in budget | ✓ Always | You figure it out | Often over budget | Their models only |
| Full parts list shown | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Sometimes | Often hidden |
| Can build it for you | ✓ $50–150 | No | Sometimes | ✓ $250-550 |
Buying a gaming PC for your teen?
You don't need to know what a graphics card is. Tell us your budget and the games they play. We'll recommend a PC that runs them well, without paying for more than they need.
We confirm the full cost before you pay, and never add parts you didn't ask for.
Every part comes new, with its full manufacturer's warranty.
Ask us anything. We explain every choice without the jargon.
Good to know.
Is the parts advice really free?
Yes. The planner, price comparison, build guide and troubleshooting help are all free. We only charge when we build a PC for you.
How much is the build fee?
$50 to $150 on top of the parts. Builds under $1,000 are $50, up to $1,800 are $100, and above that $150. Every PC we build also includes a genuine Windows 11 Home licence from Microsoft, about $139.
How long until my PC arrives?
Usually 5–10 days: a few days for the parts to arrive, a day or two to build and test, then UPS shipping.
Why not just buy from a big prebuilt brand?
Big brands usually charge $200 or more for assembly and often save money on parts you won't notice, like the power supply or memory. We pick every part and show you the full list.
Why are PC parts so expensive right now?
Demand from AI data centers has pushed up the price of memory and graphics cards. Our price estimates are a starting point, and we confirm the real price before you pay anything.