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If you’ve always wanted a custom-made PC but don’t quite know where to start, there’s a new personal assistant willing to help. PCBuilder, an easy-to-use tool that guides users in creating their own custom PC, is now available through the Computer Mania online shop.

The company believes gamers of all levels of experience now have the ability to create a custom PC gaming rig according to their own requirements.

How PCBuilder works

The Computer Mania PCBuilder tool starts by providing a choice of six gaming titles you would like to play on your machine, to begin determining recommendations for components. These include Apex Legends, Call of Duty Warzone, Forza Horizon 5, Fortnite, Minecraft and Elden Ring. After your first selection, it moves on to your budget options. Here users can set a budget between R12 000 and R50 000.

Once the first two steps are completed, PCBuilder will provide a suggested PC (with the frame rate it’s able to run the games), with options to preview the build and see all the components used. To determine its recommendations, PCBuilder uses independent 3DMark benchmarking scores, providing an unbiased rating for users to rely on.

User can also customise their PC further to mix and match components, which include CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, storage, and chassis. During the customisation process, users have the ability to view real-time updates of how the changes affect the price and performance estimates. Estimates also include an additional Time Spy benchmark to add more context for expected performance.

Computer Mania notes custom units are assembled and delivered according to specifications and ready within 72 hours, while preassembled systems and in-stock purchase ship within 24 hours. They state the system has successfully been tested in South Africa and internationally through the Game Tester platform, with PCBuilder highly rated for design and ease of use.

“Computer Mania is committed to providing excellent service and efficient turnaround times to all our customers. The addition of PCBuilder to our platform, provides an opportunity to serve the gaming community and ensure that custom build PCs are accessible to a wider audience,” says Jandre De Milander, CEO of Computer Mania. “With more than 30 years’ experience and 32 retail stores in South Africa, Computer Mania provides peace of mind to all customers, being able to provide support online or instore when required.”

Overall, it would appear that the Computer Mania PCBuilder is a decent tool for first-time gaming PC customers who may not be familiar with compatibility requirements. The ability to customise the recommendation will also appeal to users who prefer more control over the process.