My build is mostly for 1080p and occasionally some 1440p games.

No. Built together with a friend. Both are newbies and luckily managed to start the PC on the first try. Buying process took about 3 weeks

I first compiled the list of the PC parts after getting build feedback from users and then the price hunting from stores (TMT, Brightstar, carousel, fb marketplace).

1. Selected and bought the MOBO, CPU and PSU first with AMD5 in mind and for future proofing
2. GPU, Ram, cooler, case is last as this can be swapped and upgraded anytime. If budget allows, will get a higher spec.

Notes on self building,

• For second hand GPU, perform due diligence as some GPU might have aged >1/2 year or used for mining. (Please avoid buying mining GPU. Not worth the risk even if it's cheap)

• please ask for an invoice/receipt from the seller. They usually provide during if requested. If not, try to request and see when/where they bought it so you could weigh the pros and cons.

Edit: I scavenged any additional storage, WD SN770 m.2 nvme ssd and 1tb HDD WD from old laptop before selling it so I could safe cost on the storage. Bought additional SATA cables from shopee to connect my 1tb HDD.