Here's What I Did to Make a Future-Proof PC Without Spending a Fortune
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Summary
The best way to future-proof a PC is to buy the latest generation of RAM, which at present is DDR5.
While prices of DDR5 are high at the moment, they will drop as the technological generation becomes more mainstream.
It is also worth researching and buying the previous generation of CPUs and GPUs, as these are usually much cheaper but still powerful enough to last many years.
It is worth paying a little more to buy a mid-range motherboard, as opposed to a low-end board, as these will usually have more VRMs with heatsinks, which are needed to provide clean, stable power to the CPU.
It is also useful to have at least four RAM slots, as these will allow for the addition of more RAM in the future if required.
A good power supply, which is reputable and of decent quality, is crucial to the functioning of a PC, so this should also not be skimped on.
Finally, buying second-hand parts can be a good way to save money, as long as the buyer understands the risks and buys from a trusted vendor.
