> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/modernharp/PCPartsPicker/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Build templates

> Start with curated PC configurations across different budgets and use cases

PCPartsPicker offers pre-built templates that provide curated PC configurations across different budgets and performance tiers. These templates give you a proven starting point that you can use as-is or customize to your needs.

## Available templates

Four carefully designed templates cover the most common PC building scenarios:

### Budget build

<Card title="Budget build" icon="piggy-bank">
  **Featuring: Intel Core i5-12400F**

  Perfect for everyday computing and light gaming. This configuration delivers solid performance for productivity tasks, web browsing, and 1080p gaming without breaking the bank.
</Card>

**Ideal for:**

* First-time PC builders
* Office and productivity workstations
* Entry-level gaming
* Budget-conscious builds

### Gaming build

<Card title="Gaming build" icon="gamepad">
  **Featuring: AMD Ryzen 5 8500G**

  Optimized for gaming performance with integrated graphics capability. This build balances cost and performance for a smooth gaming experience at 1080p and 1440p.
</Card>

**Ideal for:**

* Dedicated gaming setups
* 1080p/1440p gaming
* Streamers
* Content creators on a moderate budget

### Excellent build

<Card title="Excellent build" icon="star">
  **Featuring: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X**

  High-performance configuration for demanding workloads and AAA gaming. This tier offers excellent multi-threading performance and can handle intensive tasks with ease.
</Card>

**Ideal for:**

* High-end gaming at 1440p/4K
* Video editing and rendering
* 3D modeling and design
* Development and compilation workloads

### Enthusiast build

<Card title="Enthusiast build" icon="rocket">
  **Featuring: Intel Core i9-13900K**

  Top-tier performance for enthusiasts who demand the best. This flagship configuration delivers extreme performance for the most demanding applications and games.
</Card>

**Ideal for:**

* Extreme gaming at 4K
* Professional content creation
* Heavy multi-tasking
* Workstation-class performance

<Info>
  All templates are curated with compatible components that have been verified to work together. Each build is balanced for its performance tier and use case.
</Info>

## How to use templates

### Start with a template

1. Select your [region](/features/regional-pricing) (US or India)
2. Choose a template that matches your budget and use case
3. Review the pre-configured components
4. See the total cost with regional pricing

### Customize to your needs

Templates are starting points, not rigid configurations. You can:

* Swap components for different models
* Upgrade specific parts for more performance
* Downgrade components to reduce cost
* Add additional components

<Tip>
  When customizing a template, the [compatibility checker](/features/compatibility-checking) ensures your modifications remain compatible. This lets you personalize a build while maintaining component compatibility.
</Tip>

### Build from scratch alternative

If none of the templates match your needs, you can start with a blank configuration and select components individually using the [comprehensive parts database](/features/component-database).

## Benefits of templates

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Proven configurations" icon="badge-check">
    Each template is a tested, balanced build
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skip the research" icon="forward">
    No need to research compatible components from scratch
  </Card>

  <Card title="Clear pricing tiers" icon="chart-line">
    Understand what performance level fits your budget
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customizable foundation" icon="wrench">
    Start with a solid base and adjust to your preferences
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Template pricing

All template pricing is based on your selected region:

* **US pricing** - Shows costs from US retailers in USD
* **India pricing** - Shows costs from Indian retailers in INR

This ensures you see accurate budget estimates regardless of which template you choose.

<Note>
  Template prices reflect current market pricing and may fluctuate based on component availability and retailer pricing. The total cost shown is calculated from current regional pricing data.
</Note>