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Absolutely! My comment was more geared at the people who seem to think assembling is the difficult part. Fortunately, we live in an age where there are reputable sites that have largely automated the compatibility process and help with budgetary concerns. Unfortunately; crypto, ai, and geopolitics have really dampened the affordability, though it really isn't beyond most people skillwise with a passing interest to assemble a desktop pc. Another issue, one I personally suffered from in the past, is belive you need to be on the bleeding edge to make it worthwhile. Advancements in the consumer space are not quite as drastic as they once were, so there are certainly some opportunities for satisfying budget builds if people are willing to make certain tradeoffs.