I let ChatGPT and Gemini build my PC — here are the components each AI picked

When it comes to PC building, first-timers face a minefield of component compatibility, cable management, and in more recent years, rampant supply chain issues.

Presently, we’re in the midst of a RAM and CPU crisis, but before that, issues arose during the 2020-23 chip shortage. Navigating these on top of complex and jargon-laden product names and listings, and it’s an increasingly unwelcome environment for a newcomer.