Is it still worth building a gaming PC from AliExpress?

Here in BH everything is expensive, I visited several stores. There’s setups with a 1050 Ti for 5000 reais, “gaming PCs” without a video card for 4k, a complete mess. “Support local businesses”, as they say lol

So, I’d rather just buy from the internet. Really play dumb, buy the parts one by one and assemble it myself.

I’m between getting stuff from Mancer or just buying everything from AliExpress. There are some used and refurbished parts there that are at a great price. But is it still worth it? I saw that recently things changed a bit regarding the taxes. Does customs charge a fee?

Yes, at the time of purchase the additional fees are shown.
If they don’t appear, it’s because the seller didn’t follow “Remessa Conforme” (compliant shipment) and you end up getting a higher fee to pay later; it’s worth it if it’s still cheaper than in Brazil.

There’s Gigatec, it’s practically a Kabum.
Delivery is fast.
A setup without a graphics card is usually around 2.5k.
Like this one:

Ryzen 5 5600 GT 16GB RAM, Gigabyte B450M GAMING Motherboard, DDR4 512GB SSD W/O Fans Linux

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I didn’t know this store. So it’s reliable then?

Thank you

The question wasn’t for me, but yes. In fact, there are several things from them right here on the forum

https://forumjogos.com.br/search?q=Gigantec

Gigatec is like Pichau and Terabyte.
Now that I’ve seen this one I posted, it doesn’t specify the brands of the memory and SSD.

It’s much better to buy the parts separately.

Here’s an example of a PC with integrated graphics:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Processor

SSD WD Green SN350, 500GB, M.2 NVMe

DDR4 Memory XPG Spectrix D35G, RGB, 16GB, 3200MHz, Black

CPU Cooler DeepCool Gammaxx AG400, 120mm, Intel-AMD

Motherboard MSI A520M-A PRO

MSI MAG A650BN Power Supply, 650W, 80 Plus Bronze, Active PFC, With Cable, Black

Montech X3 Glass Gaming Case, Mid Tower, Black, ATX, With 6 Fans, Tempered Glass

Everything comes to almost 2500

I’ve seen this 5600gt for 600 or less
The case was around 219 a few months ago.
When there’s a Pichau or Terabyte live stream, sometimes there are flash sales, depending on the month.
You can get this for less if you have patience lol