Building a budget PC for a home computer lab

When we set up our own training lab, the goal was reliability per rupee, not raw performance. That same approach works well for anyone building a small home or shop lab.

Prioritise a stable power supply and adequate RAM before chasing a faster processor — most office and learning software is more sensitive to having enough memory than to clock speed.

Buy storage as an SSD even on a tight budget; it's the single upgrade students notice most in day-to-day use. Save on the case and peripherals if you need to cut costs somewhere.