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The Best $1,000 Stock Trading/Content Creation PC Build – November 2025

The Best $1,000 Stock Trading/Content Creation PC Build – November 2025

By Ari Altman | Published November 10, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2025

H3Go Pro on a Budget!

If you’re looking for the ultimate Professional PC on a budget, whether for Stock Trading or Content Creation, this is the one! It’s informed by three guiding principles: it must be fast, quiet, and classy. You’ll have all of this and more for around $1,000, and indeed this system will instantly start paying for itself as it maximizes your productivity!

This Month’s Build, Powered by AMD!

The November 2025 version of the Stock Trading/Content Creation PC Build features AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X 8-core, 16-thread CPU. It will make quick work of anything you throw at it thanks to all those threads, plus its amazing single-core speed. Do you have a dozen windows open, full of charts, graphs, and news feeds, or perhaps a serious video workflow? No problem, the 9700X can handle it. Impressively, its integrated graphics chip along with the motherboard we recommend can also support three ultra-high resolution monitors simultaneously, meaning you don’t need a video card for this system!

Supporting the amazing 9700X CPU is 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a fast 1TB PCIe Gen 4 solid-state drive. For a professional PC Build, serious speed is important, because when you’re in the groove, you’ll be hitting your drive constantly with data, and this one can take it! We recommend you build up this PC in a classy yet affordable NZXT case, power it up with an efficient 600W power supply, and keep the power CPU cool with a fantastic dual-fan CPU cooler.

A Few Other Notes

If you’re looking to complete your system, feel free to browse our Monitor Buyer’s Guide and Peripherals Buyer’s Guide, although you’ll also find our favorite picks for a trading PC listed later on this page. Throughout our guides, we provide direct product links to Amazon in the US, and these links will auto-convert for our readers in Canada, the UK, and several countries in the EU, with regional substitutions made based on availability. To support this site, please use these links if you purchase any of the products we list.

Required Components

  • 9700X
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    CPU –

    AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

    $307
    Based on AMD’s advanced Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 7 9700X is a truly all-around processor. It has 8 core and 16 threads running from a single complex for maximum efficiency, with boost up to 5.5GHz.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This CPU does not come with a cooler, so make sure to pick up the model we recommend later in this guide.
  • B850M
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    Motherboard –

    Gigabyte B850M Gaming X WiFi6E

    $165
    This AM5-based micro-ATX motherboard offers a lot in a compact package. It has two expansion slots (including a PCIe Gen 5 slot), dual M.2 slots, eight USB ports (including a Type-C port), four DDR5 RAM slots, and built-in WiFi 6E wireless networking.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This motherboard can support an impressive three monitors without the need for an add-in video card, thanks to its dual DisplayPorts and an HDMI port.
  • Fury
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    Memory –

    Kingston 2x16GB Fury Beast DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO

    $287
    To get the most out of AMD’s latest CPUs, you want fast RAM, and DDR5-6000 is the sweetspot not only in terms of price, but in terms of the capabilities of the AM5 platform. It allows for the optimum settings and highest overall performance. This kit is specially designed for AM5, thanks to the EXPO timings.

    The Guru’s Tip

    With 32GB of capacity, your PC will never run out of memory! Just note that RAM prices are skyrocketing, so we may need to swap this kit out for a 16GB kit in the near future.
  • Lexar NM790
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    Solid-State Drive –

    Lexar NM790 1TB PCIe 4.0

    $75
    The NM790 PCIe 4.0, which blows past previous PCIe Gen3-based drives by harnessing the power of the PCIe Gen4 interface, is an absolute bargain of a high-end drive. It can hit up to 7,400MB/s in sequential operations, practically maxing out the Gen4 interface!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Install this SSD in the upper slot on the motherboard.
  • H3
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    Case –

    NZXT H3 Flow

    $70
    The H3 Flow offers great style and performance in a compact and stylish package. It has a 120mm fan in the rear plus multiple mesh panels to allow for ample airflow, and its efficient design leaves plenty of space for high-end components.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is a micro-ATX case - make sure you do not buy a full-size ATX motherboard instead of the mATX board we recommend!
  • GX2
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    Power Supply –

    Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 80+ Gold 600W

    $65
    Thermaltake offers a ton of value in its GX line, and this model is no exception. You get 600W of Gold-rated power, a quiet 120mm fan, and a solid 5-year warranty.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This system will only pull about 100W at load, meaning this PSU will never be stressed. The extra capacity of this PSU will come in handy, however, if you upgrade the system with a video card down the line.
  • Thermalright
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    CPU Cooler –

    Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120SE Black

    $35
    Thermalright is legendary in the CPU cooler business, having designed some of the very first premium tower coolers in the early 2000s. Their focus has always been on performance per dollar, providing a lot of metal for your money. And with the Phantom Spirit 120SE, that metal comes in the form of 7 chunky 6mm heatpipes, which you won’t find on any other cooler at this pricepoint. Also included are two large towers and two 120mm fans. All in all, you get class-leading performance at a price that no other manufacturer can touch!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Note that this cooler requires low-profile RAM, which we spec for this system.
  • Microsoft Windows 11
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    Operating System –

    Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg

    $137
    Windows 11 built on everything people loved about Windows 10, and then took it to 11! It adds significant under-the-hood changes to make it faster and more secure, and of course, the interface is sleek too! Note that we’re linking to Newegg, because Amazon long ago stopped selling this physical USB version of Windows, which is the most convenient one to use.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Windows 11 is definitely the OS you want to take full advantage of a modern PC.

Optional Products

  • Philips 34
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    The 34-inch Widescreen Monitor –

    Philips 346E2CUAE

    $280
    It wasn’t long ago that monitors with the specs of this model would cost twice as much, so there’s no doubt that Philips is offering tremendous value in a high-end model here. You get an ultra-crisp 34″ curved VA panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 offering, 99.5% of the NTSC color gamut, and an adjustable stand to allow for an ergonomic position. It’s equipped with Displayport and HDMI inputs, plus a USB Type-C port to connect to laptops and provide video and up to 65W of charging. It has USB 3.0 ports to connect a mouse and keyboard, making it a one-stop docking solution for laptops.

    The Guru’s Tip

    You can run up to three of these on this PC, although you might just run out of desk space before you run out of graphics firepower! Note that the widescreen format is great for viewing multiple windows/apps side by side, but not as good for video editing (for that, see the option below).
  • Dell S3225QS
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    The 32-inch 4K Monitor –

    Dell S3225QS

    $280
    Looking for the best high-end content creation monitor available at a bargain price? This is it! It gives you a great view of your desktop, thanks to its massive 32″ 4K panel, and the VA technology offers up to 99% of the sRGB spectrum. The 120Hz refresh rate, double that of a standard monitor, ensures ultra-smooth scrolling. It also includes a highly-adjustable stand for proper ergonomics, plus a DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0 port for versatile connectivity. It even has high-quality speakers built-in!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is the perfect monitor for video editing, thanks to its 16:9 aspect ratio and 4K resolution.
  • Logitech MX Keys
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    The Ultimate Business Keyboard –

    Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Illuminated Keyboard

    $130
    The sleek, full-featured keyboard is our top pick for serious office productivity use. The low-profile keys and metal frame give it a very professional look and feel, along with a solid typing experience. It also offers backlighting to make typing in the dimly-lit conditions easier, and being wireless, you can easily move it out of the way when you need more desk space. Finally, Logitech’s Flow Control software allows you to use it on multiple systems simultaneously!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is the perfect complement to the MX Master 3 mouse recommended below!
  • MX Master 4
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    The Deluxe Wireless Mouse –

    Logitech MX Master 4

    $120
    Logitech has essentially no competition in the professional mouse market, and yet it keeps innovating, finding ways to make a power user’s mouse even better. The MX Master 4 has an incredibly comfortable profile, ideal for use all day long, along with the most innovative scroll wheel ever (actually make that two of them) – the main wheel can scroll 1000 lines per second! Its built-in battery will last up to 70 days before needing a charge, and the 4 can even track on virtually any surface, thanks to its highly-optimized 8000dpi sensor. And with haptic feedback, the 4 can connect you to your work more than any other mouse on the market.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This mouse can even be used with multiple systems at once, like a laptop and this desktop PC!
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    The Deluxe PC Speakers –

    Logitech Z207 Multi Device Speakers

    $60
    Logitech’s Z207 speakers sound and look great without taking up much space. They’ll also work with any Bluetooth audio device, so you can switch over to phone or tablet audio with the push of a button. Logitech has packed a ton of value into this slimline speaker kit!

    The Guru’s Tip

    You'll want a set of speakers for Zoom calls or listening to media!
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    Webcam –

    Logitech C920x Pro HD Webcam

    $60
    Need to use your PC for video conferencing? No problem! Just add this high-quality 1080p webcam from Logitech, which includes a built-in microphone. Just remember that if your monitor doesn’t have built-in speakers, you’ll also need stand-alone speakers for web conferencing to work. We’re amazed at the number of people who use headphones for video conferencing when it’s so much more professional to use gear attached to your PC, rather than your head!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Avoid no-name webcams at all costs. They've flooded the market as more people work from home, and they are almost always of dubious quality!