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WHETHER YOU’RE deciding to upgrade your setup or start afresh, choosing between high-spec last-generation components or current-generation futureproof parts can be tough. We wanted to follow the latter path while also staying under the $1,000 mark. With this in mind, we kicked things off with the cheapest 13thgeneration desktop CPU offering from Intel, the i3-13100F. As we also want to use a dedicated graphics card, we went for the F variant without the integrated Intel graphics to save money. After all, you’re going to want some snacks on your desk too, right?