I'm new to PC building and I'm looking for some guidance on where to begin. Currently, I have a gaming laptop that struggles with newer games; I can only manage older titles at lower framerates. I'm not aiming for a super powerful 4K gaming rig, but I want something budget-friendly that can run the latest games with decent frames per second. I mostly play competitive games and want to maximize performance without compromising too much on graphics quality. My laptop specs include a Core i5-10300H, GTX 1650 4GB, and 16GB of RAM. Any suggestions on how to get started?
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For a budget-friendly solution, you might want to consider options like GeForce Now for gaming. After that, check out your budget for a new build on sites like pcpartpicker.com or Microcenter. Just keep in mind, since you're upgrading from a laptop, it might be tricky to consider high-end components—like a 3080—when your current setup restricts you quite a bit.
I was thinking along the same lines! I might salvage the CPU and RAM from my laptop for now, but I'm worried it won't be enough for newer games since it really struggles with anything from 2020 onward.