I'm curious if it's still possible to put together a decent gaming PC that can handle 1440p resolutions on a budget of $750. I don't know much about PC building, so I'm wondering if I need to increase my budget to get something that performs well or if I can make it work with what's currently available.
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Honestly, the biggest hurdle will be RAM prices right now. Even if you find decent deals on GPUs or CPUs, RAM is pretty ridiculous. You might struggle to fit everything within your budget, especially if you're starting from scratch without any parts.
I just built a system for around $740 using Black Friday deals. It was a simple computer setup with no peripherals, but it should handle 1440p just fine for most games at reasonable settings.
If you're willing to do some serious deal hunting and maybe go for older components, you can find some good deals. For instance, scoring a used GPU like a 3080 or a 6700XT could fit your budget if you're lucky. Just keep an eye out on second-hand markets.
Exactly! I picked up parts for a similar setup recently, and it ran me around $650 thanks to used parts. Always a nice surprise when you find a good sale.
Short answer is yes, but it will depend on what settings you're okay with. If you're fine playing most games at low to medium settings, you can definitely make it work. You'll enjoy the higher resolution for videos and general usage, even if gaming performance isn't top-notch.
Yeah, and if you're just trying to run some casual games, 1440p might still be feasible with some compromises.
Agreed, it's a tough market right now! Second-hand might be your best bet to fit everything together.