Help Me Choose My First Gaming PC

For sure, PC 2 is the better choice. It’s got improved graphics and the 5700 CPU will handle games like a champ. Just a heads up though, both options have some older generation parts besides the graphics cards.

Honestly, neither of these builds stands out as ideal, but between the two, I’d lean towards PC 2 because of its 8-core processor. If you could share your budget details, I could suggest better specs for a build that’ll easily run games like Final Fantasy, Genshin Impact, Nier, and DBH at high settings!

I'd definitely recommend going with PC 2. It’s superior in almost every aspect, especially with the Ryzen 7's 8 cores compared to the Ryzen 5, which is only 6 cores. Just keep in mind that the 360mm AIO cooler is overkill; a smaller cooler would work just as well for that CPU.

I'd go for PC 2 since it avoids potential CPU bottlenecking thanks to the 5700. The NVIDIA card is also a solid pick. Just so you know, both builds are somewhat limited by older parts and won't take full advantage of PCI-E 4.0.

It looks like you're checking out some prebuilt options. The Ryzen 5 5500 and 5700 aren't the best choices for gaming performance either, especially since they have older tech limitations. If you're set on those graphics cards, you might want to consider something with a bit more power.