Can I Build a 4K Gaming PC for Under $800?
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I'm looking to build a gaming PC that can handle 4K graphics and has at least 500GB of storage. The budget is flexible but shouldn't exceed $890. I'm also open to suggestions for a suitable case, and the keyboard and mouse won't count toward the total. Any advice or recommendations?
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It's pretty much impossible to build a good 4K gaming PC for under $800. I built mine for over $1,000 using second-hand parts, and even then, I struggled. For solid 4K performance, you should be prepared to spend more.
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If you're set on a budget build, I'd recommend looking at the used market. You could get a Ryzen 5 3600 and some DDR4 RAM to save money. There's no way around it though; expect to play at 1080p with high settings. Check out this build list I put together for more ideas.
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If you really want to try, you could build around an RTX 5060 Ti 8GB card, which is around $350. It's not going to natively support 4K, but you could run 4K in DLSS performance mode, which upscales from 1080p. Plus, Newegg has a good deal on a Ryzen 7600X bundle right now for $450, but finding a good case and PSU for an extra $100 could be tough. You might have to dig around for something used.
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Honestly, with an $800 budget, you're not going to get a PC that can handle decent 4K gaming. You might want to consider a console instead if you're aiming for those graphics. It's just too tough to make it work within that price range right now.
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Honestly, just get a PS5 Pro if you can. It'll save you a lot of hassle trying to piece together a budget PC.
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ResourcefulBob: Yeah, used parts can really help. Just make sure to buy from reliable sellers!