Hey everyone! I'm looking to build a gaming PC with a budget between $1000 and $1200. I'm okay with using DLSS and don't mind not having everything at native resolution—upscaled 4K is fine as long as I can achieve performance similar to a base PS5 with over 60 FPS. I'd like to use new parts, not used ones, so I'd appreciate any recommendations for specific components!
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Are you flexible with using FSR, or are you set on NVIDIA only? That might widen your options a bit depending on what you prefer.
Finding new parts in that price range is tricky, especially with current prices. But if you’re open to a prebuilt setup, that could help you stay within your budget. Aim for a mix of AMD components to match or slightly exceed PS5’s performance for gaming at 4K.
I agree! I’m definitely considering a prebuilt build. Anything that meets or slightly exceeds PS5 specs would be perfect.
You might want to consider going with a prebuilt system for about $1240. It could save you money on parts if you compare it tobuilding your own, given the current market prices. Check out this option I found—it comes with a decent setup and might outperform a PS5. Link: [Newegg Prebuilt](https://www.newegg.com/abs-cyclone-ruby-gaming-desktop-pc-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-amd-ryzen-5-9600x-32gb-ddr5-1tb-nvme-ssd-cr9600x9060xt/p/N82E16883360940?srsltid=AfmBOooPOBMzCwVph2Lh9koFB_xLkSZJ6DVYEbURvG53QIEtEiYprnnU). If you want something right away, this could be it!
Thanks for the suggestion! Prebuilt works for me. Is $1240 a good deal right now? Does this outperform the PS5 by a reasonable margin?
I last built a PC back in 2016, and I've mainly been using my PS5 and Xbox. If FSR is as good as DLSS now, then I'm okay with that. I’m up for any CPU/GPU mix from Intel or AMD!