Hey everyone! I'm looking to put together a decent gaming PC for my wife using a Ryzen 7 5800x processor and a 1080p monitor that we already have. Our budget is under $1,000. She mainly enjoys playing Sims 4, along with some fun games like Overcooked. I'm curious about what graphics card would be budget-friendly yet powerful enough to handle these games without any issues. I've seen some options with 8GB of VRAM, but some folks are saying 12GB is recommended. Is it worth the extra cost? Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks!
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You might want to check out the used RTX 2070 for around $150 or an RTX 2080 for about $180. Those cards should do the trick for your wife's gaming needs without breaking the bank! Just make sure to act fast since good deals tend to go quickly!
Consider getting the RX 6700XT for a budget option. Pair it with a 750W PSU, motherboard, and 32GB of RAM. If you can stretch your budget a bit, a 6800XT or 7800XT would let her max out games at 1080p comfortably. It's an investment for sure!
Honestly, for games like Sims 4 and Overcooked, you don't need a high-end setup. You could use your Ryzen 5800x with a more basic build. A good starter build could cost under $600, and you can get away with using older components. If you prefer, selling the 5800x for around $300 and buying a used PC might also be a good route. Here's a great build to consider: [PCPartPicker Build] (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pqt3v4) with all the parts and prices included. Just swap the case for something your wife likes!
This is super helpful! Quick question though, is 8GB of VRAM really enough for now?
Those Vetroo cases are a fantastic choice too! They look great for the price. I've got a couple of them myself.