Hey everyone! I'm diving into building my first PC and could really use some guidance. I was leaning towards buying a prebuilt system, but I've heard that assembling one myself can be a better option. I've been gaming on Xbox for over a decade, and I'm starting to get a little bored with the limited game selection. My budget is capped at $2000 AUD for this build. I'm solely looking to use this PC for gaming, and I've heard that parts are getting pretty pricey lately. Also, I'm curious about the best places to purchase these components. Honestly, I'm a bit lost on where to start and would appreciate any help!
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I recently bought a prebuilt gaming PC on Facebook Marketplace for $740, and it's actually worth around $950-1000. If you do your homework, buying a prebuilt can be a safe option. You might save a bit if you source parts and build it yourself, but it might not be worth the time for a small amount of savings. I suggest checking out credible sellers on Facebook who regularly build and sell gaming PCs. Make sure to ask them to run a few tests with games to ensure everything works before buying!
Prices for PC components have skyrocketed lately. One way to save money is by reusing parts from older builds, like the case or power supply. Also, do you need to buy a monitor, keyboard, or mouse? If you already have those, that can help reduce costs!
I already have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
If you're going to play competitive games like CS2, consider going for an AMD CPU with an X3D model. It really enhances performance and makes gameplay super smooth.
Thanks so much, bro!