I'm brand new to PC ownership and I'm looking for some guidance on building my first gaming rig. My budget is $700, and I know that Windows will add another $100 later on, but I just need the core components to get started. I'm not interested in multitasking; I just want something that can play games smoothly. The case doesn't matter as long as everything fits and works together. I'm in the US, which I hope is relevant. If someone could provide a full list of compatible parts, I would really appreciate it!
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Building a gaming PC for $700 is quite challenging right now, especially with the current market. I recommend checking your local used market first to see if you can find any deals. If you're open to used components, that might be your best shot.
Be sure to specify what resolution and graphics settings you want for the games. Right now, with $700, the best you can do is buy a new power supply and look for used parts for everything else. I recommend starting with resources like beginner's guides and PCPartPicker to help plan your build!
$700 for a gaming PC isn't really feasible with new parts right now. For modern games, you’d probably spend $500-700 just for a decent graphics card. A possible breakdown could be: around $100-150 for a CPU, $130-150 for 16GB of RAM, $80-100 for a budget motherboard, etc. I’d focus on finding a good deal on a used graphics card, which may dictate your other expenses. If you can grab one for around $300, you might have better luck building your setup minus the extras like a monitor or peripherals.
Yeah, getting into PC gaming can be pricy, but it’ll be worth it once you get the right setup!
Honestly, $700 is quite tight for a gaming setup these days. You might actually get used parts to fit your budget. I’d suggest looking for a pre-built system on marketplaces. Ideally, aim for something with at least a decent graphics card like a 3070 if possible.
I’d like to play games like Warzone, Project Zomboid, and Sons of the Forest, but the prices are making it hard to get into PC gaming!