I'm exploring hobbies and considering building my own PC. I've heard that the current market for PC parts isn't great, but I'm unsure about what regular pricing should be. I'm looking for advice on whether it's worth it to build a PC now, especially with a budget of around £500 to £600. My goal is to run competitive games at about 180 FPS since I already have a PS5 that handles most games at 120 FPS. I typically play games like Valorant, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and Call of Duty, with some story mode games thrown in. Any insights would be appreciated!
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Honestly, your budget would really help in framing what you can build. Right now is one of the most expensive times to get into building a PC, so it might not be the best option if you're looking to stay under £600. You might be better off waiting for prices to drop or considering a pre-built system instead.
You might want to browse eBay for parts, but you need to be careful about what you're buying since prices are so high right now. It could be a real gamble depending on what you find.
As prices are through the roof right now, you'd need to spend significantly on a decent GPU alone to keep up with your gaming demands. At your budget, sticking to console gaming might be the better choice until the market stabilizes.
The pricing for RAM, SSDs, and GPUs is pretty rough right now. If you're really aiming for a significant upgrade over the PS5, I suggest looking at a build that has at least an RTX 5070. That said, your budget might be tight for a build that meets those specs.
But seriously, why do you need 180 FPS? What are you missing out on?
Exactly! In competitive gaming, every frame counts. The smoother experience can really impact your performance in matches.
Having higher FPS in competitive games can give you an edge in terms of reaction time and overall smoother gameplay. Plus, if your monitor can handle 180 FPS, you should definitely try to max that out!