I'm totally new to PCs and need some guidance on whether to build or buy one for gaming and school. I've had a bad experience with a mini PC in the past, and I want to make sure I make the right choice this time. My budget is between $500 and $700, and I'm particularly interested in playing Forza Horizon 5 and BeamNG, but haven't been able to run BeamNG well on my old setup. Any suggestions on components or good pre-built options would be fantastic!
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If you're not keen on building your own PC, checking out used options on marketplace platforms might be your best bet. Look for something with an AMD RX 6700 XT or an NVIDIA RTX 3070 for the graphics card, paired with a Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel i5 13400F processor. That combo should give you solid performance at 1080p on most games.
Definitely take a look at ABS PCs on Newegg. They often have good sales, and being a sub-company of Newegg means they use quality parts. Plus, if you decide to upgrade in the future, their systems are built to allow for that. Good luck with your search!
First, do you have any peripherals already, like a keyboard, mouse, monitor, or speakers? If not, you might be dealing with only budget options on the used market, which can be limiting. With your $500-$700 budget, building a decent gaming PC might be tough if you're starting from scratch—you could be looking at more limited performance for gaming.
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