Looking for Advice on My First Gaming PC Build
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GamerGal88
I'm planning to purchase a gaming desktop within the next three months that can handle triple-A games at good frame rates—ideally averaging 60-70 fps or more. I'm particularly interested in running Microsoft Flight Simulator smoothly at 50-60 fps. Since I'm not very familiar with what constitutes good or bad components, I could really use some guidance. Here are a few specifics about my needs:
1. I'm looking to build a new system rather than upgrading.
2. I only need a monitor, as I don't have any existing hardware to reuse.
3. This PC is solely for gaming.
4. I'm based in Cyprus, but I can order parts from an EU website.
5. I also need recommendations on the monitor.
6. My budget is around 1000 euros.
7. I prefer a WiFi connection but can use Ethernet if necessary.
8. The color doesn't matter, whether it has RGB lighting or not.
9. Ultimately, just looking for good performance!
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Before settling on a budget, you might want to think about whether the monitor's cost is included in your 1000 euros. If it is, let us know how much you're willing to spend on a monitor. If not, don't hesitate to splurge a bit for a quality display!
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Check out this parts list I put together for you: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/CbsLJw. It features a GPU with 16GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, and a 6-core processor. This should give you a solid baseline for your gaming!
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For Microsoft Flight Simulator, one limitation to watch out for is VRAM. I have a 5070ti and a 7600X, and honestly, my 16GB of VRAM is my bottleneck, not the processing power. Given that your budget is a bit tight, I suggest looking at AMD GPUs that offer high VRAM options. It's also worth noting that smooth gameplay is often more crucial in flight sims than having super high FPS. A decent 60Hz monitor might suffice for your gaming needs.
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GamerGal88: No worries, I can stretch my budget a bit for a good monitor!