Hey everyone! I'm diving into the world of gaming PCs and leaning towards buying a prebuilt one from the marketplace. I'm working with a tight budget of around 200 euros, and I can't go over 300 euros at the most. What essential parts do I need to make sure I can run games like GTA, Fortnite, and maybe Baldur's Gate 3? I'm also selling my Xbox Series S to help fund this, and I might sell my laptop later on, but that's still up in the air.
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For your budget, I'd recommend looking for a system that has room for upgrades down the line. Aim for a setup with an AM5 motherboard, at least 16GB of RAM, and either a 500GB or 1TB NVME drive. Go for the best CPU with integrated graphics you can find—AMD chips perform better than Intel in this case. You might have to play initially on low settings, especially with a heavy game like Baldur's Gate 3, but they should still run decently. If you can save up an additional 50 euros, it will definitely help you get a better system.
Just remember, those games will run on integrated graphics, but it's good enough to enjoy them!
I'm with you on the upgrade path! I'm selling my Xbox too since I prefer PC gaming. I plan to use the PC for my drawing tablet as well so a handheld like the Steam Deck wouldn’t really fit my needs. Luckily, I’ve played BG3 a lot already on Xbox, so it’s not a dealbreaker for me.