I'm looking to build a gaming PC with a budget of $1100. I want something that offers decent gaming performance without needing to be top-of-the-line. I live in the USA, and I'm pretty much starting from scratch, so any guidance on components or where to buy them would be super helpful!
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With a budget of $1100, you could aim for the Ryzen 5 7600 along with a B650 motherboard. This setup gives you an upgrade path down the line too. For the GPU, the RX 7700 XT or the RTX 5060 Ti should work great for 1080p gaming on high settings! If you live close to Micro Center, you can save about $150 by opting for a CPU/motherboard/RAM bundle.
It’d help to know what games you’re planning to play. This info can guide what specs you really need. For example, you mentioned Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, and CS:GO—which can run well on mid-tier setups!
Mainly those games, so I guess I don't need super high specs.
If you're in the USA, consider just buying a pre-built option from Micro Center if there’s one near you. They have some good deals, like the PowerSpec G527 gaming PC which could be a solid choice. Just check if your distance from a store isn't too far for a trip!
Which bundle do you suggest? I’m just 30 minutes away from one and I already have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.