Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to build my first PC and I'm looking for advice. I have a budget of about $500 to $600, and this is just for the PC itself (no monitor, keyboard, or other peripherals). I really prioritize performance over graphics because the games I play are more social and casual rather than competitive. I'm aiming for 1080p or 1440p at around 60fps. With Black Friday coming up in three months, I'm hoping to find some good deals. I don't need the absolute best graphics, just something that can handle casual gaming and allow for some upgrades in the future. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 🙂
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Just a heads up, aiming for 1440p 60fps is going to be really tough with a $500 budget. You might end up needing a lot of older or used parts, and it could get complicated. I recommend considering saving up to about $700. It'll make your build a lot easier and you won’t have to make as many compromises.
A few things to consider! Do you have any preferred colors or do you need RGB lighting? Also, are you comfortable using parts from AliExpress or are used parts okay for you? Lastly, will you need WiFi or are you okay with Ethernet? Let me know!
I prefer a simple black color and I'm not too fond of LEDs. Used parts are fine, and I’ll be using Ethernet!
I might be able to stretch my budget to $700, especially with Black Friday deals coming up!