Hey everyone! I'm a teenager looking to build a gaming PC that will last me a long time without becoming outdated. I mainly want to use it for gaming and also for creating art and basic tasks like web surfing. I have a large Steam library and wishlist that's around 8TB, plus some extra files, so I'm thinking of getting at least a 16TB SSD to keep everything installed.
I'm set on getting an NVIDIA GPU for the RTX features, and I've heard that an AMD CPU is a good choice. Also, I'm planning on using Windows 11 Pro. For the monitor, I want at least 4K resolution with 60fps.
I'm a bit confused about things like cores and RAM, and I want my components to all work well together. While I know technology gets outdated, I'm hoping to avoid overkill—meaning I want slightly higher specs without going for the newest and priciest items. Any thoughts on how to piece this together?
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Getting a 4K setup with 120fps is going to be tough on a budget build, especially with high settings in AAA games. If you're aiming for decent performance, you might want to drop one of those goals. Also, a 16TB SSD will eat up a big chunk of your budget! It could be better to install games as you want to play them instead of having them all ready to go, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
You're looking at a seriously pricey build—around $3-4,000! It's tempting to think you can future-proof a PC, but sometimes spending more doesn’t equal better performance over time. Often, it's smarter to invest in a good setup today and plan for upgrades later. Also, keep in mind that most games don't run at native 4K and 120fps; you could save a lot by aiming for 1440p instead!
True! I get that 4K is tough. I'm cool with 4K at 60fps since it seems more realistic. Plus, I won't be trying to run GTA VI for a long while, so I'm okay with sticking with games that perform better.
Exactly! My focus is on having fun and not feeling pressured to finish one game before jumping into another. If I have more space, I can explore my options without feeling constrained.
Yeah, I originally thought about wanting both 4K and 120fps too, but it seems like 4K with 60fps might be a better target for now since it's more achievable.