I live in Denmark and have a budget of roughly 6,000–8,000 Danish kroner for a complete gaming PC. I'm looking for a solid all-around system rather than something built for one specific game. Is it realistic to build one within this budget, and should I consider buying used parts or a second-hand PC?
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For this budget, older hardware can offer much better value. A Ryzen 5 5600 is still a capable and affordable processor, and buying used DDR4 memory could help keep the total cost down. That would generally mean using an AM4 motherboard. An AMD graphics card may also provide stronger value than an equivalent new card, so it’s worth comparing options such as the RX 9060 XT. Storage prices can take up a noticeable part of the budget, so plan for that as well.
What games are you planning to play, and what resolution or refresh rate will you use? Those details make a big difference when choosing the right graphics card and processor.
I don’t have specific games in mind—I’m mainly looking for an all-around gaming PC that can handle a variety of games.
At this budget, a new high-end gaming PC will be difficult, especially with current component prices. It may be worth looking at used prebuilt systems or second-hand parts to get better performance for your money.
Thanks a lot! I’ll compare used parts and older-generation hardware before deciding.