Hey everyone! I'm new to the whole PC building scene and I've been thinking about putting together my own rig. I'm curious about what a reasonable budget would be for a mid-range gaming PC. I want to make sure I can play most games smoothly at decent quality. Any suggestions on what a good starting budget might look like? I really appreciate any advice you can provide!
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These days, mid-range is kind of broad—anything from $800 to $1500 could fit the bill. It really depends on what you're looking to do with it! What's your budget? Also, what monitor resolution are you targeting—1080p or 1440p?
For a solid mid-range gaming PC, I'd suggest aiming for around $1300-$1400 after taxes. You can definitely build something cheaper, but just keep in mind that you might have to upgrade sooner if you skimp on quality.
I think you could potentially get away with a budget of about $700 if you're willing to look for second-hand parts. Just be careful with the power supply and motherboard—those are better bought new. As long as you aren't multitasking too much while gaming, you should be fine.
Yeah, also don't forget to consider whether you already have a monitor or not, since that could affect your budget!