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What is the best starter gaming PC?

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I am looking to buy a gaming PC for the first time and I don’t know what to go with or what a good price is for a first-time gaming PC please help.

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That doesn’t really depend on if you are a first-time gamer but on the games you want to play the next 4 years. Some games are more demanding than others.

So check the recommended system requirements of the games you want to play now to see what you good enough for you. Then buy a gaming PC that’s a little bit better, because it’s likely games in 2028 will be more demanding than games now and you want to be future proof, don’t you.

Things that are relevant:
– CPU
– GPU
– amount of RAM
– disc space for all games combined and other things you want to do with the PC.
For the GPU it’s relevant if you want to have enough power to play 4K 144 Hz or are happy with 1920*1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

It’s generally the GPU that uses the power, so cooling and PSU should be adequate. With a ready made dedicated gaming PC they usually are.

Don’t hesitate to ask more once you know more.

What is the best starter gaming PC?

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Buying your first gaming PC can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect based on different budgets:

### **1. Entry-Level Gaming PC ($600-$800)**
– **Good for:** Casual gamers who want to play popular games like *Minecraft*, *Fortnite*, or *League of Legends* at decent settings.
– **Specs to look for:**
– CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i3
– GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 6500 XT
– RAM: 8GB (upgradeable to 16GB later)
– Storage: 500GB SSD
– **Performance:** Smooth gameplay at 1080p on medium settings.

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### **2. Mid-Range Gaming PC ($1,000-$1,500)**
– **Good for:** Gamers who want to play AAA titles like *Cyberpunk 2077* or *Call of Duty* at higher settings with consistent performance.
– **Specs to look for:**
– CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5 12600K
– GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti or AMD RX 6700 XT
– RAM: 16GB
– Storage: 1TB SSD
– **Performance:** Great for 1080p ultra or 1440p high settings with solid frame rates.

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### **3. High-End Gaming PC ($2,000 and up)**
– **Good for:** Hardcore gamers or those who want to future-proof their setup for a few years and play at 4K resolution.
– **Specs to look for:**
– CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7 13700K
– GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 or AMD RX 7900 XTX
– RAM: 32GB
– Storage: 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
– **Performance:** Handles anything you throw at it—max settings, 4K gaming, and even VR

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This is a very good recommendation. I would suggest starting out you should weight your options to see if youre going to need a higher end graphics card or high storage space.

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Id say a good price for a starter if you’re on a budget is around $1,000. Anything less than that and you might have issues. You can either build a PC or buy a prebuilt. If you have knowledge about the internals of a PC and you do your research, building a PC is usually better.

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