I'm currently running on an outdated system and wanted to upgrade, but realized it'd wasn't worth the money and I'm better off starting anew. With that being said, I've been doing research for about a week or so and came upon this build which I thought might be good:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vnc8dX
This is the 'Modest Gaming Build' currently on the home page of this website. From there I changed a few parts around to the things that I had been looking at. I don't expect this next build I'm linking to be too good, it's my attempt at editing the one above. I've never done that with a PC so be honest with me if any of this makes sense:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XYYP3b
Finally I was also looking at pre-built PC's mostly because of strange prices right now due to mining and because well, I'm afraid I'll make poor decisions when building a PC of my own. The one I came upon that most interested me was this one:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-fx-6300-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-560-1tb-hard-drive-black/6072200.p?skuId=6072200
and this one:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-ryzen-5-1400-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-580-1tb-hard-drive-black/5833100.p?skuId=5833100
Now, ALL of that being said. I should probably get to budget and purpose. Budget wise, the $650.00 CyberPower PC is pretty much perfect for me, however I also understand if I spend more I can possibly get a better long term experience. I had originally intended to spend about $600 or so dollars, so this PC seemed perfect for me at first. However I have concerns with it being a pre-built. My main concerns are upgradability and just not wanting to get ripped off by buying something with cheap parts that will crap out on me. I'm no stranger to PC's, but I've only taken mine apart about a dozen times. I added RAM once, and updated the graphics card once before that. However like I said, I've never even considered building a new one.
Finally (for real this time), my purpose. I intend on being able to play modern AAA titles on high/ultra settings at 60+ fps. Large games like PUBG, Battlefield 1, GTA V, Fallout 4 etc. as well as games such as Rainbow Six Siege and CS:GO. I have a 60hz 1600x900 monitor, which I believe is capable of 720p but not 1080p, right? I'd hope to play on 1080p, but if not, will any of the builds above allow me to upgrade later on to achieve 1080p? I know I said I'm not new to computers, but I'm certainly lost when it comes to monitors.
I've almost always gamed on a low spec system so I'm sorry for any questions that may seem obvious, I tried to google and learn about what I could before making this post but I also wanted to get right into asking these questions so as not to waste my time making a build that is nonsense.
I made a similar thread on PC part picker. Looking for as much advice as I can get. Sorry for the wall of text but I had a lot of questions. I'm eager to hear back on all of the things I asked about above, and I'm excited to finally get my first good gaming PC.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vnc8dX
This is the 'Modest Gaming Build' currently on the home page of this website. From there I changed a few parts around to the things that I had been looking at. I don't expect this next build I'm linking to be too good, it's my attempt at editing the one above. I've never done that with a PC so be honest with me if any of this makes sense:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XYYP3b
Finally I was also looking at pre-built PC's mostly because of strange prices right now due to mining and because well, I'm afraid I'll make poor decisions when building a PC of my own. The one I came upon that most interested me was this one:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-fx-6300-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-560-1tb-hard-drive-black/6072200.p?skuId=6072200
and this one:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-ryzen-5-1400-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-580-1tb-hard-drive-black/5833100.p?skuId=5833100
Now, ALL of that being said. I should probably get to budget and purpose. Budget wise, the $650.00 CyberPower PC is pretty much perfect for me, however I also understand if I spend more I can possibly get a better long term experience. I had originally intended to spend about $600 or so dollars, so this PC seemed perfect for me at first. However I have concerns with it being a pre-built. My main concerns are upgradability and just not wanting to get ripped off by buying something with cheap parts that will crap out on me. I'm no stranger to PC's, but I've only taken mine apart about a dozen times. I added RAM once, and updated the graphics card once before that. However like I said, I've never even considered building a new one.
Finally (for real this time), my purpose. I intend on being able to play modern AAA titles on high/ultra settings at 60+ fps. Large games like PUBG, Battlefield 1, GTA V, Fallout 4 etc. as well as games such as Rainbow Six Siege and CS:GO. I have a 60hz 1600x900 monitor, which I believe is capable of 720p but not 1080p, right? I'd hope to play on 1080p, but if not, will any of the builds above allow me to upgrade later on to achieve 1080p? I know I said I'm not new to computers, but I'm certainly lost when it comes to monitors.
I've almost always gamed on a low spec system so I'm sorry for any questions that may seem obvious, I tried to google and learn about what I could before making this post but I also wanted to get right into asking these questions so as not to waste my time making a build that is nonsense.
I made a similar thread on PC part picker. Looking for as much advice as I can get. Sorry for the wall of text but I had a lot of questions. I'm eager to hear back on all of the things I asked about above, and I'm excited to finally get my first good gaming PC.