What to get

[sam50sam14]

I am looking to buy my first gaming pc and i am so confused on what is best. I am looking to spend around $800 but if there is a cheaper and better pc please let me know, anything would help at this point... Thanks

 

[fiterpilot]

Do aesthetics matter? Also are you building or buying a prebuilt?

 

[USAFRet]

I am looking to buy my first gaming pc and i am so confused on what is best. I am looking to spend around $800 but if there is a cheaper and better pc please let me know, anything would help at this point... Thanks

Start here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

 

[sam50sam14]

no i just want a good computer and not sure if i should build or get prebuilt, anything that gets me the best for my money

 

[fiterpilot]

no i just want a good computer and not sure if i should build or get prebuilt, anything that gets me the best for my money

RN prebuilt is the way to go looking at GPU prices

 

[sam50sam14]

and what about processor, i have heard different opinions on the intel i7 and i5, what you recommend

 

[fiterpilot]

and what about processor, i have heard different opinions on the intel i7 and i5, what you recommend

I would recommend an i5 for this budget, or an AMD Ryzen 5. Whatever you can find cheaper.

 

[sam50sam14]

Whats your recommendation for a graphics card

 

[USAFRet]

Whats your recommendation for a graphics card

As per some of the questions in the link from above:
What is your budget?
What use?
What parts do you already have?
Where are you buying this?
etc
etc
etc

 

[fiterpilot]

Whats your recommendation for a graphics card

For 1080p gaming with medium settings I would say 1050ti or equivalent is your min

 

[sam50sam14]

Whats your recommendation for a graphics card

As per some of the questions in the link from above:
What is your budget?
What use?
What parts do you already have?
Where are you buying this?
etc
etc
etc

1) My budget is around $800
2)my use is to play rpg games and mostly action games
3) I am starting fresh with no parts but i am looking to get a prebuilt