Gaming computer help...what to get?

Kraut783

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Now that I am no longer a console user, I am looking for a new gaming computer....there seems to be some good pre-builts out there, like CyberPowerPC, iBuyPower, ASUS, Alienware..etc.

Any thoughts from you tech savvy guys?

I am looking for something under 2k range.

My level of games would be Destiny 2, COD, Battlefield type games.

I was looking at these...

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/cyb...32gb-ddr5-rgb-2tb-pcie-4-ssd-black/J3L7GQWGJG

or

Customize Prebuilt Gaming PC GML 99707

or even this one, but would add some more RAM

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/asu...MIr_zaxJKfkAMV1DfUAR2MYzXkEAQYASABEgLeufD_BwE

Thoughts?
 
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Kraut783 said:
So, maybe it's not as daunting as it appears...

looking at https://pcpartpicker.com/ now....and some how to videos too :-)
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Having used that site for a few builds in the past, one thing to look at are other builds using whatever part you decided on. A case, mobo, cooling solution, etc. You can see how everything fits and read what people say about their builds PLUS the comments about the original part. If someone's complaining about...memory height clearance on a cooler or whatever, you can see what others did.
 
I'm guessing if you are replacing a console for this, you'd want it to be more aimed at gaming? definitely do a lot of research.. maybe have a conversation with chatgpt also on what you are looking for. Keep in mind that if you were just wanting something to just browse the internet, the new minipc options out there are amazing.

If gaming, make sure not to be cheap on the GPU.. I'd suggest anything in the $500+ range. The RTX 5060 Ti or greater is probably fine. If you are going prosumer side, you won't even be able to find a 5090, but I wouldn't even think of that unless you were doing some AI/ML stuff on the side
 
Soooo....I went to the Dallas Micro Center...such a great place!

I started looking around and talking to the staff... I was a little overwhelmed...I ended up buying one of their in house pre-builts.

PowerSpec G457 Gaming PC​

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.3GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7
  • 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM (had this upped to 64 RAM for free)
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 10/100/1000 Network
  • WiFi 7 802.11be
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • 360mm AIO Cooler
Power through your favorite games with the PowerSpec G457 Gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD for ultra-fast load times. Designed for high-performance gaming and streaming, this desktop delivers smooth, immersive gameplay. Experience next-gen power and reliability-visit your local Micro Center today to see it in action!

While this is not one that I created...it is freaking AWESOME!!!!
 
Kraut783 said:
Soooo....I went to the Dallas Micro Center...such a great place!

I started looking around and talking to the staff... I was a little overwhelmed...I ended up buying one of their in house pre-builts.

PowerSpec G457 Gaming PC​

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.3GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7
  • 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM (had this upped to 64 RAM for free)
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 10/100/1000 Network
  • WiFi 7 802.11be
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • 360mm AIO Cooler
Power through your favorite games with the PowerSpec G457 Gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD for ultra-fast load times. Designed for high-performance gaming and streaming, this desktop delivers smooth, immersive gameplay. Experience next-gen power and reliability-visit your local Micro Center today to see it in action!

While this is not one that I created...it is freaking AWESOME!!!!
Click to expand...

Okay, spill it, what was the damage to your bank account?
 
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