Clueless. First Gaming PC

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Helloder1234

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I need help.

I can finally afford a gaming PC and I have no idea what I'm doing.

The games I play are Sims 4, Sims Medieval, Sim City, and Guild Wars 2. I'd like to get some other games as well. My price range is $600-$800 but I'd be willing to go up if pre builds cost more...

Can someone tell me what requirements I need to be looking for? Or a general idea of what I need? Some examples or places to buy from would be great too. I don't know anything except I think I need a really good graphics card? But how do I know if it's enough? All this is very confusing lol.

I don't think I would be able to build a computer bc I really don't know how and I wouldn't want to mess up such expensive parts. I have no one to help me lol I'm all by myselfffff. I would really like to buy one that's already made.

Thanks!!! :)))))
 
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Frag Maniac
All those games would be easily playable within that budget. If you can afford $800 though, it will allow for more future readiness and the fact that all build houses charge more for building and give you mediocre parts.

I really feel prebuilt PCs, no matter what brand or where you buy them, are not a good value though. Instead of just charging you a bit for building it, you also get worse parts, because they really don't have the volume buying power places like Newegg do.

Consider watching some tutorial videos on how to build a PC, and install drivers and OS, before you make your decision. Much of the fear we all have when starting out is due to not knowing how easy it is.

Don't forget that the complexity of PCs goes well beyond...
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All those games would be easily playable within that budget. If you can afford $800 though, it will allow for more future readiness and the fact that all build houses charge more for building and give you mediocre parts.

I really feel prebuilt PCs, no matter what brand or where you buy them, are not a good value though. Instead of just charging you a bit for building it, you also get worse parts, because they really don't have the volume buying power places like Newegg do.

Consider watching some tutorial videos on how to build a PC, and install drivers and OS, before you make your decision. Much of the fear we all have when starting out is due to not knowing how easy it is.

Don't forget that the complexity of PCs goes well beyond building them. There's a lot to maintaining them properly and just getting to know the software. The building is actually the easy part, and it will help you get to know how to use, maintain, and upgrade your system.

Hardware assembly on Intel and AMD systems
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4"][/video]

Installation of OS, drivers, and drive configuration
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAdwedmj1M"][/video]
 
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djreedj

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Dont buy prebuilt. watch these and if you still dont think you can build one then, well try it anyway :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Q8ksRI1Eo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3MgKkS314

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bUghCx9iso

seriously, after those videos you will feel more comfortable.
 
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yea newegg is cool to buy from, amazon is incredibly fast with shipping and have better deals on the same items newegg has. I could help you find some nice parts i will link a list from pcpartpicker after i finish watching this show. Are you looking to play Witcher 3 on max settings?
 
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The point of the video is more the build process. That PSU was probably just an extra one they had laying around. Plus they are thorough and cover every part of the assembly and even OS, drivers and storage config, which most build vids don't cover.

 
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