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Hello all,
So I'm wanting to buy a PC, I mostly just want to play some fairly oldish RTS games, FAF and Stellaris, but I would like it to be able to run new RTS games if one comes along that I like the look of. I was also thinking of getting Cyberpunk 2077 when it comes out, or maybe getting into an MMORPG, but I don't need to run anything at the optimal graphics settings, just not the most basic, if possible. I'm looking for a full build that achieves this, along with a 24-27" monitor and speakers, and a basic QWERTY keyboard and mouse.
The wide range in the budget is because I keep seeing it said that you can build a decent entry level gaming PC for 500 or so, but when I went through the OcUK customization process it ended up coming out at over 1k.
I really don't know what I need, I've tried reading a few online build articles, PCGamer etc, but I don't even know if I 'need' 1080p so it's not all that useful to me. I've not been into PC gaming for about 6 years and back then I had a PC that cost me about 900 from OcUK and did everything I ever asked of it without blinking, though I can't remember what the specs were.
I don't really want to build from scratch again, I've done it twice and I'd rather just pay someone to do it this time. I just want a PC that works first time when I turn it on, plays RTS games at decent settings and doesn't have to be replaced in the next couple of years.
Sorry for the long rant.
Cheers J
So I'm wanting to buy a PC, I mostly just want to play some fairly oldish RTS games, FAF and Stellaris, but I would like it to be able to run new RTS games if one comes along that I like the look of. I was also thinking of getting Cyberpunk 2077 when it comes out, or maybe getting into an MMORPG, but I don't need to run anything at the optimal graphics settings, just not the most basic, if possible. I'm looking for a full build that achieves this, along with a 24-27" monitor and speakers, and a basic QWERTY keyboard and mouse.
The wide range in the budget is because I keep seeing it said that you can build a decent entry level gaming PC for 500 or so, but when I went through the OcUK customization process it ended up coming out at over 1k.
I really don't know what I need, I've tried reading a few online build articles, PCGamer etc, but I don't even know if I 'need' 1080p so it's not all that useful to me. I've not been into PC gaming for about 6 years and back then I had a PC that cost me about 900 from OcUK and did everything I ever asked of it without blinking, though I can't remember what the specs were.
I don't really want to build from scratch again, I've done it twice and I'd rather just pay someone to do it this time. I just want a PC that works first time when I turn it on, plays RTS games at decent settings and doesn't have to be replaced in the next couple of years.
Sorry for the long rant.
Cheers J