Is it beneficial to own a mid-to-high-end PC just for single-player games when you plan to sell it?
Is it beneficial to own a mid-to-high-end PC just for single-player games when you plan to sell it?
Hi. I struggle to keeping my pc for pure gaming and i will explain as short as possible.
I bought a custom build gaming pc with i5 13500, 32gb ram and rx 6950xt for soon a year ago. Pushing games to my goal as 60fps and 4K in most games still. I wanted to step up from my console and got what i wanted, but after a year now i see it collecting much dust. It is months between launches like re4, hogwarts, alan wake 2 etc. Most typical pc games like valorant or strategy games is not of interest.
Have played most old titles and i am here waiting for next game launch after finishing alan wake 2. So then it get a bit limited for what is coming and consider a game take 2-4 weeks to finish when one play a couple hours a day.
I consider to sell it and go back to ps5, but it bother me to play games similar to upscaled 1080-1440p with medium settings on pc, now i notice the difference easier after getting used to the pc, and all the different settings.
Dont know what to do, ps5 is easier to use, and it wont drop much in marked value the next 2-3 year as the pc.
Anyone here that also struggle to justify the expensive pc just standing there waiting for next game to launch?
Next up is avatar, last game was alan wake 2. On summer time it use to be even longer time between the launches, like between 1-4 months of wait between the goodies depend on time of the year.
From my perspective, if your focus is solely on gaming without exploring other possibilities with a PC, a console seems like the most suitable choice. I echo part of what was mentioned in another discussion—just enjoy the purchase without any regrets. Think about all the other activities you could do with a PC that consoles can't offer. If those options don’t influence your decision, then you’ve found your answer. Remember, used PC gear usually holds around half the value of what you paid for it. You’d also need to locate a buyer who wants your specific setup, or deal with parts, shipping issues, scams, and likely end up with items that won’t sell or aren’t wanted. For example, even the case might not be worth much and could be sold for more than its value.
I was wondering if the other person needed any recommendations on good games since he seemed to be giving up after three months. The PC is connected to the gaming TV for pure gaming, but I have no interest or experience in photo editing or anything else a powerful PC can handle. The only drawback with the console is its performance and the blurry images compared to the PC. Selling used one is quite a hassle. However, I think I’ll get more value than what I paid for, based on what other sellers are offering. Considering half the price I spent, I’m leaning towards getting an RTX 3060 with an i5 or i7 from the 11k series. Even though I might still lose out on a new PS5, that’s okay. I’ll have to decide now—waiting another year wouldn’t make sense because of the financial loss, and it would be better to keep it and upgrade later. Choosing is tough; one must weigh whether it’s worth giving up the PlayStation library or if it’s better to enjoy the benefits a PC offers, like cheaper games, GamePass, Ubisoft Plus, custom settings, and consistently 60+ FPS with better visuals.
Following closely what @punkncat shared, I think it’s wise to retain the gaming PC and avoid losing the investment. This setup can handle many tasks beyond just gaming, and it might perform well in those areas too. It could serve daily needs like emails, streaming, and browsing. It should be a solid main computer. There’s also the chance a new game will rekindle your interest. It’s better to stay open-minded and continue using it even if you don’t play games right away. Just my perspective on this.