What kind of PC gaming are you considering purchasing?
What kind of PC gaming are you considering purchasing?
Hello, everyone
With a budget of around 1500 dollars, what specifications should I look for in a gaming PC?
Thanks
what do you mean?
are you looking for a suggestion about a particular system model?
this might apply when ordering from certain manufacturers such as ASUS, MSI, Dell, etc.
in most cases, you’ll end up paying an additional $200 to $500 just for branding, and often these builds aren’t the most efficient.
usually, when buying a pre-built PC, you select components and decide where they should be installed.
i wouldn’t suggest this approach unless you have a local shop that can guide you through it and is available for in-person help with repairs or questions.
What games are you interested in playing or planning to play? Additional programs to install are also available. Typically, most software includes a brief description of hardware needs as "minimal," "recommended," or "best." You prefer not to stick with the "minimal" option and aim for the highest quality within your $1,500 budget. Examine the hardware specifications and select the "best" options to create a suitable list. Adjust the choices according to your financial limits as needed. The following resource can be useful:
what do you mean?
are you looking for a suggestion about a particular system model?
this might apply when ordering from certain manufacturers such as ASUS, MSI, Dell, etc.
in most cases, you’ll end up paying an additional $200 to $500 just for branding, and often these builds aren’t the best.
usually, when buying a pre-built PC, you select components yourself and decide where each part should go.
i wouldn’t suggest this unless you have a local shop that can guide you through and is available for in-person help, repairs, and questions—compared to sending your system back and forth for huge costs.
if you truly prefer a pre-built unit shipped to you;
NZXT offers good component choices and is more reliable than many others.
Hello Joyce,
If you're still considering spending $1,500 on a PC, here are some suggestions:
It would help to understand the types of games you enjoy or are interested in playing.
Knowing your location might also be useful.
A) Until we receive more details, we'll presume you're based in the US and will purchase from local online retailers.
B) We'll also take into account that your gaming interests span from Minecraft to Fortnite.
C) Lastly, we'll assume you're referring to a laptop rather than a desktop.
Here are two MSI laptops worth considering:
From BestBuy at $1,400:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-ge...gb...Id=6468378
Although it carries the scent of a previous model, it includes an 8GB GTX 2070 GPU. In today's market, such a large amount would be rare even with a substantial budget.
From Amazon US at $1,500:
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Summit-E...,B...B09JK24BNX&srpt=NOTEBOOK_COMPUTER
This model offers a well-rounded setup with 4GB of VRAM. If you need a device for purposes beyond gaming, this MSI is a solid option. You'll sacrifice half the VRAM but gain a more versatile machine: 14" screen versus 17.3" and a significant weight reduction from 5.73lbs to 2.84lbs.
Of course, these points lose relevance if you're aiming for a desktop setup.
Best regards,
GreyCatz.