2d ago

How to save up for a better pc?

Right now i have a pre-build i got from ebay quite some time ago but its a Frankenstein of parts to say. I want to get a better pc but i cant get a job due to parents saying no and im quite busy theses days. I wish i could do something from home to gain experience but im not sure what? also what are some things to avoid when upgrading, this time i wont go for a pre-build. I do have a little bit of cash but nothing special that will get me anywhere in terms of a pc.

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Consider buying used parts. And you don't need the newest hardware. There is plenty of good last gen hardware, that is also much cheaper.
With respect to the current GPU market, your goal should probably be a Steam Deck.
That, or get lucky at an estate sale.
local buy/trade markets (Facebook marketplace/offer up) just seen a 5800x3d/mobo/ram bundle for 480$ which is INSANE. scoop parts when you are able to. start with mobo and go from there. you don't need to buy everything at once.
While you wait, get Lossless Scaling, an app that generates frames for your ganes when they dip. That way, you can get much higher fps even on mid-low tier hardware.
It's the best $10 I've spent on Steam.
Just run it on adaptive, cap your games at 30-45 fps and turn vsync off. Boom: you're rubning at your monitor's maz hz 99.9% of the time (165 fps here).
Honestly, I've just been using GeforceNow. But problem is I can't play any game not supported by it. Like I want to try Ashes of Creation alpha but I can't. Nor my Spiderman Miles Morales
I actually recently made some parts recommendations here on the Fediverse
So if you'd like, using ca.pcpartpicker.com you can share your current pc build to Build A PC and I'd be happy to help you make informed Gaming PC upgrading recommendations🤗

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