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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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[-] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 5 points 2 days ago

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.

[-] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 7 points 2 days ago

With respect to the current GPU market, your goal should probably be a Steam Deck.

That, or get lucky at an estate sale.

[-] Darth_Lemmy@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 days ago

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.

[-] 0li0li@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

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).

[-] Elextra@literature.cafe 1 points 2 days ago

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

[-] recursive_recursion@piefed.ca 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

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🤗

this post was submitted on 25 Jul 2025
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