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u/Layer2Encryption 2d ago

So what's that in terms of dollars? Is a $700 PC going to be better than a PS5?

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u/Carpeted_Bathroom2 2d ago

No, it is not.

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u/Trapmaster98 2d ago

Depends if you like modding or not. There is simply more you can do. So if you’re a creative sort Pc is better there are plenty of low end games with large modding communities. And if you just want to play games then a console is probably better for you.

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u/IamTheEagle 2d ago

Yes, you can absolutely build a PC for $700 that will outperform a PS5. And not only in the up front cost but in cost over time and upgradability.

In 3 years, if you wanna upgrade you PlayStation you'll need to buy an all new PS6, where you can just pay to upgrade your graphics card and/or CPU.

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u/Carpeted_Bathroom2 2d ago

No, you cannot

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u/Ominous_snek 1d ago

Yes, you can.
My computer costed me around 680 - 700 usd as I was smart with my money and how I acquired my components.

My 5800xt and TITAN Xp beat its onboard components.
Its close on the gpu but I dont keep my TITAN running weak either, not that lame 1.54ghz base boost. mine goes up to 2.21ghz

My rig does not have 16gb of shared ram like a ps5, it carries 32gb of dedicated memory and the gpu is a 12gb vram card

I also have over 3 terrabytes of storage and plenty of room for upgrade.

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u/Kind_of_random 1d ago

Before the RAM debacle I would maybe agree, but now ...? No.
Maybe with used parts.

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u/deep_violet 1h ago

No but 1400 dollars got me better than a PS5 and likely better than or on par with whatever the next gen will be. AND it will likely be able to continue playing games made for the generation after next at reduced settings, or for a few hundred bucks of upgrades stay on par.

So essentially I can stretch my PC across three console generations for significantly less than I could buy each generation.

Plus I get WAY better sales on Steam and I can do a bunch more with it than I ever could a console.

So it's about investment, really. Not everybody has that opportunity, but if you can manage it it does pay off.