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How Much To Build Good Gaming PC?

Sep 10, 2017 6:59PM PDT

Hi everyone! I have a vague question for you all: how much money would it take to build a decent gaming PC, capable of playing games like Destiny 2, but not necessarily at max settings? Could this be accomplished for approximately $600-$700? Or would I be looking at spending around $1,000?

This'll be my first build, so I'm just a newbie trying to gather some intel (hehe). Thanks in advance!

*Additional Info: I don't need a monitor, mouse, keyboard, or OS added to the above estimate.

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Silly Me...
Sep 10, 2017 7:04PM PDT

I started guessing it might be around $600-$700, but let me clarify by saying if it can be accomplished for even less than this, please let me know! All estimates are welcome Happy

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Some reading
Sep 10, 2017 7:19PM PDT
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Excellent Source!
Sep 10, 2017 8:06PM PDT

This helps out a ton. Thanks a lot!