PREBUILT PC VS BUILDING YOUR OWN: PRICE On the surface, this seems like an easy win for building your own PC, and yes, it's technically cheaper to build your own PC. Just buy all the bits individually, wait for it all to get delivered and then build it.

Summarizing the PC Setup Cost A good setup ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 typically, though less expensive options exist for those with budget constraints. While relatively more energy-consuming, gaming PCs provide unmatched entertainment and gaming experiences.

Console enthusiasts claim you can't build a decent gaming PC for that money, but that's simply not true and we put it to the test. In this article, we present the components that offer the best price-performance ratio for smooth Full HD gaming with at least 60 frames-per-second at native resolution (without FSR).

By choosing your components carefully, you can build an incredible gaming rig for less than 500 bucks. While it won't perform as well as higher-end gaming PCs, it can still deliver incredible graphics and great performance. Budget gaming rigs are best for average games.