Saved up around $800 and really want to build a gaming PC but honestly not even sure if it's possible at this budget without it being a total waste. Everyone online either says it's fine or says don't bother.
Is a decent budget gaming PC actually doable in 2026 or am I just setting myself up for disappointment?
So I've been going down a rabbit hole trying to pick a gaming monitor and honestly I'm more confused than when I started lol.
Everywhere I look people are hyping up OLED panels, the contrast, the colors, the response times. It all sounds insane on paper. But then you've got folks warning about burn-in, and the price jump is pretty steep compared to a solid IPS or even a high-refresh VA panel.
I mostly play a mix of competitive FPS (so refresh rate matters to me) and some story-driven single player games where visuals actually count. My budget is somewhere around $500-$800 but I could stretch it if something is genuinely worth it.
So I guess my questions are:
Appreciate any real-world takes over spec sheet comparisons, Thanks!