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Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 Pro on September 10, and it was unsurprisingly met with mixed reactions.
Beyond the hardware costs, investing in a gaming PC will save you money over time.
The PS5 Pro costs how much?
PC gaming went almost completely digital years ago, mainly on the back of Steam’s storefront.
Steam isn’t the only storefront, and there are plenty of others competing for attention.
No problem; pick up a couple of sticks on sale.
Installing an air cooler on a CPU.
Need more storage for games?
Want to go big and upgrade yourgraphics card(GPU) or processor (CPU)?
You definitely don’t need to buy an entirely new console.
A look at a game library on Steam.
Try doing that with a console.
More money to spend on actual games is always welcome.
The benefit of having a multipurpose PC can’t go unsaid.
A look at a gaming PC built inside an NZXT H7 Elite case.
Sometimes that’s good, and other times you’re stuck with 30 FPS.
Not happy with your current framerate?
Here are three reasons why it makes sense to stick with Sony’s console.
A Geekom A7 Mini PC running Adobe.
If that sounds familiar, the convenience of a one-stop purchase for a PS5 Pro likely makes more sense.
Even if you buy a pre-built gaming PC, the eventual upgrade route will be harder to navigate.
Can’t see the list of PC hardware I’ve selected?
Graphics settings within the NVIDIA app.
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Without adding a Windows license, the total comes out to about $771 at the time of writing.
Add in some case fans of your choosing, and that might climb to about $800.
PlayStation’s setup at GDC
This is a rather basic gaming PC that can handle a 1440p resolution at mid-to-high framerates.
What about mini PCs?
God of War Ragnarok
ASUS ROG NUC 970 standing upright.
