• ampersandrew@lemmy.worldOP
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      5 hours ago

      Because the equivalent graphics card is about $450, and you still need to buy a CPU, storage, RAM, PSU, and case. And it’s only the up-front cost that’s cheaper.

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        4 hours ago

        Premade desktops with a good enough you can still be found for shit 1200$ / 1000€.

        And the savings from buying on Steam/GoG instead will probably make up the difference.

        And you get a full PC as well

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          That’s why I said it was the up-front cost that’s cheaper. This is how it’s been for a long, long time now.