• @Zanz
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    427 days ago

    I’m not sure how many kids will be into PC gaming when a low end Nvidia gpu is currently $550. I know that everything comes pre overclocked, and the 4070s still a good card even though it’s got a low and die in it it’s just depressing in the principle of it.

    Maybe things like the steam deck will push kids into Linux since the mid-range gaming desktop is like two grand now.

    • @andxz
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      627 days ago

      I built a decent rig at the time 2 years ago for a 10 year old for less than 600€. Sure, some parts were used and it’s obviously no monster but he’s still using it daily. He’s learning how to upgrade it every time I have money for it, too.

      You don’t have to buy all new Nvidia GPUs for $550 a piece to play games, ya know?

      • @count_dongulus
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        327 days ago

        Yeah my first gaming pc was like…a crappy HP desktop with an Nvidia 6600 that I plugged in. Worked great for Age of Mythology lol