Can a $800 PC run modern games?

Yes. An RTX 4060 with a Ryzen 5 7600 runs Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and Starfield at 1080p high settings above 60fps. At 1440p, expect 45-60fps on high settings. For competitive games like Fortnite and Valorant, expect 144+ fps at 1080p.

Should I upgrade a budget PC or buy new?

If your PC is 3-4 years old with a decent CPU (Ryzen 5 5600 or newer), upgrading the GPU is the best value move. If your PC is older with DDR4 and an outdated CPU, a new system makes more sense since you would need to replace CPU, motherboard, and RAM together.

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