beginner gaming computer

Busybeaver

Want to get my 11 year old a gaming computer for around $700. What should I get? He plays Occulus, Xbox .... wants to enter the gaming world.

Busybeaver

for $700 or less

Lambdaben

Here is a suggested list, I hope this helps!

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=3432a453-d17d-49d9-9b8e-50a660a13c7b

magarity

Can you go just a few bucks over 700? lambdaben's list is good except if you use this video card instead there is a huge difference and will last longer into the future: ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6600 Dual Dual-Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card - Micro Center

However that makes the total $705, plus sales tax in your area.

Lambdaben

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/45967#Comment_45967

I thought about using that card too, but I changed it when I went over budget, but @magarity is correct, the 6600 would be a better choice if your ok with going over budget.