PlayStation is killing physical discs in January 2028. Xbox just announced another price hike starting August 1. Both consoles now cost more than they did at launch. Starting at $1,200, we build all-AMD gaming PCs in Dalton that outperform both of them and handle everything from video editing to streaming to office work. No subscriptions required. No walled garden. You own it.
A PS5 Pro or Xbox sits under your TV and does one thing. This build sits on your desk (or under your TV, your call) and replaces half the devices in your house.
Steam, Epic, GOG, emulators. Thousands of games, constant sales, mods, and free online multiplayer.
DaVinci Resolve runs natively on AMD GPUs. Edit 4K footage without buying a separate workstation.
OBS, Twitch, YouTube. Stream your gameplay or go live for your business. No capture card needed.
Word, Excel, Google Workspace, email, web browsing, taxes. It is a full computer, after all.
16GB of VRAM lets you run local AI models, image generators, and chatbots right on your hardware.
Blender, Fusion 360, slicers. Design and prep prints without fighting for GPU memory.
| Category | PS5 Pro | Xbox Series X | NERDS Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | Zen 2 (2019) | Zen 2 (2019) | Current generation AMD NERDS wins |
| Dedicated GPU Memory | Shared pool | Shared pool | Dedicated VRAM NERDS wins |
| System RAM | 16GB shared | 16GB shared | Dedicated DDR5 (separate from GPU) NERDS wins |
| Storage | 2TB (proprietary) | 1TB (proprietary) | NVMe SSD (standard) Expandable with any off-the-shelf drive |
| Storage expansion | M.2 slot, Sony spec | $190 for 1TB card | Any NVMe SSD, any brand NERDS wins |
| Ray tracing | RDNA 3 RT | RDNA 2 RT | Current generation AMD NERDS wins |
| Upscaling | PSSR | None built in | AMD FSR Game dependent |
| Online multiplayer | $70/year | $60+/year | Free Always free |
| Game prices | $70 new, locked store | $70 new, locked store | Steam sales, bundles, free-to-play NERDS wins |
| Productivity | No | No | Full Windows/Linux PC NERDS wins |
| Upgradeable | No | No | Every component NERDS wins |
| Disc drive | $80 add-on, ending 2028 | Yes (for now) | Optional Blu-ray drive Add one if you want |
| Warranty | Sony ticket queue | Microsoft ticket queue | Local, in person, Dalton NERDS wins |