So I finally decided I'm gonna build my first ever gaming PC because my laptop literally sounds like a jet engine every time I try to open Minecraft lol. My cousin told me I should wait for the big sales in 2026 to get the best parts but I am so confused about where people actually find the early deals they talk about online. Like is there a secret website or something? I have about 900 dollars saved up right now and I really want one of those Intel chips because everyone says they are super fast for games. I went on the Intel website and there are so many numbers like i5 and i7 and i9 and I have absolutely no clue what the difference is or which one I even need for a basic setup.

Sorry if this is a really stupid question but I'm just so lost with all the technical talk. I live in a small town in Oregon and the only place nearby is a small shop that overcharges for everything so I'm definitely buying online. Does anyone know where the 2026 Black Friday stuff starts getting posted or if there are lists I should be looking at now so I can be ready? I'm just really hyped to finally have a real computer that doesn't melt my desk...