I just built my brother a computer with a Core i7 2600k and a Radeon HD 5870 for $600. Of course, it does require a lot more work finding great (and I do mean great--the Core i7 was $130) deals on things to get the price so low than just going to the store and buying a PS3, but you get so much satisfaction out of it (at least imo).

The console versions will undoubtedly look good as Bethesda have proven to be competent at developing for all three platforms, but as the consoles continue to age, the delta in visuals between them and PC keeps growing.

That's ridiculous, lol. I'm waiting for the guy that says its too cpu-intensive for the Switch 2. This game is old af and has been released like 17 times.