Compared to other “adult hobbies” such as cars even the highest end PC costs peanuts.

A relatively cheap PC with Factorio and you are set. You won’t spend much on food either, so win-win.

5k? I don’t believe it. When in get home I’ll total up my setup and compare notes

EDIT- So I bought some stuff at different prices than you’d get today (cough GPU) so I will list a few prices for.

PC Hardware

• Intel i5 10400 - $180

• RAM 16GB DDR4 - $40

• Mobo - $180

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Used on ebay) - $215, New is about $450

• AverMedia HD2 Capture Card - $150 (now $99)

• PCIE Wifi Adapter (Amazon) - $20

• 250Gb SSD (system and files, gift) - $80

• 2Tb HDD (Games, tried to save on budget) - $80

• PSU - $120

• Total Spent - $985

• Total Value - $1300

Peripherals

• 40" TV - $200 new at time, got on clearance for $100. Now ~$130-150
• 24" gaming monitor (used) - $200 retail discontinued, paid $120 used, $100 on ebay now
• 4 Hard Drive dock (gift) - $100
• RGB keyboard pad (gift) - $40
• keyboard base - $120
• White switches - $40
• Custom etsy keys - $40
• Logitech mouse - $80
• USB Hub (Ebay) - $37
• Stream Deck (Ebay) - $80
• Microphone (Used Ebay) - $70, new is $140
• Headphones -$100

Total Spent - $787 (927 if free was included)

All in - I’m at about $2k and can run Space Marine 2 and Warzone.