Hello computer builders of JSP!
I would greatly appreciate the help of building a gaming rig:

Budget: $1300
More specific use (what games, what programs): All games and would like to stream as well
Planned time until purchase: ASAP
Do you need an Operating System?: yes
Do you have any specific preferred components?: no
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: idk? I don't plan on using wifi.
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: idk the difference
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: yes
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 56601

I have been gaming on cheap laptops since the early 2000's and would like to upgrade now that I can (kind of) afford to.
I am extremely used to playing on the lowest of low settings and still experiencing lag on any game, so I don't mind if I can't play games on max everything settings, I would just like to experience decent graphics with ZERO lag.
Please find me the best bang for my bucks!

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If you plan on streaming (which is CPU heavy), go with AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 (or higher). Some folks will say a Ryzen 5 or i5 is good enough, but I have difficulties with it. If prices are too high, you can also look at last generation. Intel will be the 9000 series and AMD will be the 3000 series.

Stock cooling generally (or used to) means air and heat sink cooling. This type of cooling is not recommended for folks who plan on overclocking their CPU/GPU. Based on your response, I'd say stay away from overclocking until you're more familiar and ready with the subject. Go with a traditional air and heat sink cooling.

Go with 16GB RAM and search for the cheapest brand and model based on your motherboard compatibility list. Each motherboard should have a list of compatible RAM that you can copy-paste onto a search.

When looking for a motherboard and since you don't care for WiFi, try to find one without built-in WiFi. It'll save you some money, like $30-$50 USD.