I need affordable PC that can play this game.

Wow thank you so much for the detailed response.

I currently have NO components and I do not have a copy of windows.

The financing option is appealing to me because I will never notice 20$ a month even though I'd be paying double.

I definitely would not want to go through steam and I don't want to try and risk running an illegal windows crack.

If I were to request a list of components to buy.. How does one get a legal copy of windows? how much does that cost?

Would I be better off trying to buy a used computer?

Windows 7 Home Premium is $20 at places like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

You might be able to get a Windows license from your college for the same price, if you happen to be a student.

I graduated 8 years ago lol. Still a dirtbag. 20$ at software swap wow.. gonna look into that.