You could use an AutoHotKey (those suck to set up however)
A stream deck, or a gaming device with software (Corsair, Razer, etc) would let you run macros.
Size of data (around 1-2 tb) will get larger over the years
Budget (100-300 USD)
How important (Pictures from HS, College, and family {Very}, Game backups, {for preservation so important} Work, {necessity}
How bad {not bad, but I still dont like it}
I have been wanting a backup of all of my stored files, as well as my games (NES, GEN, WINDOWS, DOS, ETC)
What would be the best way to go about this?
Server?
NAS/DAS?
External drives?
Cloud?
I know that Valve index only needs a 580
That said, I would go with a nvidia card (1660, 60ti, 2060) as they are pushing more for VR.
It mostly depends on CPU and GPU
I personally prefer DIY towers
If you want to go down that route watch a LTT or ScatterVolt video, read up on GamersNexus, research it.
If not, I would get an NZXT BLD system, they just charge a flat 100 bucks build fee.