OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

[Peji911]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Ok, your motherboard is a standard ATX so you will be somewhat limited in how small you can go. I believe there are a couple HTPC cases which will hold an ATX mobo, such as this Silverstone for example http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163257 this should fit your video card and power supply BUT I'm not very knowledgeable on HTPC cases so someone like WTF or Capt might know a little more on what would be the best route to go. I tend to stick to mid-size ATX in this case, just because I like the airflow of a case that size.

Thanks for the reply. I think I'm just gonna scrap the idea and build a normal/mid tower PC that I can move when needed.

Just gotta build the best PC I can for 800 Canadian. Probably can't build anything too great.

[NYGiants4Natic]

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I am so stoked to get my gaming pc that I have lost all the joy of wanting to even turn on my ps4 and xb1

I am waiting for my income tax to arrive and getting set to buy my pc but only thing that has me worried is getting a desktop or gaming laptop and reason I say this is because i really have no space for a desktop or even desk right now and that would be more cost out of pocket along with the pc am looking to buy not having a keyboard or mouse.

thoughts?

[sbauer318]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

I am so stoked to get my gaming pc that I have lost all the joy of wanting to even turn on my ps4 and xb1



I am waiting for my income tax to arrive and getting set to buy my pc but only thing that has me worried is getting a desktop or gaming laptop and reason I say this is because i really have no space for a desktop or even desk right now and that would be more cost out of pocket along with the pc am looking to buy not having a keyboard or mouse.



thoughts?

Gaming laptops cost more and you typically get less. You also can't upgrade them down the road. Unless you absolutely have no room or need the portability then I would get a desktop.

You'll want to get a mouse either way. Track pad gaming is a special kind of awful. I also can't use laptop keyboards either.

[redsrule]

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A 980m (the best laptop gpu) is a lot worse than your 2k PC build. Like miles worse. I'd wait until the next gpu's drop this summer/fall before even thinking about spending that much on a laptop.

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[NYGiants4Natic]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

The first is $2600 and the second $1850


Intel Core i7-6700K Processor 4.0GHz
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
16GB DDR4-3000 RAM
2TB 7,200RPM Hard Drive
Intel 750 400GB SSD Boot Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 TI 6GB GDDR5
16x Blu-ray DVD Burner Drive
10/100/1000 Network
802.11ac Wireless
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The PowerSpec X506 Desktop Computer features the Intel Core i7 6700K Unlocked processor kept cool to overclock by the Corsair Hydro GTX H100i liquid cooler. This high performance gaming system is based upon the ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Z170 systemboard powered by the 1000W Gold power supply in a Cooler Master MasterCase 5 Pro chassis. For gameplay domination, it also includes an Nvidia GTX 980TI 6GB video card and 16GB of GSkill High Performance DDR4 3000 memory. The Windows 10 Professional operating system is loaded on a Intel 750 Series 400GB solid state boot drive.



Intel Core i7-4790K Processor 4GHz
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
16GB DDR3-2400 RAM
2TB 7,200RPM Hard Drive
240GB Solid State Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980Ti 6GB GDDR5
24x DVDRW Drive
10/100/1000 Network
802.11b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth 4.0
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The PowerSpec X503 Desktop Computer features the Intel Core i7 4790K Unlocked processor kept cool to overclock by the Corsair Hydro GTX H100i liquid cooler. This high performance gaming system is based upon the Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT systemboard powered by the Corsair HX 750W 80 Gold power supply in a Corsair Vengeance C70 chassis. For gameplay domination, it also includes an Nvidia GTX 980Ti 6GB GDDR5 video card and 16GB of EVGA High Performance DDR3 memory. Note: The Windows 10 Professional operating system is loaded on a Samsung 240GB EVO solid state boot drive and the system also comes with a license and media for Windows 7 Pro software. You may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions will require you to uninstall one version and install the other version.

[redsrule]

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$750 difference for a Blu ray player and the 6700k and DDR4 with a slightly bigger SSD? If you have the money the first one is fine but the second one is more than good enough as well. SSD's are getting cheaper and cheaper. You can add a bigger one later if you want.

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[NYGiants4Natic]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

$750 difference for a Blu ray player and the 6700k and DDR4 with a slightly bigger SSD? If you have the money the first one is fine but the second one is more than good enough as well. SSD's are getting cheaper and cheaper. You can add a bigger one later if you want.

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thanx man. Yea those perks not good enough for me to bump that kind of dough. I just wonder about the case looking flimsy

What you think?

[WTF]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

A 980m (the best laptop gpu) is a lot worse than your 2k PC build. Like miles worse. I'd wait until the next gpu's drop this summer/fall before even thinking about spending that much on a laptop.

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I know that Pascal is going to be a big bump, but it's still no guarantee that the flagship cards will be out this summer, I'm still thinking Q4 of this year.

I just bought a Gigabyte P35xV5 with 980M, and it performs really well. Will I upgrade when pascal hits? Maybe, probably not. This laptop will perform well for me for the next couple of years, and I'll still net a pretty decent return when I turn around and sell it. It's thin, lightweight,and best of all, mobile. I can take it with me at the last second without hassle. I can lay in bed while on business and crank up whatever game I want, have my wireless 360 controller, and game away.

Granted, desktops have more power for the buck, but I'm beyond happy with having a system I can take with me wherever I want. Mine was just shy of $1700.

[SinisterAlex]

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I'm think of upgrading a couple of components in my PC in the next couple months. I'm currently running this build that I built back in 2011 or 2012 (can't remember the year lol).

Mobo: Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3
CPU: 2500k overclocked to 3.6GHZ running a coolmaster heatsink
GPU: XFX Radeon 6870
RAM: 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws
SSD: OCZ 120GB
HDD: WD Black 1TB

I'm mainly looking to upgrade the GPU and heatsink as well as possibly adding a second SSD. I was thinking of upgrading the CPU to the 4690K but since it's an LGA1150 socket I would have to upgrade the mobo as well. Upon looking at in-depth stats between the 2500K and 4690K I didn't really see a benefit to upgrading.

As for the GPU, I've been eyeing the R9 280X and the GTX 970. I mainly looking for a card that can run most games on high settings at 1080p with a high FPS. Does anybody have experience and/or opinions on those cards? As for the heatsink I want go with a liquid cooled option and I've been checking out the NZXT Kraken X61.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

[23]

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I have a 280X. Run everything pretty much on high settings. Just make sure you dont have a weak CPU

The only battle I have is UPLAY. That program is so messed up I'll never buy another ubisoft game on it ever again.

It just crashes all the time for who knows what reason. I know its not the card itself, its Uplay... err NoPlay

Can't speak for the 970 but I'd certainly get an intel CPU if at all possible to pair with any card.

[redsrule]

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Can't go wrong with either one. The 970 is better optimized for heat/noise but has that 3.5 Vram problem. The 2500k is definitely still good for now and I have no idea about liquid cooling other than it is a pain in the ***.

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[Kearnzo]

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So I'm going to be building a gaming PC with my tax returns (FINALLY). I've got about $700 budgeted (not counting gaming monitor, I'm selling my XBOX One to go toward that). Do you guys think that a built PC at $700 will run basically anything out now at 1080p with a good framerate? For comparison's sake, would, say, The Witcher 3 run at 1080p with high settings and a solid framerate?

Also, concerning controllers. I plan on using a keyboard and mouse unless it's a game designed moreso for a controller, and in that case, what do you guys recommend? I see the Steam controller is out, but it looks REALLY awkward. Do all games support the wired XBOX 360 controller? I see that they are only about $30 on Amazon, and as long as all games support it, I'm leaning that way.

[23]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

So I'm going to be building a gaming PC with my tax returns (FINALLY). I've got about $700 budgeted (not counting gaming monitor, I'm selling my XBOX One to go toward that). Do you guys think that a built PC at $700 will run basically anything out now at 1080p with a good framerate? For comparison's sake, would, say, The Witcher 3 run at 1080p with high settings and a solid framerate?

Also, concerning controllers. I plan on using a keyboard and mouse unless it's a game designed moreso for a controller, and in that case, what do you guys recommend? I see the Steam controller is out, but it looks REALLY awkward. Do all games support the wired XBOX 360 controller? I see that they are only about $30 on Amazon, and as long as all games support it, I'm leaning that way.

I play all of my games with a 360 controller. Most multi-plat games have full controller support. Some games only have partial controller support otherwise, just depends on the game.

I dont know about the witcher but you're probably looking at a low to mid tier machine with that money. I started off with a system that cost that much but upgraded over a couple of years.

Are you going nvidia or amd?

[Kearnzo]

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I play all of my games with a 360 controller. Most multi-plat games have full controller support. Some games only have partial controller support otherwise, just depends on the game.

I dont know about the witcher but you're probably looking at a low to mid tier machine with that money. I started off with a system that cost that much but upgraded over a couple of years.

Are you going nvidia or amd?

Well, I did find a "Next Gen Exterminator" build on r/pcmr for $650 after rebates, and it looks awesome. They claim it can run basically anything out there at high to ultra and a good framerate. I may just go with that build.

However, I'm a little lost on monitors. I was looking on Amazon, and found a 24 inch $300 BenQ (RL2455HM) on sale for $180, but I also found another 24 inch BenQ (GL2460HM) for $129. Looking at comparisons online, most claim that there isn't much of a difference.

Does anyone have either of these monitors that can chime in?

[Flawless]

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$700 build is very capable and will comfortably outpace either of the consoles.

I have the same processor as that Next-Gen Exterminator build and went with a lower mid-range card in the GTX 960 4GB (actually 3GB) and an SSD. The R9 390 or GTX 970 listed would be a lot more capable and last you years at 1080p. I'm waiting for the next round of GPUs for a bigger upgrade.