New PC, need advice.

Ross1995 · 20 Apr 2016 at 06:08

Okay so I'm looking for a new computer, entirely for gaming. But not for a load of games, I'm not looking on paying for any more than I need but also want to have no performance issues like the game locking up while playing.

So if you have any computers (preferably prebuilt but I don't mind) that you can think of, please let me know. Also since I'm not looking to spend more than I need to, please keep the price in mind

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or anything, new to this site

ExRayTed · 20 Apr 2016 at 11:24

Hi and welcome to the forums

Will you be needing a monitor, keyboard/mouse or Windows?

Ross1995 · 20 Apr 2016 at 19:35

Yeah I will be needing the full lot as I am currently using a crappy laptop and the mouse I use is terrible

Gze · 20 Apr 2016 at 20:48

Max Budget?

Ross1995 · 20 Apr 2016 at 22:01

There isn't a max budget really, just wondering what the cheapest I could buy/build a pc that runs 3 games mainly, ark, csgo and good old trusty minecraft, but with no performance issues at all

The509 · 20 Apr 2016 at 22:07

You're looking at around 1100-1200 for a full system that will last for 1080p gaming.

basics would be something like this

6600k
z170 mobo around the 80-120 mark.
8gb ddr4 2400
Nvidia 970 cheapest out there, sub 250.
550-650w psu, Corsair cX maybe?

256gb ssd and HD the size you want for storage.

Cheap simple case, Bitfenix Neos are cracking cheapo's

spend the rest on a 24" 1080p mouse keyboard and headphones of your choice.

This is a really quick answer, I'm sure someone could do a part picker if you indicated a budget.

Bondy

The509 · 20 Apr 2016 at 22:09

ARK is the only game that really requires some graphics punch. otherwise it could be a lot cheaper lol!

Ross1995 · 21 Apr 2016 at 00:16

Guess I'll stick to ark on console haha so let's say just csgo and minecraft?

Calo · 21 Apr 2016 at 14:27

Wow, CSGO and Minecraft - You probably could just get the latest AMD APU and run those no problem on its iGPU. I mean, if you really mean you dont want to spend more than you need too.

One thing, get a decent PSU - dont cheap out on that, make it a 600+ watt and not the lowest entry level from usual brands - so you have wriggle room for future upgrades you cant envisage now.