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Hardware and Tech / Re: PC Part/Build Recommendation
« on: July 01, 2016, 10:02:58 am »
I just built a new PC myself. I too, cheaped out a bit on it and that may bite me in about a year's time, but we'll see how it goes.
Are you looking to build an additional computer or replace your existing one? If you are doing a replacement, it is important because you can save a lot of money by using parts from the old one. Pick some game that is new and use that as your baseline for requirements. Use either the requirements or recommended specs.
I don't think there need to be specifics when building a PC. A quad core or greater CPU, 64bit OS, min 8GB RAM. That is all there really is to worry about. You can figure out hard drives. Buy an SSD if you want. Make sure you use a different disk for your OS than for your data or games. Don't choose a large drive for your OS. Don't use a software RAID or possibly don't use it at all. The RAM you pick, make sure it has TL9 or lower (lower the better). Don't use a low power/TDP CPU. Make sure you PSU exceeds the wattage requirement of your video card. I can't think of anything else.
Keep an eye on Newegg's daily Shellshocker sales: http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx
Are you looking to build an additional computer or replace your existing one? If you are doing a replacement, it is important because you can save a lot of money by using parts from the old one. Pick some game that is new and use that as your baseline for requirements. Use either the requirements or recommended specs.
I don't think there need to be specifics when building a PC. A quad core or greater CPU, 64bit OS, min 8GB RAM. That is all there really is to worry about. You can figure out hard drives. Buy an SSD if you want. Make sure you use a different disk for your OS than for your data or games. Don't choose a large drive for your OS. Don't use a software RAID or possibly don't use it at all. The RAM you pick, make sure it has TL9 or lower (lower the better). Don't use a low power/TDP CPU. Make sure you PSU exceeds the wattage requirement of your video card. I can't think of anything else.
Keep an eye on Newegg's daily Shellshocker sales: http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx
