Another PC Build thread

[Baaaz]

Hi all,

I've been a console user for as long as i have been able to hold a controller and I've decided I'm sick of buying a new console and games every few years.

So I'd like some advice on getting a PC (Pre-built, self built or second hand, you know what i mean).

Not looking for a monster set up that will run everything on Ultra settings but looking for something that can maintain a steady frame rate on most games.

Budget is around about £600.

Cheers

[AllyBassman]

Just my 2p,

while PC gaming is great, you'll no doubt end up having to upgrade your GPU or other components every few years (especially if playing new release games)

[Baaaz]

AllyBassman said:

Just my 2p,

while PC gaming is great, you'll no doubt end up having to upgrade your GPU or other components every few years (especially if playing new release games)

I understand that, its more re-buying games between consoles that annoys me.

As I understand it games tend to be cheaper on Steam than the Microsoft store.

[AllyBassman]

Baaaz said:

I understand that, its more re-buying games between consoles that annoys me.

As I understand it games tend to be cheaper on Steam than the Microsoft store.

I see,

for £600 i'de be going second hand with a GTX 980 TI - a few years old now but still decent.

[Baaaz]

AllyBassman said:

I see,

for £600 i'de be going second hand with a GTX 980 TI - a few years old now but still decent.

Thank you for the suggestion : )

[MattyB_]

AllyBassman said:

Just my 2p,

while PC gaming is great, you'll no doubt end up having to upgrade your GPU or other components every few years (especially if playing new release games)

That very much depends on what your expectations are. I'm still running my 2500k from 8 years ago, only thing I've spent since then is £220 on a second hand GTX980. Total cost of £1000 over 8 years isn't too bad, and games are cheaper than console which offsets it.

Just about running modern games (Div2) at low/medium @ 1440p.

[anonymous-user]

I make gfx cards last about 5 years. Then I buy the previous gen second hand on ebay., Or new on deals. Usually £120 to £200 max.

[TameRacingDriver]

I've got a 980 Ti, plays 3440x1440 at medium to high at somewhere between 50-80 fps depending on the game.