Recent content by dasulman

Nikoli's intro level build is pretty much spot on. Though it may not be able to match current gen console fps rates with newer grades due to CPU architecture. if he wants to start up strong in pc gaming with easy upgrade paths then a starting budget of $600 is recommended so you dont waste...

build is about as clean as it gets, should be good for 2 way SLI in the future

400-500; the prices you listed are a bit outdated and are prices of new. now you need to sell it with pre-owned in mind.

aye to the above; switch out the power supply: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HgbVkL Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HgbVkL/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX...

what's your budget? what country? what peripherals do you need? do you need an operating system? cpus could potentially be better but for 99.9% of people its fine. Depending on what country you're in it might be easier / cheaper to get skylake. 980Ti is better bang for the buck. 980Ti = 550W...

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/VNd9kL Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/VNd9kL/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£133.49 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.66 @ Amazon UK)...

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Q9k6Jx Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Q9k6Jx/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($357.00 @ CPL Online) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler...

what resolution are you playing at? if you're at 1080p there's no point upgrading until you get a better monitor.

trouble with linux doesn't have support for many triple A titles. especially the most recent releases - despite the community trying to make them work. furthermore the ones that don't work are the Console ports - games that are on console that your sons will know already won't be available...

no it'll do 42 fps at average fps. save up another $20 and get the build listed below; it features improvements across the board. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MPH8GX Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MPH8GX/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz...

what currency?

don't need the 212 evo - the stock cooler will do fine don't need WD black - just go for WD caviar blue dont use any psu that isn't xfx, antec, seasonic or superflower. otherwise fine

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PP4nf7 Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PP4nf7/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor (£85.99 @ Ebuyer) Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£62.33 @ Ebuyer)...