I've got 2 boys, 7 & 9 that are in need of their own PC's for school, general research and some gaming with Dad. Am all over the board here, I usually build a new PC for myself (Dad) every 5-8 years, it is usually a $4000 bill and it play's everything fast and does everything I need.. That said, am not going to build something like that for my boys and have spent the last 6 months trying to piece something together that is cost effective and also will be quick for them in their needs..
So, if I can ask for some help here, I do have some requirements that am shooting for and not looking for a "debate" here on some of this.. Make fun of me, or what ever, I don't care am just looking for some good wisdom on the builds. With that said, here is what am looking to achieve and stay within:
How far down the Intel CPU list can I go and still achieve the above?
How far down the Nvidia list can I go and still achieve the above?
So many options and am driving myself nuts with configurations and cost while also being very concerned about not having enough horse power or being over kill..
If you have a few moments, I'd love to hear some thoughts and recommendations from the community.
So, if I can ask for some help here, I do have some requirements that am shooting for and not looking for a "debate" here on some of this.. Make fun of me, or what ever, I don't care am just looking for some good wisdom on the builds. With that said, here is what am looking to achieve and stay within:
- We will be using 1080p on these with 24" monitors.
- Ability to play most AA games at a high setting and achieving at least 80ish fps. (No need for ray tracing)
- Looking to stay with Intel on the processor.
- Looking to stay with Nvidia on the GPU.
- Likely 16gb of Ram, I don't see them needing more for several years.
- Both PC's will be identical (anyone with two close in age kids will know what am talking about here).
- I'd like to stay around $1k or less per each build. Already have monitors, keyboards and mice.
- Am going to build these with the kids (learning experience) and will be staying with air cooling only.
How far down the Intel CPU list can I go and still achieve the above?
How far down the Nvidia list can I go and still achieve the above?
So many options and am driving myself nuts with configurations and cost while also being very concerned about not having enough horse power or being over kill..
If you have a few moments, I'd love to hear some thoughts and recommendations from the community.