Hi all, new to the forums and new to dipping my toes in the technical end. I've used my prebuilt PC with no complaints for something like 6 or 7 years now, but it falls just short of the minimum requirements to play Monster Hunter Wilds and did not like running the beta at all. I hadn't upgraded anything in it aside from adding a new SSD to it a while ago, so I figure with its age I might as well build a new PC and get the balance right.
Approximate Purchase Date: The next month ideally, not looking to rush it but also don't want to have to wait too long to play.
Budget Range: £2000 is the maximum I would want to spend really, but I know everything is borked right now. Won't say no to spending less of course.
System Usage: Gaming, Browsing, Work, (not likely to video edit or stream)
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have a HP 24fw that works fine and can go a bit longer.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything more or less, I could take stuff from the old PC but someone in the family will probably want to use it or I'll keep it as a backup.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I guess I have to upgrade to Windows 11. I was thinking about trying Linux but I would probably need Windows for games or work anyway.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Preferably Not Amazon, for several reasons, but if needs must. Aside from that, no preferences.
Location: UK
Parts Preferences: I think I want to aim for a Nvidia 4070 graphics card, as that would be a bit above the recommended requirements for MH Wilds (4060). I'm also thinking about an AMD CPU.
Overclocking: No
Multiple GPUs: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: When looking at graphics cards, I found that Currys had the MSI RTX 4070 12gb in stock for £510, which at a general look online seems to be a good price for that. I did hear that Wilds was VRAM hungry so having 12gb instead of 8 would be good, and probably future proof the system a bit more. Where my knowledge and confidence runs out is sorting out and balancing the non headline parts such as the power supply, fans, motherboard, case space, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Running Monster Hunter Wilds well. It doesn't need to be ultra graphics, but I would like it to look alright and run well.
Approximate Purchase Date: The next month ideally, not looking to rush it but also don't want to have to wait too long to play.
Budget Range: £2000 is the maximum I would want to spend really, but I know everything is borked right now. Won't say no to spending less of course.
System Usage: Gaming, Browsing, Work, (not likely to video edit or stream)
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have a HP 24fw that works fine and can go a bit longer.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything more or less, I could take stuff from the old PC but someone in the family will probably want to use it or I'll keep it as a backup.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I guess I have to upgrade to Windows 11. I was thinking about trying Linux but I would probably need Windows for games or work anyway.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Preferably Not Amazon, for several reasons, but if needs must. Aside from that, no preferences.
Location: UK
Parts Preferences: I think I want to aim for a Nvidia 4070 graphics card, as that would be a bit above the recommended requirements for MH Wilds (4060). I'm also thinking about an AMD CPU.
Overclocking: No
Multiple GPUs: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: When looking at graphics cards, I found that Currys had the MSI RTX 4070 12gb in stock for £510, which at a general look online seems to be a good price for that. I did hear that Wilds was VRAM hungry so having 12gb instead of 8 would be good, and probably future proof the system a bit more. Where my knowledge and confidence runs out is sorting out and balancing the non headline parts such as the power supply, fans, motherboard, case space, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Running Monster Hunter Wilds well. It doesn't need to be ultra graphics, but I would like it to look alright and run well.
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