Gaming pc or ps4 confuesd huh!!

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So ya as the title says i am getting extremly confused on deciding my path because i like both🙁
So, i am having around 1100$ usd to spend this month but i dont know which one to get , i like the ease of console and the exclusive aswell but i like the pc too mainly i want an ITX build , so please tell me which way to go . I know this has been asked many times but i need a proper answer to decide the way .

 
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Well ITX is more LAN parties if you are going to be moving it around. Mid towers are really not too big so unless you really need an ITX because you have just 0 space, then go mid tower. With $1100, it's worth it.
If you don't mind spending the money I would definitely pick the PC. With the PS4 you are limited with the included CPU and GPU. With a PC you can upgrade whenever you want and don't have to settle for 30 FPS. You can play on 1440p or 1080p. 60 FPS or even 120 FPS. The PC will outperform the console in every way and you get a nice computer as well. The only thing is it will be more expensive.
 
I have both PC and console, I gave up PC a few years back when money was tight but have come back. If I had to choose as I could only have one it would always be the PC. I find a keyboard and mouse far better than a controller and IMO the difference between PC graphics and console graphics has never been greater and as consoles wont have another generation for many years that gap is only going to get bigger.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1118.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 17:05 EST-0500
 
Well the problem is i am afraid that in one year or so my thousand dollar pc will become obsolete and the console will last for atleast 5 years with less money .
 


It wont become obsolete in a very long time minimum 3 years and then you just replace the video card and games will run at way higher graphical detail.

 


Depends on your definition of obsolete. A high end gaming pc can last 5 years, the difference being the pc wont run the latest games at max settings but it will still play them on lower settings and will still look better than the console in 5 years
 
As you have both can you tell me is there any graphic difference between a high end pc and ps4 ? And if i go a pc way then is mini itx build good and easy beacuse most probably i will be hooking up in my tv so a compact size rig will serve better
 
There's a couple of different ways to look at it. One, PC is more useful than just gaming. Like GoPro video editting. Having a beefy machine helps with that also. On the other hand constantly upgrading a PC can be annoying so I understand why the console is tempting. I have both :) The cons of console is the long time between hardware updates. Especially the latest gen gap. Usually you only had to wait 5 years for a new console. A 10 year gap this generation, that was odd.

However, the cons of PC is a new bit of hardware will come out and you will find out your current hardware can't take complete advantage of it, so you will need to replace something else, then something else, then find out you need to replace the entire machine.

For example, new processor comes out, you will need a new motherboard. To get the best out of the new motherboard you may need new memory. More PCI channels may have been added so maybe you need a new video card to take advantage of it. It becomes a domino effect. It's really hard, at least for me, to upgrade one thing only to find out I am not maxing out something else because of it.

Therefore, I generally keep the same PC for 4 years and then replace. It sounds expensive, right? Especially compared to console. Here's how I look at it. I need a PC anyways, regardless if I gamed on it or not. So for me I compare the extra cost of turning the PC I need into a gaming machine versus getting console. Comparing that they end up costing the same over time.

More and more people are moving their PCs to the living room and playing on the TV. Why else would Razor make the new Turret keyboard and mouse! So the excuse for playing on the big screen as the reason to get a console is starting to be a moot point. However, many PC games are not designed for two or more people to play on the same machine. Many indie games like Nidhogg are, but big titles not so much. If you like couch gaming with friends then console is the way to go. That's why I have both. I do couch gaming with my friends but I also like the mods of PC gaming. Galacticraft, you won't see that on a console.

There's this big console vs PC war. I don't get the war as each has their pros and cons depending on how you like to game.
 


HUGE graphical difference between a good gaming PC and PS4. A Mini-ITX build will be harder to build because of the smaller size which makes it harder to manage cables as well as the whole building process inside of the case.

A small(ish) form factor case that eliminates this would be the Corsair Air 240

 



$1100 is more than enough for a gaming PC at 1080p

Even $800USD can get you a good gaming PC at 1080p
 
Because i will be hooking this to tv and will be using like a console and a big box will just be a pain in ass . But any suggestion is widely welcome.
 


Well ITX is more LAN parties if you are going to be moving it around. Mid towers are really not too big so unless you really need an ITX because you have just 0 space, then go mid tower. With $1100, it's worth it.
 
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Lol it's fine you can just unselect. Yea I will pm you a build.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($338.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1060.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 09:22 EST-0500
 


No, you are only playing at 1080p so you are never going to need that much vram. You might not even use 3 gb on most games.
 
Yes it seems 970 is the way to go.
Should i go for i5 or i7 because these days i am seeing game requirments putting i7 as recommended. And really i do wanted to build a mini itx form factor pc is it really going to be tough?
 
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