Hi
I am looking for suggestions to build a gaming computer for my kid. The last computer I build was over 8 years ago and it was not a gaming computer. I am completely out of touch on current hardware and do not play games at all. Preferably a system that he can take to college in 2 years and upgrade as required. I am assuming that build system would be better than a pre-built?
My kid plays games on PS4 and wants to move on to a gaming computer.
The games he would like to play are Warzone, Valorant, CSGO, Rainbow Six Siege, Forza, Control, Crysis 3 and Cold War.
Approximate Purchase Date: Looking for Labor Day sales
Budget Range: $2,000 to $2,500 (if we can build a system for less that would be fine as well $1,500 -$1,800 possible excluding monitor cost?)
System Usage: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: Probably yes. Currently he has this monitor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JGYM5H6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: Yes Windows 10
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg, Amazon and as recommended
Location: Austin, Texas
Parts Preferences: Don’t know if we should go with Intel or AMD. 16 GB Ram
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Don’t know
Your Monitor Resolution: Open to suggestions
Additional Comments: A quite PC. We have Google Mesh at home. I have spare HDD, but we will need SSD.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Kid wants to move from PS4 to gaming computer
I do have a desktop that is not being used. It has Intel i5 2500k, CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600), BIOSTAR TH67+ LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard, Antec Earth Watts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS
Can the i5 be upgraded to a gaming computer for backup gaming computer at home? Right now it is unplugged and perhaps we can use it for spare gaming rig?
I also have a spare case Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case.
Thanks for your help and regards!
I am looking for suggestions to build a gaming computer for my kid. The last computer I build was over 8 years ago and it was not a gaming computer. I am completely out of touch on current hardware and do not play games at all. Preferably a system that he can take to college in 2 years and upgrade as required. I am assuming that build system would be better than a pre-built?
My kid plays games on PS4 and wants to move on to a gaming computer.
The games he would like to play are Warzone, Valorant, CSGO, Rainbow Six Siege, Forza, Control, Crysis 3 and Cold War.
Approximate Purchase Date: Looking for Labor Day sales
Budget Range: $2,000 to $2,500 (if we can build a system for less that would be fine as well $1,500 -$1,800 possible excluding monitor cost?)
System Usage: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: Probably yes. Currently he has this monitor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JGYM5H6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: Yes Windows 10
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg, Amazon and as recommended
Location: Austin, Texas
Parts Preferences: Don’t know if we should go with Intel or AMD. 16 GB Ram
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Don’t know
Your Monitor Resolution: Open to suggestions
Additional Comments: A quite PC. We have Google Mesh at home. I have spare HDD, but we will need SSD.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Kid wants to move from PS4 to gaming computer
I do have a desktop that is not being used. It has Intel i5 2500k, CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600), BIOSTAR TH67+ LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard, Antec Earth Watts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS
Can the i5 be upgraded to a gaming computer for backup gaming computer at home? Right now it is unplugged and perhaps we can use it for spare gaming rig?
I also have a spare case Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case.
Thanks for your help and regards!
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