PC that can beat PS4

[khajiit2208]

Hey guys I need help for building the cheapest PC that can beat a PS4, any help appreciated.

 

[game junky]

Consoles and PCs are kind of Apples and Oranges - for their price point, they're usually the best bang for your buck and game developers can optimize their games to run with that specific operating system and hardware.

If you had a specific game in mind that you wanted awesome performance (or even a category that you play most often), we could spec a rig. Also, what's the most you're willing to spend and do you need just the main components or are you going to need the works (keyboard, mouse, monitor, windows operatings system, speakers/headset, etc.)?

 

[Deus Gladiorum]

Hey guys I need help for building the cheapest PC that can beat a PS4, any help appreciated.

That's not enough info. Specify a budget, and say whether or not you need an OS. I'll say now though that to match a PS4 you'll want around $600 without an OS, and if you want to buy a Windows OS, around $700.

 

[navask01]

Agree with gamejunky. Games run better on consoles due to the optimization by the game devs given the common hardware among the users.
As for your request,i think you need to decide on the kind of eye candy you want. Do you want something that will max out most games or a rig that is just "ahead" of the PS4 GPU capability? Your budget determines that.
For your reference,you might be interested in the following builds over at Tek Syndicate
https://teksyndicate.com/stories/buildapc

 

[game junky]

If I wanted to be able to game happily for the next several years, this is what I would build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XJHK

 

[Murissokah]

I think this one would beat a PS4 quite soundly:

Pun aside, it really depends on what you expect from it. Why compare it to the PS4? Are you trying to figure out how much would it cost for a better experience? Do consider that they are different playstyles. If you are into FPSs, RTSs and MOBAs, the PC will have an edge. Even a lesser PC will provide a better experience simply because it is better designed for the task (mouse and keyboard, sitting on a desk).

If you are into sports games, racing, local multiplayer, platformers, JRPGs and fight games, the console is the best choice. Some more casual FPS can be done too, although I for one can't stand a gamepad for shooters. It feels like a surgeon operating with a chainsaw.

 

[khajiit2208]

Ok so i got the kill your console build from teksyndicate for 650$ but with a bit of mods. If you recommend me to change anything please tell me.

AMD Athlon II X4 750k

MSI A75MA - Socket FM2, AMD A75, 2x DDR3 1866Mhz, VGA & DVI, HDMI, PCI-E x16 2.0, 1GBit Red

Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 270X OC, 2GB GDDR5 256bit, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort, DX11, CrossFireX, PCI-E x16 3.0

Super Talent 8GB DDR3 DIMM PC3-12800 (1600Mhz) CL9

Seagate 1TB (1000GB)

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 600W

Thermaltake V3 AMD Edition -

 

[Ameen Jarrar]

Here's a build I found on PC Parts Picker:

AMD A8 6600K (Amazon) $103.74

MSI A88XM-E35 (Newegg) $62.99

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 (Newegg) $72.00 (minus $7.99 with a promo code)

Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 Terabyte (Outlet PC) $59.98 (minus $5 with mail-in rebate)

NZXT Source 220 (TigerDirect) $49.99

Corsair CX 430 watt, 80 Plus Bronze Certified, Semi-Modular (Newegg) $43.98 (minus $10 with mail-in rebate, plus $3.99 for shipping)

Lite On iHAS 124 (Newegg) $14.99 (minus $5 with promo code [Ends on 4-3-14]

All for $407.67.