Hello,
This is my first post here, I've been putt'n around all weekend trying to get my head wrapped the idea of moving my gaming over to PC. I have never liked the idea of paying money to play the games I already bought, because of that, I have always been a PlayStation fan (because PSN was free to play) but then came the PSN-Plus, and slowly, online support for my staple games on PS3 came to end. Now I either need to pay for online services, or just play solo. I am not a regular gamer; so for me I might as well be throwing away money as sometimes a few months will go by without even thinking about a game. (aside from driving sims)
anyway, with the upcoming release of project cars 2 and my wife wanting a new computer to work from home; I am thinking of switching over to the PC for gaming.
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I am convinced this is what I want to do
Budget Range: Undecided (shopping/weighing options) but likely $1,200-$1,500 Maximum if I can stretch the lifespan via future upgrades to keep everything "up to date" . But ofcourse, cheaper is always better so long as it will do the job and beat/compete with the PS4. But I do not want to shoot myself in the foot and end up with a worthless PC in just a few short years
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Variety of gaming (sim racing *POSSIBLE interest in VR*, FPS, RPGs, etc.) CAD/3D modeling; Rendering(no excessive time constraints, but looking for "decent" performance); hobby Photo editing; possible hobby video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No, Will most likely set up the PC in the living room, and just use HDMI to to TV
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Probably Windows10? Linux kernel? not sure
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, newegg.com, local frys, etc. pretty open to this as long as they are reputable
Location: Houston, Texas
Parts Preferences: I am not sure, no extensive experience with any of this. Intel processor? SSD for anything that needs to be on SSD? I'll probably run a standard HDD for additional storage? I think its pretty cool to see Dell's "Alienware" PCs can use XBox1 controllers, So might want that option on this PC, but it also looks like I can use the DualShock 4 from the PS4 with just a USB cable, so that is a plus, but I am wondering if its possible to use wirelessly as well? Mostly will be using my Logitech G27 wheel for racing sims at this time
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe / What is this / how does it work / I need to read more
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe / See Overclocking
Your Monitor Resolution: HDMI to a 1080p @ 120Hz 50" Sony Bravia LCD to start. might look into a stand alone screen/s in the furture. would also like to use the current sound system in the living room as well, so if HDMI can carry the audio aswell, and let the TV send it to the amplifier that would be a simple 1-hdmi cord plug&play setup for me... Also have a TurtleBeach P11 carryover fromt he PS3/4 I would like to keep using if possible. not fancy stuff, but its what I have.
Additional Comments: I dont really care for a shouty looking case, It would be great if it was relatively small, quiet and unnoticeable in the living room. We will be running autoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop, and CATIA from time to time if we work from home.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Our laptops are a little dated; and struggle running the latest CADs as they are a little older, I have a PS4, but do not want to pay to play a game I already paid for, seems silly to me...
my current laptop is a top spec (at the time) 2010 HP Pavilion dv8t:
Intel i7-840QM 1.86 GHz, 8Mb L3 Cache, 3.2 GHz "Turbo Boost"
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
8GB DDR3
640GB 7200RPM SATA (320GB x 2)
and hers is a Acer, not sure of the specs as She bought it on a whim and is much less interested in the hardware as she is the "LOOK" and "FEEL"
This is my first post here, I've been putt'n around all weekend trying to get my head wrapped the idea of moving my gaming over to PC. I have never liked the idea of paying money to play the games I already bought, because of that, I have always been a PlayStation fan (because PSN was free to play) but then came the PSN-Plus, and slowly, online support for my staple games on PS3 came to end. Now I either need to pay for online services, or just play solo. I am not a regular gamer; so for me I might as well be throwing away money as sometimes a few months will go by without even thinking about a game. (aside from driving sims)
anyway, with the upcoming release of project cars 2 and my wife wanting a new computer to work from home; I am thinking of switching over to the PC for gaming.
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I am convinced this is what I want to do
Budget Range: Undecided (shopping/weighing options) but likely $1,200-$1,500 Maximum if I can stretch the lifespan via future upgrades to keep everything "up to date" . But ofcourse, cheaper is always better so long as it will do the job and beat/compete with the PS4. But I do not want to shoot myself in the foot and end up with a worthless PC in just a few short years
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Variety of gaming (sim racing *POSSIBLE interest in VR*, FPS, RPGs, etc.) CAD/3D modeling; Rendering(no excessive time constraints, but looking for "decent" performance); hobby Photo editing; possible hobby video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No, Will most likely set up the PC in the living room, and just use HDMI to to TV
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Probably Windows10? Linux kernel? not sure
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, newegg.com, local frys, etc. pretty open to this as long as they are reputable
Location: Houston, Texas
Parts Preferences: I am not sure, no extensive experience with any of this. Intel processor? SSD for anything that needs to be on SSD? I'll probably run a standard HDD for additional storage? I think its pretty cool to see Dell's "Alienware" PCs can use XBox1 controllers, So might want that option on this PC, but it also looks like I can use the DualShock 4 from the PS4 with just a USB cable, so that is a plus, but I am wondering if its possible to use wirelessly as well? Mostly will be using my Logitech G27 wheel for racing sims at this time
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe / What is this / how does it work / I need to read more
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe / See Overclocking
Your Monitor Resolution: HDMI to a 1080p @ 120Hz 50" Sony Bravia LCD to start. might look into a stand alone screen/s in the furture. would also like to use the current sound system in the living room as well, so if HDMI can carry the audio aswell, and let the TV send it to the amplifier that would be a simple 1-hdmi cord plug&play setup for me... Also have a TurtleBeach P11 carryover fromt he PS3/4 I would like to keep using if possible. not fancy stuff, but its what I have.
Additional Comments: I dont really care for a shouty looking case, It would be great if it was relatively small, quiet and unnoticeable in the living room. We will be running autoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop, and CATIA from time to time if we work from home.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Our laptops are a little dated; and struggle running the latest CADs as they are a little older, I have a PS4, but do not want to pay to play a game I already paid for, seems silly to me...
my current laptop is a top spec (at the time) 2010 HP Pavilion dv8t:
Intel i7-840QM 1.86 GHz, 8Mb L3 Cache, 3.2 GHz "Turbo Boost"
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
8GB DDR3
640GB 7200RPM SATA (320GB x 2)
and hers is a Acer, not sure of the specs as She bought it on a whim and is much less interested in the hardware as she is the "LOOK" and "FEEL"