Question Seeking Feedback on Desktop PCs and Monitors for High-Level Gaming (First Gaming PC for Cousin)

[mastaclue00]

Certainly! Here's an updated version of the forum post that mentions that you are building the PC for your cousin, who is using it as his first gaming PC:

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Title: Seeking Feedback on Desktop PCs and Monitors for High-Level Gaming (First Gaming PC for Cousin)

Hey everyone!

I'm currently in the process of building a gaming PC for my cousin, who is venturing into the world of gaming and needs a solid setup to enjoy games like Apex Legends, Ark Survival Evolved, Brawlhalla, and Fortnite at a high level. Since this is his first gaming PC, I want to ensure that it provides a smooth gaming experience with great visuals. Before finalizing the components, I would greatly appreciate your feedback and recommendations to ensure that we make the best choices.

Desktop PC Options:

1. Option 1 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 99608 (Currently Sold Out)
2. Option 2 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 7216
3. Option 3 - Velztorm Mini Pilum CTO Gaming Desktop PC
4. Option 4 - MSI Gaming Desktop Aegis ZS 5DS-263US (Refurbished)

Monitor Options:

1. Option 1 - MSI 34" 100 Hz VA UWQHD
2. Option 2 - Westinghouse WC34DX9019
3. Option 3 - Samsung CRG9 Series LC49RG90SSNXZA

Considering that this is my cousin's first gaming PC, we want to strike a balance between performance and cost-effectiveness. If any of you have experience with the mentioned desktop PCs or monitors, or if you have alternative suggestions that would better suit my cousin's needs, please share your insights. Any feedback, advice, or personal experiences you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all for your assistance in helping my cousin embark on his gaming journey with a solid PC setup!

 

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[Why_Me]

Certainly! Here's an updated version of the forum post that mentions that you are building the PC for your cousin, who is using it as his first gaming PC:

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Title: Seeking Feedback on Desktop PCs and Monitors for High-Level Gaming (First Gaming PC for Cousin)

Hey everyone!

I'm currently in the process of building a gaming PC for my cousin, who is venturing into the world of gaming and needs a solid setup to enjoy games like Apex Legends, Ark Survival Evolved, Brawlhalla, and Fortnite at a high level. Since this is his first gaming PC, I want to ensure that it provides a smooth gaming experience with great visuals. Before finalizing the components, I would greatly appreciate your feedback and recommendations to ensure that we make the best choices.

Desktop PC Options:

1. Option 1 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 99608 (Currently Sold Out)
2. Option 2 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 7216
3. Option 3 - Velztorm Mini Pilum CTO Gaming Desktop PC
4. Option 4 - MSI Gaming Desktop Aegis ZS 5DS-263US (Refurbished)

Monitor Options:

1. Option 1 - MSI 34" 100 Hz VA UWQHD
2. Option 2 - Westinghouse WC34DX9019
3. Option 3 - Samsung CRG9 Series LC49RG90SSNXZA

Considering that this is my cousin's first gaming PC, we want to strike a balance between performance and cost-effectiveness. If any of you have experience with the mentioned desktop PCs or monitors, or if you have alternative suggestions that would better suit my cousin's needs, please share your insights. Any feedback, advice, or personal experiences you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all for your assistance in helping my cousin embark on his gaming journey with a solid PC setup!

What is your budget?

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($362.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.94 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Asus TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: *Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: *Asus TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor ($269.00 @ Abt)
Total: $2154.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-13 12:24 EDT-0400

A better look at those components.

https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27wq1b/

https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B760-P-WIFI-DDR4

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...al-Tower-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2022/16082.shtml

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/tuf-gaming/tuf-rtx4070ti-o12g-gaming/

 

[mastaclue00]

Additional info:

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two weeks.

Budget Range: $1500 (Before shipping)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies, productivity tasks.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes.

Parts to Upgrade: None (New build).

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, if it doesn't come with the build.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com, Amazon.com.

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.

Parts Preferences: No specific brand preferences. Open to both Intel and AMD options.

Overclocking: No.

SLI or Crossfire: No.

Your Monitor Resolution: Open to the best resolution for gaming.

Additional Comments: It would be great to have a reliable and fast SSD for storage. I primarily play games like Apex Legends, Ark Survival Evolved, Brawlhalla, and Fortnite.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm building a new gaming PC and want to ensure smooth performance, high graphics quality, and an immersive gaming experience within my budget.

 

[mastaclue00]

What is your budget?

Around $1500

 

[Zerk2012]

Around $1500

You have a 1700 PC and a 900 dollar monitor listed but need to stay a 1500?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

If you absolutely have to get a pre-build, then here's some info

1. Option 1 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 99608 (Currently Sold Out)

This one has the strongest GPU, but only 1 x 16gb ram. This is a problem for this system. It needs dual channel and fast ram.

2. Option 2 - Prebuilt Gaming PC GM 7216

Same as option 1, needs dual channel and fast ram

3. Option 3 - Velztorm Mini Pilum CTO Gaming Desktop PC

This option has an older model CPU, and wouldn't be great to go with a current high end GPU. It's customisable, but is missing info on the ram. (IMO, I'd skip this one.)

4. Option 4 - MSI Gaming Desktop Aegis ZS 5DS-263US (Refurbished)

This one has dual channel, and a strong gaming CPU, and a good 12gb card from AMD. (Keeping in mind all those cards above (apart from the 3060) are slightly stronger than the 6700xt

Rather than a pre-built, I'd suggest going the custom build route. Better bang for buck.. Otherwise, if you are comfortable with the innards of a PC, then @Why_Me build is really good.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($199.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.94 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card ($599.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: *ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: *Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1576.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-14 13:20 EDT-0400

A better look at those components.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/G24F-2#kf

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/focus/focus-2/black-tg-clear-tint/

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B760-P-WIFI-DDR4

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...3400f-processor-20m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz.html

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...formance-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2021/15222.shtml

https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD#kf

 

[Zerk2012]

If you need absolutely everything this is closer to your budget.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($229.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Corsair)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer Nitro QG241Y Pbmiipx 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Harpoon RGB Wired Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Corsair)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 10 W Speakers ($39.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1513.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-14 14:25 EDT-0400

 

[ARICH5]

that monitor zerk quoted is very nice. my local office depot has 1 on display

 

[mastaclue00]

thank you all for your feedback! I'll see what my cousin is comfortable with and will try to have him go the custom built one.

 

[mastaclue00]

Hey guys, we are going with the custom built option here. Could you guys take a look at my build and let me know if this works well to play Apex Legends, Ark Survival Evolved, Brawlhalla, and Fortnite at a high level?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated!!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lxm9fv