Hence my username, I am a complete newbie to this. Please bare with me.
I've decided to build a new PC, specifically for gaming.
I would appreciate any advice/recommendations.
More info found below:
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 1-2 months
Budget Range:
400-550 USD on total build, willing to spend more if needed
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1. Gaming (Mainly games such as Battlefront 2, Jedi Fallen Order, Witcher 3, etc.) if that helps
2. Academics
3. Streaming games (On discord, I'll only be streaming to a small group of friends so this won't need as much consideration)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: Starting completely from scratch, would need recs for most/all components including new/used PC cases
Do you need to buy OS: Not sure, would appreciate advice on this
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I don't have a preference, but I would prefer any websites with cheaper selections/ reasonable prices
Location: United States, Edison, New Jersey
Parts Preferences: Motherboard
-Please read: I've understood that the motherboard is mainly the foundation for all other components. I'm just not sure which one to pick or which kinds to look for. One of my friends told me that AMD boards were a good choice, but I also heard that they absolutely devour electricity. I'm not trying to put a huge dent in my electricity bill, so should I go for Intel instead?
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Don't have an idea of what monitor I want yet, nor do I have an idea of the resolution. Any component recommendations that depend on this info do not need to be focused on at the moment.
Additional Comments:
- Im also seeking cooling systems that would assist in quiet, safe use (without any risk of heating up badly or catching fire).
- I dont mind the appearance of the case, but I do have a small room thus I would prefer a smaller case
- I have decided to place my PC in a 10.5" x 18" space if it helps with choosing what size case I should select
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Im choosing to build this PC because I originally tried running games on my LG Gram (obviously didnt work). I wanted to make a setup that could help me have a smooth and decent gaming experience.