tl;dr after the paragraph
Hello, I am currently a primarily console gamer (X360). I enjoy the typical games such as BF3 and Skyrim, and have been content with console gaming this generation. Originally my plan was to buy the Xbox and continue gaming the only way I used to know it. However, when the Xbone was announced and general specs were released, I had nothing but an empty feeling. I looked at the PS4, but I didn't find that particularly appealing either. I knew there had to be another option and being a former WoW player I decided to look into PC gaming. After reading many forums and articles about it, I realized the best choice both financially and technically speaking was to go PC. However, I am stuck and although I am good with computers and have replaced/added components, I do not have the knowledge in gaming PCs that I would like.
tl;dr Past console gamer, changing to PC, couple of questions to ask
1. Is there any reason that a ~$650 PC with superior hardware would not be able to perform at above or at least as good as next-gen consoles. For example, could I not upgrade the PC for the full generation of consoles and at least stay equivalent with the console.
2. Wouldn't it be beneficial to go with an AMD octo-core processor as opposed to a Intel I5 quad-core as the next-gen consoles will be running eight cores?
3. Should I wait until November/December build my PC? Would prices change much by then as some parts could potentially be bought during Black Friday/Cyber Monday?
Thanks in advance for the help I really appreciate it.
Hello, I am currently a primarily console gamer (X360). I enjoy the typical games such as BF3 and Skyrim, and have been content with console gaming this generation. Originally my plan was to buy the Xbox and continue gaming the only way I used to know it. However, when the Xbone was announced and general specs were released, I had nothing but an empty feeling. I looked at the PS4, but I didn't find that particularly appealing either. I knew there had to be another option and being a former WoW player I decided to look into PC gaming. After reading many forums and articles about it, I realized the best choice both financially and technically speaking was to go PC. However, I am stuck and although I am good with computers and have replaced/added components, I do not have the knowledge in gaming PCs that I would like.
tl;dr Past console gamer, changing to PC, couple of questions to ask
1. Is there any reason that a ~$650 PC with superior hardware would not be able to perform at above or at least as good as next-gen consoles. For example, could I not upgrade the PC for the full generation of consoles and at least stay equivalent with the console.
2. Wouldn't it be beneficial to go with an AMD octo-core processor as opposed to a Intel I5 quad-core as the next-gen consoles will be running eight cores?
3. Should I wait until November/December build my PC? Would prices change much by then as some parts could potentially be bought during Black Friday/Cyber Monday?
Thanks in advance for the help I really appreciate it.