Return back to Pc gaming

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

pitty8982

I still think you should stick to console gaming... I mean, the PC is great as a gaming platform, and sure, there's no denying that console manufacturers like to milk their consumers for all they're worth, but you need to remember that PC has been getting increasingly belated (and not so good) ports of multiplats lately (cases in point, GTA IV and Modern Warfare 2), that PC exclusives are now nothing more or less than RTS's, and that, face it, more and more people are moving to the consoles. In the end, it's all your choice, of course, and I wish you have as much fun as possible whatever you choose!!! :)

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

pitty8982

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

pitty8982

Pros.

better graphics

superior control

Many great exclusives

more games than any console

free online

better set up online system (dedicated servers)

You can get a good gaming PC for $600 (monitor and windows excluded) If you live in the US I would suggest going to http://www.newegg.com/ that is the cheapest place for computer parts.

For a good gaming rig (that would play all the games that are released without a hitch), you'd be spending $2500-$4000 for sure. I still think you should stick to console gaming... I mean, the PC is great as a gaming platform, and sure, there's no denying that console manufacturers like to milk their consumers for all they're worth, but you need to remember that PC has been getting increasingly belated (and not so good) ports of multiplats lately (cases in point, GTA IV and Modern Warfare 2), that PC exclusives are now nothing more or less than RTS's, and that, face it, more and more people are moving to the consoles. In the end, it's all your choice, of course, and I wish you have as much fun as possible whatever you choose!!! :)charizard1605

And this is why you don't ask questions like this in System Wars :P

Go to the PC hardware section, they will tell you the correct pricing and such.

since you are not a big gamer i think its not worth spending that much money and building a pc or buying it prebuilt. just stick with the console which is exactly a gamer like you needs

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]For a good gaming rig (that would play all the games that are released without a hitch), you'd be spending $2500-$4000 for sure. I still think you should stick to console gaming... I mean, the PC is great as a gaming platform, and sure, there's no denying that console manufacturers like to milk their consumers for all they're worth, but you need to remember that PC has been getting increasingly belated (and not so good) ports of multiplats lately (cases in point, GTA IV and Modern Warfare 2), that PC exclusives are now nothing more or less than RTS's, and that, face it, more and more people are moving to the consoles. In the end, it's all your choice, of course, and I wish you have as much fun as possible whatever you choose!!! :)AnnoyedDragon

And this is why you don't ask questions like this in System Wars :P

Go to the PC hardware section, they will tell you the correct pricing and such.

console games may cost a bit more but they have resale vaule while pc games don't .i can sell or trade in pretty much every console game . cant say the same for pc .

console games may cost a bit more but they have resale vaule while pc games don't .i can sell or trade in pretty much every console game . cant say the same for pc .

dontshackzmii

console games may cost a bit more but they have resale vaule while pc games don't .i can sell or trade in pretty much every console game . cant say the same for pc .

console games may cost a bit more but they have resale vaule while pc games don't .i can sell or trade in pretty much every console game . cant say the same for pc .

console games may cost a bit more but they have resale vaule while pc games don't .i can sell or trade in pretty much every console game . cant say the same for pc .

dontshackzmii

you could always wait for a price drop on games you are uncertain about, and when people sell games they tend to lose a lot of money, it's definitely a plus of consoles though you are right. you could always sell on ebay, if shops won't accept trade ins.

as for op, if you aren't happy with consoles, and prefer pc gaming i don't see what's stopping you? if you're worried about price, head over to the hardware forum give a list of some games you like to play and your budget, and they will suggest the best parts for your budget.

if you've never built a pc before it's really not as difficult as it first may seem, you get a manual with all the hardware and it's as simple as put this cable here etc. if you get a tool-less case it will definitely help with your first build too, although not necessary. the pc forum also has a how to build sticky thread too, it's got pictures of every step and a description.

A good PC will be more like $900. Don't skimp on power supply or motherboard, or you'll just pay more to replace them when they die. A good Asus mobo and GPU, and a decent PSU from Corsair will be worth the extra cost.lowe0

A good PC will be more like $900. Don't skimp on power supply or motherboard, or you'll just pay more to replace them when they die. A good Asus mobo and GPU, and a decent PSU from Corsair will be worth the extra cost.lowe0

[QUOTE="lowe0"]A good PC will be more like $900. Don't skimp on power supply or motherboard, or you'll just pay more to replace them when they die. A good Asus mobo and GPU, and a decent PSU from Corsair will be worth the extra cost.shadow_hosi

Convenient? Not as much as with a console because you never have to upgrade hardware to run released titles and you aren't always looking at system requirements. not to mention you don't have to deal with compatibility issues or low performance because your computer is running sluggish. PC gaming with a good rig may be better visually but I'd much rather stick with a console simply because I hate playing with a keyboard and mouse and sitting infront of the monitor on my computer chair when I can be up on a sofa or my bed is a turn off, though I'm sure some PC gamers have set ups that allow for that. As for the price if you're buying from any major computer manufacturer your looking at $1500-$2000 if your looking for a top notch rig but if you build it yourself the price can be much lower.

[QUOTE="lowe0"]A good PC will be more like $900. Don't skimp on power supply or motherboard, or you'll just pay more to replace them when they die. A good Asus mobo and GPU, and a decent PSU from Corsair will be worth the extra cost.Brownesque

[QUOTE="pitty8982"]

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

charizard1605

I still think you should stick to console gaming... I mean, the PC is great as a gaming platform, and sure, there's no denying that console manufacturers like to milk their consumers for all they're worth, but you need to remember that PC has been getting increasingly belated (and not so good) ports of multiplats lately (cases in point, GTA IV and Modern Warfare 2), that PC exclusives are now nothing more or less than RTS's, and that, face it, more and more people are moving to the consoles. In the end, it's all your choice, of course, and I wish you have as much fun as possible whatever you choose!!! :)

Till this day I still don't get this tone, what exactly is better about console MW2 than the pc version? just because pc version is watered down from previous versions, doesn't make the console versions any superior.

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient? Unless you have a very low IQ or have never used a computer before then it is very convenient when in the right hands.

- what are the pros and cons? Pros: PC exlcusives, and PC multiplats havebetter graphics, better online, basically better everything, and mods...:)KB/M

Cons: PC gaming can be pricey if you buy things like Alienware, but if you know how to build a computer then that's the way to go. It will save you a lot of money.

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

Depends on what you want it to do, if you want to run Crysisvery high @1920x1200 with AA, then around $1000-$1500 can get build you near top of the line. Now if you want something better than consoles, and you don't care to run crysis at super maxed out you can build that in the $300-$800 range. TBH if you arn't looking for maxing out eveything, then get a GPU like the 4870. It can run a good 95% of games maxed out. But again all this can range it just depends what you want it to do.

thanks.

pitty8982

[QUOTE="shadow_hosi"][QUOTE="lowe0"]A good PC will be more like $900. Don't skimp on power supply or motherboard, or you'll just pay more to replace them when they die. A good Asus mobo and GPU, and a decent PSU from Corsair will be worth the extra cost.Brownesque

PC Gaming is more expensive than Console Gaming... Aldouz

[QUOTE="Brownesque"][QUOTE="shadow_hosi"] asus? never used em' i usually get MSI mobo, my GPU streight from NvidiaCait__Sith

Asus makes good stuff.Brownesque

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

dontshackzmii

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

Cait__Sith

Just because you can put a decent cpu/gpudoes not mean its a good machine . Don't bs me by telling me how good a 600$ pc can be . It's not all about specs its also about build quality. You need a decent case , power supply , mother board , ram , hard drive and so on to make a good machine . You can't make a very all round good machine with much less then 800$ .

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

Just because you can put a decent cpu/gpudoes not mean its a good machine . Don't bs me by telling me how good a 600$ pc can be . It's not all about specs its also about build quality. You need a decent case , power supply , mother board , ram , hard drive and so on to make a good machine . You can't make a very all round good machine with much less then 800$ .

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"] lol? Did you actually jsut say anything under $800 is a cheap low end PC? Shows how much you know.Cait__Sith

Just because you can put a decent cpu/gpudoes not mean its a good machine . Don't bs me by telling me how good a 600$ pc can be . It's not all about specs its also about build quality. You need a decent case , power supply , mother board , ram , hard drive and so on to make a good machine . You can't make a very all round good machine with much less then 800$ .

if you get some really good sales maybe. You get what you pay for 90% of the time . How much cheaper then 800$ can you make a good machine?i really dont see it being even 50$ less . Some people have low standards .

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

Just because you can put a decent cpu/gpudoes not mean its a good machine . Don't bs me by telling me how good a 600$ pc can be . It's not all about specs its also about build quality. You need a decent case , power supply , mother board , ram , hard drive and so on to make a good machine . You can't make a very all round good machine with much less then 800$ .

if you get some really good sales maybe. You get what you pay for 90% of the time . How much cheaper then 800$ can you make a good machine?i really dont see it being even 50$ less . Some people have low standards .

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

pitty8982

PC is more convenient than a console. Imagine being in a game and wanting to check somthing online, Just open the ingame steam overlay and surf the web, chat with friends create your own chat rooms, friend to friend text or voice messaging, automatic updates. Free DLC most of the time. I could go on and on.

Pro's

Better Graphics

Better Controls

Better Games

100% univiersial backwards compatibility with pretty much any system and made ever.

Cons

A really really over the top rig can cost ya. But for the most part a mid-high end gaming rig is very affordable

You can get away with a 600-700$ build that will max everygame out right now.

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"]You actually can, things don't have to be expensive to be good quality.Cait__Sith

if you get some really good sales maybe. You get what you pay for 90% of the time . How much cheaper then 800$ can you make a good machine?i really dont see it being even 50$ less . Some people have low standards .

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"]You actually can, things don't have to be expensive to be good quality.Cait__Sith

if you get some really good sales maybe. You get what you pay for 90% of the time . How much cheaper then 800$ can you make a good machine?i really dont see it being even 50$ less . Some people have low standards .

800$ really is not that much money . You can good a decent every day machine . But when it comes down to having a really nice machine . You need to spend a good amount of cash on . When i mean a nice machine i mean some thing like the HP fire brid or the mac pro .

[QUOTE="pitty8982"]

So, guys, I've been thinking about it so much lately.

in the 128-bit era, I mainly played with my Pc, then I decided to enter the console gaming, but I'm not quite satisfied, although there are many pros to play game with a console, I just can't accept all the business that revolves around them ( overpriced accessories/games.. ) and I kind of miss that fiddling around with games settings, mods and such, you know.

Now, I'm not really this big gamer, but I'd appreciate your opinions on this possible switch to pc gaming. like:

- is it convenient?

- what are the pros and cons?

- how much would I be spending for a good gaming rig?

thanks.

rockzo

You can get away with a 600-700$ build that will max everygame out right now.

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

dontshackzmii

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

if you get some really good sales maybe. You get what you pay for 90% of the time . How much cheaper then 800$ can you make a good machine?i really dont see it being even 50$ less . Some people have low standards .

800$ really is not that much money . You can good a decent every day machine . But when it comes down to having a really nice machine . You need to spend a good amount of cash on . When i mean a nice machine i mean some thing like the HP fire brid or the mac pro .

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"] Doesn't have to be good sales or anything, just buy from the right places. So don't buy from a place like Best Buy, buy from Newegg.Cait__Sith

800$ really is not that much money . You can good a decent every day machine . But when it comes down to having a really nice machine . You need to spend a good amount of cash on . When i mean a nice machine i mean some thing like the HP fire brid or the mac pro .

Yet your only taking about specs. your not paying attention . firebird is made very good its not over priced .

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

SF_KiLLaMaN

oh wow u can play a 2 year old game . Dont bs me sir . I am taking about good parts in every aspect of a machine. not just a decent cpu / gpu .

[QUOTE="Cait__Sith"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

800$ really is not that much money . You can good a decent every day machine . But when it comes down to having a really nice machine . You need to spend a good amount of cash on . When i mean a nice machine i mean some thing like the HP fire brid or the mac pro .

dontshackzmii

Yet your only taking about specs. your not paying attention . firebird is made very good its not over priced .

Very good? HA, I've never had a single problem with my PC or any of its parts, not to mention most of my expensive parts have lifetime warranties. Again you know nothing of PC gaming. The fact you are even talking about a firebird PC or a MacPro. So my PC is much better than a firebird which is $1299 USD while my PC only cost me $1000CAD and I purchased most of the parts 2 years ago.

Honestly the way people go on about hardware prices, this system in my sig did Dragon Age maxed at 1920x1200.

I do not know how much it would cost today, monitor is probably the most expensive part.

Honestly the way people go on about hardware prices, this system in my sig did Dragon Age maxed at 1920x1200.

I do not know how much it would cost today, monitor is probably the most expensive part.

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

dontshackzmii

oh wow u can play a 2 year old game . Dont bs me sir . I am taking about good parts in every aspect of a machine. not just a decent cpu / gpu .

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

most custom pcs are garbage . i see people saying " i can make a 500$ pc! " . A 500$ pc is horrible! you have a case made with dollar store plastic some no name power supply that's held together with bread ties. you have some cheap crappy mother board . the only thing they put in these things is a med ranged cpu and gpu and act like its a good machine . its like putting a good engine into a 1984 rusted honda . anything under 800$ is just a cheap low end pc . you might be able to get a cupple of good parts in it . but over all the system is junke .

dontshackzmii

oh wow u can play a 2 year old game . Dont bs me sir . I am taking about good parts in every aspect of a machine. not just a decent cpu / gpu .

Totally agree with you man. everybody knows that a $500 case increases your framerate by 60%. That's why it;'s very important to have a 1500 carat gold case with diamonds.

NEWEGG.COM Antec 900 - $59.99 Corsair 650w - $89.99 Nvidia 8800GT (2) - $100 ($50 per card) AMD 5600+ x2 - $54.99 GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P - $109.99 4GB DDR2- $102.99 GRAND TOTAL OF LISTED PARTS $517.95 I ether found the same part you had, or found a better part, I also did not look for deals or specials, but at the first thing that came up.Cait__Sith

Well there you go, hardly a bank buster.