Should i build a Volta PC? Is 60hz and a few more games worth it?

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Poll Should i build a Volta PC? Is 60hz and a few more games worth it? (33 votes)

Not Worth it for your setup 12%
Only worth it if 120hz @ 4k OLED's existed 6%
60hz + More Games is worth the investment 82%

I have a X1X, PS4 Pro, and Switch hooked up to my 65" 4K OLED + Atmos 5.1.4 Home Theater. If i build a PC it's going to be connected to this same 60hz OLED, I'm not going to get a LCD Gaming Monitor for my PC.. I prefer 60hz OLED over 120-144hz LCD. I'm a junky for HDR, Atmos, and my 18" Subwoofer.

Most of the games i like for PC, are available for my X1X.

For $380 dollars my X1X has served me and my family of 4 as a 4k HDR Gaming Machine, 4k HDR+Atmos Bluray player, and a great place for 4k HDR Streaming Apps like Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Plex and more. Only negative being no Dolby Vision support as of yet.

For the PC Build I'd want Windows 10 Gamer Edition, CPU, GPU, 16GB GDDR4 RAM, SSD, SSHD, and AIO Water Cooler. I already have a case and a PSU. I don't love my case design but the case is huge and hides inside my AV Cabinet nicely, and since it's huge it's easy for the PC to stay cool while being overclocked in my AV Cabinet. That spot in my AV Cabinet is begging for use, but it would be $1300-1400? $1300-1400 for higher refresh rates and some new games. HDR and Atmos is more important to me than the higher refresh rates, but i could still buy PC versions of games when a X1X game doesn't have HDR or Atmos.

  • +I have old PC Parts i can reuse (PSU, Case, Fans, Fan Controller)
  • +Sold Old Motherboard, GPU, CPU, DDR3 RAM, CPU FAN for $450
  • +Fill SPot in AV Cabinet
  • +Native 4k 60hz in most games
  • +PC Exclusive Games ?
  • -1300 Dollars to Spend
  • - Less HDR Games
  • -Less Atmos Games
  • -HDR And Atmos harder to activate on PC when Available
  • -Leaves no Space in AV Cabinet
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#1 Creepywelps
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Turing is the next line of desktop GPU's from Nvidia, not Volta.

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#2  Edited By BassMan
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You should stick to consoles. You are not worthy of receiving the blessings of the PCMR.

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#3 m3Boarder32
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@creepywelps said:

Turing is the next line of desktop GPU's from Nvidia, not Volta.

Oops, can’t edit

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#4 DrSerigala
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If you have money , why not? My budget is only enough for Mid Range PC and Switch, if i can throw my money for X and Pro , I already bought it

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#5 BassMan
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@m3Boarder32: BTW, your OLED is capable of 120hz at 1080p. So, you are not limited to just 60hz. Considering how far you sit from your TV, you probably are not seeing much benefit of 4K anyway.

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#6 Juub1990
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Sounds like you already made up your mind. Stick to your X1X.

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#7 PCgameruk
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I have all my consoles PS4, Xbox, Switch and PC hooked to my 144HZ HDR monitor. I don't like playing far away from the screen no matter how big the TV is.

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@m3Boarder32: Unless you really wanna start building Volta PC like right now, are you gonna go out and spend $3,000 Titan V? That's the only Volta out as of now. Why not go with 1080Ti? That would be the most logical choice.

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#9 Howmakewood
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Nah m8 30fps is more realistic

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#10 xantufrog  Moderator
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I don't think you want to build a new PC. I think you wanted a new way to talk about HDR and Atmos master race X1X

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#11 Chutebox
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@xantufrog: Yuuuuuup

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#12  Edited By DaVillain  Moderator
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@xantufrog said:

I don't think you want to build a new PC. I think you wanted a new way to talk about HDR and Atmos master race X1X

LOL yep.

But his thread still stands out as a question and I gave TC my honest thoughts :)

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#13 Grey_Eyed_Elf
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No point the X1X is pretty much delivering the best experience you can get with native 4K and Ultra settings at, getting a gaming PC when you suffer from framerate blindness is a waste of money just buy another red bull and save your money for the X1X exclusives.

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#14 MonsieurX
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Why lower your standards with a PC when you can be part of the 4K HDR ATMOS master race?

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#15 Needhealing
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Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

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#16 MonsieurX
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@needhealing said:

Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

Same reason your created your threads here

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@davillain- said:

@m3Boarder32: Unless you really wanna start building Volta PC like right now, are you gonna go out and spend $3,000 Titan V? That's the only Volta out as of now. Why not go with 1080Ti? That would be the most logical choice.

I meant Turing

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@BassMan said:

@m3Boarder32: BTW, your OLED is capable of 120hz at 1080p. So, you are not limited to just 60hz. Considering how far you sit from your TV, you probably are not seeing much benefit of 4K anyway.

I can and have sat closer. I just pull up a chair or bean bag between My table and tv

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#19 stuff238
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PC Gaming isn't worth it right now. Wait it out another 5 years/Next gen consoles before upgrading.

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#20 Needhealing
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@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:

Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

Same reason your created your threads here

Mines are actually about system wars. By the way creating one now.

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#21 UssjTrunks
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@creepywelps said:

Turing is the next line of desktop GPU's from Nvidia, not Volta.

Turing is the name of the mining GPUs. Ampere will be the gaming GPUs. And Volta will be coming out in 2020.

All rumours of course.

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#22 MonsieurX
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@needhealing said:
@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:

Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

Same reason your created your threads here

Mines are actually about system wars. By the way creating one now.

https://www.gamespot.com/forums/system-wars-314159282/when-do-you-think-pc-exclusives-died-off-33426814/#93

Should have been in the PC/Mac/Linux Society since this is about PC games

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#23  Edited By UssjTrunks
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@stuff238 said:

PC Gaming isn't worth it right now. Wait it out another 5 years/Next gen consoles before upgrading.

That's a myth. I just built a high end PC last month for ~$1200. The same price it would have cost me any other year. Ryzen 5 1600 + GTX 1080 (the 1080 was $549 brand new).

Geforce Store and EVGA still sell GPUs at MSRP. All other components are the same price they have always been, except RAM, which has gone up about $100 from a few years ago.

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#24  Edited By m3Boarder32
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Does this mean I need an Intel CPU to get Netflix 4K? Or does a Ryzen 2 qualify as “or newer”

Ryzen 2 CPU comes out next month, But I’m not sure I’d consider it if it doesn’t do 4K Netflix.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/42384

“A 4K capable display (with HDCP 2.2 connection if external display), Intel's 7th generation Core CPU or newer, and the latest Windows updates”

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#25  Edited By Johnny-n-Roger
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@UssjTrunks said:
@stuff238 said:

PC Gaming isn't worth it right now. Wait it out another 5 years/Next gen consoles before upgrading.

That's a myth. I just built a high end PC last month for ~$1200. The same price it would have cost me any other year. Ryzen 5 1600 + GTX 1080.

Geforce Store and EVGA still sell GPUs at MSRP. All other components are the same price they have always been, except RAM, which has gone up about $100 from a few years ago.

It's not unreasonable that GPU mining will cease to become profitable or at least experience severely diminished returns within the next year or so and GPU prices will drop dramatically.

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#26 m3Boarder32
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@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:
@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:

Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

Same reason your created your threads here

Mines are actually about system wars. By the way creating one now.

https://www.gamespot.com/forums/system-wars-314159282/when-do-you-think-pc-exclusives-died-off-33426814/#93

Should have been in the PC/Mac/Linux Society since this is about PC games

Why? I’m curious to know if console gamers think it’s worth it. They wouldnt participate in that forum.

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Well, you can mod many games to look nearly a gen ahead on PC, so sure. :P

The Witcher 3 modded craps all over the One X version.

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#28  Edited By Johnny-n-Roger
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@m3Boarder32 said:
@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:
@MonsieurX said:

Same reason your created your threads here

Mines are actually about system wars. By the way creating one now.

https://www.gamespot.com/forums/system-wars-314159282/when-do-you-think-pc-exclusives-died-off-33426814/#93

Should have been in the PC/Mac/Linux Society since this is about PC games

Why? I’m curious to know if console gamers think it’s worth it. They wouldnt participate in that forum.

I understand why you'd post it here, but honestly most console gamers don't understand the appeal of PC gaming. I think you play along with their narrative for fun, but you probably understand the appeal of these niche and/or sim "middle market" games and modding communities that are simply not existent elsewhere.

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#29  Edited By Pcmasterrace69
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@MonsieurX: hahaha

loved your answer xD

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#30  Edited By Johnny-n-Roger
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@DragonfireXZ95 said:

Well, you can mod many games to look nearly a gen ahead on PC, so sure. :P

The Witcher 3 modded craps all over the One X version.

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And the XBOX One X Re-release of GTA V won't hold a candle to this.

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#31 Kruugh
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Better you buy another console and shovel into ur ...err..well....

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@Johnny-n-Roger said:
@DragonfireXZ95 said:

Well, you can mod many games to look nearly a gen ahead on PC, so sure. :P

The Witcher 3 modded craps all over the One X version.

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And the XBOX One X Re-release of GTA V won't hold a candle to this.

Yes, I actually checked this complete overhaul mod out. It's extremely nice. The only problem is the game isn't all that great by itself; there are some fun mods for it, but modding it is a bitch and a half.

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Such a subtle loaded question /s.

Oh well, the poll says it all.... talk about a backfire.

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#34 QuadKnight
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Epic thread backfire!

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#36 m3Boarder32
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No backfire, calm down

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#37 FLOPPAGE_50
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I love how a well structured thread with a reasonable question, a thread where the OP tries something different than the usual shitposting, gets absolutely thrown offtopic with salt and butthurt replies

Never change, SW.

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#38 m3Boarder32
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So seriously will any combination of CPU GPU allow me to get Dolby VIsion + Atmos Sound? I'd probably build it 100% if it supported both, as i don't believe anything (roku, shield, appletv) out on market does both for streaming apps.

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@FLOPPAGE_50 said:

I love how a well structured thread with a reasonable question, a thread where the OP tries something different than the usual shitposting, gets absolutely thrown offtopic with salt and butthurt replies

Never change, SW.

yea ok, it has nothing to do with his posting history and the wording. right.

Never Change common sense.

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@MBirdy88: you shitpost all the time too, but if you create a reasonable thread i would read it and not throw it off topic like a childish dolt.

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#41 MonsieurX
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@m3Boarder32 said:
@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:
@MonsieurX said:
@needhealing said:

Why the hell is this thread in sw? Isn't this a pc hardware one?

Same reason your created your threads here

Mines are actually about system wars. By the way creating one now.

https://www.gamespot.com/forums/system-wars-314159282/when-do-you-think-pc-exclusives-died-off-33426814/#93

Should have been in the PC/Mac/Linux Society since this is about PC games

Why? I’m curious to know if console gamers think it’s worth it. They wouldnt participate in that forum.

Because it's a question regarding PC games

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@FLOPPAGE_50 said:

@MBirdy88: you shitpost all the time too, but if you create a reasonable thread i would read it and not throw it off topic like a childish dolt.

Which is why it's ironic that you're going off topic on a tangent about how ignorant it is for people to go off topic.

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16GB of GDDR4 RAM?

I’m affraid your rig cannot be built...

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#44  Edited By Johnny-n-Roger
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@DragonfireXZ95 said:
@Johnny-n-Roger said:
@DragonfireXZ95 said:

Well, you can mod many games to look nearly a gen ahead on PC, so sure. :P

The Witcher 3 modded craps all over the One X version.

And the XBOX One X Re-release of GTA V won't hold a candle to this.

Yes, I actually checked this complete overhaul mod out. It's extremely nice. The only problem is the game isn't all that great by itself; there are some fun mods for it, but modding it is a bitch and a half.

Looks like they have DSR and post-processing effects cranked up compared to yours.

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@FLOPPAGE_50 said:

@MBirdy88: you shitpost all the time too, but if you create a reasonable thread i would read it and not throw it off topic like a childish dolt.

Meh, most of my so called *Shitposting* is my honest opinion or an arguement with structure.

I don't aim to rustle jimmies.

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#46 m3Boarder32
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@goldenelementxl said:

16GB of GDDR4 RAM?

I’m affraid your rig cannot be built...

DDR4

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@m3Boarder32: Your post says GDDR4. And $1300 may not cut it for 4K gaming with RAM prices the way they are and the cost of a 1080Ti. You need a CPU, RAM, SSDs, a cooler and a GPU... you need to increase your budget

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@goldenelementxl said:

@m3Boarder32: Your post says GDDR4. And $1300 may not cut it for 4K gaming with RAM prices the way they are and the cost of a 1080Ti. You need a CPU, RAM, SSDs, a cooler and a GPU... you need to increase your budget

Yes, and he will need a 1080ti for 4k if he wants > 30FPS. That's the entire budget right there.

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@Johnny-n-Roger: Yeah, I changed my reshade settings so it wasn't as annoying to play.

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@goldenelementxl said:

@m3Boarder32: Your post says GDDR4. And $1300 may not cut it for 4K gaming with RAM prices the way they are and the cost of a 1080Ti. You need a CPU, RAM, SSDs, a cooler and a GPU... you need to increase your budget

Nah I’d wait for next gen GPU’s. And I wouldn’t pay secondary prices