Sooo when people say Pc gaming cost too much....

Do they take into account that Pc can be used for far more than just gaming...... I can build a Pc thats 800 bucks and runs (literally) circles around a console.... So im already geting a superior experiance.... not to mention i get all the goodies that comes with owning a PC..... and pretty much everyone has a Pc of somesort.

800$ pc > 600$( store bought) pc + 200$ console, (hint) both people spend 800...

Discuss and point out the flaws in my logic

Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

My Pc is 800 and it maxs out metro 33 on Dx11...

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

Now lets wait for people say why waste that money when you can buy some cheapgarbage netbook that will take 3 days to render a 1080p edited video :P because it's "cheaper"

My Pc is 800 and it maxs out metro 33 on Dx11...

sami117

PC gaming is as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be.

A $600 to $800 rig can run almost everything today on high or max.

Gaming is expensive no matter which System you use.FoolwithaLancer

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

Stevo_the_gamer

People often forget that pc's are also used for farrr more than just gaming. So its much more worth its value than a console would ever be.

Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

A $500 PC can run BF3. There's a huge difference between running a game and maxing a game.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

bri360

People often forget that pc's are also used for farrr more than just gaming. So its much more worth its value than a console would ever be.

And yet people complain about consoles getting more features like PC, such as web browsing.

And yet people complain about consoles getting more features like PC, such as web browsing.

quaappybla

PC gaming doesn't cost too much. A good PC is well worth it's price.

PC gaming is certainly more expensive than console gaming, or at least used to be. Used games and game lending, in addition to renting agencies, aren't really that developed or viable on PC. And when you're counting money such that every little dollar counts, you learn right away how much you can save in a year. PC gets great deals though for owning games. Got New Vegas for 7.50 new, waiting to see if I can get all the DLC for $10 at one point (Although I already own all released DLC on the 360 :P)

PC FTW !

Gaming is expensive no matter which System you use.FoolwithaLancer

I'd be infinitely happier if I'd have a wider range of options for purchasing consoles where I live. Just sayin'. It seems as if consoles are getting better and better with each genereration.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

bri360

People often forget that pc's are also used for farrr more than just gaming. So its much more worth its value than a console would ever be.

[QUOTE="bri360"]

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

lowe0

People often forget that pc's are also used for farrr more than just gaming. So its much more worth its value than a console would ever be.

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="bri360"]

People often forget that pc's are also used for farrr more than just gaming. So its much more worth its value than a console would ever be.

millerlight89

Oh right, tons of people absolutely need things like photo editing! How silly of me to forget.

[QUOTE="millerlight89"][QUOTE="lowe0"] Only if you actually need or want to do those things. I really don't need a machine to do video rips, photo editing, P2P, etc., so what value does it add for me? My tablet can handle web browsing, my phone can do facebook and Google+, and my development machine belongs to my employer. What else do I need?SkyWard20

Oh right, tons of people absolutely need things like photo editing! How silly of me to forget.

Why is cost even an argument when it comes to a hobby you enjoy? Its like the Civic owner making fun of the custom built hot-rod. One is factory built, the other built within the owners means.

Joke: No matter what that 1st party parts manufacture says, that massive grocery cart wing on the back of that Civic isn't making it go faster.

[QUOTE="SkyWard20"]

[QUOTE="millerlight89"] I guess nothing :? ? You don't equal the world bro.DragonfireXZ95

Oh right, tons of people absolutely need things like photo editing! How silly of me to forget.

It's also nothing to brag about on a video game forum.

Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

That all cost me just over £600 which i think is somewhere around $850-950. i went OTT on my parts as i love my PC gaming but looking at what my parts cost me you could put together a PC for well under $800 that would be sufficient for BF3.

Do they take into account that Pc can be used for far more than just gaming...... I can build a Pc thats 800 bucks and runs (literally) circles around a console.... So im already geting a superior experiance.... not to mention i get all the goodies that comes with owning a PC..... and pretty much everyone has a Pc of somesort.

800$ pc > 600$( store bought) pc + 200$ console, (hint) both people spend 800...

Discuss and point out the flaws in my logic

sami117

or i could just buy another £300 laptop for the necessities.....I dont usually play games on my laptop its very rare i do, its all down to preferences aswell you shouldnt be shoving your ideology down others throats because you think your method is superior.

Your logic that a great PC is better than a solid PC with a console sounds pretty anti-gamer imo.

But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.AtariKidX

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

Its fair to say PC gaming is more expensive when it comes to the type of games you play. PC gaming is not just crysis, metro and BF3 it can be simple POPCAP games etc. Of course console gaming I would argue is cheaper to start but over the long haul possibly more expensive because of the higher priced games. Howeverr this can be cut down if you wait for 2nd hand games which helps to even the fight with steam deals etc :).

Its a very difficult argument to point out who wins because anyone can buy a 2nd hand console for £90ish from CEX, or game etc (in the uk). So it all rests on the above statement plus if you want things new etc.

Do they take into account that Pc can be used for far more than just gaming...... I can build a Pc thats 800 bucks and runs (literally) circles around a console.... So im already geting a superior experiance.... not to mention i get all the goodies that comes with owning a PC..... and pretty much everyone has a Pc of somesort.

800$ pc > 600$( store bought) pc + 200$ console, (hint) both people spend 800...

Discuss and point out the flaws in my logic

sami117

Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mattuk69

[QUOTE="mattuk69"][QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.ArchoNils2

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.ArchoNils2

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

[QUOTE="ArchoNils2"]

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.AtariKidX

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

[QUOTE="ArchoNils2"]

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.AtariKidX

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

[QUOTE="ArchoNils2"]

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]But to play Crysis 2 you need a 1000euro computer.......i think.silversix_

To play it? No. To play it on high settings? No. To max it with mods: Yes. But if you really search for graphics that powerful you should be fine to pay more, especially if this leads you to a gen or even more ahead xD

It sure as hell looks better than anything Nintendo showed on their Wii U yet and that's all we've seen about next gen :/

Is there really an $800 PC that can run BF3? mrmusicman247

I could spec it for you now if you want..

If it was so much better then you wouldn't need all these threads to try and convince people.

People who say PC gaming is relatively expensive are naive to the fact that gaming in general, regardless of your platform, is going to be relatively expensive. The beauty behind PC gaming is the value--and the options that you are given; they far supercede anything you can do on consoles.

Stevo_the_gamer