Entry level gaming PC

.MASSHOLE.What's your price range?

Do you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor already?

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2020 at 10:39:13am

Cheemsburbger29No I do not have any but I'm not super concerned about keyboard or mouse unless you would say differently I'm not sure about a monitor

Price range I'm not sure yet I've heard you cant really get a good setup for under like 600 but I found a website that has parts to build a decent one (I think) i assume its cheaper to build your own. I'm totally capable of building my own as well

Cheemsburbger29Yo I couldn't find a pre existing thread so

I'm looking for a gaming PC cheap, but decent. I dont know a ton about computers but i know I need something with good CPU GPU RAM to run rainbow 6 minecraft and shredsauce without it being super slow frames or just being super slow in general
Hit me with it

TRVP_ANGELhttps://pcpartpicker.com/guide/BnBD4D/entry-level-intel-gaming-build

buy a solid motherboard and case so you can always upgrade as you increase your budget

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2020 at 2:05:00pm

.MASSHOLE.Just trying to factor those into costs. What settings/FPS are you looking to obtain?

You can get under $600 but it may not give you the results you want.

reddit.com/r/buildapcforme may help you get the results you want. I'm not well-versed enough to get you best bang for you buck at that price range.

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2020 at 12:56:54pm

Cheemsburbger29Right
I think I run like 60 -80 sometimes higher frames per second on my xbox and that seems to work fine but I wont really be playing very intense graphics games only R6 so. Would i be better off getting something that would give me a decent playing experience on r6 (I'm not concerned about shredsauce or minecraft because ik they will be fine) or should I just get something that would give me a excellent experience on r6 then not have to upgrade later

CabbyArrantYou will be best served with an APU (CPU with an integrated GPU) that will save you the most money and you can always upgrade both later. A good motherboard goes a long way. Getting a decent case that is easy to build in will save you a lot of headaches

tashPCPartPicker should be your main resource. It'll guide you through everything you need and where to buy it all. As far as GPUs go, if it fits into your budget, check out the incoming rtx 30 series cards from nvidia. The entry level model 3070 smokes most cards on the market and is only $499.

eheathJust an FYI, xbox doesnt run over 60fps, with a PC you can get a monitor that is 144hz and if you can run games at 144fps its very smooth and you actually have an advantage over playing at 60fps on a 60hz tv or monitor. For games like r6, you want to run it at the highest frame rate possible.

little1337If you have a 144hz monitor but are playing at 60 fps, does that feel the same as a 60 hz monitor at 60 fps? Or would you not even play at 60 fps with a 144hz monitor? I'm kind of computer retarded

little1337If you have a 144hz monitor but are playing at 60 fps, does that feel the same as a 60 hz monitor at 60 fps? Or would you not even play at 60 fps with a 144hz monitor? I'm kind of computer retarded

LawnBoythe human eye refreshes at 60 fps. imo anything over that is compensating for lag.

if time happens on 1,2,3,4
and human eye refreshes on 1,3
a 60 fps might refresh on 2,4
but 120 fps will refresh on 1,2,3,4
and 240 on 0.5,1,1.5,2
and so on

so necessary? no
cool? still no

eheath60fps on 144hz in theory looks fine, but after you play at a higher frame rate, it feels choppy.



144hz and 240hz monitors make a huge difference for gaming. When it comes down to raw numbers, you are correct about the ability of the human eye to see a certain amount of frames, what you're missing here is that when you have 144fps (or higher) objects appear on your screen earlier than at 60fps. This isn't about how many frames you can see but rather the image on the screen, at 144fps the enemy will appear on the screen earlier in real time than it does on 60fps because the amount of frames "smooths" out the motion of the object, making it easier to see faster, especially if you're playing a fast paced, online FPS game.

Anyone who gets a 144hz + monitor will tell you its better, it might not make sense on paper, but it's very real. So with your question at the end is it necessary? If you want the full gaming experience using a 144hz monitor (or higher) is necessary, but you can definitely play games at 60hz, you're just missing out on the best experience.

Cheemsburbger29Does getting a certain monitor matter other then the 144hz or is there other things to factor into when getting a monitor

eheathI would say you're looking for a 1080p monitor that is 24-27" most pro gamers use 24-25" but some people like using up to 30" its moreso preference there. Some monitors are 120hz, thats fine too, but if you get 144hz expect to pay at least $300. The setup you're getting might not even support over 100fps on most games so you'd probably be fine with a 60hz monitor to start.

Mouse and keyboard is preference, but I would recommend a mechanical keyboard.

PoikenzIf you are only playing 3 games and you only need to upgrade for one, is it worth dropping $600 just to play that single game? Maybe it is, I don't know you or your wants.
Buying something that is "future-proof" isn't a thing if you need ultra settings with a high fps. New games come, new tech comes, and you will want to spend more. The upgrade route usually ends up with incompatibility issues when you pass the 5+ year mark depending on tech improvements. If you can't afford to drop the cash just save it and spend it more wisely on something else that you would enjoy.

LawnBoythe human eye refreshes at 60 fps. imo anything over that is compensating for lag.

if time happens on 1,2,3,4
and human eye refreshes on 1,3
a 60 fps might refresh on 2,4
but 120 fps will refresh on 1,2,3,4
and 240 on 0.5,1,1.5,2
and so on

so necessary? no
cool? still no