Posts by wearyscout54

I’m staring at this and I honestly can't believe my eyes. John Doe

crimsonstag84 said:It doesn't really make sense to settle for an H170 board when it's only about $300... I'd say just grab the Z170 instead; it’s barely any more expensive:

Fair enough..
But what’s the actual difference there? (I'm a bit out of my depth on this one...)😵

Thanks everyone

So, I finally pulled the trigger on this setup

https://postimg.org/image/besm20n9r/

It shouldn't be much of a headache to slap another 8GB of RAM in there later if things start feeling sluggish.

wiredotter14 said:Look:

This PC build can handle 1440p gaming without breaking a sweat, and it'll crush 1080p at much higher refresh rates than just 60fps.



It’d be more futureproof for 1080p titles, too. If you decide to grab a better monitor down the road, you won't be stuck.



This is a similar PC build, but it only has 8GB of memory and a weaker graphics card.

Honestly, for most 1080p gaming, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference.
BTW, you could pick up an AMD RX 480 somewhere else, but the prices are basically the same, and they don't carry models with decent coolers at Future. Of course, you could always hunt for an RX 480 elsewhere or just buy the whole setup from a different shop.

If I were in your shoes, I'd go with the second option. You don't really need a GTX 1070 for 1080p, and this setup provides a solid foundation for an upgrade later on. Plus, you save over $500

This sounds perfect to me.
I think I'll go with the second option... it should be plenty. 🙂
Thanks 👍

wiredotter14 said:And what resolution are you running?

1440p? 1080p at 144Hz?

If you're stuck on 1080p at 60Hz, then this PC build only makes sense if you're planning to grab a new monitor to actually match the hardware (or maybe a multi-monitor setup).

Also, are you planning on overclocking the processor?

I'm currently using a 1080p monitor, though I might pick up something newer down the road.
I don't have any plans to overclock.

analogtiger19 said:Do you already have a monitor, or do you need one too?

I've already got a monitor.
So, we're just talking about the tower itself.

Greetings.
I’m looking for some guidance on putting together a new PC build for about 10 $0.00. The primary goal here is strictly for playing the latest AAA titles.
Also, if anyone has recommendations for reliable retailers, I'm all ears.
Thanks. 😁

Hey there.
I'm looking for some help putting together a gaming rig with a budget of $1667.