what would you choose for a gaming rig?

[Jadarite]

I was just watching these on you tube and was wondering what the general consensus would be on what would you choose for a gaming rig?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8Sekdb-IE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICVeN6WEGgg&list=UUXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD6UcsVG56g&list=UUXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHnsfIJtZ2o&list=UUXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs25ZkAS-gY&list=UUXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cH_ozvn0gA

 

[Roooker]

We might need a budget, otherwise there is not really much to say.

But in generell don't do crossfire at the moment and don't use a 50 € with a 690. Thats pretty much it.

 

[barnsley]

Money no object or for a small form factor I'd run straight to Intel & Nvidia. In a more budget-y situation (~£750 or less), I'd probably go for an AMD based system and spend the spare cash on a better 'card and other upgrades.

 

[alienware]

Silly thread is silly.

If you don't know what is required to make a decent gaming PC then you really shouldn't be here IMO.

 

[Feronix]

Silly thread is silly.

If you don't know what is required to make a decent gaming PC then you really shouldn't be here IMO.

Isn't that what the 'New build advice' section is FOR? I mean; people come to exactly the right place for advice here, mate.

On-topic; The frame-rating issues only happens on AMD graphics cards and doesn't apply to their CPU's. Both processors are quite equal and in the end it will probably come down to personal preference (not fanboy-ism).

 

[Jadarite]

Silly thread is silly.

If you don't know what is required to make a decent gaming PC then you really shouldn't be here IMO.

I was wondering what the general consensus would be

 

[Willzzz]

There is no such thing as a general consensus, it depends entirely on budget and usage.

Why can't you just give us a rough budget, also it would help to know what sort of games you are planning to play.

Even if this is just theoretical we still need some clues.

 

[Jadarite]

There is no such thing as a general consensus, it depends entirely on budget and usage.

Why can't you just give us a rough budget, also it would help to know what sort of games you are planning to play.

Even if this is just theoretical we still need some clues.

Ok then lets go with a budget of 1024 Euro Shillings and must have 16Gb of 2400MHz ram (2 sticks) A gtx 770 with 3 Gb's of ram as a min, and I was hoping to be able to run it all on a 450W psu.

 

[barnsley]

I was hoping to be able to run it all on a 450W psu.

Well if power is an issue, then go with intel. Much less power draw .

 

[alienware]

Isn't that what the 'New build advice' section is FOR? I mean; people come to exactly the right place for advice here, mate.

On-topic; The frame-rating issues only happens on AMD graphics cards and doesn't apply to their CPU's. Both processors are quite equal and in the end it will probably come down to personal preference (not fanboy-ism).

But he's not here for advice he's here to start an argument.

As others have mentioned it depends, it depends, it depends.

 

[Feronix]

But he's not here for advice he's here to start an argument.

As others have mentioned it depends, it depends, it depends.

Well, I see these forums as a place for advice, as well as to discuss things. Although I agree that things like Intel vs AMD or AMD vs Nvidia usually ends in fanboy rants without any valid points but 'just because it's better'

 

[alienware]

Plus this is the Youtube forum and he's posted loads of videos so surely he can make his mind up?

 

[Jadarite]

Probably should have mentioned this earlier but after watching these videos that AMD seems to be a good choice when it comes to processors however I have been getting more curious about the Intel T processors and I starting to get that horrible feeling that NVidia graphics cards is the only way to later on down the line find out that AMD graphics cards actually do have something unique to offer

 

[Willzzz]

That first video is nuts, he is doing something pretty freaky in his testing to get those sorts of numbers.

 

[barnsley]

That first video is nuts, he is doing something pretty freaky in his testing to get those sorts of numbers.

Such as?

 

[Willzzz]

Well the whole streaming thing, which he doesn't really go into much detail about. I mean if he is streaming at 1440p max quality then yeah it makes sense that the 8350 wins. But who the hell does that?

 

[alienware]

Well the whole streaming thing, which he doesn't really go into much detail about. I mean if he is streaming at 1440p max quality then yeah it makes sense that the 8350 wins. But who the hell does that?

you'd be surprised tbh. IIRC the ps4 has it built in..

Seems to be a very American thing though,not something I've bothered with.

 

[MacLeod]

I'm am AMD guy but if I could have anything I wanted it would be a i7-3930K sitting on a Asus Sabertooth motherboard with 16GB of Corsair Dominator RAM, Samsung 840 SSD's handling all storage duties, a Seasonic Platinum power supply, Corsair H100i with a EVGA Titan all in a Silverstone Raven case pushing a HP 30" 2560x1600 monitor.

If we're talking more budget oriented then I'd have just what I have now with the exception of a 8320 and a Platinum rated power supply. Maybe an SSD too just for the OS and programs.