[ALL] why dont you buy a gaming pc?

[PP]

do you realize there is an entire world of great games outside the sports genre? i used to be a sports gamer too. but then found out what i was missing and hardly ever play sports titles now. when you see what else is out there, you begin to understand how bad madden really is

Cool story bro.

 

[Slateman]

JMS da god.

All of those builds are more expensive than my PS4 tho :dd:

Realistically, it's going to be difficult to build a PC that compares with the PS4's pricetag that will last a couple years. However, one of the justifications is that for a little bit more, you get all the functionality of a PC. So, for Rylo's 600, are you going to be able to get a PS4 as well as a capable PC that can be used for its various other functions (MS Office, internet, data storage, etc). Chances are, no.

 

[CCBrink]

Realistically, it's going to be difficult to build a PC that compares with the PS4's pricetag that will last a couple years. However, one of the justifications is that for a little bit more, you get all the functionality of a PC. So, for Rylo's 600, are you going to be able to get a PS4 as well as a capable PC that can be used for its various other functions (MS Office, internet, data storage, etc). Chances are, no.

This is all valid for those that don't have a laptop or desktop. I just got a new laptop around Christmas, so its hard to justify building a PC primarily for gaming.

 

[Maynard]

I only play a few sports games.... but there is absolutely no need for me to have a console for Madden plus a gaming PC when most of the games I like are on both. Graphics = Nothing... not even in the equation for if I think a game is good.

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ok well, you snooze you lose.

i dont understand why people come into this thread with the expectation of being sold on why you should buy a gaming pc. if you dont want to own one, then dont. its not like you know what you are missing.

 

[Twigg4075]

Titan Black Baller Build - Single GPU and reasonable CPU. Designed for High Res gaming and overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WKU5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WKU5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WKU5/benchmarks/

• CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ TigerDirect)
• CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.16 @ Amazon)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.SNIPER 5 EATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
• Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
• Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.00 @ Amazon)
• Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card ($999.99 @ Amazon)
• Case: Fractal Design ARC XL ATX Mid Tower Case ($141.97 @ TigerDirect)
• Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($208.98 @ Newegg)
• Total: $2757.07

LOL.

 

[buckeye]

ok well, you snooze you lose.

i dont understand why people come into this thread with the expectation of being sold on why you should buy a gaming pc. if you dont want to own one, then dont. its not like you know what you are missing.

I came into it to answer the question in the title. You seem to be trying to sell people on it (nothing wrong with that) but you have spent the entire thread selling until this last post.

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[Pitty]

Twigg responding that there is less reading on Console game cases is one of the worst reasons for anything I've ever seen on the internet.

Fun Fact: you don't have to read anything on game cases for PC games, because they don't exist.

 

[Sharkweather]

A $1,000 video card, oh man. Maybe one day...

 

[Pitty]

Realistically, it's going to be difficult to build a PC that compares with the PS4's pricetag that will last a couple years. However, one of the justifications is that for a little bit more, you get all the functionality of a PC. So, for Rylo's 600, are you going to be able to get a PS4 as well as a capable PC that can be used for its various other functions (MS Office, internet, data storage, etc). Chances are, no.

This statement is simply wrong. PS4 has a cap on it's capabilities due to non-changeable hardware. Any PC you build for 600 or more today will be stronger than the PS4 by light years currently, and can be customized in the future.

BTW, any game that is not sports is far better on the PC, the customization through hotkeys, quicksaves, mods, etc make the flexibility of the product much more desirable. If you like sports games, that's fine, stick with the console, but please don't complain when the next Fallout comes out and you only have 2 hotkeys and spend 40 hours trawling through menus.

 

[Glenbino]

Don't see why you couldn't have both...

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[PP]

Don't see why you couldn't have both...

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Some people have limited money.

 

[Sharkweather]

Well now some of these posts make no sense with jms' posts relocated.

 

[Glenbino]

Some people have limited money.

Then let them eat cake and play shitty ROMs with Shayn on his Android. :lesmug:

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[Maynard]

I came into it to answer the question in the title. You seem to be trying to sell people on it (nothing wrong with that) but you have spent the entire thread selling until this last post.

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you already stated you think pc gamers are elitists and you replied to the thread. if you dont want to own a gaming pc then why the need to keep commenting how you cant play madden on a pc? are you just trolling or do you want to keep letting people know you cant play madden on a pc?

who is more likely to know which system provides the best value? a person who plays consoles and the pc...or a person who has only played consoles?

 

[Maynard]

A $1,000 video card, oh man. Maybe one day...

who spends 1000 bucks on a video card

 

[jms493]

who spends 1000 bucks on a video card

4K Gaming or Multi-Display Gaming.

Running at a Resolution of 7680 x 1600 takes a a lot of video card RAM.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

BTW, any game that is not sports is far better on the PC, the customization through hotkeys, quicksaves, mods, etc make the flexibility of the product much more desirable. If you like sports games, that's fine, stick with the console, but please don't complain when the next Fallout comes out and you only have 2 hotkeys and spend 40 hours trawling through menus.

Not really , 1 it depends on the developer. 2. Hot keys ? Its 2014 and people are still playing with input devices that havent changed in 30+ years.
I would love to PC game but yuck at having to be at a desk with KB to do it. What human wouldnt prefer reclined with a good controller instead ?

 

[jms493]

What human wouldnt prefer reclined with a good controller instead ?

Assuming you are looking to play games with a controller. Playing PC games on the couch is no different then a console.

My PC which sits on the other side of the room run simultaneously on my TV screen and PC screen. You see that cable at the bottom left of the 2nd screen. That is an HDMI cable that runs from my PC and it is plugged into my receiver in input 4. I also have a DVI cable running to my monitor. I am too lazy to go above the room and run it through the walls...I will do that when it gets warmer. I have a xbox 360 controller wireless receiver and and controller. I simply hit input 4 and launch steam in big picture mode. PC gaming on the couch.


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[Maynard]

4K Gaming or Multi-Display Gaming.

Running at a Resolution of 7680 x 1600 takes a a lot of video card RAM.

right, but in the context of this thread, on this site...nobody. a 4k setup is not common

 

[Maynard]

Not really , 1 it depends on the developer. 2. Hot keys ? Its 2014 and people are still playing with input devices that havent changed in 30+ years.
I would love to PC game but yuck at having to be at a desk with KB to do it. What human wouldnt prefer reclined with a good controller instead ?

i use the same chair for my console gaming that i do for my PC gaming. i simply turn to the right when playing a console. i am not a huge fan of the kb/m control. but not because its uncomfortable. the controller just offers a more streamlined experenice for me. thats why i have a controller for my pc though. I also dont have a good keyboard. I do have a 7 button mouse that i just got and it makes a huge difference