So yeah decided it is time to upgrade and decided to build one myself but have no idea where to start, what is a good source of information for building a gaming computer for the next generation of gaming?
Building a gaming computer for 2014!
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 07:35
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I could give you a good little summary and could make a couple recommendations if you gave me some more informations, like budget and what parts exactly you need (jsut the rig or everything from ground up including a monitor, OS and stuff).
Other than that, you can get informations here, here (this one is a bit dated, but the general tips still apply) and generally every tech-forum like overclockers.net or the likes.
Other than that, you can get informations here, here (this one is a bit dated, but the general tips still apply) and generally every tech-forum like overclockers.net or the likes.
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 07:54
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I'm also looking into building a PC this year. So far I have never owned a desktop, only laptops.
I found this website to be quite helpful: http://pcpartpicker....parts/partlist/
I found this website to be quite helpful: http://pcpartpicker....parts/partlist/
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 07:56
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If, like me, you're planning to go 4K display later this year, keep in mind you'll need decent video card(s) to drive it at fluid framerates. I'm waiting to see what tech comes up in the next several months, and hopefully prices come down.
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 08:03
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Endurium wrote...
If, like me, you're planning to go 4K display later this year, keep in mind you'll need decent video card(s) to drive it at fluid framerates. I'm waiting to see what tech comes up in the next several months, and hopefully prices come down.
Bah, I wouldn't go 4K for gaming yet. Most affordable 4K monitors only run at a measly 30Hz refreshrate (those fancy 400Hz Smart TVs cost upwards from a ten thousand bucks!), have very long response times and thus inherently unsuited for gaming for now, are still what I'd consider very expensive and current GPU generations are simply not powerful enough to handle all those pixels unless you have enough money to throw away at getting a couple or more GPUs for SLI/Crossfire to get decent framerates (especially minimum fps!) for 4K gaming.
I'd wait at least a year to see monitor manufacturers work out the kinks, climb down the price ladder and by then hopefully have GPUs that can push that many pixels without having to rob a bank to afford it.
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 08:19
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Wait 400hz? Is that really necessary? Can anyone translate that into FPS or are they 2 completely different things?
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 08:54
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hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
@Neofelis: it's only February so if I have to wait a year it won't be too far off from the end of 2014. My times are merely estimates; will be waiting to see what pops up on reviews at places like Anandtech before I commit to anything.
I do have the budget to "throw away" on multiple high-end video cards, etc., but I want the tech to be mature (full support of 60hz refresh via DisplayPort, etc.) before making a buying decision. Until then my 1920x1200 display works just fine with a single video card.
@Neofelis: it's only February so if I have to wait a year it won't be too far off from the end of 2014. My times are merely estimates; will be waiting to see what pops up on reviews at places like Anandtech before I commit to anything.
I do have the budget to "throw away" on multiple high-end video cards, etc., but I want the tech to be mature (full support of 60hz refresh via DisplayPort, etc.) before making a buying decision. Until then my 1920x1200 display works just fine with a single video card.
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 09:19
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Endurium wrote...
hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
@Neofelis: it's only February so if I have to wait a year it won't be too far off from the end of 2014. My times are merely estimates; will be waiting to see what pops up on reviews at places like Anandtech before I commit to anything.
I do have the budget to "throw away" on multiple high-end video cards, etc., but I want the tech to be mature (full support of 60hz refresh via DisplayPort, etc.) before making a buying decision. Until then my 1920x1200 display works just fine with a single video card.
If you actually have a huge budget, I reckon going for multimonitor solution with three 1080p 120+Hz monitors would net you better bang for the buck for the foreseeable future, at least as far as gaming is concerned. Also, it has the benefit of being a bit easier on the GPU(s) due to less pixels being powered. I dare say the upcoming GTX 790 would by itself already likely be enough to render pretty much anything at 5760x1080 (or if you prefer 16/10 format, go 3240x1920, that's as close to 4K gaming you get and all that with the option to go full 120Hz refreshrate and low response times which obviously is MUCH better for gaming).
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 09:24
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Yeah but do you really need a refresh rate of 400hz? Can the human eye even make out 400fps?Endurium wrote...
hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
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Posté 20 février 2014 - 09:27
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Maiden Crowe wrote...
Yeah but do you really need a refresh rate of 400hz? Can the human eye even make out 400fps?Endurium wrote...
hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
First, refreshrate has no bearing on how many fps your monitor/GPU can put out, it only effects how many of those frames per second the monitor will actually illuminate for you to see.
Secondly, yes, the human eye can make out 400fps.
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Posté 21 février 2014 - 04:02
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Yes but my point is 400hz seems a little overkill since we are not even close to running next gen games at 4k at 400fps and even if you could would you really be able to notice any real perceivable benefit?Neofelis Nebulosa wrote...
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Yeah but do you really need a refresh rate of 400hz? Can the human eye even make out 400fps?Endurium wrote...
hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
First, refreshrate has no bearing on how many fps your monitor/GPU can put out, it only effects how many of those frames per second the monitor will actually illuminate for you to see.
Secondly, yes, the human eye can make out 400fps.
Also 3 1080p monitors? Why? Assuming we are using this mostly for gaming and not so much for things like graphic design or games development why would you need 3 monitors? I suppose there is always potential for games to display things like hud and map information on a seperate monitor but are there actually games that support these features on PC?
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Posté 21 février 2014 - 04:24
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Maiden Crowe wrote...
Also 3 1080p monitors? Why? Assuming we are using this mostly for gaming and not so much for things like graphic design or games development why would you need 3 monitors? I suppose there is always potential for games to display things like hud and map information on a seperate monitor but are there actually games that support these features on PC?
I agree with that, I don't know what reason I would have to use 3 monitors. I could see about using a big TV(whenever that becomes an option for me) but not three monitors. To be frank, I'm mainly interested in switching out my GPU, my case (it's starting to get a little cramped) and my monitor to something better. The GPU is the one that's going to be costly, I want 4GB and an Nvidia card. Don't know where I'll get the $$$ to pay for that.
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Posté 21 février 2014 - 05:04
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Give 3000$ to Neofelis Nebulosa and he will assemble the best PC ever for you!
About monitors I think 1920x1200 monitors are the best ones (probably something around 30"). Over than that are quiet idealistic and power consuming.
About monitors I think 1920x1200 monitors are the best ones (probably something around 30"). Over than that are quiet idealistic and power consuming.
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Posté 21 février 2014 - 05:16
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Maiden Crowe wrote...
Neofelis Nebulosa wrote...
Maiden Crowe wrote...
Yeah but do you really need a refresh rate of 400hz? Can the human eye even make out 400fps?Endurium wrote...
hz (hertz) is a measure of cycles per second, so 400hz allows up to 400fps (frames per second).
First, refreshrate has no bearing on how many fps your monitor/GPU can put out, it only effects how many of those frames per second the monitor will actually illuminate for you to see.
Secondly, yes, the human eye can make out 400fps.
Also 3 1080p monitors? Why? Assuming we are using this mostly for gaming and not so much for things like graphic design or games development why would you need 3 monitors? I suppose there is always potential for games to display things like hud and map information on a seperate monitor but are there actually games that support these features on PC?
It is to have a bigger screen for games. There are larger monitors but they tend to be slower than smaller monitors; one exception being Korean monitors, which are a risky investment since many come with defects. Even though I could be able to add another monitor to my setup for such purposes, the bezels of the monitors would ruin the experience for me.
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Posté 21 février 2014 - 06:28
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Yeah I hate the idea of bezels so prefer a larger monitor sitting 24-36" or so from me. My 1920x1200 is 24" but when I eventually go 4K I'll probably see about 32". I'm not a competitive multiplayer gamer so it's not big deal to me if the display has a degree of input lag. I do want at least 60hz/fps performance though.
Of the games I plan to get, Witcher 3 looks to be a reasonable benchmark for building a new system eventually. Imagine it at ultra settings on 4K.
Of the games I plan to get, Witcher 3 looks to be a reasonable benchmark for building a new system eventually. Imagine it at ultra settings on 4K.
