Thinking about getting a Gaming PC. IS it worth it ?

I've heard that Steam has some great deals and the fact that you can build your PC from top to bottom with the best parts sounds pretty great to have a comfortable smooth gaming. . . Is it worth it SW ?

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The thing to remember with PC gaming is what you put in is what you get out - you build a cheap PC and you'll get a cheap experience. I'd say spend $1000 and get a top of the line rig over spending $600 and getting a good one

yes.

I personally want one thing out of the PC I'm saving up for...Powerful emulation capabilities.

I've heard that Steam has some great deals and the fact that you can build your PC from top to bottom with the best parts sounds pretty great to have a comfortable smooth gaming. . . Is it worth it SW ?

Young_Charter

Having a gaming PC as eityher your primary or secondary gaming system is always worth it. There are more highly rated exclusives on PC than on all consoles combined.

And the baility to fine tune and upgrade your hardware means you can be on the cutting edge fo tech, IF YOU WANT TO. You don't have to, btu the option is there.

I would say you're not a gamer if ignore the largest market segment by not having a PC to game on.

yes.

I personally want one thing out of the PC I'm saving up for...Powerful emulation capabilities.

WilliamRLBaker

Pretty doable, well so long as there is the software for it. 

The thing to remember with PC gaming is what you put in is what you get out - you build a cheap PC and you'll get a cheap experience. I'd say spend $1000 and get a top of the line rig over spending $600 and getting a good one

R3FURBISHED

I agree, if you are wanting to get into pc gaming, don't do it by a cheap system if you can help it.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

yes.

I personally want one thing out of the PC I'm saving up for...Powerful emulation capabilities.

_Matt_

Pretty doable, well so long as there is the software for it. 

Yes it's worthwhile. 

You don't need to spend a lot of money. What's your intended budget?

[QUOTE="R3FURBISHED"]

The thing to remember with PC gaming is what you put in is what you get out - you build a cheap PC and you'll get a cheap experience. I'd say spend $1000 and get a top of the line rig over spending $600 and getting a good one

_Matt_

I agree, if you are wanting to get into pc gaming, don't do it by a cheap system if you can help it.

If you can't spend the money to get a good one then don't do it, personally I think spending less than $1000 on a gaming PC is foolish.

Of course it's worth it, just do it right. I'd say, a minimum budget should be $750 (though a $1000 recommended), and that's not counting the peripherals like monitor, m/k, etc . Upfront costs of PC hardware may be significally expensive than consoles, but when you see all the options PC gaming offers, you won't regret it.

Going to PC was the best decision I ever made anyway. I've never gamed as much in my life. 

It's a steep cost initially but you more than make up for it in game prices. PC games are dirt cheap even retail at launch

Get an Aston Martin instead.freedomfreak

It's cheaper.

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

iHarlequin

As a former console player that transitioned to PC, it was the best decision I ever made it. Very worth it.

[QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

clyde46

[QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

clyde46

$650 can get you quite a good PC... Here is right.

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

MonsieurX

You'll always have a better gaming experience on the PC. However the up-front cost is going to be higher and you'll have to maintain and upgrade if you want to keep playing at that high level. 

PC gaming doesn't come without its price but if you play games as one of your primary hobbies you would almost be a fool to not invest into a decent gaming PC.

Consoles can always add to your gaming library but they can never replace what a PC can accomplish.

[QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

clyde46

I'm sure he'll play them just fine.

Not maxed out at 1080p and 60 FPS.

But here's the thing... apparently NEITHER ARE NEXT GEN CONSOLES.

Lol.

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]Get an Aston Martin instead.lundy86_4

It's cheaper.

You spend less on gas and girls I think

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

argetlam00

$650 can get you quite a good PC... Here is right.

I jumped ship from the Xbox 360 back in 2007. PC gaming is awesome. Totally worth it.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"] :lol: Good luck playing next gen games on that $650 rig.clyde46

$650 can get you quite a good PC... Here is right.

Of course not. Who cares about that? I have a keyboard, mouse, OS and display already.

[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="clyde46"] :lol: Good luck playing next gen games on that $650 rig.clyde46

Macbook Pro eh? How much did that set you back?

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

Kinthalis

I'm sure he'll play them just fine.

Not maxed out at 1080p and 60 FPS.

But here's the thing... apparently NEITHER ARE NEXT GEN CONSOLES.

Lol.

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"]Good luck playing games on your mac :P_Matt_

Macbook Pro eh? How much did that set you back?

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"]Good luck playing games on your mac :P_Matt_

Macbook Pro eh? How much did that set you back?

Mine cost $2000 after tax. Can play most games decently and I didn't buy it for gaming. I bought Macbook for the exceptional build quality and the OS.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]Get an Aston Martin instead.whiskeystrike

It's cheaper.

You spend less on gas and girls I think

Well, that is true. True gamers love to chase dem girls, though.

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

iHarlequin

http://www.logicalincrements.com/MonsieurX

The thing to remember with PC gaming is what you put in is what you get out - you build a cheap PC and you'll get a cheap experience. I'd say spend $1000 and get a top of the line rig over spending $600 and getting a good one

R3FURBISHED

I completely agree last year I built a cheaper rig around $500 and it was great for a first experience, but it is a much better experience all around when it is a little more pricey that is why about 5 months later I built one that was around $1000.

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"] I can play games on my Macbook Pro. So there. clyde46

Macbook Pro eh? How much did that set you back?

Sure sure. Glad it's doing you well, wouldn't be my first choice of machine though ;)

[QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

clyde46

You won't need luck, I've done a mock-build with USD 650,00 that is, as I said, already better than the specifications next generation consoles will have. Heck, the only fault I see to it is the i3 2120 that, if you're willing to dish out 50 dollars, can be upgraded to an i5 4430. I repeat the link someone else was kind enough to post before, http://www.logicalincrements.com/.

wait until next gen consoles launch

http://www.logicalincrements.com/MonsieurX

[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]http://www.logicalincrements.com/metal_zombie

Yes

[QUOTE="iHarlequin"]

People are exagerating. You can easily get a PC that'll be leagues ahead of the next generation for around USD650,00. Obviously, the more you spend the more you get, but you don't need to dish out over USD 1000,00 to get something good, as people are claiming.

clyde46

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="_Matt_"]

 

Macbook Pro eh? How much did that set you back?

_Matt_

Sure sure. Glad it's doing you well, wouldn't be my first choice of machine though ;)

[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]http://www.logicalincrements.com/metal_zombie

pretty much.