Question Buying a new Gaming Pc

[Orokusaki]

That would also depend on your budget. Something with an IPS screen, at 144hz and 2560x1440 resolution is where I'd be aiming ideally.

Hey,

The cheapest monitor I found with these specs is this one : ViewSonic LED VX2705-2KP-MDH 27" at ~ 326usd
ViewSonic VX2705 2KP MHD
is it a good monitor, and the price, what do you guys think?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

That one doesnt sound very good.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9piyGNJz2M


If you have to drop down to 1080p for your budget its not the end of the world. Check out anything you like the look or price of by Googling the model number and review. PC Gamer, Toms hardware, RTings, Display Ninja, Hardware Unboxed (Youtube) are good places to read up.

I'd rather get a high quality 1080p monitor than a substandard 1440p one. There are good options available for 1440 at the lower end but if there arent any in your country/price range then consider dropping teh resolution.

 

[Orokusaki]

Hey,

Well I was busy for a couple of weeks so I didn't have time to buy the PC I wanted, and in the meantime they added some new builds, the AMD one might be the best option but I would like to have your opinion about them.

R 5 5600x RTX 3060 ti

i5 12400f RTX 3060 ti

i5 13400f RTX 3060 ti

Thanks!

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

The 13400F is the faster processor out of those 3 Everything else looks the same. PSU is mediocre, motherboard low end but functional, SSD too small really and cases are basic.

 

[Orokusaki]

Hey @Kaamos_Llama it has been a while

If that's the case then asking them to change some parts with better ones will bring the price even higher, so it will be between the i5 12400f and the R5 5600x,
Are they similar in perfomrance? if if that is the case then I'll go for the cheaper build

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Hi again Thought you were finished up and enjoying the new PC.

Theyre basically the same performance, but I'd prefer the AMD B550 motherboard over the Intel H610 one out of those two.

 

[Orokusaki]

Hi again Thought you were finished up and enjoying the new PC.

Not even close

Theyre basically the same performance, but I'd prefer the AMD B550 motherboard over the Intel H610 one out of those two.

Alright then it will be the AMD build.

I did some reseach about all the components and found out that the Gigabyte PSU can explode in some cases, so I was thinking of replacing it with a NZXT 650W 80PLUS GOLD

As for the motherboard I will need WiFi for the first couple months so maybe replacing it with a MSI pro b550m VDH Wifi ?

And the case is basic as you mentioned so maybe MSI MAG FORGE 100R instead

For the SSD and RAM I don't know which brand to go for.

What do you think about this rookie analysis?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Not even close



Alright then it will be the AMD build.

I did some reseach about all the components and found out that the Gigabyte PSU can explode in some cases, so I was thinking of replacing it with a NZXT 650W 80PLUS GOLD

As for the motherboard I will need WiFi for the first couple months so maybe replacing it with a MSI pro b550m VDH Wifi ?

And the case is basic as you mentioned so maybe MSI MAG FORGE 100R instead

For the SSD and RAM I don't know which brand to go for.

What do you think about this rookie analysis?

The old revision of that Gigabyte PSU was the exploding one, they revised the design so now its just average rather than explosive.

Gigabyte GP-P750GM Power Supply Review: Lacking the Explosive Character

Gigabyte's new GP-P750GM is less prone to fire, but still faces tough competition.

www.tomshardware.com

Still the NZXT would be better.

You could just grab a cheap wifi 6 add in card thats Gigabyte mobo is probably better than that particluar MSI you listed. Doesnt matter that much though.

RAM brand is meaningless as long as its stable with the motherboard, 3200 or 3600 and you're good. NVME, depends a lot on the model rather than brand as well, 1TB minimum if it's in the budget.

 

[Orokusaki]

The old revision of that Gigabyte PSU was the exploding one, they revised the design so now its just average rather than explosive.

Gigabyte GP-P750GM Power Supply Review: Lacking the Explosive Character

Gigabyte's new GP-P750GM is less prone to fire, but still faces tough competition.

www.tomshardware.com

Still the NZXT would be better.

You could just grab a cheap wifi 6 add in card thats Gigabyte mobo is probably better than that particluar MSI you listed. Doesnt matter that much though.

RAM brand is meaningless as long as its stable with the motherboard, 3200 or 3600 and you're good. NVME, depends a lot on the model rather than brand as well, 1TB minimum if it's in the budget.

Okay noted!

So I'll be only changing the PSU, SSD and maybe the RAM, oh what about the MSI MAG FORGE 100R case, it should be better than the other one and it has almost the same price

 

[Orokusaki]

I just noticed that the GPU used in this build is a OCPC 3060ti, I've never heard of this brand before, is it fine to keep it or should I consider changing it?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

I just noticed that the GPU used in this build is a OCPC 3060ti, I've never heard of this brand before, is it fine to keep it or should I consider changing it?

Thats a good catch. Sorry didnt notice that one. I've never heard of them either but it looks like they are something to do with another company Visiontek who have been around for years.

I cant find any good reviews of that GPU from any reputable sites. The differences between different brands offerings based on the same GPU chip is non existent performance wise. Where they do differ is in how loud they are and how well they cool the card, so how durable they are.

Personally I'd be happier with a model I could find a good review from. Part of the problem with buying pre builds is that they will save the money where they can.

 

[Orokusaki]

I cant find any good reviews of that GPU from any reputable sites. The differences between different brands offerings based on the same GPU chip is non existent performance wise. Where they do differ is in how loud they are and how well they cool the card, so how durable they are.

Personally I'd be happier with a model I could find a good review from. Part of the problem with buying pre builds is that they will save the money where they can.

Exaclty there is no reviews of that GPU I will not take to risk.

Maybe something like a Zotac? it's one of the "cheapest" I think.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

The Zotac Twin Edge if that's the one youre looking at is a lower end 3060Ti model, it works, its just loud compared to the best ones.

I'd take a mediocre product from a well known company I can find a review of over the OCPC if it was a straight up choice between the two.

 

[Brian Boru]

GPU

Did you see this?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Did you see this?

It aint one of those at least.

OCPC RTX 3060 Ti Specs

NVIDIA GA104, 1665 MHz, 4864 Cores, 152 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 8192 MB GDDR6, 1750 MHz, 256 bit

www.techpowerup.com

OCPC | VGA, RAM, SSD, Gaming

OCPC | Manufacturer of VGA, RAM, SSD, and Gaming Peripherals

www.ocpcgaming.com

Theres a few Reddit posts here and there saying they at least work, just no reviews from quality sites on how they cool exactly.

 

[Orokusaki]

The Zotac Twin Edge if that's the one youre looking at is a lower end 3060Ti model, it works, its just loud compared to the best ones.

Zotac Twin Edge is the "cheaper" one after the OCPC card, and if the only downside of the Zotac is the loudness then I'll take it.

Did you see this?

I'm not surprised that this exist.