Digital Storm Vanquish 7

If you don't know what you're doing, building your own is a tough way to go. Lots of little details to observe, and when you're finished if it doesn't work, what do you do? You really should have a guru handy to help you out until your own knowledge is sufficient.

The Vanquish level one ($700) will play Fortnite, and it's fine to get you started. The video is integrated into the CPU so it's not great, but enough for lots and lots of less demanding games.

When you find you're not doing so hot, it's a good, solid platform to upgrade to a video card later. My understanding is you would need a GTX 1060 6GB for streaming your game at decent frame rates. That comes with the Vanquish level 3 at $1399.

Hope it helps.   

P.S.... If you want more folks to help you, you should ask your next question on the "Configuration Discussion" section.

Edited by Cretae - 14 Dec 2018 at 3:25pm

I have been using computers since 1986. I have replaced a motherboard, a CPU, several video cards, a power supply, RAM and several hard drives. In my opinion there is no substitute anywhere for a Digital Storm built computer. There's just no substitute for having a full warranty on everything for a full year, which is the time frame for the vast majority of all parts failures. More importantly, they subject your build to rigorous stress- testing to make sure everything is working 100% before it leaves their building. Their customer service and support is second to none.

If you must have streaming from day one under $1000, the best course for you would be to order the Vanquish level one for $700, and go online and buy a GTX 1060 6GB for video. That will run around $250, and you're under $1000. A video card is easy to install. Since the level one doesn't have a discreet video card, you haven't spent anything on an extra part. the rest of the parts in the computer will work seamlessly with your new video card, and be a solid platform for several years. You won't do better anywhere for the money.