I’m new and looking to buy a gaming pcPost Date: 2018-11-18 |
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TJV303 
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 Topic: I’m new and looking to buy a gaming pcPosted: 18 Nov 2018 at 8:27am |
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Budget: Around 1200 for the pc, not including a monitor and keyboard
Expectations: I expect it to run well and handle what I want to use it for Usage: I’ll be playing and streaming games like Rust, PUBG, and Fortnite. I may also edit videos and photos Special Needs: Nothing special Saved Ticket #: [Please Type Here] Specifications: I’m completely new to computers and don’t know a lot, if anyone could help me that’d be great! |
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Snaike
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 8:37am |
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Hey TJV303 welcome to the site. The Smart Guys® will be along shortly to help you out.. I just know the first question they are going to ask is what resolution (monitor) will you be gaming at to give you the best bang for your buck. No sense getting Rain Slick Tires when your driving on mountain gravel roads, right?
Cheers and hang on for the gals/guys! |
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bprat22
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 1:39pm |
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If you’ll be playing on a typical 1080p monitor then the Vanquish level 2 is a good pick, giving you good graphics settings at decent FPS. The gtx 1050ti is a better pick than the integrated graphics on the level 1.
I would suggest the level 3 for another couple of hundred if at all possible. The better gtx 1060 graphics card will allow higher graphics settings and faster gameplay. Very good gaming with either, but as is typical, a little more money gives better results. 
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TJV303
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 1:44pm |
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Thank you so much, this is what I was thinking but like I said I’m new to all of this. The monitor I’m looking at is an MSI 1080p which is around $200. Also I could always upgrade the graphics card to 1060 or 1070 later right? It says the pc is easily upgradable so my thought was buy a decent pc for a little cheaper like Vanquish 7 and then just upgrade as I go on.
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bprat22
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 1:56pm |
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Yep, the Vanquish are fully and easily upgradable. Not a bad plan, get the gtx 1050ti in Level 2 and when you’re ready, just upgrade.
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TJV303
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 2:09pm |
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Thanks a ton, I’ll go ahead and buy it. If I need anymore help I’ll be sure to ask!
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Cretae
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Posted: 19 Nov 2018 at 6:23am |
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Solid choice. Welcome to DS and enjoy that new rig!
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 1:53am |
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Welcome to DS. That was solid advise from the best!  Keep us posted. |
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TJV303
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 4:05am |
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Thank you all for the help!
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