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AymCTL
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2 years ago
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Advice wanted for pc specs for playing Apex

While I normally play on switch, I have the chance to buy a new gaming pc and I'm wondering which pc would be optimal for playing the game.  The two I'm looking at have Intel i9 and rtx 4080 super, and the other one us an i9 with a rtx 4070 (I think also super).

The reason I'm asking is the 4070 is a whole $1,000 cheaper.  Will the game play that much better on a pc with the next step up for the graphics card or is it not worth shelling out another grand just for a higher graphics card?

I'm planning to use the pc to play Apex Legends and maybe some other games I discover down the road.  I also plan to learn Unity and take some video game programming classes, and maybe make some YouTube videos and livestreams and stuff.  So, I'm just looking for some advice.

  I suppose if the computer can render Apex Legends correctly and without lag that it would probably be good enough to serve any other purpose I might need it for.

Any help or advice you guys have would be appreciated,  thanks in advance.

  • @AymCTL 

    Nice, making the move from Switch to PC.

    The best advice I can give here is buy a brand spanking new PC do not I repeat do not buy a used PC.

    The reason for this is you do not know what has been installed on it before or if it has a ban on it and it would be awful to buy a used PC only to login and then get banned because the PC is bricked. Yes this has happened to people in the past and it is sad as there is not much that can be done about that. 

    The 4070 should be fine however if you want it to be a little longer lasting graphics wise then go with the 4080 or higher. Make sure you have a minimum 32 GB DDR that can be expanded/upgraded.

    If you are going to be streaming etc you may want to look into a minimum 2 TB SSD NVME hard drive. 

    Cooling systems and fans should also not be neglected. Personally I prefer liquid cooling systems. 

    If you need any other advice just post and tag me here, always willing to help out another gamer. 

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  • Asmodeus566's avatar
    Asmodeus566
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @AymCTL 

    Thank you for your reply.

    I know we do not always see eye to eye on things but that's OK that is part of what an open forum is about.

    However I was very happy to give you some advice and glad that others have also chimed in, again this is also what a Forum is about, helping others when they need help or advice.

    Make sure to get a good monitor min 144 hz, a gaming keypad, a good mouse and headphones with Mic. Razor makes some great products as far as keyboards and mice go. for Headphones I like SteelSeries. 

    Make sure to go with a LAN connection wireles is sketchy at times and if you have a PC LAN is the way to go. Make sure you have a good Router as well and double check that your IP is providing you with what you need. 

  • AymCTL's avatar
    AymCTL
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @Asmodeus566 Thank you so much. Even if we don't always have the same opinion on things, I think we both have a love for the game.

    Thank you for giving me the specs of which monitor I should get since that us something I hadn't really considered. I will be ordering the computer tonight, so I will let you guys know which one I get.

    Again, I really appreciate all the help you guys gave me with this thread, and all the help you all have given me on tips playing the game. I wouldn't have progressed as far as I have without you.

    Sorry I was away from this thread awhile, my father had a medical emergency I had to deal with, but I'm back in the game now.
  • Asmodeus566's avatar
    Asmodeus566
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @AymCTL 

    Yes we both love the game and that is great.

    I am very happy the not only me but some others were able to help you out with some tips. 

    No worries that you did not reply right away. Family comes first. I hope your father is doing better.

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