Gaming Tower for Sims 4

@puzzlezaddict 

I like the look of Samsung 27" VA Panel , QHD 144Hz - you mentioned that if you was buying a monitor you would prefer QHD with a higher refresh rate. Is that what this monitor does? If not what Monitor best describes what you would prefer?

@SophieBxnks  Yes, the Samsung has the higher refresh rate, 144 Hz, as opposed to the 60 Hz of the 4k monitors.  I would be happy with the Samsung, and probably also with the first Acer listed, if I could find it available somewhere.  The Acer technically has better colors (it's an IPS panel instead of a VA), but the quality is close, and I like how Samsung screens look better.  So for me personally, it would be a tossup.

If you want, I can look for other options in various U.K. stores.  Now that things have slowed down a bit for me, I can do a more thorough search of other sites.

@puzzlezaddict yes that would be great if you could look for similar monitors. I love the style of the Samsung Monitor. So if we could find something similar to that with maybe 144Hz and IPS would be great.

@SophieBxnks  I looked for other Samsung monitors first, but the company doesn't currently make any models that are IPS (or PLS as Samsung calls it), QHD, 144 Hz, and in the 23-30 inch range.  Their VA panels are still very good, and the one you're looking at would do fine.

If you really want a QHD IPS monitor with a high refresh rate, there are some options made by quality manufacturers, but they're significantly more expensive, other than the one Ben-Q model I listed earlier.  Still, here's a list you can browse:

https://uk-store.acer.com/vg0-gaming-monitor-nitro-vg270up-black

https://uk-store.acer.com/xv2-gaming-monitor-xv272up-black

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/gigabyte-aorus-ad27qd-27-2560x1440-144hz-ips-freesync-g-sync-tactical-gaming-monitor-hdmi-dp-mo-000-gi.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-tuf-gaming-vg27aq-27-2560x1440-ips-165hz-1ms-freesync-g-sync-compatible-gaming-monitor-mo-0a9-as.html

You can also compare prices at other U.K. stores.  I couldn't begin to tell you which ones are trustworthy, but there are plenty of sites that will list out prices for comparison, and you can decide for yourself where to shop.  For example, this is for the Asus linked above:

https://pricespy.co.uk/computers-accessories/monitors/asus-tuf-gaming-vg27aq--p5174152

@puzzlezaddict 
I still quite like the original Samsung one you sent me. Would the quality of the picture be good on the screen?

@SophieBxnks  I think it would be—I personally like the look of Samsung monitors.  And again, they can be calibrated to the user's preference.

@puzzlezaddict 

I have purchased the Samsung Monitor, here is a screenshot of what i purchased: 

Have i ordered the correct items? Also, just to confirm, i did purchase a brand new monitor as i seen some that say used and i don't want a used one, haha.

@puzzlezaddict Brilliant! I wasn’t sure so I ordered the cables just incase they was needed but not to worry. Thank you very much for your help. I can’t wait to see my sons face Christmas morning!

@SophieBxnks  I've said it before, but your son is very lucky that you were willing to put so much time and effort into picking out this computer.  I hope he enjoys it for many years to come.

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@puzzlezaddict wrote:

@DanishLighthouse  incidentally, it has higher quality hardware in every category you've listed, plus a premium CPU cooler and PSU as well.

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I were not going to write anything about that because the OP had already bought the PC and I saw no reason to bother anyone questioning you in hindsight but since you are acting somewhat far too sure of yourself and in the same manner want to whip other people to not have another opinion then I would like to state - just for the record - that you are complete wrong !

The AMD processor is inferior to the Intel processor .  AMD is well known to give you very much 'bang for your bucks' for 'gaming PCs' but is inferior to Intel in 'over all' computing.  Yes ! , the OP wants a 'gaming PC' but still my suggestion is better than yours with respect to the processor. Also to compare the 8 core suggested by me to the 8 core suggested by you (since comparing the 6 core to the 8 core is wrong) : https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-9700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-3800X/4030vs4047

Also , I found this with some game bench marks (please notice conclusion at page bottom) : https://pcper.com/2019/07/amd-ryzen-7-3700x-ryzen-9-3900x-review/

Same way with the 'secondary hard drive , with the drives using the technology in question then there really is not anything better in 'consumer class' desktop drives than the Western Digital (Caviar) Black series and it is no coincidence that WD offers a 5-Year Limited Warranty on the drive series , ref. :   https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/wd-black-desktop-sata-hdd

Anyway ,  I have responded in kind , but I see no use of further discussion as that would only bother the OP who as you point out has already bought the PC so further  discussion would be futile and bring the OP no joy and for that reason I will not respond again here even if you insist on persevering.

Please have a very nice day everyone :-)

@puzzlezaddict  should I purchase an anti virus or does the computer come with one? I would like a really good one.

@DanishLighthouse  You might want to look up some benchmarks comparing an i7-9700K to a Ryzen 7 3800X, both for games and for other tasks.  Edit:  I see you found one.  We could back and forth about which benchmarks to look at, but it doesn't seem like you're interested, nor is this the place.

As for secondary hard drives, if you'd checked the website mentioned you'd have seen that it doesn't offer any WD HDDs.

@SophieBxnks  Windows Defender is pretty good, and it's built in.  The free version of Malwarebytes works great too.  But if you want something better, I'd have to ask around; I'll get back to you on that.

@puzzlezaddict  If windows defender is good then I’m happy to use that. Is that built in did you say?

@SophieBxnks  Yes, Defender is part of the standard version of Windows 10.  It works pretty well on its own, and I haven't had the need to run anything else alongside it.  But if you want something more comprehensive, now or later, let me know, and I'll get some recommendations.

@puzzlezaddict  Brilliant! You’re a star.

@puzzlezaddict  I have received the desktop but I am unable to connect to network. The modem for my WiFi is upstairs, however the computer is downstairs. On the information pack that come with the desktop, there is a Step 4 which says Setting Up Internet Access and it’s asking me to connect the aerials to the WiFi card, however, I don’t have a WiFi card and I never purchased one with my desktop. How would I be able to get my network connected to my desktop?

@SophieBxnks  I did add an internal wifi adapter to the build, since I wasn't sure about your setup and the motherboard didn't come with its own wifi.  The link has expired by now, so I can't check, but I believe it was this one:

"Intel® Wireless 9260 Wi-Fi 802.11ac Dual Band (2.4 GHz & 5GHz (160Mhz)) up to 1.73Gbps w/ PCI-E Adapter & Dual Antennas"

I'm not sure why you're getting that error, whether it's because the adapter isn't picking up the signal or what.  You can test by making your phone a mobile hotspot for a moment—see if the computer picks up that network.

@puzzlezaddict This is what come with the desktop, is that the correct one? Towards the bottom?

@SophieBxnks  Yes, the WNC: Intel... entry is the wifi adapter.

@puzzlezaddict how do I connect it to my WiFi? Would I need to buy a wireless router ?

@SophieBxnks  Honestly, I'm not great with connection issues.  I would think that if you can pick up wifi upstairs, then the only reason it wouldn't get picked up downstairs is if the signal was too weak.  But I don't want to tell you to buy anything else before asking for advice from people who do know about this kind of thing.  I'll do that now, but depending on who's around, it might take until tomorrow to get an answer.

Personally, I'd prefer to plug an ethernet cable into the wall—the signal is going to be stronger and more stable.  (And ethernet cables are cheap and sold at any computer or hardware store.)  But not everyone has a setup that makes that simple.

@puzzlezaddict I could get the WiFi box moved to downstairs. I have just called and they gave me a quote of £99 - would this solve my problem? Also, would I be able to plug the WiFi box straight into the desktop?

Hello @SophieBxnks 

I will try and help you with your connection issue.

Click Start (Windows flag) settings (cog wheel) then Network & Internet. At the bottom right click Network troubleshooter. Follow the prompts and see if that fixes your issues If you get errors please post them here.

Important! if the two antennas were not connected on delivery please find them in the packaging and mount them. There should be instructions included.