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SimsLover2247
7 years ago
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Buying a gaming desktop?

Hey all, long time no talk! I was originally a part of the Sims.com forums back around 2014-2015 when Sims 4 first came out. I'd like to get a new gaming desktop that can be futureproofed for 4 an...
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    puzzlezaddict
    7 years ago

    @SimsLover2247  Sorry for the delay; I was caught up in a couple of things.

    So, if you want a 2070, it's best to go with the standard version and replace it in a few years.  (The high-end 2070s, the ones meant to last 5 years, are $160 more, and by then you'll have moved on to more demanding games than any 2070 could handle.  The baseline 2080 would be $198 extra.)  I upgraded the power supply in this model so that you'll be able to add whatever kind of card you want later, and it has a 240mm liquid cooling kit so you won't ever have to worry about keeping your processor temperatures down.

    Edit:  I checked before going to bed, and the deals changed at midnight PDT.  This configuration is $1673, with a 1 TB SSD as well as a 3 TB HDD that's free today only.  (There's always something free or heavily discounted, so it's just a matter of picking the right day to buy.  Yesterday, 16 GB RAM was $40 off.)  Keyboard and mouse, $5 each, are included.

    http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1LGAXF

    A couple of notes:  I didn't "decorate" the computer at all; it comes with the default case fans.  If you want the embellishments, you can add them now, or just replace the fans later.  If you don't like the case I picked out (the cheapest one), there are a couple of other options to choose from.

    The video capture card is said to be the best entry-level model for streaming, but it only captures at 1920x1080.  A 4K card would be significantly more expensive, and most viewers wouldn't notice a difference, anyway.

    I upgraded the power supply (850W) so that it will be able to support the next graphics card you buy, whatever it happens to be.  The upgrade was only $14 extra from the 650W you'd need, and Corsair is an excellent brand for PSUs.

    As always, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

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puzzlezaddict
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7 years ago

@SimsLover2247  Sorry for the delay; I was caught up in a couple of things.

So, if you want a 2070, it's best to go with the standard version and replace it in a few years.  (The high-end 2070s, the ones meant to last 5 years, are $160 more, and by then you'll have moved on to more demanding games than any 2070 could handle.  The baseline 2080 would be $198 extra.)  I upgraded the power supply in this model so that you'll be able to add whatever kind of card you want later, and it has a 240mm liquid cooling kit so you won't ever have to worry about keeping your processor temperatures down.

Edit:  I checked before going to bed, and the deals changed at midnight PDT.  This configuration is $1673, with a 1 TB SSD as well as a 3 TB HDD that's free today only.  (There's always something free or heavily discounted, so it's just a matter of picking the right day to buy.  Yesterday, 16 GB RAM was $40 off.)  Keyboard and mouse, $5 each, are included.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1LGAXF

A couple of notes:  I didn't "decorate" the computer at all; it comes with the default case fans.  If you want the embellishments, you can add them now, or just replace the fans later.  If you don't like the case I picked out (the cheapest one), there are a couple of other options to choose from.

The video capture card is said to be the best entry-level model for streaming, but it only captures at 1920x1080.  A 4K card would be significantly more expensive, and most viewers wouldn't notice a difference, anyway.

I upgraded the power supply (850W) so that it will be able to support the next graphics card you buy, whatever it happens to be.  The upgrade was only $14 extra from the 650W you'd need, and Corsair is an excellent brand for PSUs.

As always, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

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SimsLover2247
7 years ago

Thank you so much! Unfortunately i can’t order until late June after a vacation.

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    puzzlezaddict
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    7 years ago

    @SimsLover2247  Alright, let me know when you're ready to order, and I'll set up the configuration for you.  Sales will change, so this same model might not be the best choice for you in a month.  But you'll be able to get essentially the same computer for essentially the same price, as long as you (or I) pick the parts correctly.

    I'll be around whenever you're ready.

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