@Grace1957- just saying, you know you can finally call yourself a true blu PC gamer when your backlog hits a couple of hundred hours. You hit Master race status when you wait until a steam sale to buy a game only to relize, at the store page, you bought it the last steam sale....a year ago...
@@obi0914 I have several games I've never even installed because I'm having too much fun playing Banished or Skyrim or Fallout 4............again and again and again.
@@Grace1957- Oh Skyrim is a cruel mistress, yeah sure you tell yourself "oh just one run through for old times sake" next you know your sitting there 300 mods in trying for the hundred time trying to get the order correct so it wont crash on you.
@@obi0914 Not a huge fan of mods. Some people have so many it makes it a completely different game. I have the simple ones.The one that changes the days of the week to English and makes the books I haven't read glow etc.
Right? There are almost no modern high end games worth more than 20 hours or the high specs that would show off a super PC. This last console gen was a wasteland of disappointments, hence the remakes tripA is begging us to buy.
Buying a gaming PC Step 1 - Spend $3000 building a gaming PC Step 2 - Buy your favourite games Step 3 - Don’t actually play games, instead spend all your time on Reddit to tell everyone how good your PC is and ridiculing console players
I also recommend talking to the people who work at your nearby pc store. I work at the Canadacomputers location and you don't know how many poor decisions people make just because they didn't ask. Examples include spending more for motherboards that have features they will never use. Buying parts individually without knowing that bundles exist or even brand choices.
Just to echo your point further, PCPartPicker told me I needed to flash my bios before using my 7800x3d if the board was factory. Little nuances like that are very good as this was during the time of X670E-E boards potentially frying the chip🤣
Before building a pc for myself, I did 6 MONTHS of research into not only parts but TERMINOLOGY. I'm no professional but knowing what people and COMPANIES are trying tell you and not tell you will save you a lot of headaches as you go through the process. Some mistakes are unavoidable due to inexperience, but when someone takes you for a ride and you don't catch on until you've already paid can be the worst feeling when you find out. I may sound rather negative with this comment, but I would definitely recommend building a pc at least once if you can afford it. The learning process and the rewards for succeeding are fantastic!
I completely agree! I took 6 months just to research. It took me another year at least to acquire all the components for my build and I still chose to change and tinker with some of it just to suit my wants and needs.
Why do yall make these weird ass comments? Like, 1st 3rd has nothing to do with 2nd has nothing to do with 3rd. If you are trying to make a point, follow through. You researched terminology, huh? What did you find? What did you discover companies WERE telling you and WEREN'T?
Anyone can build a PC. It's not as daunting as it may seem. All one needs to do is familiarize him/herself with the current standards for current motherboard inputs. For example, what the latest USB version is. Or the latest PCI Express standard. Then determine how much processing power one needs. There are tons of video out there to determine this realize best bang for buck. Make sure processor matches MB socket and that there are no other compatibility issues, like buying SSDs that are too fast or too slow for PCI standard on MB Other than that, your're just putting pieces together. Putting fans on the case. Putting a power supply on the case (may need to use an online calculator to make sure you are getting a power supply that fits your needs and add 25% just to be safe). Other than that, one may need a little bit of knowledge about navigating a bios. Other than that, it's not too bad. I built my first PC and had zero hiccups. That said, I did have previous PC/laptop experience with pre-builts and had tinkered around with them, so I knew the layout. I wouldn't recommend building a person building his first PC if he has zero experience with computers unless he has a friend to help. Building a PC is a great experience because it can help you learn how to spot bad pre-builts if you ever decide to get one in the future. Having built my own, I'm never going back to pre-builts. I might buy a laptop for travel purposes, but that's it.
I sold PCs for 27 years. The first question I asked was, "Do you play high-end video games or record/stream video to TH-cam or Twitch?" If the answer was "no", then I mentally discarded every machine in the store above $1000. Only after that did I ask about the budget. I disliked upselling on machines, preferring to sell extended warranties, as in-store warranties are useful to customers. Should a customer inquire about more expensive computers, I would answer, but I pointed out the extra cost and horsepower wasn't going to benefit them. Amazingly, I created happy customers who often came back later for other items. My method generated a lot of repeat business.
@@chekote Thankfully not. When extended warranties were used, something went wrong in the second or third year after purchase, and expensive repairs were fixed for "free" -- at least to the customer. The warranties also covered Windows installations, virus and malware removal, and other helpful things. Generally, an extended warranty should be considered as insurance: you hope to never use it, but when something goes wrong, it gets expensive, fast, without them. Especially with laptops, because replacing a damaged screen costs more than the value of the entire laptop.
@@chekote Also, most repairs covered under extended warranties were for components which had been replaced by newer parts. For example, if your Nvidia 2080 Super died under an EW, we replaced with a 3080 or 4080 because 2080s aren't made by Nvidia any more, and Nvidia doesn't have old stock of those cards. The customer got a "free" upgrade!
FPS drops happens when you want too much without any gain, 1920x1080 is the best you want from resolution, over that you dont gain anything, also everything that an user doesnt fully control inside his machine causes fps drops or lag, put a tampon on windows services, optimize and tweak the registry, nerf unnecessary functions or background programs and you will have zero fps drops or lag in any circumstance, only bad programming can cause them or unoptimized scripts from unverified source. Anything you dont need can cause slowdowns, its a calculator, the less the better things run, just like hardwares are made.
My best advice, don’t spend your whole budget on the pc and then skimp on a monitor. Nothing worst than having a dope pc and a monitor way beyond its means.
i have a decent pc and unfortunately my monitor cant keep up for fps games. what i do for now is either play games that arent too demanding or resort to capping the fps to 60 and use v sync. not perfect but at least i can play my favorite games for now.
My Samsung 49" ultra wide is one of my best buys ever. Insane for sim-racing and flight-sim. And it costs less than Apple charge for their monitor stand....
Building my PC was a bucket list item and I enjoyed every second of it. Spent 4 months planning the build and buying parts on sale including the ultra wide monitors and man am I enjoying it. Highly recommended and is a huge step up from console.
Not sure why people are commenting not to think about upgrading and/or selling. For me it's the best part of building a PC, typically you don't need to upgrade the motherboard, CPU and RAM for a few years, a case can easily last a decade, a good power supply can carry you through multiple mb/cpu/ram upgrades, etc For a gaming PC though, that video card gets updated fairly regularly, without needing to touch the rest. Not going to say it's cheaper, but you can easily spread out your spending. As an example I usually change the GPU every two years and the CPU every 4-6 years. It's an all around sort of build, development and gaming. I don't typically sell the old parts, I will try to donate to schools or student projects. But you absolutely can recoup some of the money that way.
I only build a new PC when the next gen of consoles comes out, using consoles as a baseline is useful when planning performance targets. Games I play aren't really CPU dependant so I'll probably end up skipping the AM5 platform at this point.
You want to donate those gpus to me? But like no joke. My brother still has his 1080ti. Yes it is the best GPU ever made but it's becoming dated and you can tell.
@@gamermagnum I never buy NVIDIA, their drivers are shit in Linux. Also when the 1080ti came out, it cost like 1k, no? I think the most expensive GPU I bought was maybe 350€ new...
One thing I would add to the "build a PC" part. READ THE MANUALS! Seriously, I don't know how many times I've seen people on Reddit or Facebook groups asking for help with a build they are doing and they haven't done something as simple as reading the manuals for each component. It can save a lot of hassle and embarrassment.
It’s pretty rare to have manuals anymore. I built mine 3 years ago and not a single part came with a manual. Only two had a QR code for an installation video. My motherboard had no documentation and took me forever to find it online.
I bought a prebuilt pc from Walmart. It was an ibuypower pc, and I did about 6 months of research about whether I should buy a prebuild or build my own, and I was able to get a great prebuild during some black friday sales. And I've already added a few upgrades as well. I got a bigger ssd and added some memory sticks. Never been happier!!! But my next pc i get i will build it myself.
I did this and was surprised how long in lasted me. I transferred all the guts into a decent case and dropped in a graphics card and played it for years and years. Upgraded the graphics card at some point but my wifi stopped working.
Been playing on console for over 10 years since ps1. But recently got a high end pc with a G9 Odyssey oled. The experience while playing on this ultra wide screen is kinda magical
As always, great video Falcon! Thank you for this video!! I have been obsessing over purchasing/ building my first gaming rig. I have always been a console gamer since the early 90’s but I’ve finally gotten to the point where enough is enough. I have done extensive research for the past 6+ months that I feel confident enough to build my first PC. Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to splurge some money on myself.
_Lemmings_ will never take my "most fun and entertaining" title because we live in a universe where _Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe_ exists, but _Lemmings_ was great.
For anyone buying a prebuilt pc, research the parts first. I bought a pre built gaming pc. The parts was really good (with a Ryzen 5 5600x and a 3070 graphics card) but the case was really small and narrow, it only had 2 fans and the cpu cooler was cheap rubbish so my pc would over heat and shut down within 10 mins. At the time i didnt know much about pc's and was clueless about what the issue was and when i phoned their customer service they said everything should be fine and wanted me to send my pc back to them to check. Luckily i have a friend that knew what the issue was.
@anirbanbardhan4272 i went overboard with the case and fans, i got a corsair 5000x rgb case and it cost over £150, then 7 corsair ql120mm fans i think they was about 30 each but you can get cases and fans equally as good for alot less.
@@_M-_-C_ my rig has 3060, and likewise, someone can get a 4060 now at 20% lesser price than when I built my 3060 system. Such is the world. A couple of days later after I built my system, they announced the 4000 series: imagine my absolute dismay.
I have been watching my friends building my pc whenever I needed a new one. So I kept looking from the sides until I understood what was going on. It also helps to do small things yourself. For example, adding or swapping out storage. Your GPU and also just opening it up when wanting to add or swap out fans. Little things and opening up your pc without taking everything out helps a lot to get used to your pc without touching or changing its vital components
Another thing to remember is on first boot of a new build, you could have a blank screen after powering up until the memory training is complete. My newest build took ages to complete this! Also watch that your mainboard BIOS is up to date to suit your CPU. Sometimes they add compatibility to the mainboard for newer CPUs after initial production runs!
How do we do that? My PC should be coming in tomorrow. I need to look up a video on first steps to take to remove bloatware and everything. Can I just like reinitialize windows right when I boot it up lol. I’m used to Mac. Do I need antivirus and stuff? That’s not something you need on Mac so I’m not sure. The brand I got is MSI. I was sad to see him shout them out in this video. In the bad way.
Its one of my favorite treats honestly every 5-8 years. I update the core hardware (GPU/mobo/processor and some other elements) of my PC. Its real nice to feel that jump in performance. I promised myself a new PC by the time Elder Scrolls VI came out but its.. been a wait.
In 2017 I bought my PC in parts and I arranged it such that a technician in the retail assembled it before I even came in, so I just brought something to hold that PC on my way home It's still working (almost flawlessly) over 7 years
@@RZenithunless you're like me and want everything maxed out. Older CPUs hold up better. I just upgraded my 2080 Ti to a 7900 XTX paired with my old i9-10900k and I can max out most games in 1440p. I couldn't do that with my previous card. 4k is obviously harder but it's possible with upscaling and then also pointless. Though I usually play in eyefinity on my 3x1440p so I need to upscale when doing that. I know if I upgrade my CPU I will probably gain 20 more FPS but it doesn't really matter when I play in 60 Hz and already get 70 - 90 FPS. Anyway, with my previous card I couldn't reach 30 FPS with RT on in newer titles. So IMO it's more worth it upgrading the GPU and keeping the CPU. Graphics cards age faster. Old cards can't max out the graphical settings in anything released recently. They only hold up if you don't care about the graphics and therefore lower them. I would never do that though. Great gameplay paired with great graphics always triumph great gameplay with bad graphics. Nice astethics is good too, but that is also better if it's paired with greater graphics.
I suggest just find a 4080 and watch the Gamer's Nexus video on the Super...they summed up the 4080 Super with the sentence: "Between 1-3% difference" so the 4080 Super is a waste of money. if you can find a 4080 for less, get that.
Consoles have two advantages: they are ONLY designed/optimized for gaming; they are static, so, the test bed for devs. is fixed, and, much much easier to manage.
You’ll notice if you have multiple platforms, the consoles are the ones collecting dust.. that’s one thing I will say lol. My PS5 & Xbox just sit there in the shadows envying the attention my PC gets 😂
Then those ppl realise how limited a console is and that PC games are much cheaper and do not require a subsription to play online, by the time you buy an extra controller and extra storage then better charging devices and add the subscription and the extra controller and storage you are in for the same amount or more than a basic gaming PC that performs better
I built my own PC 10 years ago. I had to teach myself the terms how each component worked their specific jobs, etc. It was a satisfying endeavor. Then i started thinking about future proofing and my life with the PC. Low and behold, i dont game as much on it. Tech is advancing fast and i cant keep up. I mostly spend my time on my PS5. Then the rog ally came and again thought about the future of the games i want to replay and keep in the system. I love my handheld PC and console how they fit perfectly in my lifestyle. Im 36 now and any game time i get is getting shorter. Life gets in the way personal responsibilities are a priority. Im just lucky to have a wife who understands my joys and she partakes in it. We played 'it takes two' 'tangled 2' and 'way out' and other coop games. Maybe when i retire as an old man, i hope that my hands are still atrong enough and my mind sharp enough to keep gaming and play with my kids and grandkids. If i can pass them down is to never let go of that inner child and the simple joy of life, discovery and wonder.
Yo I watched the whole video and I have been building pc's since early 2000"s. Very informative and well put together for new builders! Good job on this gameranx!
The biggest advantage PCs have over consoles is that the components can be individually upgraded, so while the initial cost for a brand new PC might be appreciably higher than a "next generation" console, you can keep it up to date relatively cheaply for many years.
Honest curiosity: how often do you need to upgrade a GPU to keep up with modern gaming? Seems to be the most expensive part of a gaming rig, and the one roadblock to staying current.
@@waynetec13 For me to stay current? I've upgraded every gen, approximately every 2-3 years. From a 2060 8GB, it ended up being not powerful enough for my tastes, to a 2080 Super 8GB, then a 3080 12GB, now a 4070 Ti Super 16GB, and the 5000 series is right around the corner. To be fair, I got the 2060 (sold it) and then got the 2080 Super before the PS5 came out, so you could consider that last gen. But still all in the same PC. Getting ready to upgrade everything else, CPU, PSU, etc. after over 5 years with this case and components. EDIT: It was nice to have the extra cards, as I build my son a rig too, and he gets all of my old parts now! And, I probably upgrade much more than the average person. Most people upgrade every 3-5 years.
@DerekDudage great info! So, as someone who hasn't been in the PC gaming scene for over 25 years, what's a "good" (modern capability, comparable to consoles) video card cost these days?
I appreciate you for this Falcon. Because I just finished APC built for myself in my brother and he loves his. I love mine. It helped bring perspective to the work I've put in to make sure we both have excellent gaming experiences.
I'm OLD and I don't have that much excitement for presents on Christmas or my birthday at all, but when I'm building a new PC for me, I feel like a kid again
Air Cool vs Water Cool - Unless every milisecond of response time counts, do NOT Overclock your computer, which most likely requires Water Cooling, which can go bad REAL FAST if you don't know what you're doing and ruin all your components. Wired vs Wireless - This is an opionion, but I wire verything. Ethernet, Keyboard, Mouse, all wired. This is so that your signal doesn't get messed with or run out of batteries mid gaming
I remember when water cooling for hit the market. I thought why in the hell would you want to put a water based cooling system in your computer. Just an accident waiting to happen. Air cooling all the way.
I will say overclocky fans CAN be fine But you need to know what you're doing Also for most things you can just leave your CPU underclocked for a while When I'm not gaming I just lower the voltage a ton Or when playing older games Don't know if it's saving much money but makes me feel better about myself haha
I built my first PC myself 23 years before with Pentium IV, ATI Radeon 9000, 80 GB HDD, 512 GB RAM and on Window XP. I didn't have access to the Internet for guidance since I needed to set up the PC before having it. So, I did a lot of trial and error! And the drivers were not automatic like nowadays and I had to install them individually. It took several days to finish it but it was a rewarding experience!
I am usually a console gamer but I got a ROG Ally for a good price and I already get the ultimate PC experience: 10 different launchers that you have to create an account for, 10 mods to get the game running properly, then you have to experiment with the settings depending on the performance mode of the rog ally, changing the controller settings. And after an hour or so you can finally play. I honestly prefer console overall.
I have the Lenovo Legion go and I started feeling the same way. It’s great for games that the switch can’t run but should. But then if you’re wanting to play high-powered AAA games… no. I was so tired of tweaking all of the settings. So I went out and bought a PlayStation five! But you know what I found out? Now I can’t stand the fact that I don’t have any settings at all! At least with the windows handheld, I could choose to get higher frames and Bring down light reflections, and whatever stuff was hurting my eyes. Now I go into settings of the same game on PlayStation and it just says quality or performance mode lol. And one of my favorite games is only running 30 frames per second. So forget that noise, I just ordered a prebuilt PC so I can run everything with ultra settings on 60 frames. But yeah, I still hate windows.
Slowly building a PC and learning about how each component will communicate with every other component is a great way to understand your hobby better. It was a desire to learn about building a gaming PC that led me down the path of getting intro, networking, and cyber security certifications just because I had learned so much Through the research process.
Kind of a non-sequitur reason but if you have any wrist or elbow nerve issues from Carpal or Cubital Tunnel syndrome, WASD function and the position your wrist sits at to operate keys and mouse can be a deal breaker (like for me) The fine movements are painful and slow for the rigors that intense gaming demands to perform on a high level 😔 I do ok on PS5 controller, it’s no picnic but, PC gaming is a TOTAL no go 😔
where you sit is THE most important part of any build. you want the arm rests as high as the desk, an angled keyboard, and your mouse DPI set low. you will now never be putting any pressure on your wrists, and moving your mouse becomes an arm movement like you're using the force to move things around. i recommend at foot rest too, and top bezel of your monitor at eye level. this arrangement forces you to sit back in the chair and not lean into the screen which in turn makes you lean on your wrists posture is king, comfort is king.
Shame, the experience of fluidity in FPS games with KBM is unmatched, switched from controller to KBM soon as I upped the difficulty in DOOM ETERNAL. Everything else that ain't an FPS, I'll play with a controller. So many games have compatibility now. Even CRPGs like Pathfinder
As a mainly cobsole gamer mostly FPS like Siege or even cyberpunk now on xbox, i use mine mostly for video editing so i have a PC and gaming on PC if you have the mobey is the way to go. I dont do it iften as thats not my main use but every once an awhile while working on something ill switch for a couole hours an its alot smoother and more compatible with more options to fine tune ur experience and i think thats where PC wins (like Falcon im no expert) Edit: the learning curve from a controler to MnK is huge but once u get the most basic movement and clicks down ur golden on 99% of the games out there
1- Get a cutting-edge PC 2- Spend a lot of time setting up emulators for old consoles 3- Make sure that the emulators run your favorite old games properly 4- Enjoy those moments of nostalgia, then never touch those games again
Thanks, this video is great for someone like me who is intimidated about getting into PC gaming. The last time I played a PC game was SimAnt on Windows 3.1.
@JoeBlack-mz2yd probably should of said their PC not so much. I see one of their PCs at a best buy as a demo and foe the life of me i can't figure out how it gets air in it. Beatiful case just no air flow
@@obi0914yeah I’ve been using one of their ultra wide for a number of years now and it’s been rock solid. Always been a fan of Dell/Alienware hardware. Having to be a bit more mobile these days so I have a laptop rather than desktop now but I still dock and game on the bigger screen when I get the chance. Can’t go back from 21:9 for too long!
Buying what you need is really the biggest piece of advice I can give. At the start of covid I got a laptop with a GTX1650, because I mostly wanted to play older games I missed out on. I still have that laptop, and it still plays a lot of games. I'm saving for a new laptop now to play more modern stuff, and will probably buy a reasonably high end one towards the end of the year, but that decision is based on the games I want to play now, which are more demanding. I saved myself a bunch of money going low end, when the games I wanted to play were low end.
Building a PC is a very simple (and expensive) Lego set. It's not complicated anymore. Five components to connect together, a handful of screws, and some plugs. Even front panel connectors are frequently molded into one plug now. Anyone with a bag of zip ties and a screwdriver can build a pc
Bought my first pre built gaming pc from Lenovo. So far im in love with it and having a great experience with it, world of difference between gaming pc and console.
I am a seasoned IT person who looked into building a determining the compatibility, price, features, etc stole ALL the fun out of building it. I know I will get roasted for it, but I bought a boutique computer. It costed me 300 in labor for them to build it. It was sooo worth it. People often overlook retail verses OEM pricing than can make a difference negligable in the overall build cost Most of the time time, pre-built computers are bad, but there are some gems out there. Keep your options open.
@@thedarkdragon89 you can have it. My time and energy is more valuable spent elsewhere, which indicates a difference in priorities, I suppose. Thank you for the comment nonetheless!
I built my first one, but it took so long and was such a hassle. I think for the next one I’m going to buy all the parts, then pay someone to put it together. I work in IT as well
I really appreciate all of the advice you have provided in this video. I just bought a pre-built gaming PC and I'll have to return it because it's not working. But now I have all of the information necessary to put my best foot forward. It's videos like this, posted by people like you, that are a huge help in the PC gaming community. I can't thank you enough Falcon!
Excellent subject, Falcon! Your last point is very key lol - I will add that you can in fact order a customized pre-built at a decent price, but have to know what you are looking for. Example is the HP Omen series which have come a long way and still maybe not be as good as a part built system, closes the gap considerably while allowing you to add components factory installed or on your own to keep the unit up to date for years to come.
Love the video! But I gotta say I don't understand the negativity around pre built retailers. I bought an Alienware R16 from Dell this year and it's performance is absolute incredible! I'm running 4K at over 100 FPS constantly. I will give you points for the temperature though. I'm sweating after a long gaming session. That thing puts off heat like you wouldn't believe!
R16 is a minimalist PC desktop. I was playing it on a simple monitor not 4K and no issues. The heat it generates on 4K is noticeable. Hopefully it lasts a couple years.
@SmAlLNdFrIeNdLyKiD I'm running a 4090 on Samsung's 4K 57 in super ultrawide monitor. Believe me when I tell you 30 mins into Horizon Forbidden West it feels like summer in the middle of winter lol. That R16 is putting in the work big time. I am concerned about thermal paste though. Like falcon mentioned in his video I'm terrified about taking it apart and adding more myself.
@@machpro693 I agree with you. There were times when a space heater was on and all the lights went out because it was too much to handle with the PC on at 4K. I understand your concern and I should consider replacing the paste in the future.
7 years passed still have the same pc and no money to buy a new one considering my country's economy and also the fact that i am university student with no jobs majoring in a field that doesn't have a promising future like most other majors in my country so I'll probably just quit gaming even at that time i barely managed to convince my father to buy one and what I bought was not even high end pc I know it maybe stupid to get sad over this stuff but I feel like all my life I would be running around just to make enough money to fill my stomach and it bothers me why so many people have the chance to be born in a better place while I keep living in iran with the prices going up every second and also the sanctions from usa and the limited internet access and economy issues and a bunch of other stuff
I'm sorry to hear that. I just wanted to say as far as gaming is concerned we are being inundated with an increasing amount of games each year and many of the older ones don't require much in terms of hardware. Trying to chase the ever-increasing hardware requirements is a losing battle anyway. I always start feeling like I aimed too low when it comes to hardware after maybe one or two years.
I have a ROG Ally X and a huge Steam backlog with Borderlands 2 being the oldest game and Black Myth being the newest game. I think that will keep me busy while I save for the next big thing. If you have a huge backlog, get through that first. Great video like always. Happy New Years!
I have a buddy in the UK who decided to build a gaming rig that will perform like a PS5 on the same or similar budget. He managed to do it, BUT it wasn't right, so he had to add something, then he had to add something to deal with the issue that thing caused, then he realized he underestimated, and had to buy a bigger, better component, etc... Here, a couple of years later, he FINALLY has a PC that can match PS5 performance. It only cost him $1800.
i built a PC in the UK last year, cost 1K, double the Pro Performance or more, I'm getting 165FPS in many games and 100 in new games at full detail, add to that it's a PC, don't pay for Multiplayer, Steam sales, mods, far more customisation, so if games are limited i have much more granularity to turn down details to get an acceptable frame rate All PS5 games come on PC pretty much, yet a PS5 cannot play factorio, satisfactory ,fallout London and many other types of games so a Pro would be 300 cheaper, but with PSN , higher cost of games in general would easily end up costing more over 3 years This PC will still be good by the time the PS6 comes round, and people need to spend another £600 on that so your friend got bad advice, a £1800 PC easily beats the stuffing out of a PS5, a 1k PC does
From my experience, never underestimate the issues with Windows. Built my first pc a little over a year ago using all compatible good quality parts, and even with everything done right, I'm still troubleshooting Windows with every single game I play.
Good video on informing people. Im helping a friend build one and he has so much fear around it. Ive built all of my PC's and know the good companies and bad ones. Lots of research is the key. Its not scary at all. Just take your time and look for deals. A good QD OLED monitor will cost a lot of money but worth it also.
the thing is im getting a $550 pc with a amd 5700 xt with 32gb ram and a i710700 from a friend its a good budget pc but im not playing 2k gaming im gonna play 1080p and im fine with that you have too know if you want a budget pc do you want to play on 2k or is 1080p fine for you. its all how you want to play and how much you wanna spend
Hahahaha! AS Falcon was talking about performance issues in #1, out of nowhere TH-cam did the "freeze and spinny wait graphic" thing for about 20 seconds, then picked right back up and finished the video. Which was just **chef's kiss** perfection.
April coming this year is the ten-year anniversary of my current PC build - I absolutely top-specced the build back than and it still keeps up-ish with newer titles as long as you're ok with 1080p and turning down some details. I'm planning on a complete replacement mid-year, and yeah - a top-spec box now is a *lot* more than it was in 2015, even factoring inflation.
I built my APU PC on Feb 2021, last year I upgraded with a budget graphic card. I had watched several bulid guides on TH-cam before the build. It took whole night to assemble and checking. When I turned it on it worked great, and felt once in a life time feeling of building something on my own. I think everyone should atleast try one pc build atleast for the fun and joy.
My computer cost $4,500 (in 2021 during chip shortage), it has a 16-core Ryzen CPU and RTX-4090 GPU, and a lot of games still can't hit 100+ FPS in 4K resolution without using DLSS. Cyberpunk 2077 is a good example, with everything at highest setting, including ray-tracing, no DLSS, it runs at like 20 - 30 Hz. Turn the ray tracing down a little bit, use DLSS, It goes up to about 50 -60 Hz A high end computer is significantly more powerful than a console, but you still have to have realistic expectations.
I have a question bc I'm wanting to buy/build a gaming pc but from what I've seen these graphics cards are super expensive and also they drop a new one every other year. My question is, is it better to build your own aas opposed to buying a built system?
I built my first PC in 2021 right at the height of the shortage as well. First PC was a Ryzen 5600X with 3070. I remember turning it on loading up RDR2 turning everything to Ultra. I was expecting over 100 FPS and what I got was probably around 50-60 if I remember correctly. I was a little disappointed at the time but it did help me to manage my expectations. I used Hardware Unboxed game optimization guide and was able to get the experience I expected. That alone can sometimes double FPS with very little difference visually.
Nice video which is different from your normal content. Love it! I've come to the resolution that I'm too stupid / inpatient for pc gaming. I'll take the constraints of consoles for simplicity sake.
For number 10: Yeah, but sorry buddy. This isn't 2015. A good gaming PC is going to cost around $3000 to $4000 and a TOP OF THE LINE PC is going to cost anywhere from around $6K-8K
Not necessarily, if your going for a mid range and pick your parts carefully or wait for sales you can get a fairly decent pc for like $800 to the $1000+ range plus there’s also overclocking to so you can get even more value out of your components (Edit: also where are you looking or live that pc’s cost $6k-$8k????)
@@mxdnight_echo You are not getting a mid range PC for $800 dollars. Sorry buddy. A mid range GPU will cost you about $400-600. A CPU about 200 Plus. A good mother board about 200. And lets include pariphirals. Mouse, Keyboard, a midrange monitor which would be 1440p. NO WAY YOU GETTING MIDRANGE for $800 buck. RIDICULOUS STATEMENT!
@@doctorfresh3856While it may mean going for an upgrade sooner, older gen cards, say a 2060, would still be fairly budget friendly option. The discussion seems to be on Mid-Range to High, and I guess also how far down the second-hand market you’d want to go to stay within budget
this, you can totally get a budget pc comparable to a console, I legit don't understand why so many try to push the idea it's not possible when all you need to do is pick the parts and add the cost
Agreed for someone who knows what they are doing sure ... for new to it pc building buying second hand can be an absolute nightmare @sheriffjbunnell2392
Building a PC was a great decision. I completely customized it. I drilled out all the rivets on the case, took it completely apart, painted it with auto grade paint, and put it back together. Made a new frokt panel out of plexiglass and made a cool backlit LED design on it. Did all my own bends for my water cooling loop. Bought all the best possible parts (at the time) and it's still going strong 8 years later. Took about 3 months to finish. Waiting to build another one when the RTX 60 series releases. Going to help my kid build her own this year too.
Spot on list. I especially found myself in the tweaking territory. My time spent gaming is the tenth of the time spent benchmarking and overclocking. The last games I really played were Alan Wake 2, Avatar, and Black Myth Wukong. Other than that.... not so many. Also, I bought a prebuild, and in a few months, the only thing left from it is my case, which sucks also.
I just built a PC now after a few years (around 4), and the last was mid at best, so i found myself just spending a couple of months researching the current tech and things like that. I found it to be a nice exerceise and got to know everything i needed before i actually started spending money. Had to wade through a lot of misinformation (like Intel vs AMD, nVidia vs AMD), a lot of poor information (like mobo chip series and if or why its worth spending 300 on a mobo). Almost went mad but I'm real happy with it.
Love your content gameranx team. In this particular case, a bit of a more structured video could have benefited as seeing this, I am pretty sure that most console gamers who were remotely thinking of getting into PC gaming would have felt a bit intimidated and put off by how complex the entire process seems to be It would have been great if you divided this video into 8 sections or (8 things to know before you buy a gaming PC) based on the components of a PC and just based on the below one or two liner summary of the components, could have easily fit in a couple mins worth of summarised content for each component in the video that would have served as a suitable entry point Considering that your audience targets gamers, the below summary would be catering to their needs: Processor: AMD vs Intel (Focus on the AMD X3D chips being the best for gaming/Intel is good all around but wouldnt have given too much video time to them given their recent stability issues on 13th and 14th gen and lack luster Core Ultra launch) Graphics Card: AMD vs Nvidia (AMD better price to performance and higher VRAM for lower spec GPU compared to Nvidia,/Nvidia better for upscaling and Ray Tracking) Motherboard: Separate Motherboards for AMD and Intel/2 main types of MOBOs (Z and B series for Intel, X and B series for AMD), Z and X being higher end than the B series RAM: DDR4 or DDR5, at least 2 sticks of RAM in dual channel 32 Gigs, low Cas Latency and high transfer speeds CPU Cooler: Air Coolers vs AIO, Air coolers for CPUs that are lower wattage/AIO for higher wattage CPUs Storage: Any Gen 3 or 4 NVMe would suffice for gamers Power Supply: Since you mentioned PC Part picker in the video, just put in all your components and PC part picker just tells you how much minimum watts you need on a power Supply, 80+ Bronze Rated Minimum Case: A case with good airflow, preferably Mesh and pre-installed fans that cover both intake and exhaust I liked the clip where you basically scrolled through a list of TH-camrs who have good and easy to understand PC building vids (Jayz two cents, PC Centric, Geekawhat, Pauls hardware are great for guys looking to get into PC gaming and understand the process. Gamers Nexus is the GOAT but those vids are very high level targeting enthusiasts) Regarding the Pre-built vs build it yourself debate, it was funny when the forum you pulled up in the video on what pre-built companies are the best, the top comment mentioned SI's (System Integrators) as opposed to actual pre-built companies (2 completely different things) :D The whole pressure of software level things and then fiddling around with the game settings could have maybe been content for a follow up video where we go in depth. But to get a start into PC gaming, just basically understanding the 8 components of a PC isnt that hard really. Just need a good couple days worth of dedicated viewing of the correct content creators. Dont need to be intimidated my console gaming brethren, once you get into gaming PCs, its an addiction, really :D
Actually got super lucky finding this small place near my work, bought a pre built from them for just under 900. They were upfront about the limitations/"weak points", it didn't have a Wi-Fi card, bought it for 35ish bucks, they threw it in under 10 mins before I took it home. Told me the motherboard and graphics card would probably be my bottleneck. Came with a 1tb nvme, 32gb ddr4(upgraded that to 64), ASRock graphics card, spacious Rosewill case with 4 fans, tasteful rgb. Couldn't be happier with it considering the price and performance. Just recently got sons of the forest a year or so after getting the PC (one of the games I originally wanted to get a PC for) was a little nervous about how she'd handle it, ultra settings at 2k and minimal stuttering and/or drops. Shout out to Computer junkies in Burton MI. On top of all that, told me when I'm ready to upgrade stuff they'd take care of me at a discount for buying from them and free support and troubleshooting. All around the best buying experience I could've asked for!
Great video! Just built my first rig last year and it was worth it! Did mess up the first time, dropped the processor less than an inch and bent a bunch of the metal pins on the motherboard, needed a new one after that, so don't make that mistake😂 Great advice here! Follow this advice and find a good tutorial online and anyone can do it. I'm an idiot and got it done.
I did tons of research for months , watched videos like this , and was able to make a perfect gaming pc for around 2500 $ for me , and it is working great . The main things to know are 1- know what you are gonna do with it and buy accordingly . 2- try building yourself because it gives us experience and pleasure of building it . 3- try updating your graphics drivers windows update on a 2 weeks basis , you don't have to do them regularly just , check for updates once in 12 -14 days . If you are getting any problems in game performance then check for updates at that instant .
the cool thing about building your own pc , not only saves you a bit of money initially, also, being able to just upgrade a part or 2 makes it more usable, for example I'm using an intel gen 10th from 5 years a go, I was using it with my old GTX 1080 gpu, then when the RTX 3080 dropped in price I upgraded, now when the RTX 4080 drops in price I'll upgrade again, still running pretty decent with a +5yo cpu, then when there's a leap on cpu tech I'll upgrade that
Great video! I'm actually good with my RX 6600 XT, and it was the cheapest GPU in my selection line. I've thought about upgrading to at least 6750 XT, but my gaming collection isn't the most resource-demanding. I've had no issues with games in the last couple of years - like Armored Core 6, RE4 Remake or even C2 Remake - but its performance with FF7 Rebirth is yet to be seen on the 23rd this month.
My biggest tip for PC gaming is to embrace patient gaming. Don't play games that are brand new. They're expensive and buggy and you need to spend a ton of money on hardware to get good performance. Instead aim to play games that are a few years old at the newest. They'll be patched. All the DLC will be out. And most importantly you can get away with way less expensive hardware. There are so many good games that you can easily do this and never run out of things to play and it will just make your life so much easier. I'm definitely a PC first kind of guy, but if you absolutely have to play the newest games as soon as they're out then consoles are probably your best bet.
I built my first two gaming PCs myself. The first was a budget build like 10 years ago when $700 would get you something fairly competent (i5 and a GTX 660). Researched the hell out of it. Second build, years later, was a bit higher end (with a new GTX 1080 and an i7-7700K). Needed to do a lot less research because I already knew my way around. Then, my last PC was a Corsair i500 with a GTX 3080 because it was the price of a 3080 by itself then... Also, I was moving with a kid on the way, so having the time/space for building wasn't an option. Also, I loved the form factor of the i500... It's only slightly bigger than the Xbox Series X, but it's water cooled with an i7 and 3080... So, yeah, I'm a prebuilt guy now. 😂
#7 the most important thing on this list. So many horror stories of people getting stuck with the PC because "Customer Support" was just an excuse for the company to drag their feet for 10+ days so you are outside the return for full refund period. Contracts always have a full return policy even if NOT stated, it is the law in a lot of places (the number of business days may vary).
I have started researching parts back in Spetember, and started getting a component or two here and there on sale. Luckily, I have been able to secure many good prices during Black Friday and Cyber Monday as well as clearance. I had never built one, so I was nervous! However, I must say: just for the satisfaction of researching, putting it together, and troubleshooting, it is well worth it! Mine had cost about 1300$ in total, but I did splurge a bit on aesthetics, so Falcon is actually right! You can build one for about 1000-1100$. Mine plays 1440P like a champ, averaging over 100+ FPS in demanding titles, since I play Singleplayer games. Specs: 1 TB SSD - WD Black SN850X 32 DDR5 RAM 6000MHz, CL30. 4070 12GB GDDR6X Ryzen 5 7600X MSI PRO B650-P WIFI Thermalright Asssassin 120 SE SAMA Case Corsair 850RMX Powersupply Peripherals: G5 Odyssey 165Hz 1440P, 27" Corsair Katar wireless mouse Corsair full mechanical keyboard K75 Pro Edifier Bookshelf Speakers
I ended up getting help from a local i.t shop that gets bulk of their profits fixing tech issues for local businesses. So they didn't gouge me for cost of labor.. I think. I got a decent mid range pc for $1200. Very happy with it and its so much better than the ps5 i was playing on. My gpu is a rtx 4060 ti so i don't get buttery smooth 4k...but i can get 4k if i want it lol. Typically I'm all about fps tho. What I'm really confused about tho is my core processor. An i5 14400 F. Got 10 cores which is cool cuz i do want to make videos (unlikely I'll ever get around to actually making videos) but I'm trying to figure out how far that cpu will take me. You know, what kind of graphics card could that thing handle? Is my 4060 already highest cpu should go? If i wanted to upgrade, where would i even go from the i5 14400? I probably sound more like a noob than i even realize lol, but just trying to get a grasp on it. Could always contact the guys that built bulky pc to begin with. But i just want too know this stuff
I got into PC gaming back in 2019. I got a pretty decant gaming laptop for around $500 it had an I5-9300 and RTX 1650 basically just to play Skyrim with better mods. I have sense upgraded and am now running on an actual PC with an I-7 13700KF and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 so not top of line but in the upper tier at least and the #1 point on this list took me way longer to get than it should have considering my personality which is SUPER chill
About the no.1 point, there are a bunch of basic things you should do from your end to minimize problems for windows users overall: 1. Installing windows in a partition or not, make sure you have ample amount of space in that drive and try to maintain at least 1/3 - 1/4 of the empty space in that drive at all times. 2. Try to install most of the basic and important software in the default location. 3. Make sure your RAM is running on dual channel at least, avoid purchasing a single stick. For eg. if 16GB, than buy 8GB x 2. 4. Try using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) when uninstalling, reinstalling and even updating your Graphic Drivers. Game Shaders will reload for all the games you have after updating drivers, so give your games time to settle by leaving them on main menu for few minutes after each update. 5. Always run your PC on high performance mode in the settings if not on Laptop. 6. Any game or any software not running as they should, always give feedback to the devs so they can optimize them accordingly. For games, you can leave reviews on the platorm you purchased the game from like Steam, Epic, etc. and even some games have this option inside them. For sw, there's always "help" option very few people use, but you can report issues from there itself. It's very helpful for the devs to pinpoint those issues.
Your gonna spend so much time modding the games. finding the mods, installing and then compatibility issues, bad quality, finding solutions for it, alternatives. and once you start modding, you get so obsessed, it will never stop, because there will always be something new and better to do!
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Most important step, make sure you buy a ton of steam games, never play them except for that one or two you always go back too.
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@Grace1957- just saying, you know you can finally call yourself a true blu PC gamer when your backlog hits a couple of hundred hours. You hit Master race status when you wait until a steam sale to buy a game only to relize, at the store page, you bought it the last steam sale....a year ago...
@@obi0914 I have several games I've never even installed because I'm having too much fun playing Banished or Skyrim or Fallout 4............again and again and again.
@@Grace1957- Oh Skyrim is a cruel mistress, yeah sure you tell yourself "oh just one run through for old times sake" next you know your sitting there 300 mods in trying for the hundred time trying to get the order correct so it wont crash on you.
@@obi0914 Not a huge fan of mods. Some people have so many it makes it a completely different game. I have the simple ones.The one that changes the days of the week to English and makes the books I haven't read glow etc.
Step one: Buy top of the line gaming PC
Step two: play early 2000's games that don't require much.
Step three: ENJOY
I bought ne a 4080....playing map simulator ah la paradox, specifically hoi4. Now I see unit stats in Ray tracing!
@@obi0914 now it's better than outside 🤣
Right? There are almost no modern high end games worth more than 20 hours or the high specs that would show off a super PC. This last console gen was a wasteland of disappointments, hence the remakes tripA is begging us to buy.
I have a 4080 super and just finished Dead Space 2 today lol
I'm about 5 years behind now
Buying a gaming PC
Step 1 - Spend $3000 building a gaming PC
Step 2 - Buy your favourite games
Step 3 - Don’t actually play games, instead spend all your time on Reddit to tell everyone how good your PC is and ridiculing console players
So good you don't even need profit 😂
Just spent 3k and I’m happy to flex my new 9800x3d and 5080 😂 Can’t wait to flex on everyone
@@traviskelly5103k for a 5080? I would have just got a 5090FE… even if the stock is low a build like that is way overpriced
Built both my PCs using PC Part Picker to check of compatibility issues. Life saver for first time builders
I also recommend talking to the people who work at your nearby pc store. I work at the Canadacomputers location and you don't know how many poor decisions people make just because they didn't ask. Examples include spending more for motherboards that have features they will never use. Buying parts individually without knowing that bundles exist or even brand choices.
I used that website when building my pc which I've had for almost 8 years now. Saved me so much time and headaches.
You are right. I don't see many tech TH-camrs talk about this page.
Just to echo your point further, PCPartPicker told me I needed to flash my bios before using my 7800x3d if the board was factory. Little nuances like that are very good as this was during the time of X670E-E boards potentially frying the chip🤣
I always suggest it too.
Before building a pc for myself, I did 6 MONTHS of research into not only parts but TERMINOLOGY. I'm no professional but knowing what people and COMPANIES are trying tell you and not tell you will save you a lot of headaches as you go through the process. Some mistakes are unavoidable due to inexperience, but when someone takes you for a ride and you don't catch on until you've already paid can be the worst feeling when you find out. I may sound rather negative with this comment, but I would definitely recommend building a pc at least once if you can afford it. The learning process and the rewards for succeeding are fantastic!
Patients. Dont be like me and buy a 14900k immediately.
@@DrDrobotnik Watching how the market fluctuates as well is also why having patience is an absolute must.
I completely agree! I took 6 months just to research. It took me another year at least to acquire all the components for my build and I still chose to change and tinker with some of it just to suit my wants and needs.
Why do yall make these weird ass comments? Like, 1st 3rd has nothing to do with 2nd has nothing to do with 3rd. If you are trying to make a point, follow through.
You researched terminology, huh? What did you find? What did you discover companies WERE telling you and WEREN'T?
Anyone can build a PC. It's not as daunting as it may seem. All one needs to do is familiarize him/herself with the current standards for current motherboard inputs. For example, what the latest USB version is. Or the latest PCI Express standard. Then determine how much processing power one needs. There are tons of video out there to determine this realize best bang for buck. Make sure processor matches MB socket and that there are no other compatibility issues, like buying SSDs that are too fast or too slow for PCI standard on MB Other than that, your're just putting pieces together. Putting fans on the case. Putting a power supply on the case (may need to use an online calculator to make sure you are getting a power supply that fits your needs and add 25% just to be safe).
Other than that, one may need a little bit of knowledge about navigating a bios. Other than that, it's not too bad. I built my first PC and had zero hiccups. That said, I did have previous PC/laptop experience with pre-builts and had tinkered around with them, so I knew the layout.
I wouldn't recommend building a person building his first PC if he has zero experience with computers unless he has a friend to help.
Building a PC is a great experience because it can help you learn how to spot bad pre-builts if you ever decide to get one in the future. Having built my own, I'm never going back to pre-builts. I might buy a laptop for travel purposes, but that's it.
I sold PCs for 27 years. The first question I asked was, "Do you play high-end video games or record/stream video to TH-cam or Twitch?" If the answer was "no", then I mentally discarded every machine in the store above $1000. Only after that did I ask about the budget. I disliked upselling on machines, preferring to sell extended warranties, as in-store warranties are useful to customers. Should a customer inquire about more expensive computers, I would answer, but I pointed out the extra cost and horsepower wasn't going to benefit them. Amazingly, I created happy customers who often came back later for other items. My method generated a lot of repeat business.
Did people use the extended warranties much?
you rock!
@@chekote Thankfully not. When extended warranties were used, something went wrong in the second or third year after purchase, and expensive repairs were fixed for "free" -- at least to the customer. The warranties also covered Windows installations, virus and malware removal, and other helpful things. Generally, an extended warranty should be considered as insurance: you hope to never use it, but when something goes wrong, it gets expensive, fast, without them. Especially with laptops, because replacing a damaged screen costs more than the value of the entire laptop.
@@chekote Also, most repairs covered under extended warranties were for components which had been replaced by newer parts. For example, if your Nvidia 2080 Super died under an EW, we replaced with a 3080 or 4080 because 2080s aren't made by Nvidia any more, and Nvidia doesn't have old stock of those cards. The customer got a "free" upgrade!
@@PaulVandersypen thank you for your service :)
Pro tip #1 No matter how powerfull your PC is, there will be fps drops :V
FPS drops happens when you want too much without any gain, 1920x1080 is the best you want from resolution, over that you dont gain anything, also everything that an user doesnt fully control inside his machine causes fps drops or lag, put a tampon on windows services, optimize and tweak the registry, nerf unnecessary functions or background programs and you will have zero fps drops or lag in any circumstance, only bad programming can cause them or unoptimized scripts from unverified source.
Anything you dont need can cause slowdowns, its a calculator, the less the better things run, just like hardwares are made.
Pro tip #2: A game runs only as good as the optimization of the developer.
@@MrBru1985 absolutely false. You will 100 percent see the difference going to 1440p. Fact.
@MrBru1985 you either don't know what you're talking about OR you don't know what you're talking about and you were high while typing that comment.
Pro tip #3: No matter how powerful your PC, in 4 years it will feel outdated, especially in comparison to console costs and lifespan.
My best advice, don’t spend your whole budget on the pc and then skimp on a monitor. Nothing worst than having a dope pc and a monitor way beyond its means.
yeah, my oled screen was a bigger upgrade than the new gpu. Insane visuals
i have a decent pc and unfortunately my monitor cant keep up for fps games. what i do for now is either play games that arent too demanding or resort to capping the fps to 60 and use v sync. not perfect but at least i can play my favorite games for now.
I have a crazy screen but a terrible pc
My Samsung 49" ultra wide is one of my best buys ever. Insane for sim-racing and flight-sim. And it costs less than Apple charge for their monitor stand....
Lol wouldn't that be cheaping out on the mo nitor
Building my PC was a bucket list item and I enjoyed every second of it. Spent 4 months planning the build and buying parts on sale including the ultra wide monitors and man am I enjoying it. Highly recommended and is a huge step up from console.
Not sure why people are commenting not to think about upgrading and/or selling.
For me it's the best part of building a PC, typically you don't need to upgrade the motherboard, CPU and RAM for a few years, a case can easily last a decade, a good power supply can carry you through multiple mb/cpu/ram upgrades, etc
For a gaming PC though, that video card gets updated fairly regularly, without needing to touch the rest.
Not going to say it's cheaper, but you can easily spread out your spending.
As an example I usually change the GPU every two years and the CPU every 4-6 years. It's an all around sort of build, development and gaming.
I don't typically sell the old parts, I will try to donate to schools or student projects. But you absolutely can recoup some of the money that way.
I only build a new PC when the next gen of consoles comes out, using consoles as a baseline is useful when planning performance targets.
Games I play aren't really CPU dependant so I'll probably end up skipping the AM5 platform at this point.
You want to donate those gpus to me? But like no joke. My brother still has his 1080ti. Yes it is the best GPU ever made but it's becoming dated and you can tell.
@@gamermagnum I never buy NVIDIA, their drivers are shit in Linux.
Also when the 1080ti came out, it cost like 1k, no? I think the most expensive GPU I bought was maybe 350€ new...
One thing I would add to the "build a PC" part. READ THE MANUALS! Seriously, I don't know how many times I've seen people on Reddit or Facebook groups asking for help with a build they are doing and they haven't done something as simple as reading the manuals for each component. It can save a lot of hassle and embarrassment.
It’s pretty rare to have manuals anymore. I built mine 3 years ago and not a single part came with a manual. Only two had a QR code for an installation video. My motherboard had no documentation and took me forever to find it online.
Yeah, thanks grandpa... ☝👴
@Deznaj666 who you callin grandpa? You look freakin 50 😂😂😂
AAAAmen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
RTFM is what my college professor would say lol.
I bought a prebuilt pc from Walmart. It was an ibuypower pc, and I did about 6 months of research about whether I should buy a prebuild or build my own, and I was able to get a great prebuild during some black friday sales. And I've already added a few upgrades as well. I got a bigger ssd and added some memory sticks. Never been happier!!! But my next pc i get i will build it myself.
I did this and was surprised how long in lasted me. I transferred all the guts into a decent case and dropped in a graphics card and played it for years and years. Upgraded the graphics card at some point but my wifi stopped working.
Just have to make sure you blast it with air every now and then. Lots of dust collects in weird places in my experience.
Been playing on console for over 10 years since ps1.
But recently got a high end pc with a G9 Odyssey oled.
The experience while playing on this ultra wide screen is kinda magical
As always, great video Falcon!
Thank you for this video!! I have been obsessing over purchasing/ building my first gaming rig. I have always been a console gamer since the early 90’s but I’ve finally gotten to the point where enough is enough. I have done extensive research for the past 6+ months that I feel confident enough to build my first PC. Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to splurge some money on myself.
Wow! Wasn't expecting two series to collide in such an amazing way!
Hope you enjoyed it!
This is so helpful! I'll definitely be referring back to this when the time comes to build my first desktop
"Lemmings"!!! Probably most fun and entertaining game I've ever played. Nice call out.
True but he just dated himself 😂 ... well of to play with my amiga 500
"LET'S GO!"
_Lemmings_ will never take my "most fun and entertaining" title because we live in a universe where _Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe_ exists, but _Lemmings_ was great.
Falcon almost had a stroke there 19:55
stroke of genius maybe
For anyone buying a prebuilt pc, research the parts first. I bought a pre built gaming pc. The parts was really good (with a Ryzen 5 5600x and a 3070 graphics card) but the case was really small and narrow, it only had 2 fans and the cpu cooler was cheap rubbish so my pc would over heat and shut down within 10 mins. At the time i didnt know much about pc's and was clueless about what the issue was and when i phoned their customer service they said everything should be fine and wanted me to send my pc back to them to check. Luckily i have a friend that knew what the issue was.
How much did it cost in total?
@anirbanbardhan4272 It was about £1500 mate about 2 and half years ago. You can get a pc with the same specs a lot cheaper now though.
@anirbanbardhan4272 i went overboard with the case and fans, i got a corsair 5000x rgb case and it cost over £150, then 7 corsair ql120mm fans i think they was about 30 each but you can get cases and fans equally as good for alot less.
Do not buy a prebuilt 99% of them just suck
@@_M-_-C_ my rig has 3060, and likewise, someone can get a 4060 now at 20% lesser price than when I built my 3060 system. Such is the world.
A couple of days later after I built my system, they announced the 4000 series: imagine my absolute dismay.
I have been watching my friends building my pc whenever I needed a new one. So I kept looking from the sides until I understood what was going on. It also helps to do small things yourself. For example, adding or swapping out storage. Your GPU and also just opening it up when wanting to add or swap out fans. Little things and opening up your pc without taking everything out helps a lot to get used to your pc without touching or changing its vital components
Another thing to remember is on first boot of a new build, you could have a blank screen after powering up until the memory training is complete. My newest build took ages to complete this!
Also watch that your mainboard BIOS is up to date to suit your CPU. Sometimes they add compatibility to the mainboard for newer CPUs after initial production runs!
How do we do that? My PC should be coming in tomorrow. I need to look up a video on first steps to take to remove bloatware and everything. Can I just like reinitialize windows right when I boot it up lol. I’m used to Mac. Do I need antivirus and stuff? That’s not something you need on Mac so I’m not sure. The brand I got is MSI. I was sad to see him shout them out in this video. In the bad way.
Its one of my favorite treats honestly every 5-8 years. I update the core hardware (GPU/mobo/processor and some other elements) of my PC. Its real nice to feel that jump in performance.
I promised myself a new PC by the time Elder Scrolls VI came out but its.. been a wait.
In 2017 I bought my PC in parts and I arranged it such that a technician in the retail assembled it before I even came in, so I just brought something to hold that PC on my way home
It's still working (almost flawlessly) over 7 years
People act like the old graphics card can’t hold up but some do.
@@RZenithunless you're like me and want everything maxed out. Older CPUs hold up better. I just upgraded my 2080 Ti to a 7900 XTX paired with my old i9-10900k and I can max out most games in 1440p. I couldn't do that with my previous card. 4k is obviously harder but it's possible with upscaling and then also pointless. Though I usually play in eyefinity on my 3x1440p so I need to upscale when doing that.
I know if I upgrade my CPU I will probably gain 20 more FPS but it doesn't really matter when I play in 60 Hz and already get 70 - 90 FPS. Anyway, with my previous card I couldn't reach 30 FPS with RT on in newer titles. So IMO it's more worth it upgrading the GPU and keeping the CPU. Graphics cards age faster. Old cards can't max out the graphical settings in anything released recently. They only hold up if you don't care about the graphics and therefore lower them. I would never do that though.
Great gameplay paired with great graphics always triumph great gameplay with bad graphics. Nice astethics is good too, but that is also better if it's paired with greater graphics.
Going from a 1080 to a 4080 super is going to be wild.
I’m making the same change if the 50 series is overpriced
Don't buy a GPU now! Wait for CES in January for Jensen to announce 50 series 🙂
@@saphyre-l4wyou said that as if we are not already in January... haven't totally shed the 2024 skin have we🌚
@@saphyre-l4w You're right, he should wait until the 50 series to launch so he can buy a 4080 at a discount. Unless the 5070 matches the 4080.
I suggest just find a 4080 and watch the Gamer's Nexus video on the Super...they summed up the 4080 Super with the sentence: "Between 1-3% difference" so the 4080 Super is a waste of money. if you can find a 4080 for less, get that.
No wonder consoles are so popular.
Consoles have two advantages: they are ONLY designed/optimized for gaming; they are static, so, the test bed for devs. is fixed, and, much much easier to manage.
You’ll notice if you have multiple platforms, the consoles are the ones collecting dust.. that’s one thing I will say lol.
My PS5 & Xbox just sit there in the shadows envying the attention my PC gets 😂
do you even know how many concurrent players are active on steam most of the times, pc's are much popular
@@rishavkumar7133 yeah there’s a misconception, PC gaming definitely has a bigger player base.
Then those ppl realise how limited a console is and that PC games are much cheaper and do not require a subsription to play online, by the time you buy an extra controller and extra storage then better charging devices and add the subscription and the extra controller and storage you are in for the same amount or more than a basic gaming PC that performs better
Building a pc is extreamly satisfying feeling
No its not
@@TheWrestlingGuys Skill issue
After you build it and see everything working, yes, during the process? No
real
Nah not a skill issue even the video said it's tedious@@2bnator
It's so amazing how a falcon games on PC
Nice brain dead comment bot
I built my own PC 10 years ago. I had to teach myself the terms how each component worked their specific jobs, etc. It was a satisfying endeavor. Then i started thinking about future proofing and my life with the PC. Low and behold, i dont game as much on it. Tech is advancing fast and i cant keep up. I mostly spend my time on my PS5. Then the rog ally came and again thought about the future of the games i want to replay and keep in the system. I love my handheld PC and console how they fit perfectly in my lifestyle. Im 36 now and any game time i get is getting shorter. Life gets in the way personal responsibilities are a priority. Im just lucky to have a wife who understands my joys and she partakes in it. We played 'it takes two' 'tangled 2' and 'way out' and other coop games. Maybe when i retire as an old man, i hope that my hands are still atrong enough and my mind sharp enough to keep gaming and play with my kids and grandkids. If i can pass them down is to never let go of that inner child and the simple joy of life, discovery and wonder.
Yo I watched the whole video and I have been building pc's since early 2000"s. Very informative and well put together for new builders! Good job on this gameranx!
The biggest advantage PCs have over consoles is that the components can be individually upgraded, so while the initial cost for a brand new PC might be appreciably higher than a "next generation" console, you can keep it up to date relatively cheaply for many years.
That's a great point.
Depends on the upgrade. 3 year old pc that needs a new graphic card? 600€...
Honest curiosity: how often do you need to upgrade a GPU to keep up with modern gaming? Seems to be the most expensive part of a gaming rig, and the one roadblock to staying current.
@@waynetec13 For me to stay current? I've upgraded every gen, approximately every 2-3 years. From a 2060 8GB, it ended up being not powerful enough for my tastes, to a 2080 Super 8GB, then a 3080 12GB, now a 4070 Ti Super 16GB, and the 5000 series is right around the corner. To be fair, I got the 2060 (sold it) and then got the 2080 Super before the PS5 came out, so you could consider that last gen. But still all in the same PC. Getting ready to upgrade everything else, CPU, PSU, etc. after over 5 years with this case and components. EDIT: It was nice to have the extra cards, as I build my son a rig too, and he gets all of my old parts now! And, I probably upgrade much more than the average person. Most people upgrade every 3-5 years.
@DerekDudage great info! So, as someone who hasn't been in the PC gaming scene for over 25 years, what's a "good" (modern capability, comparable to consoles) video card cost these days?
I appreciate you for this Falcon. Because I just finished APC built for myself in my brother and he loves his. I love mine. It helped bring perspective to the work I've put in to make sure we both have excellent gaming experiences.
Hey that’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed this one!
0:13 It’s ALWAYS a good time to be a PC gamer.
Bro forgot
Pc is alright
@@wardaddy5702pc master race
I'm OLD and I don't have that much excitement for presents on Christmas or my birthday at all, but when I'm building a new PC for me, I feel like a kid again
Air Cool vs Water Cool - Unless every milisecond of response time counts, do NOT Overclock your computer, which most likely requires Water Cooling, which can go bad REAL FAST if you don't know what you're doing and ruin all your components.
Wired vs Wireless - This is an opionion, but I wire verything. Ethernet, Keyboard, Mouse, all wired. This is so that your signal doesn't get messed with or run out of batteries mid gaming
I remember when water cooling for hit the market. I thought why in the hell would you want to put a water based cooling system in your computer. Just an accident waiting to happen. Air cooling all the way.
I will say overclocky fans CAN be fine
But you need to know what you're doing
Also for most things you can just leave your CPU underclocked for a while
When I'm not gaming I just lower the voltage a ton
Or when playing older games
Don't know if it's saving much money but makes me feel better about myself haha
I built my first PC myself 23 years before with Pentium IV, ATI Radeon 9000, 80 GB HDD, 512 GB RAM and on Window XP. I didn't have access to the Internet for guidance since I needed to set up the PC before having it. So, I did a lot of trial and error! And the drivers were not automatic like nowadays and I had to install them individually. It took several days to finish it but it was a rewarding experience!
Here’s your 🍪
I am usually a console gamer but I got a ROG Ally for a good price and I already get the ultimate PC experience: 10 different launchers that you have to create an account for, 10 mods to get the game running properly, then you have to experiment with the settings depending on the performance mode of the rog ally, changing the controller settings. And after an hour or so you can finally play.
I honestly prefer console overall.
I have the Lenovo Legion go and I started feeling the same way. It’s great for games that the switch can’t run but should. But then if you’re wanting to play high-powered AAA games… no. I was so tired of tweaking all of the settings. So I went out and bought a PlayStation five! But you know what I found out? Now I can’t stand the fact that I don’t have any settings at all! At least with the windows handheld, I could choose to get higher frames and Bring down light reflections, and whatever stuff was hurting my eyes. Now I go into settings of the same game on PlayStation and it just says quality or performance mode lol. And one of my favorite games is only running 30 frames per second. So forget that noise, I just ordered a prebuilt PC so I can run everything with ultra settings on 60 frames. But yeah, I still hate windows.
Slowly building a PC and learning about how each component will communicate with every other component is a great way to understand your hobby better. It was a desire to learn about building a gaming PC that led me down the path of getting intro, networking, and cyber security certifications just because I had learned so much Through the research process.
HAPPY NEW YEAR GAMERANX!!!!!
Happy new year
Just got back into pc gaming after 20 years on console. I m loving it. Got a 7 7800x3d with a 4080 super😊
Kind of a non-sequitur reason but if you have any wrist or elbow nerve issues from Carpal or Cubital Tunnel syndrome, WASD function and the position your wrist sits at to operate keys and mouse can be a deal breaker (like for me)
The fine movements are painful and slow for the rigors that intense gaming demands to perform on a high level 😔
I do ok on PS5 controller, it’s no picnic but, PC gaming is a TOTAL no go 😔
You know you can connect a controller to the PC right...
See I'd recommend the quest 3s
especially cos you can lay down to play
But with the elbow issues I can't recommend it completely :D
where you sit is THE most important part of any build.
you want the arm rests as high as the desk, an angled keyboard, and your mouse DPI set low.
you will now never be putting any pressure on your wrists, and moving your mouse becomes an arm movement like you're using the force to move things around.
i recommend at foot rest too, and top bezel of your monitor at eye level. this arrangement forces you to sit back in the chair and not lean into the screen which in turn makes you lean on your wrists
posture is king, comfort is king.
Shame, the experience of fluidity in FPS games with KBM is unmatched, switched from controller to KBM soon as I upped the difficulty in DOOM ETERNAL. Everything else that ain't an FPS, I'll play with a controller. So many games have compatibility now. Even CRPGs like Pathfinder
As a mainly cobsole gamer mostly FPS like Siege or even cyberpunk now on xbox, i use mine mostly for video editing so i have a PC and gaming on PC if you have the mobey is the way to go. I dont do it iften as thats not my main use but every once an awhile while working on something ill switch for a couole hours an its alot smoother and more compatible with more options to fine tune ur experience and i think thats where PC wins (like Falcon im no expert)
Edit: the learning curve from a controler to MnK is huge but once u get the most basic movement and clicks down ur golden on 99% of the games out there
1- Get a cutting-edge PC
2- Spend a lot of time setting up emulators for old consoles
3- Make sure that the emulators run your favorite old games properly
4- Enjoy those moments of nostalgia, then never touch those games again
Thanks, this video is great for someone like me who is intimidated about getting into PC gaming. The last time I played a PC game was SimAnt on Windows 3.1.
8:16 "Certain PC brands to avoid...Alienware." Looks over at my Alienware R13.
lmfao
Just bought me one their ultrawides and I love it
@@obi0914 Well it's true that you should avoid their PCs, their monitors are fine though I've also had an alienware ultrawide for years.
@JoeBlack-mz2yd probably should of said their PC not so much. I see one of their PCs at a best buy as a demo and foe the life of me i can't figure out how it gets air in it. Beatiful case just no air flow
@@obi0914yeah I’ve been using one of their ultra wide for a number of years now and it’s been rock solid. Always been a fan of Dell/Alienware hardware.
Having to be a bit more mobile these days so I have a laptop rather than desktop now but I still dock and game on the bigger screen when I get the chance. Can’t go back from 21:9 for too long!
Buying what you need is really the biggest piece of advice I can give. At the start of covid I got a laptop with a GTX1650, because I mostly wanted to play older games I missed out on. I still have that laptop, and it still plays a lot of games. I'm saving for a new laptop now to play more modern stuff, and will probably buy a reasonably high end one towards the end of the year, but that decision is based on the games I want to play now, which are more demanding. I saved myself a bunch of money going low end, when the games I wanted to play were low end.
Building a PC is a very simple (and expensive) Lego set. It's not complicated anymore. Five components to connect together, a handful of screws, and some plugs. Even front panel connectors are frequently molded into one plug now. Anyone with a bag of zip ties and a screwdriver can build a pc
Hardest part for me is wiring it all up tbh ahah
Thanks been thanking about building a PC as of late too. Saving this video! Thanks Falcon & GameRanx!
You’re very welcome! :D
Bought my first pre built gaming pc from Lenovo. So far im in love with it and having a great experience with it, world of difference between gaming pc and console.
I almost bought one!! But went with MSI. It’s shipping now. Then I saw it on his no no list…
@@switchunboxing solid choice either way. I love my Lenovo because everything is easily accessible for future upgrades.
I am a seasoned IT person who looked into building a determining the compatibility, price, features, etc stole ALL the fun out of building it. I know I will get roasted for it, but I bought a boutique computer. It costed me 300 in labor for them to build it. It was sooo worth it. People often overlook retail verses OEM pricing than can make a difference negligable in the overall build cost
Most of the time time, pre-built computers are bad, but there are some gems out there. Keep your options open.
I paid for a custom gaming laptop to be built for me. I built my last 3 desktops, and I wanted to game on the go.
As an IT, there's no bigger insult than buying a PC made by someone else. You've lost your IT privilages.
@@thedarkdragon89 you can have it. My time and energy is more valuable spent elsewhere, which indicates a difference in priorities, I suppose.
Thank you for the comment nonetheless!
I built my first one, but it took so long and was such a hassle. I think for the next one I’m going to buy all the parts, then pay someone to put it together. I work in IT as well
I really appreciate all of the advice you have provided in this video. I just bought a pre-built gaming PC and I'll have to return it because it's not working. But now I have all of the information necessary to put my best foot forward. It's videos like this, posted by people like you, that are a huge help in the PC gaming community. I can't thank you enough Falcon!
Dude this would have been wonderful to release BEFORE Christmas
Or maybe it's perfect for people that just got some money for xmas and are about to get tax returns.
Hope you didn't blow your wad too soon.
Excellent subject, Falcon! Your last point is very key lol - I will add that you can in fact order a customized pre-built at a decent price, but have to know what you are looking for. Example is the HP Omen series which have come a long way and still maybe not be as good as a part built system, closes the gap considerably while allowing you to add components factory installed or on your own to keep the unit up to date for years to come.
Love the video! But I gotta say I don't understand the negativity around pre built retailers. I bought an Alienware R16 from Dell this year and it's performance is absolute incredible! I'm running 4K at over 100 FPS constantly. I will give you points for the temperature though. I'm sweating after a long gaming session. That thing puts off heat like you wouldn't believe!
R16 is a minimalist PC desktop. I was playing it on a simple monitor not 4K and no issues. The heat it generates on 4K is noticeable. Hopefully it lasts a couple years.
@SmAlLNdFrIeNdLyKiD I'm running a 4090 on Samsung's 4K 57 in super ultrawide monitor. Believe me when I tell you 30 mins into Horizon Forbidden West it feels like summer in the middle of winter lol. That R16 is putting in the work big time. I am concerned about thermal paste though. Like falcon mentioned in his video I'm terrified about taking it apart and adding more myself.
They're fine but they can be overpriced is all
@@machpro693 I agree with you. There were times when a space heater was on and all the lights went out because it was too much to handle with the PC on at 4K. I understand your concern and I should consider replacing the paste in the future.
@@SmAlLNdFrIeNdLyKiD I've had the exact same blackout problem when I plugged in a space heater (though now I don't need one lol)
Perfect timing, planning on switching from console to pc this year.
7 years passed still have the same pc and no money to buy a new one considering my country's economy and also the fact that i am university student with no jobs majoring in a field that doesn't have a promising future like most other majors in my country so I'll probably just quit gaming even at that time i barely managed to convince my father to buy one and what I bought was not even high end pc I know it maybe stupid to get sad over this stuff but I feel like all my life I would be running around just to make enough money to fill my stomach and it bothers me why so many people have the chance to be born in a better place while I keep living in iran with the prices going up every second and also the sanctions from usa and the limited internet access and economy issues and a bunch of other stuff
Damn your country economy so busted they ran outta full stops. More like "Iran"outta full stops..I'd quit that uni right now.
I'm sorry to hear that. I just wanted to say as far as gaming is concerned we are being inundated with an increasing amount of games each year and many of the older ones don't require much in terms of hardware. Trying to chase the ever-increasing hardware requirements is a losing battle anyway. I always start feeling like I aimed too low when it comes to hardware after maybe one or two years.
Can it run Stardew Valley? How about fields of Mistria? These are pixel art games and you could spend 1000 hours playing them!!
I have a ROG Ally X and a huge Steam backlog with Borderlands 2 being the oldest game and Black Myth being the newest game. I think that will keep me busy while I save for the next big thing. If you have a huge backlog, get through that first.
Great video like always. Happy New Years!
I have a buddy in the UK who decided to build a gaming rig that will perform like a PS5 on the same or similar budget.
He managed to do it, BUT it wasn't right, so he had to add something, then he had to add something to deal with the issue that thing caused, then he realized he underestimated, and had to buy a bigger, better component, etc...
Here, a couple of years later, he FINALLY has a PC that can match PS5 performance. It only cost him $1800.
i built a PC in the UK last year, cost 1K, double the Pro Performance or more, I'm getting 165FPS in many games and 100 in new games at full detail, add to that it's a PC, don't pay for Multiplayer, Steam sales, mods, far more customisation, so if games are limited i have much more granularity to turn down details to get an acceptable frame rate
All PS5 games come on PC pretty much, yet a PS5 cannot play factorio, satisfactory ,fallout London and many other types of games
so a Pro would be 300 cheaper, but with PSN , higher cost of games in general would easily end up costing more over 3 years
This PC will still be good by the time the PS6 comes round, and people need to spend another £600 on that
so your friend got bad advice, a £1800 PC easily beats the stuffing out of a PS5, a 1k PC does
All you've said is how badly your friend messed up because it costs under 1k to match the Pro
I really appreciate you guys putting this out. My 15 year old son has been wanting to build a gaming PC and I have no idea what to do.
From my experience, never underestimate the issues with Windows. Built my first pc a little over a year ago using all compatible good quality parts, and even with everything done right, I'm still troubleshooting Windows with every single game I play.
thats not normal, you should run memtest
Good video on informing people. Im helping a friend build one and he has so much fear around it. Ive built all of my PC's and know the good companies and bad ones. Lots of research is the key. Its not scary at all. Just take your time and look for deals. A good QD OLED monitor will cost a lot of money but worth it also.
the thing is im getting a $550 pc with a amd 5700 xt with 32gb ram and a i710700 from a friend its a good budget pc but im not playing 2k gaming im gonna play 1080p and im fine with that you have too know if you want a budget pc do you want to play on 2k or is 1080p fine for you. its all how you want to play and how much you wanna spend
I'm looking to get my first PC so this is PERFECT timing. Thanks!
Im happy with my consoles and I prefer physical games so I’ll never buy a pc but good information here.
Enjoy gaming lite then.
@@Joe-ti7qd and aiming with a thumb
@@Joe-ti7qd you guys are crying because somebody has a preference. Grow up in 2025.
Hahahaha! AS Falcon was talking about performance issues in #1, out of nowhere TH-cam did the "freeze and spinny wait graphic" thing for about 20 seconds, then picked right back up and finished the video. Which was just **chef's kiss** perfection.
16:17 what kind of antichrist drinks orange juice with cookies? Where is the milk?
😂 almost spat out my orange juice and cookies when I read this 😅😂
@ the power of Christ compels you to switch to milk.
April coming this year is the ten-year anniversary of my current PC build - I absolutely top-specced the build back than and it still keeps up-ish with newer titles as long as you're ok with 1080p and turning down some details. I'm planning on a complete replacement mid-year, and yeah - a top-spec box now is a *lot* more than it was in 2015, even factoring inflation.
2025 first video
Ya actually
I watched porn first
I built my APU PC on Feb 2021, last year I upgraded with a budget graphic card. I had watched several bulid guides on TH-cam before the build. It took whole night to assemble and checking. When I turned it on it worked great, and felt once in a life time feeling of building something on my own. I think everyone should atleast try one pc build atleast for the fun and joy.
My computer cost $4,500 (in 2021 during chip shortage), it has a 16-core Ryzen CPU and RTX-4090 GPU, and a lot of games still can't hit 100+ FPS in 4K resolution without using DLSS. Cyberpunk 2077 is a good example, with everything at highest setting, including ray-tracing, no DLSS, it runs at like 20 - 30 Hz. Turn the ray tracing down a little bit, use DLSS, It goes up to about 50 -60 Hz
A high end computer is significantly more powerful than a console, but you still have to have realistic expectations.
I have a question bc I'm wanting to buy/build a gaming pc but from what I've seen these graphics cards are super expensive and also they drop a new one every other year. My question is, is it better to build your own aas opposed to buying a built system?
I built my first PC in 2021 right at the height of the shortage as well. First PC was a Ryzen 5600X with 3070. I remember turning it on loading up RDR2 turning everything to Ultra. I was expecting over 100 FPS and what I got was probably around 50-60 if I remember correctly. I was a little disappointed at the time but it did help me to manage my expectations. I used Hardware Unboxed game optimization guide and was able to get the experience I expected. That alone can sometimes double FPS with very little difference visually.
I have a 4090 and dont have that issue on any game. I crank everything to max and never had an issue
4090 didn't exist in 2021
Nice video which is different from your normal content. Love it!
I've come to the resolution that I'm too stupid / inpatient for pc gaming. I'll take the constraints of consoles for simplicity sake.
13:00 Intel doesn't exist?
Exactly. I went to the comments naturally exactly at this point without looking noticing your timestamp. He should've talked about the new intel gpu
falcon going in on pre-built manufacturers' customer service is a great way to start the year
For number 10: Yeah, but sorry buddy. This isn't 2015. A good gaming PC is going to cost around $3000 to $4000 and a TOP OF THE LINE PC is going to cost anywhere from around $6K-8K
Not necessarily, if your going for a mid range and pick your parts carefully or wait for sales you can get a fairly decent pc for like $800 to the $1000+ range plus there’s also overclocking to so you can get even more value out of your components
(Edit: also where are you looking or live that pc’s cost $6k-$8k????)
@@mxdnight_echo You are not getting a mid range PC for $800 dollars. Sorry buddy. A mid range GPU will cost you about $400-600. A CPU about 200 Plus. A good mother board about 200. And lets include pariphirals. Mouse, Keyboard, a midrange monitor which would be 1440p. NO WAY YOU GETTING MIDRANGE for $800 buck. RIDICULOUS STATEMENT!
@@doctorfresh3856While it may mean going for an upgrade sooner, older gen cards, say a 2060, would still be fairly budget friendly option.
The discussion seems to be on Mid-Range to High, and I guess also how far down the second-hand market you’d want to go to stay within budget
@@sdbegotist A 2060 is cookies for modern gaming if you plan on playing newer titles. You're COOKED! Really minimum is a 3060Ti.
This video is sooo helpful and informative. Thank you Falcon!!
03:25 Absolutely not true, you can easily spend 700 dollars on a PC (secondhand) and get better performance than the 700 dollar PS5 Pro.
this, you can totally get a budget pc comparable to a console, I legit don't understand why so many try to push the idea it's not possible when all you need to do is pick the parts and add the cost
Second-hand prices can vary wildly and that's why retail prices are given.
Agreed for someone who knows what they are doing sure ... for new to it pc building buying second hand can be an absolute nightmare @sheriffjbunnell2392
Building a PC was a great decision. I completely customized it. I drilled out all the rivets on the case, took it completely apart, painted it with auto grade paint, and put it back together. Made a new frokt panel out of plexiglass and made a cool backlit LED design on it. Did all my own bends for my water cooling loop. Bought all the best possible parts (at the time) and it's still going strong 8 years later. Took about 3 months to finish. Waiting to build another one when the RTX 60 series releases. Going to help my kid build her own this year too.
It’s a fun time getting it altogether and witnessing the first boot!
OOMG the VRAM. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!💪🏾❤️👑
Just the right time, saving up for a build. For 3D Motion Design and 4k Video editing
Spot on list. I especially found myself in the tweaking territory. My time spent gaming is the tenth of the time spent benchmarking and overclocking. The last games I really played were Alan Wake 2, Avatar, and Black Myth Wukong. Other than that.... not so many. Also, I bought a prebuild, and in a few months, the only thing left from it is my case, which sucks also.
I just built a PC now after a few years (around 4), and the last was mid at best, so i found myself just spending a couple of months researching the current tech and things like that. I found it to be a nice exerceise and got to know everything i needed before i actually started spending money. Had to wade through a lot of misinformation (like Intel vs AMD, nVidia vs AMD), a lot of poor information (like mobo chip series and if or why its worth spending 300 on a mobo). Almost went mad but I'm real happy with it.
Love your content gameranx team. In this particular case, a bit of a more structured video could have benefited as seeing this, I am pretty sure that most console gamers who were remotely thinking of getting into PC gaming would have felt a bit intimidated and put off by how complex the entire process seems to be
It would have been great if you divided this video into 8 sections or (8 things to know before you buy a gaming PC) based on the components of a PC and just based on the below one or two liner summary of the components, could have easily fit in a couple mins worth of summarised content for each component in the video that would have served as a suitable entry point
Considering that your audience targets gamers, the below summary would be catering to their needs:
Processor: AMD vs Intel (Focus on the AMD X3D chips being the best for gaming/Intel is good all around but wouldnt have given too much video time to them given their recent stability issues on 13th and 14th gen and lack luster Core Ultra launch)
Graphics Card: AMD vs Nvidia (AMD better price to performance and higher VRAM for lower spec GPU compared to Nvidia,/Nvidia better for upscaling and Ray Tracking)
Motherboard: Separate Motherboards for AMD and Intel/2 main types of MOBOs (Z and B series for Intel, X and B series for AMD), Z and X being higher end than the B series
RAM: DDR4 or DDR5, at least 2 sticks of RAM in dual channel 32 Gigs, low Cas Latency and high transfer speeds
CPU Cooler: Air Coolers vs AIO, Air coolers for CPUs that are lower wattage/AIO for higher wattage CPUs
Storage: Any Gen 3 or 4 NVMe would suffice for gamers
Power Supply: Since you mentioned PC Part picker in the video, just put in all your components and PC part picker just tells you how much minimum watts you need on a power Supply, 80+ Bronze Rated Minimum
Case: A case with good airflow, preferably Mesh and pre-installed fans that cover both intake and exhaust
I liked the clip where you basically scrolled through a list of TH-camrs who have good and easy to understand PC building vids (Jayz two cents, PC Centric, Geekawhat, Pauls hardware are great for guys looking to get into PC gaming and understand the process. Gamers Nexus is the GOAT but those vids are very high level targeting enthusiasts)
Regarding the Pre-built vs build it yourself debate, it was funny when the forum you pulled up in the video on what pre-built companies are the best, the top comment mentioned SI's (System Integrators) as opposed to actual pre-built companies (2 completely different things) :D
The whole pressure of software level things and then fiddling around with the game settings could have maybe been content for a follow up video where we go in depth. But to get a start into PC gaming, just basically understanding the 8 components of a PC isnt that hard really. Just need a good couple days worth of dedicated viewing of the correct content creators. Dont need to be intimidated my console gaming brethren, once you get into gaming PCs, its an addiction, really :D
Actually got super lucky finding this small place near my work, bought a pre built from them for just under 900. They were upfront about the limitations/"weak points", it didn't have a Wi-Fi card, bought it for 35ish bucks, they threw it in under 10 mins before I took it home. Told me the motherboard and graphics card would probably be my bottleneck. Came with a 1tb nvme, 32gb ddr4(upgraded that to 64), ASRock graphics card, spacious Rosewill case with 4 fans, tasteful rgb. Couldn't be happier with it considering the price and performance. Just recently got sons of the forest a year or so after getting the PC (one of the games I originally wanted to get a PC for) was a little nervous about how she'd handle it, ultra settings at 2k and minimal stuttering and/or drops. Shout out to Computer junkies in Burton MI. On top of all that, told me when I'm ready to upgrade stuff they'd take care of me at a discount for buying from them and free support and troubleshooting. All around the best buying experience I could've asked for!
As someone in IT, Well done ill be sharing this link a lot I feel
Great video!
Just built my first rig last year and it was worth it!
Did mess up the first time, dropped the processor less than an inch and bent a bunch of the metal pins on the motherboard, needed a new one after that, so don't make that mistake😂
Great advice here!
Follow this advice and find a good tutorial online and anyone can do it.
I'm an idiot and got it done.
I did tons of research for months , watched videos like this , and was able to make a perfect gaming pc for around 2500 $ for me , and it is working great . The main things to know are
1- know what you are gonna do with it and buy accordingly .
2- try building yourself because it gives us experience and pleasure of building it .
3- try updating your graphics drivers windows update on a 2 weeks basis , you don't have to do them regularly just , check for updates once in 12 -14 days . If you are getting any problems in game performance then check for updates at that instant .
the cool thing about building your own pc , not only saves you a bit of money initially, also, being able to just upgrade a part or 2 makes it more usable, for example I'm using an intel gen 10th from 5 years a go, I was using it with my old GTX 1080 gpu, then when the RTX 3080 dropped in price I upgraded, now when the RTX 4080 drops in price I'll upgrade again, still running pretty decent with a +5yo cpu, then when there's a leap on cpu tech I'll upgrade that
Great video! I'm actually good with my RX 6600 XT, and it was the cheapest GPU in my selection line. I've thought about upgrading to at least 6750 XT, but my gaming collection isn't the most resource-demanding. I've had no issues with games in the last couple of years - like Armored Core 6, RE4 Remake or even C2 Remake - but its performance with FF7 Rebirth is yet to be seen on the 23rd this month.
Falcon with the Wisdom. Thanks man.
My biggest tip for PC gaming is to embrace patient gaming. Don't play games that are brand new. They're expensive and buggy and you need to spend a ton of money on hardware to get good performance.
Instead aim to play games that are a few years old at the newest. They'll be patched. All the DLC will be out. And most importantly you can get away with way less expensive hardware. There are so many good games that you can easily do this and never run out of things to play and it will just make your life so much easier. I'm definitely a PC first kind of guy, but if you absolutely have to play the newest games as soon as they're out then consoles are probably your best bet.
I built my first two gaming PCs myself.
The first was a budget build like 10 years ago when $700 would get you something fairly competent (i5 and a GTX 660). Researched the hell out of it.
Second build, years later, was a bit higher end (with a new GTX 1080 and an i7-7700K). Needed to do a lot less research because I already knew my way around.
Then, my last PC was a Corsair i500 with a GTX 3080 because it was the price of a 3080 by itself then... Also, I was moving with a kid on the way, so having the time/space for building wasn't an option. Also, I loved the form factor of the i500... It's only slightly bigger than the Xbox Series X, but it's water cooled with an i7 and 3080... So, yeah, I'm a prebuilt guy now. 😂
#7 the most important thing on this list. So many horror stories of people getting stuck with the PC because "Customer Support" was just an excuse for the company to drag their feet for 10+ days so you are outside the return for full refund period. Contracts always have a full return policy even if NOT stated, it is the law in a lot of places (the number of business days may vary).
I have started researching parts back in Spetember, and started getting a component or two here and there on sale.
Luckily, I have been able to secure many good prices during Black Friday and Cyber Monday as well as clearance.
I had never built one, so I was nervous! However, I must say: just for the satisfaction of researching, putting it together, and troubleshooting, it is well worth it!
Mine had cost about 1300$ in total, but I did splurge a bit on aesthetics, so Falcon is actually right! You can build one for about 1000-1100$.
Mine plays 1440P like a champ, averaging over 100+ FPS in demanding titles, since I play Singleplayer games.
Specs:
1 TB SSD - WD Black SN850X
32 DDR5 RAM 6000MHz, CL30.
4070 12GB GDDR6X
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSI PRO B650-P WIFI
Thermalright Asssassin 120 SE
SAMA Case
Corsair 850RMX Powersupply
Peripherals:
G5 Odyssey 165Hz 1440P, 27"
Corsair Katar wireless mouse
Corsair full mechanical keyboard K75 Pro
Edifier Bookshelf Speakers
3:26 a $500 pc with a few used parts is EASILY comparable to a ps5. I regularly build pcs with a 2060+2600 for $400
I ended up getting help from a local i.t shop that gets bulk of their profits fixing tech issues for local businesses. So they didn't gouge me for cost of labor.. I think. I got a decent mid range pc for $1200. Very happy with it and its so much better than the ps5 i was playing on. My gpu is a rtx 4060 ti so i don't get buttery smooth 4k...but i can get 4k if i want it lol. Typically I'm all about fps tho. What I'm really confused about tho is my core processor. An i5 14400 F. Got 10 cores which is cool cuz i do want to make videos (unlikely I'll ever get around to actually making videos) but I'm trying to figure out how far that cpu will take me. You know, what kind of graphics card could that thing handle? Is my 4060 already highest cpu should go? If i wanted to upgrade, where would i even go from the i5 14400? I probably sound more like a noob than i even realize lol, but just trying to get a grasp on it. Could always contact the guys that built bulky pc to begin with. But i just want too know this stuff
I got into PC gaming back in 2019. I got a pretty decant gaming laptop for around $500 it had an I5-9300 and RTX 1650 basically just to play Skyrim with better mods. I have sense upgraded and am now running on an actual PC with an I-7 13700KF and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 so not top of line but in the upper tier at least and the #1 point on this list took me way longer to get than it should have considering my personality which is SUPER chill
About the no.1 point, there are a bunch of basic things you should do from your end to minimize problems for windows users overall:
1. Installing windows in a partition or not, make sure you have ample amount of space in that drive and try to maintain at least 1/3 - 1/4 of the empty space in that drive at all times.
2. Try to install most of the basic and important software in the default location.
3. Make sure your RAM is running on dual channel at least, avoid purchasing a single stick. For eg. if 16GB, than buy 8GB x 2.
4. Try using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) when uninstalling, reinstalling and even updating your Graphic Drivers. Game Shaders will reload for all the games you have after updating drivers, so give your games time to settle by leaving them on main menu for few minutes after each update.
5. Always run your PC on high performance mode in the settings if not on Laptop.
6. Any game or any software not running as they should, always give feedback to the devs so they can optimize them accordingly. For games, you can leave reviews on the platorm you purchased the game from like Steam, Epic, etc. and even some games have this option inside them. For sw, there's always "help" option very few people use, but you can report issues from there itself. It's very helpful for the devs to pinpoint those issues.
Your gonna spend so much time modding the games. finding the mods, installing and then compatibility issues, bad quality, finding solutions for it, alternatives. and once you start modding, you get so obsessed, it will never stop, because there will always be something new and better to do!
As a tech savvy person, this is an excellent video to refer anyone who wants to build a PC by themselves to!
I got a pre-built pc last year, and it went very well. This Christmas, I bought a 4070 and some new ram to upgrade the build. It works great.
100 pushups by the time falcon got done! Starting the year off right! Thanks for the info. I'm hoping this is the year I get to join the PC club! 😁
LOVE THE PC CONTENT !! KEEP EM UP PLZ 😁