I am a console peasant who wants to convert to pc gaming. How the fuck do I know which parts fit in to each other? Even pc partspicker says that they dont garantuee everything iwll work.
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prebuilts have been the better bargain for a while now, though. graphics card manufacturers' deals with PC builders lower the parts cost enough that it's really the only thing that makes sense for what you're getting. especially if it's your first time.
The only parts that could be incompatible are the CPU and motherboard, the RAM and motherboard, the case and motherboard and finally the PSU could be too cheap and garbage to power all the stuff you got.
So you choose your CPU, pick a motherboard that fits it, a case big enough to fit the motherboard and RAM that fits the motherboard while also being sure to buy a PSU that isn't trash tier gray box from some noname brand. It's easy enough.
listen to that anon and get a prebuilt. preferably from a vendor that uses off the shelf parts instead of proprietary e-waste that corpos like dell likes to use
go to the pc build thread in Anon Babble
some stores sell compatible parts in bundles for cheaper and you can even pay them like 50 bucks to assemble and set it up for you
If its your first PC, buy a decent pre-built from your local PC store that assembles them. When parts get broken over the years or you want to add more RAM or hard drive space, you can replace or add individual parts. Much like how its easier to learn about cars when you change your tires and oils yourself, instead of building your own car from the start.
You don't need the absolute newest and best parts to run 99% of games. Geforce 3000-series run pretty much everything.
if you're a consolefag buy a prebuilt because you're not going to want to set clock speeds in bios. you will be too overwhelmed by having to fuck around in bios yourself.
When it comes to "compatibility" here's what you have to look for.
the motherboard size matches the case size. You'll want an ATX motherboard most likely, so an ATX PC case
the CPU socket fits the GPU. Intel and AMD use different types of sockets, and there's different generations of them. There's zero reason to buy Intel right now, so an AM5 motherboard will last you for a decade. Only go AM4 if extremely poor
the GPU fits the case. Nvidia and AMD GPUs use the same socket so a modern motherboard can take either, just look up measurements of how long/thick/wide the GPU is and if it can fit the case
you have the right RAM type. AM5 mobos take DDR5 RAM
your power supply can give enough juice for it all. Add the power draw of CPU and GPU, add 20% for coverage, and get a PSU with enough wattage
Everything else is easy
falling for the pc gayming meme
Are you retarded? You are buying a machine for 2k just to play it on the same graphics as on your ps5?
Aight quick one:
Get a cpu you like, just look at modern benchmarks and buy the highest one you afford.
This cpu falls under a certian chip set, any pc part store will let you sort by chipset.
Since you're going modern, just get 32gb of ddr5 at a decent speed. Older cpu's will need ddr4 but we are talking 5 years old or so.
They all will fit ssd's, hdd's and nvme's. The only thing you need to look at how much nvme's slots it have. Nvme's are the best storage and dont cost more then ssd's most of the time.
Power supply wattage you should see what AMD/Nvidia recommends for the gpu.
Now dont skimp out your PSU, get at least gold rating, a bad psu can kill builds or they can die fast. Replacing a psu is a pain in the ass.
Get a case with a few big fans, they cool better and make less sound then a fuck ton of small fans.
Those builds with fans on the top and bottom are a meme and maybe, just maybe, remove 1c
You go on a website and pick your parts and it tells you if they don't work. Unless youre buying a bunch of old stuff, it shouldn't be an issue.
implying the only reason that PC is better is muh graphics
There was an Ecco the Dolphin thread the other day and it made me want to play the first one again, so I downloaded it and played it. Does your PS5 let you do that?
A $2K PC is probably set for most of the PS6 gen if he's okay with playing at 1440p. If he follows that other anons advice and gets a 3000 card he's probably stuck at 1080p (and forced to use DLSS) to play games once we get the minimum requirement leap in 2 or 3 years. If there's no Series S equivalent next time, the system requirement jump is going to be massive. 1070 to 4070 seems likely.
OP here
I picked these two so far
are they good?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
PALIT GeForce RTX 5070 Infinity 3 12G
you don't need to know shit about dick
just buy a pre built or a pre owned
Get a Ryzen 5 7600X instead, it's barely a price increase and it will give you better performance. Anything else between that CPU and the 9800X3D is not worth the price as they will give you diminishing returns, so the 7600X is a very good entry point into AM5-based builds. Now that you know that you're going with an AMD AM5-based system, your next step will be picking a compatible motherboard and DDR5 RAM. In terms of RAM, 32GB 6000Mhz CL30 is the sweet spot, so prioritize those specs.
PALIT
The fuck is that brand.
I dont know, it was cheap
Here’s a really short walkthrough, shit is super ez
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It's quite complex but here is the process.
Decide what processor you want.
Decide what case you want to use.
Once you make these 2 decisions you can work from there.
See what socket type your chosen processor is. example LGA 775, this will dictate what motherboards you can use.
Generally choose the largest motherboard your case can take. ATX is the most common motherboard size.
Now you have a Processor, a motherboard and a case. Check the motherboards ram support, which will be listed on the sellers or manufacturers website and pick compatible RAM.
If you want an M2 hard drive there's about 5 different specifications so check your motherboard supports that drive before you order.
The only part you can mess up now is PSU selection. Everything else will be compatible regardless of MOBO/CPU/RAM.
Once you've chosen your graphics card, hard drives, cooling options you can find power calculators online to find out how much power your power supply needs. Pick one, don't skimp here a shitty PSU can brick a PC.
Come back to Anon Babble when you've chosen your shit and post it to flex, some twat will point out if there's something wrong in order to pwn you.
When it comes to the GPU, I would personally leave that for last, the GPU market is extremely volatile and prices can go up or down in the blink of an eye, you might be able to find a better sale if the one you're currently aiming for doesn't have one.
Also, don't stick to just one storefront, look on different webpages and stores to see if you can find better deals or sales. If you're in the US, this is way easier as you have access to Newegg and Microcenter, to mention some.
pc "chads" are some of the most unfuckable people on earth. are you sure you want to go through with this?
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pick a build for your price range and replace the recommended power supply unit with one that's 500 watts higher and at least gold rated so it doesnt fry the first time there's a minor fluxuation
choose cpu
choose a motherboard for cpu that is not just compatible but also doesn't thermally throttle it
choose cpu cooler
choose RAM that is optimal for said cpu
choose gpu
choose power supply that can feed it all
choose case that can house them all
slot cpu and ram into mother board
install cooler brackets
install motherboard into case
connect case to motherboard
install psu
connect psu to motherboard
install cooler
slot in gpu
connect gpu to power
insert boot usb stick
Done.
literally just read the manuals
convert
You mean transition.
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12gb gpu
you're getting ripped off
is that too much or too low?
too little. 16gb is the minimum you should look at if you don't want it to age like milk in a year's time
Don't listen to this retard. No game is using 16GBs, 12 is a perfect choice.
12GB is still completely fine without breaking the bank, especially if this is your first build, the last thing you want is to overspend or bottleneck yourself. Stay within a certain budget and work from there. Definitely avoid 8GB GPUs.
Monster Hunter Wilds was bottlenecked by the 12gb of VRAM already.
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idk i just rammed parts into the case, gave it a shake, seasoned with tobasco sauce and it just werks.
unoptimized piece of shit game with performance issues on high end builds was bottlenecked
You don't say.
Moot point when the 16gb rx9070 exists
Perfect for nvidia shareholders I'm sure
You're acting like that's not becoming increasingly common, if he wants to actually play games then 12GB isn't enough. Lord knows how games are going to look once the PS6 releases and devs can be even lazier when the lowest common denominator they need to target becomes much stronger and allows them to use upscaling to even hit 30 FPS.
12GB is not futureproofed unless he's okay with playing at 1080p(upscaled from 480p). If he only cares about gaming he should grab a 9070 XT.
dat sag
That isn't sagging - the angle of the pic isn't good. THIS however is sag. Caused by having a different gpu that took up 5 slots in the slot.
Just get a store to assemble everything + OS. It doesn't cost much extra money. The way I see it I spent a little money but saved several hours of time.
hours? it takes like 40 minutes to get everything set up
That'll be five thousand bucks plus tax plus tip
I NEED a 5800x3d, 32gb ram and a 7900xtx to play my vidya.
I also do this, I live near a lot of AAA studios and tech companies, there are stores and IT Services everywhere. I just do it because I'm lazy. Was A+ certified at one point, assembling computers isn't hard, but I'm never gonna do it again.
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Remember this place is infested with AMD shills who will scream at the top of their lungs 8gb is not enough vram when that is blatant bullshit.
How the fuck do I know which parts fit in to each other?
The motherboard's manual is everything you need. If you know what you're going to buy already you can look up the concrete model on the brand's website and download the Manual from the Support section for free. This is the same manual you're going to find in your motherboard's box, so you might as well get used to it. Otherwise the best solution would be to get help from a friend both with the selection and the building process who could explain what's what and help you out if you're stuck. Bottom line there's a shitload of written guides and even Youtube videos on the net about the subject. Just be patient and willing to learn.
Also to add, and this is something that not many people pay much attention, the case is also very important because not only you have to consider the motherboard, GPU and CPU cooler size, but you also have to ensure that it has proper ventilation. Montech and Lian Li are two of the most popular case brands you can find, but always investigate and watch reviews about them.
Myself I got a NZXT H6 Flow, I really liked how it looked and I read and watched almost nothing but good things about the case.
this it's knowledge worth having and not that complicated as it might seem if you are just starting out
you need a cpu, psu, gpu, ssd, ram, and a motherboard, the only thing you need to worry about compatibility with is the cpu, ram, and motherboard. you can slap all those together and your pc will work, case is optional
just toss 25% performance down the drain
why did they even make an 8gb 5060ti?
If you want to start easy first go for a prebuilt, but try to see if the motherboard and GPU are good enough to serve you now and is also future proof incase you want to upgrade to something better incase your mobo is out of date. You can also buy parts and have someone build it for you. Especially look at RAM and storage, 32GB RAM and 2TB storage should be plentiful.
If you want to build your own, just add up what I said before and look for a good GPU that holds up well, but this depends on what you'll want to play. For lighter games or 1080p 8GB VRAM is okay for now, preferably you want to start at 12GB. For a cheap but effective case I recommend the 4000D, enough store and very easy to clean your fans. Lastly, look for gold graded power supplies starting at 750W.
Because NVidia is now an AI company, we're only getting their scraps so they can say they still care about gamers and enthusiasts.
See you back on console when you get tired of fucking around with a pc and realize you haven’t even played anything in ages.
The only potential compatibility issue is that sometimes certain ram modules are fucky if you're on an AMD processor. So even if you don't have a microcenter near you, check their AMD bundles to ensure certain RAM modules compatibility and purchase that specific RAM. Other than that just make sure your power supply is beefy enough and go with a good brand like corsair for it.
Certain motherboards might require a BIOS flash before they work, that's easy, you just put the bios file on a flash drive, plug it into the USB port dedicated to bios updates, and push a button usually.
People make out the chassis to Motherboard hookups to be complicated, but they really are not as long as you read the Motherboard's manual section about that, it'll provide the pinout, and is easy to figure out with an above nigger-tier IQ.
Those are the only "hard" parts I can think of, that a beginner should be aware of. Good luck, and have fun!
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If you wanna be super mindless about it, just go with what that guy said:
this is the worst year for pc gvming
stick to consoles, retort
this is the worst year for pc gvming
You're not wrong, but console gaming outside of the Switch has been even worse for years, and we could make the argument that building a PC also gives access to Switch games through emulation.
well that advice has always been valid, only get a PC if you want an actual computer and not a gimped, locked-down computer that can only play a handful of games at low fps that are difficult to pirate and do nothing else aside from that. But like 5-10 years ago PC were a much better deal. Plus you'll now have to run linux because windows is beyond shit so there's even more stuff to worry about as a tiny brain tiny pp beta cuck male consoletard
How the fuck do I know which parts fit in to each other?
Read the technical specifications of the parts that you choose.
A PC is always a good deal because you can do more with it than play games. Create or edit videos, create or edit text, install mods, or make your own mods, even if it is something as simple as editing a line in an .ini or .cfg file to change how the game plays. All of these things are forbidden to consoleniggers because the act of editing the software shipped on their consoles is considered to be illegal by those that sell those nogamesboxes to them. Literal fucking goycattle.
25%
oh my sweet summer child - if you play for like 20 minutes it gets so, so much worse.
sauce
PC gaming is literally dead for the average consumer because to build an "average" PC it takes minimum $1000 and it as worse performance than a series X. You might as well not spend money on a PC unless you're some richfag with $2500 to casually blow on an OLED monitor 9800X3D+9070XT PC
Xbox already fucking won the gaming war.
Buy an xbox series S used/refurbished on ebay for $100 and even less now, sometimes as low as $80 if you find one locally
Series S is 3x more powerful than the steam deck, but is 1/4th the cost at $100 (Deck costs $400 for the LCD lmao what a scam)
Also the Series S supports VRR and 120HZ high refresh rate gaming
gamepass is still $5 a month on keysites and it would take 13 fucking years to even come close to spending the same money equivalent to build a matching PC of similar spec to the series S, which by at that point we probably will have a new xbox thats even cheaper and 2X powerful than the series X
Xbox literally won, you cannot beat the performance and value which is why like 70% of xbox users are series S owners.
Are you going to play it at 60fps anon?
STILL NO DISC DRIVE
pc part picker works fine for telling you compatability EXCEPT for cases, but that's more the case manufacturer's fault
a few years ago I picked one on there that said it was EATX compatible and then the motherboard completely covered all of the wiring channels, fuck you Corsair
It doesn't need a disc drive at $80 becaue it comes with 1TB and gamepass is a good deal. Xbox even lets you emulate on the console and you can always play offline.
The closest spec PC that you can build that could match the xbox series S would be like $600 and it will still be weaker than the series X.
As I said unless you're a richfag, PC is dead for the average consumer and most people will rightfully just get a series S and gamepass.
Go to PC Part Picker
Choose your parts
make sure there aren't any listed conflicts
Go to Anon Babble PC Build thread
Link them the PC Part Picker list
They will laugh and mock your setup
Some MAY recommend different parts to reduce have a better price to performance
Source: Built a PC for the 9070XT release and did this
if you value that freedom and utility and are willing to pirate and emulate then yeah it's still a great deal.
Console Xbox owners may be goycattle with gamepass, but at least they don't have to spend $2000 on a PC and take out a loan. PC gamers are the real basedslop ultra consooomers. At least with xbox you can buy your games discounted if they go off gamepass.
You don't really own your games on steam anyways they can revoke your account and license for any reason at any time.
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but at least they don't have to spend $2000 on a PC and take out a loan
I'm considered poor by this shithole's standards and I could build a $1500 PC without breaking bank by just being patient and searching for deals. If you're spending that much, it's either because you want a high end PC, or are too stupid to search for sales.
Anon you could build an okay 7800 XT machine last year for less than $1000 that still beat out the consoles.
There's no point in building a PC unless its what you call "high end" everything else is a scam. Why the fuck would you build a 1080p 6700XT shitter PC for like $1200 when an xbox series X is 700 hundred dollars cheaper for the same performance.
In terms of value there's no PC that is worth building compared to xbox consoles performance unless you build high end, which at that point if you're spending over $1500 you might as well spend $2500 and go all out with the best parts, best OLED, best CPU etc.
how to install os when you've never done it before?
There's no point in building a PC unless its what you call "high end" everything else is a scam
So I can play mods and old ludokino
Go to Anon Babble and look for the friendly Windows thread, the OP has both links to downloading Windows 10 LTSC and 11 LTSC, massgrave to activate without paying and instructions on how to install an OS in a clean memory. In short, you download the OS installation program in a USB and on the startup menu, you select the option to install the OS from the connected drive, then it's just a matter of following instructions.
I have that same cooler. It's pretty good.
Far easier than building a PC, so if you can piece together one you can install an OS.
Get decent sized USB, 16g is more than enough
Microshart even provides you with a "create installation media" program that just auto-formats the USB-drive for you
Plug it in and boot PC
Find out which hotkey takes you to the boot menu. Often F12 or F10.
Choose your USB drive
Follow installation steps
It really is simple once you do it.
real talk, if he already has a console he should stick with it until pc prices drop in a year. if he doesn't have one, he might as well just buy a ps5 if he's budget conscious and at least that way he gets gta 6 at release.
with microsoft putting all their games on playstation now, if you just want to play new games then you can scrape by with a playstation. you only miss out on nintendo exclusives which aren't the biggest deal and emulation which is a much bigger deal but he could buy a ps5+deck for the cost of a shit pc that will be outdated in a couple of years and coast on that.
i'm a guy who used to buy $1k pcs and be fine but it's very obvious to me now that if i want my pc to last 5-6 years like they always do, i'm looking at $1700-$2000.