Gaming PC

scaredofdebt

Hi,


I am wanting to get a PC that can play the (fairly old) game Overwatch, the recommended specs are:

• Operating system: Windows Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom II X3, 2.8 GHz
• Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or ATI Radeon HD 7950
• Memory: 2 GB VRAM, 6 GB System RAM
• Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space

Now, I am not sure whether to go for a laptop or a desktop, to buy new or second hand, or to build my own. I have built PCs in the past but about 12 years ago so I have no clue about what motherboards go with what chips etc.


My feeling is a desktop is better value for money but is that really true? I prefer desktops generally as they seem easier to upgrade but maybe not any more.


Any advice is welcome - budget is as cheap as possible, but up to around £400 would be OK if that's possible, can stretch it a bit if needs be.

scaredofdebt

So, this looks like it does the job quite nicely and a decent price, would need a monitor and gfx.

scaredofdebt

OK so this site is interesting:

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/

I think I'll build one using new parts, I can get something pretty high-specced for around £350 or so versus a £200 second hand/refurb that will run Overwatch but won't be as "future proof".

Components I am considering (not checked compatibility yet just initial thoughts)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1050-TI-4gb-Gddr5-Gaming-Graphics-Video-Card-Hdmi-vga-dvi-SWY/11027449804?iid=283340705112&chn=ps&thm=1000

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-upgrades/processors/amd-ryzen-3-2200g-processor-10177422-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=-xqrrplmlmm&istBid=tztx&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~1022%20(PLA)%20PC%20COMPONENTS%20-%20Adaptive~1022%20(PLA)%20PC%20COMPONENTS%20-%20Adaptive%20ad%20group~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=c&ds_kids=92700027233284265&tgtid=1022%20(PLA)%20PC%20COMPONENTS%20-%20Adaptive&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp7DiBRDdARIsABIMfoBpXEhSV1IKi8Jgl7mgvqZ8BX1Fc_IJCTn7g0jXjSb_wObq3J4gy-waAm8MEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds



https://www.ebuyer.com/862868-gigabyte-a320m-h-am4-socket-ddr4-matx-motherboard-ga-a320m-h

500 GB SSD is around £80, 8 GB RAM (DDR4) abut £60 but I would like 16 GB

500 W PSU enough or do I need more?

cjv

I have a self built gaming Desktop and an off the shelf Laptop, personally much prefer a desktop but got my laptop specifically for "work".

I used this site when I was picking out parts (and then purchased them all from Amazon), as I had no idea what I was doing and was starting my research from scratch:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

scaredofdebt

Thanks,


Looking at these components:


CPU AMD Ryzen 3 2200G ~£90 - do I need a cooler?

Corsair DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM 16GB ~£75 - Is 16GB about right?


I'd like a smaller case than a tower so motherboard will depend on that I think, am I right?



What size PSU, is 500W enough or should I go for more?



I always used to be an AMD proponent but I did hear Intel is now the way to go, is that right?



I'm probably going to get a relatively cheap GFX to start with and upgrade later, you can get a GTX 1050 for about £50 which will easily run Overwatch.


Thanks for any advice.

scaredofdebt

If I want to plug the PC into a TV what do I need? I assume a HDMI connection, will modern TVs simply run off a PC using this?


Is the HDMI connector on the Motherboard, GFX card or something else?


When I last built a PC you couldn't simply plug it into a TV!

scaredofdebt

OK so graphics cards have HDMI output on them, just need to check that.

Lidon1

Hi
Looked at building similar myself with this CPU AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, believe it is only DDR4.

Cost of everything came to about £350, even after watching many youtubers putting together budget gaming pcs,
Couldn't justify,so purchased Dell 7010 MT, i5. Added SSD, ram to 8gb. Total £110 off ebay. Later added GTX 1050 off CEX £90?
The cheap GTX 1050 off ebay is probably fake!

Yes graphics card, HDMI out to TV.

claybone

Actually a 1050 for £90 is average.

I would go for a 970 as they are as cheap and far more powerful than the 1050, just make sure your PSU is up to the challenge.

scaredofdebt

Thanks, it appears there are a variety of different 1050s available, start around £50 and go up to £150 or so.

Will look at the 970 thanks.

Cisco001

scaredofdebt wrote: »

Thanks, it appears there are a variety of different 1050s available, start around £50 and go up to £150 or so.

Will look at the 970 thanks.

There is a few GTX 1060 at £110 on ebay.
But you probably need to upgrade the PSU