Hey guys, I figured it's time to upgrade my potato laptop due to the immenent release of "no man's sky" on steam to a "gaming" desktop.
Tldr Im pretty ignorant when it comes to computers, and I've got around $850-1000 to spend.
I just dont want to fall for some overpriced alienware gamerfuel meme trash.
The minimum specs for No Mans Sky are:
OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GTX 480
Storage: 10 GB available space
What would you recommend? Thanks in advance tech-anons.
Also, because I'm retarded, please something prebuilt.
Buy the exact specs of the recommended specs
>>54250833
>please something prebuilt.
No one here is gonna recommend you a prebuilt even if you ask for it. It's a terrible idea. Building a computer is like snapping together legos, it's not that hard, put on your big boy pants and do it like everyone else.
>>54250833
do not be a faggot piece is shit of a man, the last generation built muscle cars with a fucking library card and some social skills, now you can't even be assed to assemble electronic legos with the entire internet at your disposal.
>>54250833
You need to be at least 18 years old to use this website
>>54250891
this tbqh fampai
>>54250833
>>54250833
Prebuilts suck!!!!!
DIY, or go home.
>>54250881
>>54250855
>>54250891
>>54250910
>>54250920
>>54250929
I am sorry for triggering you guys, I said I'm retarded. I wish I had the social skills to ask a friend to help but I cannot.
Can you humor or, I don't know, pity me?
Would these specs handle that?
System: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz CPU | AMD 760G Chipset | 16GB DDR3 | 2TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX960 2GB Video Card | 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Drive | Audio: High Definition Audio | Gigabit LAN | Keyboard and Mouse
Connectivity: 8x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | | Audio | 1x HDMI | 1x DVI | 1x DisplayPort
>>54250949
Should be fine.
>>54250968
Would it run the game optimally you think? Maybe even 60 fps? Thanks for the feedback, man.
>>54250985
Yeah, with that 960 you should be okay.
>>54250985
Probably not on maximum settings but you should be fine.
>>54250985
Not 60 fps.
>>54250949
Do you not need a monitor?
Do those 1k$ include K&M?
Also, dont fall for the 16GB RAM meme
>>54250794
>doesn't want to fall for "gamerfuel meme trash"
>insists on a prebuilt
jesus kid I know you've said you're retarded but just pay someone to do for it you or buy a custom one off of craigslist, you can usually get decent build from meth addicts who will throw in their monitor and kbm along with it for cheap
>>54250949
literally
>"mom gave me $1000 to buy a PC but doesn't trust me handling 'raw' electronics"
-the post
>>54250949
>AMD 760G Chipset
>16GB DDR3
>2TB HDD, no SSD
Is this a $1000 or close? If so, you are being taken for a ride. Such a system is worth ~$600.
>>54251030
>>54251014
>>54251032
Ok, OK. Will it run smoothly, at least?
I read this online concerning the requirements:
"While the game is definitely forgiving in the video card and CPU departments, it’s pretty demanding on the RAM side, requiring eight gigabytes."
Does the comp requirements above satisfy the RAM I need?
>>54251036
What is this meme you speak of
>>54251066
I have crippling anxiety, if I scraped together the brainpower to even buy the raw electronics, I'd fucking botch the build.
>>54251071
Is on amazon for $848, it comes with a "gaming" keyboard and mouse
>>54251091
Link us.
>I have crippling anxiety
So what? Others have the same, and can manage. Building your own PC is not rocket science.
![f31fd452e4240271f994f89d53d8cc28ed4cb00e43a19c2bc4acbcc90610d70b_1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/QoMzvXZ.jpg "f31fd452e4240271f994f89d53d8cc28ed4cb00e43a19c2bc4acbcc90610d70b_1[1].jpg")
>>54250833
>>54251091
Also you can pay most hardware sites a couple of dollars and they'll build the parts you picked together for you, there is literally no excuse for not picking your own parts.
>>54251136
shit
didn't see watermark, time to kill self
>>54251111
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011D79R34/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B00W8C20GK_r
And man, I jump at a plate clanking in a diner. I can't even paint without my fucking hands shaking due to nervousness and ruining my progress.
I know close to nothing about computers, and I'm 20 years old. I'm sure others can deal with anxiety, but I haven't learned how to manage yet.
I just want to lose myself in this fucking videogame and forget about being such a loser
>>54251137
Can you link me a site like that?
Buy an alienware otherwise your games wont run as good. Alienware will get you 120fps easy. Mine came with a power glove which can boost performance by tapping into your bodies aura
>>54251136
>>54251150
I snorted. I figured I'd be laughed off this board as I was posting this thread, but I figured it would be dumb not to try.
buy a ps4
>>54251164
I love the powerglove, it's so bad.
>>54251180
I considered it, but I really dislike consoles. Maybe I will, I don't know.
>>54251194
Will you be able to plug in the power cord and hdmi cable or will you need to pay someone to do it? Just thinking about your anxiety
Am I on /g/ or reddit right now?
>>54251159
Good luck man. Once you figure out how to control it you'll be better off.
>>54251159
Building a PC goes like this:
install motherboard io shield
Screw in risers
Install CPU and heatsink on motherboard
screw motherboard into case
plug in mothoard front-panel connectors
install RAM
install graphics card
screw in PSU
mount ssd/hdds
Plug in all PSU cables that fit somewhere (motherboard power, CPU power, power to ssd and hdd, power to graphics card)
Plug in SATA for your ssd/hdds
hide cables if your case has a window
Plug PSU power, mouse, keyboard, and Windows (or your flavor of linux) installation USB
Install your OS
Install drivers for your components
That's it. Not that hard. Should only take you a couple of hours desu.
>>54251159
>Can you link me a site like that?
Pretty confident NewEgg has a build-it-for-you service.
I think buying a ps4 is the most helpful thing anyone has said to you so far, though.
Modern midrange GPUs are perfectly capable of 1080p/60fps in most modern titles at high settings. Though you might have to drop down to medium in a couple of years.
I'd be tempted to say to go for a R9 280X
Ur hopeless senpai
>>54251210
Very funny.
Honestly, I could see myself ruining whatever prebuilt schlock I end up buying through some stupid reason.
I appreciate all the anons replying to my thread, although I don't know what I'm doing, and I've got assblasted by many techies for being ignorant, I'm happy to have had this experience.
>>54251229
Thank you man, listening to ambient music helps.
>>54251259
What is considered modern in terms of gpu's? Maybe what I specified in >>54250949 ?
>>54251270
Yeah
>>54251283
Honestly mate don't buy AMD, get intel cpu and with your 960 you will be fine. What games are you looking at?
>>54251308
Hmm, okay, does this seem ok?
System: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz CPU | Intel H110 Chipset | 8GB DDR4 | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX950 2GB Video Card | 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Drive | Audio: High Definition Audio | Gigabit LAN | Keyboard and Mouse
Connectivity: 7x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 3.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | | Audio | 1x HDMI | 1x DVI
And as for the game, Literally only No Man's Sky.
I have always dreamed of universe exploration and procedurely generated creatures in a sci-fi setting, the last time I got this excited was for spore, and we all remember how that turned out.
I already have other games on steam my laptop can barely run, but No man's sky is what's making me upgrade.
>>54251283
>Thank you man, listening to ambient music helps.
I make ambient music, add me on skype i want to send you my albums: aka-din
>>54251337
Do you have a soundcloud?
>>54251308
Also, this (>>54251336) has Intel core I5-6600k but only a NVIDIA GTX 950. Would that manage?
>>54251346
Not anymore. I mostly made music as a form of therapy for my own anxiety and when I started getting a following it felt really weird and violated so I deleted my bandcamp, social media accounts, etc. There's still some loose torrents floating around but otherwise I don't exist on the internet anymore.
Come on man, JUST build your own.
If you're really worse than r9k anxiety wise, call around some local PC shops, ask if they could build it for you (for a fee, obviously).
Also, I'd avoid that 6600K prebuilt. That's not the performance you're aiming for with a $1k rig.
>>54251431
Or ask a 15 year old to build it for you.
Surely someone in your family has kids.
>>54251431
>>54251441
I understand. Will that 6600k's performance run No Man's sky smoothly, though?
>>54251337
>>54251417
I'll add you tomorrow, my Skype user will start with "tanner"
Sorry I can't now, I'm on mobile, not near laptop.
Thanks for the offer man, I'm really looking forward to hearing what you got
>>54250794
Win 7, 8.1 or 10 (depends on your stance with the botnet issues)
Processor: i5 6500 (non-k)
Ram: 8GB DDR3 or DDR4 if you can find it cheap
Graphics: R9 380
A couple of hard drives (1tb each maybe)
I'd suggest pcpartpicker to have a look at, I hope I gave you a rough idea of what to look for.
>>54251525
Why not k for the processor? Just curious.
>>54251550
Because you seem to be rather useless.
No point in buying an overclockable CPU if you're not gonna do it.
>>54250794
>>54250833 (if op)
Where in the world do you live
>>54251485
6600k is a great processor, but the thing is that a card like the GTX 950 will be the bottleneck - it's designed to draw less power, so compromises in performance were made, and it fucking sucks to be honest. I wouldn't recommend even a GTX 960 for 1080p max settings any more, it really struggles.
just go to fucking logicalincrements.com and build it yourself
>>54251550
I don't want to sound harsh (sorry if I come across that way, though) - the 'k' branding indicates that it's unlocked for overclocking, which is a largely enthusiast thing to do.
I'm thinking economically for you - you'll be paying a premium for that capability and I don't think you'll ever use it, I nearly went for a 'k' model myself a couple of months ago but didn't. I'm glad to have saved myself the money.
>>54251594
>>54251574
Thank you! And you don't sound harsh. Should I stick with Intel® Core™ Processor i5-6500 3.20GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache then? And what card would go well with that?
>>54251571
Wisconsin
>>54251574
Also, I don't necessarily want it to run at max settings, I just want it to run smoothly
>>54251616
Yeah, a 6500 would be adequate for you, or a 6600 if you end up with some room in your budget for it (only for peace of mind). As for a card, well, I know I just shat all over the GTX 960 but if you just want smoothness and decent settings but not the absolute best, go for it. Just don't get the 4GB model, again it's another sum of money you don't need to spend and from my experience (I own one) I've never used more than two gigabytes at 1080p, so money down the drain for me.
>54251677
Will "System: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz CPU
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX950 2GB Video card" make it run smoothly?
Gtx950 doesn't seem as strong (?) As the gtx960, will that significantly lower the capabilites of this machine?
And thanks for all the help man, you're a life saver
>>54251711
Meant to reply to
>>54251677
>>54251711
Is the game you want to play on your computer released yet?
I know why you're more keen on that prebuilt, you mentioned your anxiety before and I completely understand that, so the only thing I can suggest to you now is to just look up benchmarks on YouTube or similar - "name of game GTX 950", there are bound to be results.
>>54251732
No man's sky releases in around 2 months
And thank you! Would the GTX950 manage with this game? Is minimum requirements for the graphics card is the gtx480
>>54251791
I really think you'd be pushing it with a 950, 480 is a couple of years old but it was a high-end card for its time. 950 is low-middle level for today, with drivers and stuff they might be similar in performance, but the 950 won't give you a lot of room to breathe, so to speak.
>>54251816
Ooh I understand. OK, the gtx960 2 gig model and the Intel i5-6600 would be acceptable?
>>54250794
>gaming
You must be 18 years old or greater to use this website. Here's a website that lets 13 year olds post: www.reddit.com
>>54251816
Thank you again for all your help.
Do you think pic related would run it acceptably?
>>54251922
just build one ffs, this is such a waste of money and it probably won't even run it amazingly which for a grand is pretty shitty
>>54251922
How much would you be paying for that? If it's within your budget, I don't see why not to go for it. CPU and GPU in that are identical to my build. Rock-solid processor there, it should last you a loooong time.
And I'm glad to help, really.
>>54250794
Whatever you do spend the biggest part of your budget on a good graphics card
>>54250794
Logicalincrements.com has all you need, mate. They show you what parts to buy from where to get the most for your money.
>>54251283
I appreciate all the anons replying to my thread, although I don't know what I'm doing, and I've got assblasted by many techies for being ignorant, I'm happy to have had this experience.
I know your just trying to be polite but holy shit man you come across as a total pussy. If there's one place where you don't have to suck anyone's ass is 4chan
>>54251922
>no ssd
>gameme motherboard
>could get a cheaper + better gpu
>psu????
REEEEEEEE
For $1000 this probably won't even run the game in 60 fps =/.
>>54255723
Holy shit every meme I have seen so far today has been 9gag or ifunny watermarked...
How poorly would this run it? Would it even run at low settings?
This is my laptop
>>54256371
How does the gt 750m compare to nvidia gtx 480?
I meet all other minimum requirements, this is the only thing I'm lacking.
>>54256924
You should get an AMD GPU,
More power for less money.
>>54251159
You can bring the parts to a frys electronics and pay them $50 to build the computer for you that's what I wound recommend
>>54257524
Would what I'm using now run the game at 30 fps? What about 20 ?
>>54257624
Yeah, 30fps should be possible, but you can easily get more with that budget.
Mind posting or linking all the parts again? I'll look over it.
>>54257703
Oh no, this picture >>54256371 is what my laptop can do now. I've had it for probably 2 years now. If I can run it already I'm not even going to bother wasting my money on a prebuilt. Do you really think that setup could handle it at 30? Thanks for replying
>>54257922
>>54257703
Geforce gt 750m compared to nvidia gtx 480, do you think the 750m could run the game (needs minimum of nvidia gtx 480) at 30 fps consistently? Maybe 20 fps?
>>54250794
if i remember weel you can chose your components on ncix and make them build it for an extra 50$.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bgJX99
this also color matched for OCD reasons.
>>54258107
Thanks man! This will run the game? I'll consider it! It means alot
can someone rate my build?
hoping to use this for streaming some not-too-demanding games
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FTnqLk
>>54258185
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FTnqLk
this will pretty much run anything you throw at it up to 1440p , maybe not as good for 4k tho
>>54258387
didnt mean to quote the link.
>>54250794
Part Picking Guide:
>i5
>on sale ATX mobo
>on sale mid/full tower case
>on sale monitor ~60hz 1080p
>250 SSD or 1 TB HD
>Get a PSU that has enough wattage for the GPU
>Windows 7
>Don't forget a mouse and keyboard
>Spend the rest on a GPU
>>54250794
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/47sfsY
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($303.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1005.29
Remove Windows and pirate it or go home version to save some dosh if you need it.
>>54251816
The 950 is slightly faster than the 5-year-old 480.
>>54259648
Oh okay, would this rig >>54256371 manage with the game?
The only thing that isn't acceptable is the card, but is it enough?
>>54250794
Thank fucking Christ that No Man's Sky is so big that I won't ever run into you when I play it.
>>54260214
10/10
>>54250949
it will run no mans sky at 1080 and 60fps, but 2gb cards are quickly becoming problematic. gta v and modded Bethesda games cannot be maxed for example
>>54251336
If your goal is to play No Man's Sky, might I recommend you wait until June when it's released? With any luck, the latest generation of Nvidia/AMD GPUs will be unveiled/released causing price drops on GPUs you'd be interested in. Also, you can ask people in some No Man's Sky forums/reddit how their performance is with their specs.
>>54251234
why not install cpu and heatsink before inserting the motherboard?
Don't want to hijack but a gaming desktop thread seems the best place to ask. I have two Dell desktops, a t3500 with a xeon x5570 and an optiplex 3020 with an i3 4150. The t3500 has a wireless card while the 3020 does not. Is it more advisable to buy a 750ti lowpro, cheap ssd, and a wireless card for the 3020 or a 960 for the t3500? Both options are similarly priced.
>>54262696
Will these specs (>>54256371) run the game minimum settings around 20 fps? 30 fps?
That picture is my laptops specs compared to the games minimum requirements. What do you think? Thanks man.
>>54263020
He did
>>54250929
Honestly, why does everybody say that pre-builds are bad ?
Can't you just film yourself unboxing a pre-build pc for evidence, if got a faulty component ?
Lastly, let's say that you just don't trust yourself when it comes to building and taking apart PC parts.
Wouldn't it be smarter to buy a pre-build ?
>>54263218
pre-builds get you stuck with ORM hardware that won't play nice with any eventual upgrades, and you'll spend six months looking for / crying about / writing your own wifi and sound drivers if you want anything other than Winblows on it.
The argument here is "build from scratch" or "get a pre-built and then upgrade it", so you'll need to figure out how to assemble and replace and cable all those components either way.
plus, teach a man to fish and all that really does have merit. Tell the HR rep at your next interview that you "build computers" and enjoy your new job
>>54263218
>>54263180
>>54263267
Please somebody, if my laptop COULD run No Man's Sky at such low power, I wouldn't need to buy a rig or ps4. Can you tell if this is enough?
Minimum card for game: Nvidia gtx480
I have GeForce GT 750M
Minimum gpu: Intel core i3
I have Intel core i5-4200M
Minimum RAM 8 gig
I have 8 gig
I have enough free disk space, and my os is compatible.
Is this pushing it too close? Can I still run the game at low settings around 20-30 fps?
I feel as If the RAM portion will cause my game to stagger every three seconds and drop to like 2fps. Is 8 out of 8 gigs sufficient?
>>54263342
The site I used to compare all this says my card isn't good enough, although underneath it states that my card has the required pixel shader version and vertex shader version, as well as 2048 MB of dedicated video RAM out of the required 1536 MB
I updated my drivers yesterday, as well
Thank you in advance if anyone can help me figure this out
