Hey SG forums ^_^/ So I'm gunna give everyone 3 user scenarios, and I want everyone to recommend a build for each scenario and give your reason why you think your build would be ideal for them, including monitor and case. If you are providing real life data like benchmark scores (synthetic and/or practical), please link to proof of the data!

Here are the 3 scenarios.

1: Entry level gamer. This user just wants a computer that will allow them to do normal everyday tasks, such as browse the internet, watch 1080p videos on YouTube, use Google Drive, and play all the latest games and have assurance that they'll be able to play upcoming games as well for a couple of years before needing to upgrade. They don't care too much about how good the quality looks and are willing to play on the lowest settings as long as the game runs at a playable FPS. ($1000 USD budget)

2: Game lover. This user Absolutely loves to game! They want to run games at higher quality settings and still get above 60FPS. They will likely not be upgrading for afew years to come, so they want the most out of their system's budget and still be able to push things for quite some time. They are not afraid of overclocking to squeeze out those extra few frames. Streaming would be a nice option, and they are willing to sacrifice resolution to run OBS or Xsplit, and go down to 720p for it, but ideally when playing for fun, they want to crank it up to 1440p! ($2500 USD Budget)

3: High End Content Creator. This user is heavy into content creation, using a mix of computer recorded footage and DSLR video recording at 4k (assume DSLR, general DLSR recording equipment (shotgun mic, lights, etc...), and editing software are already owned). They have deadlines to meet and prioritize high quality production above all else. Anything that makes their life easier would be best! When they make game reviews, they want to make sure that there is absolutely no bottlenecking present, and if a game runs like crap, it's because it was a poorly made game and not their system being underpowered. They don't mind rending their videos in 1080p, but will render in 1440p or 4k if time allows it, so faster rendering times are ideal for those longer videos with more edits and effects. ($7000 USD Budget)

What are you to include in your build recommendations? Everything hardware, the guts of the PC, the case, fans, cooling, monitors, peripherals (keyboards, mice, headphones, speakers, mic, etc...), and accessories (LEDs, pizzazz in general if their's leftover money in the budget).

What's NOT to be included? Software, OS, non-rig based components.

These users would be starting with basically nothing, so you need to build your recommendations from scratch. Sale prices do NOT count, you must go by the listing before the discounts. Shipping can be ignored though. All parts must be purchased through USA sites and cannot be used.

Questions that might be/have been asked:

Q: Why are you wanting us to account for the extras like monitors, mice, keyboards, etc...? Those normally aren't things these questions ask.
A: These scenarios assume they have nothing for the Rig, so I mean nothing! With the exception of the software and for the content creator, whom I only gave software for editing and a DSLR with equipment for it.

Q: Why make this?
A: Cause I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are in these scenarios, and I want to see people debate other builds and defend their own.

Q: Do you plan to do anything with the answers?
A: No, not immediately anyways. If I am ever asked for my thoughts on a rig by a friend, I will probably end up thinking back to this thread of mine, and include aspects and thought processes of replies, so I can give the person the best option I can!

Q: Giveaway?
A: Sorry, no. But I have a few in the works! Developing the puzzles at the moment for them~

7 years ago

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