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blerghasth

So i have budget to build a PC with the following specifications:

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX/BR AM3/AM3

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz Piledriver FD6300WMHKBOX Six Core 14MB AM3

Memory: DDR3 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 8GB 1600MHz

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 370 2GB DUAL-X OC 256Bit GDDR5 C/HDMI PCI-EXP

Will it be better than The current consoles? How better will it be? (its a bit cheaper buying a Xbox one)

Thank you all! :D

9 years ago

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FlyinHi

Are u kiddin me, look at name of this site,

steamgifts.com

PcMasterRace

:D

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blerghasth

i know, but im paying a bit more for this PC and would prefer a Xbox One than a shitty PC hahaha (don't hang me hahah)

9 years ago
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TBreaker

Are you sure you wouldn't prefer a PS4 over an X1?

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blerghasth

i don't know much about consoles, but my cousin has a X1, so i would be able to play madden online with him :D

9 years ago
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blerghasth

Thanks for those who voted, i feel more safe to buy it now XD

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jbondguy007

Most computer which can run games decently will be better than a console due to:

  1. Multi-purpose (you don't have to use it only for gaming all the time)
  2. Mods!
  3. Cheaper games (generally)
  4. Easy to repair if it every breaks
  5. Easy to upgrade in the future
  6. No limits, really. You want 120 FPS at maximum in Skyrim with a crapload of mods and 1080p? If you got the money to upgrade, you can.

To answer your question, yes. That build will be better than a console, as far as I know.

Okay, I'm done advertising the greatness of owning a computer. Jbond, over'n'out.

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blerghasth

I never owned a console (except a SNES) and the price almost turned me to the dark side, but it's a relief that i can still play on a PC knowing its the best option XD

9 years ago
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Torai

you will get decent performance with this build - at least for casual gaming

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epicstuf

Nope, I have a lower build, Dual Graphics Radeon R7 265, and it can run GTA 5 at max settings, no bumps.

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DirtyAtom

It'll definitely perform better than a console. It's better because of all the reasons jbondguy specified, along with no paid online, more customization and more choice.

Quick question though: wherever you're buying from, is the R7 370 cheaper than the R9 270X?

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blerghasth

Thanks for answering. R9 270X is out of stock where i bought it, why?

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DirtyAtom

It performs slightly better than the R7 370.

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blerghasth

r9 270x is $36 more, is it worth it changing the order? :P

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DirtyAtom

On paper it performs a little bit better at most tasks. However, I don't know how much $36 is worth to you. I recommend watching comparisons on YouTube or reading some to see if it's worth it for you.

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blerghasth

what do you think about Radeon R9 380?

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DirtyAtom

It is better than both the R9 270x and R7 370. See if the upgrade is worth it for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWzbzYjQYOY
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-380-vs-Radeon-R9-270X
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-270X-vs-Radeon-R7-370

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blerghasth

one last question i promisse! (and i swear i googled a lot and couldn't find lol) the r9 380 has TDP at 190W compared to 110W from r7 370. Does it means it'll heat too much and i need an extra cooling system for the build?

Thank you very much for all your help :D

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DirtyAtom

Not to that extent, it'll only mean you might need a better PSU (a 550W 80+ rated one should be enough). These videos show the amount of heat the card could create.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMr7M6ZIyZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTpNZEW31G0

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blerghasth

haha, my build is the best i could do with my budget

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perrolijo

Consoles wouldn't have to exist nowadays. They existed because they were focused into gaming when PCs were oriented to work and hadn't enough hardware. Today consoles exist just because of exclusive games, downgrades, bad ports and releasing games months later..

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TBreaker

I disagree. Of course, consoles hold back the evolution of graphics among other things, but it's good having one because you make sure you'll be able to play your games for 5-10 years. I prefer gaming on my PC, but still, no one can deny that consoles are meant for "lazy" people who just don't want to mess around for hours with different settings, installing games, etc.

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perrolijo

Well, Steam has achieved you don't have to worry with installing games at least. Settings are unavoidable: each PC is different; all XBone are the same (although auto-settings work in most cases). But yes, it is a good point for consoles.

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