Gaming PC for newbys

[squidlips]

Hey guys,

 

Can you do a show on the minimum requirements for a gaming pc, a starter setup, medium and ultimate setup like the Aventum X. Can you explain or recommend parts for every system etc. I<m looking to buy a new gaming / workstation PC but man this is getting confusing with al those RGB crap and options in the rigs.

 

Thanks

[mxk]

1 minute ago, squidlips said:

Hey guys,

 

Can you do a show on the minimum requirements for a gaming pc, a starter setup, medium and ultimate setup like the Aventum X. Can you explain or recommend parts for every system etc. I<m looking to buy a new gaming / workstation PC but man this is getting confusing with al those RGB crap and options in the rigs.

 

Thanks

so you're asking for LTT to make a video on this? I mean the forum is here to help.

[vK 3 1 RON]

Every system needs:

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• CPU Cooler (Used to transfer heat away from the CPU in order to keep it cool)
• Thermal Compound (Applied on CPU before attaching CPU Cooler, makes the cooler have better contact with CPU)
• RAM (Random Access Memory - used to store temporary data that the computer will frequently access)
• Motherboard (It's a varied sized board that everything connects to which acts as a buffer for communicating Input/Output with hardware and also data transfer between hardware)
• Storage (Drives to keep a hold of your data e.g. Games/Work etc - usually as a HDD (Hard disk drive, cheaper for more storage but not as quick as) an SSD (Solid-state drive, these are quick but more expensive; although, their prices are beginning to come down.)
• PSU (Power supply - Takes input power and provides it to individual components)
• I/O (Input/Output - Essentially like your peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, Headphones) 
• Case (Provide armour for the components from outside sources such as: Dust, (limited) Water and static (to an extent))
• Screws (To hold everything in place)

A starter PC will need those components.

It's dependent on what you want your PC to do as to what components you'll need. 

[Boomwebsearch]

6 minutes ago, squidlips said:

Hey guys,

 

Can you do a show on the minimum requirements for a gaming pc, a starter setup, medium and ultimate setup like the Aventum X. Can you explain or recommend parts for every system etc. I<m looking to buy a new gaming / workstation PC but man this is getting confusing with al those RGB crap and options in the rigs.

 

Thanks

I think that LinusTechTips has many great videos on computer building and gaming, some and most of their videos are on the high-end of the spectrum although there are some videos which have been made by LinusTechTips and which are towards the topic of budget systems, I will be sure to link some of these builds within this post.

 

*Also, Scrapyard Wars videos from LinusTechTips show used system builds which can present better value for the dollar although you may have a hard time with finding the right parts for the build in areas where not much used PC hardware is available or you may want a new build for included factors/bonuses such as a warranty.

[Shiv78]

11 minutes ago, vK 3 1 RON said:

Every system needs:

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• CPU Cooler (Used to transfer heat away from the CPU in order to keep it cool)
• Thermal Compound (Applied on CPU before attaching CPU Cooler, makes the cooler have better contact with CPU)
• RAM (Random Access Memory - used to store temporary data that the computer will frequently access)
• Motherboard (It's a varied sized board that everything connects to which acts as a buffer for communicating Input/Output with hardware and also data transfer between hardware)
•  Storage (Drives to keep a hold of your data e.g. Games/Work etc - usually as a HDD (Hard disk drive, cheaper for more storage but not as quick as) an SSD (Solid-state drive, these are quick but more expensive; although, their prices are beginning to come down.)
• PSU (Power supply - Takes input power and provides it to individual components)
• I/O (Input/Output - Essentially like your peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, Headphones) 
• Case (Provide armour for the components from outside sources such as: Dust, (limited) Water and static (to an extent))
• Screws (To hold everything in place)

A starter PC will need those components.

It's dependent on what you want your PC to do as to what components you'll need. 

You forgot graphics. Lol

[Boomwebsearch]

3 minutes ago, vK 3 1 RON said:

Every system needs:

 

3 minutes ago, vK 3 1 RON said:

Case (Provide armour for the components from outside sources such as: Dust, (limited) Water and static (to an extent))

 

3 minutes ago, vK 3 1 RON said:

Thermal Compound (Applied on CPU before attaching CPU Cooler, makes the cooler have better contact with CPU)

For the typical system build, you need these although, a case is not absolutely needed to be able to boot and neither is the thermal compound (okay, this depends on your CPU although if it does not output much heat then you could use alternatives like toothpaste). I would highly suggest against this concept of not using thermal compound or a case as it could result in indirect damage to the components of your computer system and the added cost being considered in is definitely worth it for most systems (unless you want most performance of want to my budget system such as the one made in the LTT video which I will link within this post). Essentially, it can damage your system if you do not have a case or thermal compound and I would highly recommend that you have it in your build although I just wanted to point out that it is not absolutely necessary in order to boot and have a working machine (unless you have a high TDP CPU or something like that).

 

 

[Boomwebsearch]

Just now, Shiv78 said:

You forgot graphics. Lol

Most CPUs or on the motherboard have an integrated GPU for graphics although if your system does not then, you might want to get a separate dedicated GPU card or otherwise you would not be able to see any display output from your system.

[vK 3 1 RON]

37 minutes ago, Boomwebsearch said:

Most CPUs or on the motherboard have an integrated GPU for graphics although if your system does not then, you might want to get a separate dedicated GPU card or otherwise you would not be able to see any display output from your system.

 

39 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

You forgot graphics. Lol

Yeah well I'm not perfect