Console Killer?

[Pink_Snowman]

i have been looking to get a PC that will outperform an Xbox or a PS4. My plan is to use this as a family gaming machine with support for both console controllers(No mouse and keyboard) I am aware that there are plenty of console killer tutorials and guides on youtube but i wanted opinions from the PC council. So here are my questions, what are the qualities of console killer, how upgradable are console killers, how easy is it to game with a controller, and finally are they worth it. if you believe that a console killer is worth it please make a part list of about 400-600 dollars.

 

Thanks!!

[aeroencychris]

See the list in my sig, should be around your pricepoint.

Console killers are in essence just being able to play at 1080p30fps, but I personally find that to be a terrible standard and always strive for at least 60fps, even if that means turning down the graphics settings. An RX 480 or GTX 1060 should have no problems doing this, even at higher settings.

 

Controllers are no issue, although Xbox will inherently work better out of the box (I personally use a PS4 with custom drivers).

 

I absolutely see it as worth it since I'm on my computer a lot anyways. It's much more convenient for me to just work off of one high-end PC and then have a cheaper end laptop for classes/travel. In a living room setting it's still pretty nice since the higher framerate and better graphics will obviously be a plus. You could also then use this PC for other things like YouTube or Netflix with a wireless keyboard.

 

Edit: if you're going to be using this purely as a living room PC make sure that you like the Steam Big Picture interface, you'll have to use that

[Guest]

One should not come here and criticize my build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.49 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($50.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $582.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 21:44 EDT-0400

[Energycore]

I think the main point of a console killer is its small size, so you can move it around. For $600 it may be doable, let's see.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $535.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 21:45 EDT-0400

 

This one's also got Wifi. And it definitely kills a Xbone or PS4

[Damascus]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gqndcc

 

Motherboard: *ASRock AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: *G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: *Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: RYZEN 5 1400 ($169.00)
Total: $596.95

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

I think the main point of a console killer is its small size, so you can move it around. For $600 it may be doable, let's see.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $535.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 21:45 EDT-0400

 

This one's also got Wifi. And it definitely kills a Xbone or PS4

add a slim/full sized disc drive if the case supports it 

[Misanthrope]

Ryzen 5 1400 + R9 470 You should wait like 1 more day.

[Energycore]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

add a slim/full sized disc drive if the case supports it 

Doesn't look like the Node 202 supports it. But you can run an external one so eh

[Misanthrope]

7 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Doesn't look like the Node 202 supports it. But you can run an external one so eh

Silverstone Raven RVZ02 is smaller and does support it I like it better:

[DocSwag]

16 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

See the list in my sig, should be around your pricepoint.

Console killers are in essence just being able to play at 1080p30fps, but I personally find that to be a terrible standard and always strive for at least 60fps, even if that means turning down the graphics settings. An RX 480 or GTX 1060 should have no problems doing this, even at higher settings.

 

Controllers are no issue, although Xbox will inherently work better out of the box (I personally use a PS4 with custom drivers).

 

I absolutely see it as worth it since I'm on my computer a lot anyways. It's much more convenient for me to just work off of one high-end PC and then have a cheaper end laptop for classes/travel. In a living room setting it's still pretty nice since the higher framerate and better graphics will obviously be a plus. You could also then use this PC for other things like YouTube or Netflix with a wireless keyboard.

 

Edit: if you're going to be using this purely as a living room PC make sure that you like the Steam Big Picture interface, you'll have to use that

I would 100% agree except the psu in there is shite.

[Energycore]

9 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

Silverstone Raven RVZ02 is smaller and does support it I like it better:

Yeah I forgot about that one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone RVZ02B HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8ABSH-01 DVD/CD Writer  ($33.28 @ Other World Computing)
Total: $564.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 22:08 EDT-0400

No Blu-ray but I have yet to meet someone with a bunch of blurays