Gaming/htpc

[buyit1986]

Hello I am considering building a gaming pc/htpc setup. I have a few questions if anyone can give me advice it would be appreciated.

 

1 would it be better to buy a higher end motherboard and a cheaper cpu for upgrade potential?

 

2 would I be able to get away with a nvidia 900 series  for 1080p gaming until I can afford a better graphics card?

 

3 when it comes to power supplies how do I chose one do I just add the maximum consumption of all devices or is there a better way ?

 

I've never built a system before. My current gaming laptop is getting old and it wasn't super high end to begin with.

[aisle9]

The Ryzen APUs may be your huckleberry.

[Streetguru]

28 minutes ago, buyit1986 said:

 

Buy a Ryen APU system, can even be ultra small form factor since it doesn't need a GPU to start with, they come out on the 12th
 

 

[LienusLateTips]

37 minutes ago, buyit1986 said:

3 when it comes to power supplies how do I chose one do I just add the maximum consumption of all devices or is there a better way ?

All the TDPs of the items, then add 100 or 200W to that. Then choose a nice, quality PSU.

Ask me for more PSU help if needed.

[buyit1986]

9 hours ago, Streetguru said:

Buy a Ryen APU system, can even be ultra small form factor since it doesn't need a GPU to start with, they come out on the 12th
 

 

Thanx for the info I will wait and see what the ryzen apus offer I've always had Intel, but if it's a good deal and does what I want I'm willing to change