Should I build a PC yet?

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chopper4

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I'm just coming from console and I want to build a gaming computer for moderate use. (I3 and gtx 660). But I'm starting to see all these new articles about ddr4 ram. I'm worried that if I build a system now that it'll soon be outdated because of the new memory standard. Does anyone have any advice or has anyone heard differently?

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Im not sure about the ddr4, but in my opinion thats at least a year away and will be way too expensive at first. Someone else will probably answer about that, but i was in your same position last summer when i went from the switch from console to pc gaming, and my advice is just build it now. I never realized just how shit*y the graphics were on consoles and how the lack of servers to pick from and modded content were so important.

Anyway this is a little off topic, but i recommend going big when getting into pc gaming if you have the money. I would recommend an I5 4670K and an R9 280X or GTX 770. You dont need an expensive MOBO, 16 gigs of ram,or a fancy case, but if you buy those two components i guarantee you will be so happy you...
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schau314

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Computers out date extremely fast. The gtx 660 is comparable to the new consoles. ddr4 will be expensive and not easy to get for a few years. I think if budget is needed then go with ddr3. Ram goes up in price after it becomes outdated usually.
 
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The first batches of DDR4 are 2133MT/s with a CAS latency of 15 and it will be very expensive. Right now you can buy 2x4GB DDR3-2400CL10 for less than $100. DDR4 will be marketed towards servers at first, as they can actually see a difference with the power savings.

In summary, you need not care about DDR4 right now, nor in the near future.
 
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Im not sure about the ddr4, but in my opinion thats at least a year away and will be way too expensive at first. Someone else will probably answer about that, but i was in your same position last summer when i went from the switch from console to pc gaming, and my advice is just build it now. I never realized just how shit*y the graphics were on consoles and how the lack of servers to pick from and modded content were so important.

Anyway this is a little off topic, but i recommend going big when getting into pc gaming if you have the money. I would recommend an I5 4670K and an R9 280X or GTX 770. You dont need an expensive MOBO, 16 gigs of ram,or a fancy case, but if you buy those two components i guarantee you will be so happy you did.

P.S. When i built my gaming pc i also went with a GTX 660, but i sold it and got a 280X and the satisfaction of playing any game on max settings was well worth it!

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/XxXGunXxXGraveXxX/saved/4z8g
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 460 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Inwin Dragon Slayer MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $743.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-03 17:25 EDT-0400)
 
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schau314

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I would keep a standard hdd in there but looks okay. The evga or xfx power supplies are a little bit budget oriented. Also the haf 912 is usually a nice and roomy case. The main point is a cheaper motherboard is fine. You can find good ways to get legit copies of windows for less through universities or other means, but if you want to pay the normal price and way that is also fine.
 
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