Getting a Gaming PC

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Hi there. I've decided to get a gaming PC for the first time in my life. I dont like console gaming as much anymore and I think its time for a change. What sort of games could my PC play at a good framerate (50+) if my specs are:
CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 (Kaby Lake)
GPU: Nividia Geforce GTX 1050
RAM: 8GB
STORAGE: 256GB SSD
If possible, I would like a quick review of this PC (pros and cons)

All replies/advice given is hugely appreciated!

CRO5513Y · Apr 16, 2017

It would probably be best if you spent less on the CPU and more on the Graphics Card in this instance. A Pentium G4560 and RX 470 would perform much better in a majority of games over an i5 and GTX 1050 for around the same price. Other than that, 256GB storage would fill up fast if you don't have a bulk 500GB or higher hard drive for games and such. If you have a set budget just let us know and we can come up with a great build for you. You're making a good choice switching over and i Hope this helps

Tarun17 · Apr 16, 2017

This PC is OK for most games and will give you decent frame rates in most titles but remember the power supply . Also, are you building it o just buying a prebuilt PC? And, as CRO5513Y Said, you can go with a pentium (especially the g4560 is a nice one.) and pair it with a gtx 1060 / rx 470. Each would be satisfying option.

Lucky_SLS · Apr 16, 2017

i think the ryzen 1500x comes in the same price range as the 7400. the 1500X is the better deal against the 7400. along with that, an rx570 would complete ur build.

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

You'll want a 1TB HDD to go along with it for a start, and an SSD is a luxury, you don't need one in this price range.
Budget for your PC?
I'll whack together a list.

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

CRO5513Y :

Thanks for the advice. I have two PC's to pick from. An i5-7400 with a GTX 1050 OR an i5-6400 and an RX-480. I hope you guys could help me.

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Tarun17 :

This is a pre-built one from Currys. This is my first Gaming PC, and I didn't wanna break the bank just yet

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The PSU is an 80PLUS Bronze ATX, 500 W.

Tarun17 · Apr 16, 2017

Pick up the one with the RX 480 as this one will provide you significantly better Frame-rates than the one with the 1050. As for the CPU, A 6400 will almost be equal to the 7400 with a neglegible performance difference.Hope that helped!

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Chugalug_ :

Seeing as this is my first PC, I don't wanna build my own or get one customised. I just want a pre built one to get me into the world of PC Gaming, and I'll get a customised configuration at some point in the future.

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

What country are you in and what's your budget?
You also have the option of getting parts together that I can select for you and get a local store to assemble it.
Prebuilts come with generic components and poor quality products to cut corners generally.

Tarun17 · Apr 16, 2017

Ok but does the PC with i5 6400 have more than 256 GB of ROM (HDD or SSD)?

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Tarun17 :

Basically, the PC with the 6400 is £900 without a monitor but the one with the 1050 and i5-7400 is £1000 WITH a 24" 3D LED 144Hz monitor bundled with it, along with a wireless keyboard and mouse. My budget is about £1000-£1300 with peripherals such as a good monitor, keyboard and mouse, Windows 10 Home and McAfee virus protection.

LucoTF · Apr 16, 2017

Is this uk? Whats your budget?

Edit: nvm lol

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Tarun17 :

It has 2TB HDD and 128GB SSD.

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

LucoTF :

This is UK, and my budget is £1300. I don't want a customised configuration as this is my first PC. I'll be looking for a customised PC in the future, but that isn't my main concern right now.

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

You can get so much more for your money!
Trust me on this, whatever you do, DO NOT get this prebuilt, I can easily get you more than twice that i5 1050 performance for the money.
I'll post in a bit.

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Chugalug_ :

This is my first PC, and I don't want a customised one just yet. Thanks for the help anyways, though

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M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Chugalug_ :

There's another PC I'm looking at (pre-built) and it has an i5-6400 with an RX 480 GPU if that helps...? I wouldn't mind getting either but the i5-7400 and 1050 has a gaming monitor with it for just £100 more (24") so if I was to get the i5-6400 and RX 480 I might risk going over my budget.

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

Not to worry about the PSU, it's a high quality Super Flower rebrand, absolutely killer deal.
Get this and have a local store assemble it.
You can grab an SSD later down the line if you'd like.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor (£262.74 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£67.21 @ Alza)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£104.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card (£368.10 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: NOX URANO TX 850W ATX Power Supply (£65.90 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (£85.80 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor (£241.33 @ Novatech)
Total: £1285.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-16 14:21 BST+0100

LucoTF · Apr 16, 2017

Yeah that's overpriced. Two minutes on the freshtech site and I found this for £800 https://www.freshtechsolutions.co.uk/intel-core-i5-7400-2tb-16gb-2133mhz-gtx-1060-6gb-galaxy-windows-10-gaming-pc.html

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

If you wanted something like what they're offering, except with better performance and higher quality components.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£67.21 @ Alza)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£104.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 4GB G1 Gaming Video Card (£166.74 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: NOX URANO TX 850W ATX Power Supply (£65.90 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (£85.80 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor (£241.33 @ Novatech)
Total: £994.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-16 14:22 BST+0100

Chugalug_ · Apr 16, 2017

If you wanted a 1050 PC like that awful value thing they're offering get this.
By the way, the 144hz monitor they're offering is likely bottom end too.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor (£55.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£67.21 @ Alza)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory (£50.63 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (£99.97 @ Alza)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£49.97 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (£85.80 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor (£241.33 @ Novatech)
Total: £739.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-16 14:24 BST+0100

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

C++:

LucoTF :

I know I could eaily get a customised PC online, but the chances of it coming in with a fried PSU or misplaced motherboard are quite high..

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Chugalug_ :

Thanks for all 3 of your solutions, I greatly appreciate them, but I don't really wanna go through the hassle of going to a computer store and getting it assembled, as the chances of it breaking down are high as opposed to getting a pre built one.

M_sked · Apr 16, 2017

Tarun17 :

That helped a lot. Thanks, buddy.

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