- Jul 22, 2009
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Hello everyone!
I enjoy gaming from my couch. I want a PC that will easily hook up to my current 32” (720p) Samsung TV (hdmi hook ups), and that I can eventually hook up to a bigger 40-50” TV in the future. I've got an Xbox 360 and PS3 but I want to take it to the next level. I'm pretty frugal with my entertainment budget. Games have been cheaper on Steam for a LONG time. And with the recent appearance of ports like Mortal Kombat/Injustice, DMC, Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance, etc. I am comfortable with migrating fully to the PC.
For 6 years I have been using a 32” (max 720p) Samsung TV to play Xbox 360 and PS3. The visual quality has been fine for me. I’ve never really been impressed or enjoyed using Blu-rays. When I buy video content on Amazon I usually am cheap and just buy the Regular Version of a TV show, not the HD. Honestly, I can’t see a $1 worth of improvement in visual quality.
My typical viewing distance is 7 feet.
In summary, I’m not looking for super-blazing-hot-eye-ball-melting-resolutions. I want nice, clean, simple and enjoyable visuals. I don’t spend time counting pixels or pulling my hair out over anti-aliasing, screen tearing, etc. I just want to sit down and start playing.
Games I currently own and would want to play: Tomb Raider (2013), XCOM:Enemy Unknown/Within, TW: Shogun 2, Hard Reset, Injustice, Mortal Kombat, Skyrim. I also play a lot of small games like Super Meatboy and Mark of the Ninja.
Any help or suggestions would be great! Links to existing builds that fit my needs would be awesome also. Thanks in advance.
Approximate Purchase Date: February – March 2014
Budget Range: PC + OS Budget: $400-600 after rebates and shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: #1) Couch gaming. #2) Video/Music Streaming #3) Web surfing.
Monitor situation: I have a 32” 720p Samsung TV. Eventually I want to buy a bigger 40-50” 1080p TV. My typical living room viewing distance is 7FT.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Windows 7 has worked great for me. If there is some reason I should use Windows 8, I guess I could be persuaded.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon (I have a prime account) & New Egg (bought all my previous computer parts from New Egg).
Location: Austin, TX
Parts Preferences: No preference.
Overclocking: Maybe. I want ease of use. I don’t want to constantly fiddle with my PC once it is up and running.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe. I don’t know anything about this subject.
Your Monitor Resolution: 720p and up for television couch gaming.
Additional Comments:
Upgradeability: My previous computer I built 6 years ago and I never upgraded. I only opened it to clean it. I would like to have a clear upgrade path for my living room pc.
Tower size: The size of the tower does not matter. My house is roomy. If having a bigger case makes assembly easier, that would be preferred.
Tower features:
Easy to use USB slots.I have numerous USB devices: Fight stick, Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless adapter.
No distracting lights. Quiet.
I enjoy gaming from my couch. I want a PC that will easily hook up to my current 32” (720p) Samsung TV (hdmi hook ups), and that I can eventually hook up to a bigger 40-50” TV in the future. I've got an Xbox 360 and PS3 but I want to take it to the next level. I'm pretty frugal with my entertainment budget. Games have been cheaper on Steam for a LONG time. And with the recent appearance of ports like Mortal Kombat/Injustice, DMC, Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance, etc. I am comfortable with migrating fully to the PC.
For 6 years I have been using a 32” (max 720p) Samsung TV to play Xbox 360 and PS3. The visual quality has been fine for me. I’ve never really been impressed or enjoyed using Blu-rays. When I buy video content on Amazon I usually am cheap and just buy the Regular Version of a TV show, not the HD. Honestly, I can’t see a $1 worth of improvement in visual quality.
My typical viewing distance is 7 feet.
In summary, I’m not looking for super-blazing-hot-eye-ball-melting-resolutions. I want nice, clean, simple and enjoyable visuals. I don’t spend time counting pixels or pulling my hair out over anti-aliasing, screen tearing, etc. I just want to sit down and start playing.
Games I currently own and would want to play: Tomb Raider (2013), XCOM:Enemy Unknown/Within, TW: Shogun 2, Hard Reset, Injustice, Mortal Kombat, Skyrim. I also play a lot of small games like Super Meatboy and Mark of the Ninja.
Any help or suggestions would be great! Links to existing builds that fit my needs would be awesome also. Thanks in advance.
Approximate Purchase Date: February – March 2014
Budget Range: PC + OS Budget: $400-600 after rebates and shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: #1) Couch gaming. #2) Video/Music Streaming #3) Web surfing.
Monitor situation: I have a 32” 720p Samsung TV. Eventually I want to buy a bigger 40-50” 1080p TV. My typical living room viewing distance is 7FT.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Windows 7 has worked great for me. If there is some reason I should use Windows 8, I guess I could be persuaded.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon (I have a prime account) & New Egg (bought all my previous computer parts from New Egg).
Location: Austin, TX
Parts Preferences: No preference.
Overclocking: Maybe. I want ease of use. I don’t want to constantly fiddle with my PC once it is up and running.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe. I don’t know anything about this subject.
Your Monitor Resolution: 720p and up for television couch gaming.
Additional Comments:
Upgradeability: My previous computer I built 6 years ago and I never upgraded. I only opened it to clean it. I would like to have a clear upgrade path for my living room pc.
Tower size: The size of the tower does not matter. My house is roomy. If having a bigger case makes assembly easier, that would be preferred.
Tower features:
Easy to use USB slots.I have numerous USB devices: Fight stick, Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless adapter.
No distracting lights. Quiet.
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