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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:55 am to bluebarracuda
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:55 am to bluebarracuda
quote:
Anyone use Steam's in home streaming these days? Just picked up a little NUC with a 12900HK that I plan to replace the PC there (have other plans for the PC), but I haven't used the in home streaming in a looooonnnnnggg time
Thankfully most of the games I'll play locally (shite like n64/gamecube/ps1 emulators, worms, and other multiplayer "party games"), but occasionally I may get an itch to play a new AAA game on the couch
I've actually only used it remotely, but as long as I had a strong internet connection on my end, my 1gig symetric at home gave a staggeringly good experience. Now, that was playing slower paced games like BG3, so I won't speak to the latency for twitchy titles, but I've been impressed.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 11:56 am
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Posted on 1/8/26 at 3:25 pm to Joshjrn
Looking for advice. Getting a new computer and these are the specs. My current one (laptop) is 7 years old and its about time to get something else. Combo work with gaming is the expected use.
And I want it to last.
I have done "some" research, but wanted advice from those who have put together their own systems and are more savvy than myself.
I don't want to make the mistake of "buy more expensive component because component more expensive" if it is overkill.
Graphics: Geforce RTX 5070 Ti
CPU: Ultra 7 265k
Motherboard: MSI Z890
RAM: 32GB
SSD: 2TB T-Force A440
I haven't really done anything "desktop" related in 20 years so I'm a bit overwhelmed, honestly.
Just trying not to get shafted here are spend more than I need.
Thanks.
And I want it to last.
I have done "some" research, but wanted advice from those who have put together their own systems and are more savvy than myself.
I don't want to make the mistake of "buy more expensive component because component more expensive" if it is overkill.
Graphics: Geforce RTX 5070 Ti
CPU: Ultra 7 265k
Motherboard: MSI Z890
RAM: 32GB
SSD: 2TB T-Force A440
I haven't really done anything "desktop" related in 20 years so I'm a bit overwhelmed, honestly.
Just trying not to get shafted here are spend more than I need.
Thanks.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 3:32 pm to Scruffy
What kind of work, and what kind of games?
Posted on 1/8/26 at 3:57 pm to Joshjrn
quote:
What kind of work, and what kind of games?
I will be honest, more gaming than work.
Work requires far less computing power than this would offer. Essentially your standard office work combined with remote access to hospital systems.
Gaming-wise, I am looking more into single player high performance experience. The likes of Cyberpunk with mods, maybe some online gaming, I just don’t do that as much as I used to.
Other things like Baldur’s Gate, Kingdom Come, Black Myth, Elden Ring.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 1/8/26 at 8:36 pm to Scruffy
If you give a budget, we can help plan out the entire build, but I’ll start by saying that there hasn’t been a reason to buy into the Intel platform in about half a decade. For a set it and forget it build, I have a hard time arguing against a 9800x3D unless budget constraints don’t allow for it. Not only is it the best gaming chip in existence, but that chipset has at least one, if not multiple, generations of CPUs that will be compatible upgrade options in the future.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:09 pm to Joshjrn
quote:That is good to know.
If you give a budget, we can help plan out the entire build, but I’ll start by saying that there hasn’t been a reason to buy into the Intel platform in about half a decade.
I’m looking at max of about $3000, but could get to $3500 if need be.
quote:Gotcha.
For a set it and forget it build, I have a hard time arguing against a 9800x3D unless budget constraints don’t allow for it.
My laptop is almost solely used for work at this point.
It can’t run Baldur’s Gate without overheating, including some overheating with KOTOR (yes, that old game).
Just trying to get into something now before the market goes to hell and my computer completely craps out.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:02 am to Scruffy
quote:
I’m looking at max of about $3000, but could get to $3500 if need be.
That’s a pretty comfortable budget, even in these trying times. Unless I also need to budget for a monitor in there. Still doable, but tighter.
Does Scruffy live anywhere near a Microcenter?
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:13 am to Joshjrn
quote:Nope.
Unless I also need to budget for a monitor in there.
Already spent on decent monitors.
We use dual at work and I purchased some recently with the expectation I was going to get a desktop.
Pretty much just used as a base station for my laptop at the moment.
quote:Nearest is 4 hours away.
Does Scruffy live anywhere near a Microcenter?
This post was edited on 1/9/26 at 8:19 am
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:37 am to Scruffy
Specs of the monitor?
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:54 am to Joshjrn
It’s the Samsung OLED G6.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 9:23 am to Scruffy
quote:
It’s the Samsung OLED G6.
Ok, so looks like 1440p with a max refresh of 360hz?
Posted on 1/9/26 at 9:24 am to Joshjrn
Yea, that’s it.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 10:45 am to Scruffy
I haven't researched motherboards or NVME drives lately, so this is more of a proof of concept than a "go buy these exact parts" list, but I just threw this together as a rough draft:
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($469.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO X870-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($206.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($273.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($829.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x (2024) 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2351.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-01-09 11:43 EST-0500
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($469.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO X870-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($206.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($273.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($829.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x (2024) 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2351.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-01-09 11:43 EST-0500
Posted on 1/9/26 at 10:50 am to Joshjrn
Nice! Thanks.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 6:24 am to Joshjrn
What about Monitors. I'll be building a monster of a PC next gen. Wanna get a nice 2k oled for competitive fps gaming.
someone was telling me something about the difference between 27 vs 32 inch and something I needed to steer clear for on 2k, it was either the 27 or the 32 inch.
help me, im lost and drunk.
someone was telling me something about the difference between 27 vs 32 inch and something I needed to steer clear for on 2k, it was either the 27 or the 32 inch.
help me, im lost and drunk.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 7:41 am to SpeedyNacho
If I had to guess, I would say they are conveying one of two things:
1. 32” is too big for 1440p resolution and will look bad (which is false)
2. 32” is physically too large for a twitchy competitive game because you can’t see the entire screen at once (probably true)
But twitchy competitive games aren’t my jam, so I’ll defer to others.
1. 32” is too big for 1440p resolution and will look bad (which is false)
2. 32” is physically too large for a twitchy competitive game because you can’t see the entire screen at once (probably true)
But twitchy competitive games aren’t my jam, so I’ll defer to others.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 7:18 pm to Joshjrn
Im pretty sure its 1.
I remember it specifically being 27' because 32' at 1440 was worse. But I just couldnt remember what it was and was curious. Thanks
I remember it specifically being 27' because 32' at 1440 was worse. But I just couldnt remember what it was and was curious. Thanks
Posted on 1/12/26 at 9:49 pm to SpeedyNacho
quote:
Im pretty sure its 1.
I remember it specifically being 27' because 32' at 1440 was worse. But I just couldnt remember what it was and was curious. Thanks
I'm typing this on a 34" 3440x1440 monitor; ignore them.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:41 pm to SpeedyNacho
quote:
I remember it specifically being 27' because 32' at 1440 was worse. But I just couldnt remember what it was and was curious. Thanks
I don't play FPS in a competitive nature, but I do play them. I have gotten used to my 32" but you do have to slight turn your head. I'm not good, so take it for what its worth. But the damn thing looks glorious at 1440p.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:43 pm to Joshjrn
quote:
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($469.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO X870-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($206.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($273.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($829.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x (2024) 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2351.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-01-09 11:43 EST-0500
Nice build. Gun to my head I would have guessed something like this would have crept up closer to $3K. However, I think there may be some room to wiggle down a bit at the NVME and the PSU. With that said, we aren't talking budget saving number here, but just a bit of wiggle.
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