I dunno
Things like after-market CPU brackets for fans, wiring up the PSU and mobo headers give me the willies...
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Building a new PC for Elite: Dangerous Odyssey (hardware discussion)
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Things like after-market CPU brackets for fans, wiring up the PSU and mobo headers give me the willies...
I dunno
Things like after-market CPU brackets for fans, wiring up the PSU and mobo headers give me the willies...
There is a game on Steam where you build a PC.
PC Building Simulator on Steam
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
At some point (just for my own curiosity) I'll add up the cost of all parts sourced independently and come up with a number for what the overhead is to have someone like PCS build it for you. Without googling it, just off the top of your heads, maybe think of your own best guesses?
The new OLED Steam Deck with Wi-Fi 6E is announced by the way:
- https://www.steamdeck.com/en/oled
- https://www.steamdeck.com/en/oled
It's not any faster than the original though, and the original was already looking a bit underpowered, even relatives to other handhelds.
I may look into that! Thanks!There is a game on Steam where you build a PC.
PC Building Simulator on Steam
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.store.steampowered.com
I also watched the video below and it sort of put me off building one
@Alec Turner have you thought about a separate sound card? I've always had one but I think on-board sound is pretty good these days. At the moment, I have a RAID Strix Pro which has a breakout box which contains - iirc - a DAC and headphone amp.
I also watched the video below and it sort of put me off building one
Source: https://youtu.be/beW8pCezrdI
This setup was a bit of a mess. A few good points, but everything from component selection to the assembly was a little off.
I also watched the video below and it sort of put me off building one
There's a video from The Verge somewhere (not linking it) on one hand it shows how a completely inexperienced person can build a working computer,
... on the other hand it shows how someone incapable of opening a cardboard box (rips it open) can build a computer really badly and yet it still works somehow, then pass off such bad practices as a guide.
The moral, do your research across multiple sources. Videos by channels whose core content is not building computers, should probably not be taken as the only source of truth.
I really like OptimumTech, but bear in mind he focuses on smaller builds, e.g. Try this example (30 seconds)
New player here currently on ps4 and thinking about making a switch to pc in the near future, just wanted an input on running ED on a laptop.....specifically the HP Victus? Not much a computer person I kind of veered away from computers about 14 years ago so I have no knowledge of anything
I wouldn't recommend a laptop for current ED. I used to use a laptop back in the pre-horizons days (v1) and those activities (space flight, ship combat, mining) probably still work, but everything that you cannot currently get on PS4 needs more power. Others may have different experiences, but as you can see here, we are talking about some pretty power hungry hardware to get the most out of the new features (v4), and high end laptop components are dialled back to stay within the battery and charger limits, even though you pay the same or more as the desktop variants.
If I was building now I would have an 850W psu and 358cm graphics card clearance with front fans installed. That is the length required for a Strix 4090, the biggest card I can think of.
Both of those factors (and price) limited my choices in gpu in the last 2 generations.
Don’t do a white build. It’s pretty limiting, especially if you don’t live in Asia or USA.
The trend does not indicate that more reasonable sized or power friendly graphics cards will be available as long as people want 30-50% gains per generation. They do indicate that we might be getting those improvements over 2 generations and these gens will be 3 years each instead of 2. We will see….
Both of those factors (and price) limited my choices in gpu in the last 2 generations.
Don’t do a white build. It’s pretty limiting, especially if you don’t live in Asia or USA.
The trend does not indicate that more reasonable sized or power friendly graphics cards will be available as long as people want 30-50% gains per generation. They do indicate that we might be getting those improvements over 2 generations and these gens will be 3 years each instead of 2. We will see….
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I checked, the fractal true north has gpu clearance of 355cm with fans installed. That’s pretty good for everything except the really big cards. I would be comfortable with that if it was me.
As for cost premium of builder, they usually charge $100-300 over parts cost, with the basic 1 year warranty.
As for cost premium of builder, they usually charge $100-300 over parts cost, with the basic 1 year warranty.
You don't like white?
I love white builds, but they increase the cost of a system by about the same as having a company build it for you. $100-300. Everything costs more in white plastic and your choices are drastically limited. Be prepared to hunt and wait and/or overpay if you stick to the white theme.
Maybe add "not being a total eyesore" to that list. Other than that, personally I would never put additional money into the looks of a computer.
Luckily, what qualifies as "eyesore" for me usually costs more money, so it's a win-win
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Just for reference case since I have built my new gaming PC few month ago:
) and gain for second imo was not worth more money too. If you aim for VR or bigger resolution, then use better GPU makes sense.
- Fractal Design Focus 2 Black Solid (case)
- MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- Corsair RM850x (2021)
- Intel Core i7-13700K ... (TDP 253W)
- Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
- Kingston 32GB KIT DDR5 6000MHz CL36 FURY_Beast Black EXPO ... (KF560C36BBEK2-32, XMP Profile 1: DDR5-6000 CL36-38-38 @1.35V, KIT is supported by MB)
- GIGABYTE RTX 4070 GAMING OC ... (GV-N4070GAMING OC-12GD)
- Monitor: AOC 24G2U/BK ... (IPS, 144 Hz, 1 ms, FreeSync Premium, HDR Mode, Adjustable Stand)
- SSDs: 970 Evo 500GB, 970 Evo Plus 500GB and 980 PRO 1TB
) and gain for second imo was not worth more money too. If you aim for VR or bigger resolution, then use better GPU makes sense.
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Your query seems to have slipped under the radar ... maybe make a new thread asking for opinions / advice. Perhaps also define what model you are referring to and what spec (processor and GFX).
Just as an indicator - two years ago I bought a laptop as a secondary computer - it cost about a grand (basically an Intel i7-11370H with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060) and runs EDO with no issues.
good luck
I'll pop the spec in later but same as above for experience. I built a gaming rig (I7 + GTX 1650) AIO water cooled (first for me) CPU. Bought a 2nd Hand cooler for the GPU. This was to drive a Oculus Rift. Was nice but bulky for the living room. I swapped to a Dell inspiron laptop 7620 (with a i7 12700 + descrete 3060). It far out performs the conventional setup. I play with a quest 2 on the wifi on ultra, no issues. This was a refurbed from dell with support for £1K