Hello guys,
I didn't pay attention to the PC world for a last decade and was just enjoying my MacBooks. Now decided to get something a bit more powerful for a full hd gaming.
So i have lot's of questions, hope you can answer some of those and help me make up my mind.
1. Do i need mini PC? I like the smaller case since i might be carrying it around (occasionally in a car to game with my friends) and i also enjoy how it looks. But what are the trade-offs? Quite honestly when i had desktop towers in the old days i felt like its empty inside.
Note: i don't need CD drive, and only need one small SSD drive.
- is it worse or better at cooling?
- is it louder?
- is it more expensive overall?
- why can't i make an AMD station using it?
2. Is AMD not as cool anymore? Generally would you consider AMD when on a budget to get the best value for money as far as gaming is concerned?
- i3 vs i5 vs i7 — is i7 too situation to consider it best value for money?
3. Nvidia vs Radeon? What are the pros and cons? What models should i be looking to get if i want to run Witcher 3 on High full HD? Should i look at something like 970?
4. I don't mind minor over clocking, is there some CPUs that are better than others in this regard?
5. PSU — i am hearing things like get 450-500w for future upgrades for ages but i recall having 300-350w 10 years ago and i don't feel like much changed since.
6. What are the wireless connectivity options. Will my desktop connect to TV via airplay?
7. Lastly — is there an option to have windows installed but not activated? Otherwise i am not sure how do i install it without a CD-ROM if i choose to go without OS option (os feels to expensive here, i d rather get the key from g2a).
I d be happy if you could answer at least some of those
p.s. i am looking to spend around >550-600GBP
Cheers
I didn't pay attention to the PC world for a last decade and was just enjoying my MacBooks. Now decided to get something a bit more powerful for a full hd gaming.
So i have lot's of questions, hope you can answer some of those and help me make up my mind.
1. Do i need mini PC? I like the smaller case since i might be carrying it around (occasionally in a car to game with my friends) and i also enjoy how it looks. But what are the trade-offs? Quite honestly when i had desktop towers in the old days i felt like its empty inside.
Note: i don't need CD drive, and only need one small SSD drive.
- is it worse or better at cooling?
- is it louder?
- is it more expensive overall?
- why can't i make an AMD station using it?
2. Is AMD not as cool anymore? Generally would you consider AMD when on a budget to get the best value for money as far as gaming is concerned?
- i3 vs i5 vs i7 — is i7 too situation to consider it best value for money?
3. Nvidia vs Radeon? What are the pros and cons? What models should i be looking to get if i want to run Witcher 3 on High full HD? Should i look at something like 970?
4. I don't mind minor over clocking, is there some CPUs that are better than others in this regard?
5. PSU — i am hearing things like get 450-500w for future upgrades for ages but i recall having 300-350w 10 years ago and i don't feel like much changed since.
6. What are the wireless connectivity options. Will my desktop connect to TV via airplay?
7. Lastly — is there an option to have windows installed but not activated? Otherwise i am not sure how do i install it without a CD-ROM if i choose to go without OS option (os feels to expensive here, i d rather get the key from g2a).
I d be happy if you could answer at least some of those
p.s. i am looking to spend around >550-600GBP
Cheers