see_mi_yah
Member
Hi.
I hope I'm in the correct section. I was tempted to post in Check This Spec! but, crucially, I don't have a spec!
I'm about to buy my first PC and, as the title suggests, I want to choose one of the pre-built/recommended options from PC Specialist. I know I'm paying a premium when going this route but I'm simply not going to DIY a PC. I am the guy that has to get his partner to help him put together an IKEA coffee table. I wouldn't allow myself to be left in a room with a box full of computer parts.
Anyway, the PC will be primarily used for sim racing (iRacing, ACC etc.) however I do also dabble in computer games. I tend to veer toward low-spec indie games (that I can play on my potato laptop) but I'd still like the ability to play shiny new games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield when they come along. So while the emphasis is very much on sim racing I would still like to give myself that option.
My budget is €2,000 and I only need the computer itself. I have a monitor, mouse, keyboard and headset (and of course I have the sim racing wheel and pedals).
My monitor is a 4K, 60Hz LG unit. I don't have the model number to hand but I can check later if it's necessary. It's a pretty basic monitor but it served me well during lockdown with my Xbox One X. The only 'gaming' feature is its FreeSync capability.
However, I will eventually be upgrading to a 1440p, 144hz monitor, which seems to be the sweet spot in terms of value/performance.
Finally, I have no interest in Ray Tracing. It looks incredible but my layman's understanding is that it can result in big drops off in performance and if that's correct it's a dead end for me right now.
Thanks for reading.
I hope I'm in the correct section. I was tempted to post in Check This Spec! but, crucially, I don't have a spec!
I'm about to buy my first PC and, as the title suggests, I want to choose one of the pre-built/recommended options from PC Specialist. I know I'm paying a premium when going this route but I'm simply not going to DIY a PC. I am the guy that has to get his partner to help him put together an IKEA coffee table. I wouldn't allow myself to be left in a room with a box full of computer parts.
Anyway, the PC will be primarily used for sim racing (iRacing, ACC etc.) however I do also dabble in computer games. I tend to veer toward low-spec indie games (that I can play on my potato laptop) but I'd still like the ability to play shiny new games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield when they come along. So while the emphasis is very much on sim racing I would still like to give myself that option.
My budget is €2,000 and I only need the computer itself. I have a monitor, mouse, keyboard and headset (and of course I have the sim racing wheel and pedals).
My monitor is a 4K, 60Hz LG unit. I don't have the model number to hand but I can check later if it's necessary. It's a pretty basic monitor but it served me well during lockdown with my Xbox One X. The only 'gaming' feature is its FreeSync capability.
However, I will eventually be upgrading to a 1440p, 144hz monitor, which seems to be the sweet spot in terms of value/performance.
Finally, I have no interest in Ray Tracing. It looks incredible but my layman's understanding is that it can result in big drops off in performance and if that's correct it's a dead end for me right now.
Thanks for reading.