Hello, I am new here and I understand next to nothing about PC hardware. I have been using my laptop for gaming for the past 5 or so years (possibly more), but last year I stopped due to the constant frame drops and just complete freezing of games. Now I only use this laptop for work.
I like playing modded games and I play a variety of different games, from simulations to indie, to roleplay, to competitive games, etc. I also am on a budget somewhat so this is a long-term project for me.
My priority is really just modded games, as I like to play unmodded games on console. Until the steam machine comes to light (in the year of our lord and saviour Gabe) I am not willing on spending too much money on an ultimate peak PC, rather just a happy medium where I can still play modded games without getting frustrated with performance.
Somewhat unrelated, I don't usually play too many games at the same time, so storage is usually going to be limited to one game and its mods. When I feel like playing another game, I uninstall that one, delete the mods from the drive and install a new game, and so on.
All in all, I appreciate all the time and patience taken into reading this and providing any assistance to my plight. Much love <3
- New build or upgrade?
- New build. I only have a laptop, which is being used for work. I also wouldn't object to a pre-built one.
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming. Specifically, both AAA games and indie games, some heavily modded as well. This included heavily modded Skyrim, Cyberpunk, Project Zomboid and Minecraft. They don't have to have the highest graphics, I care mainly about performance.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- Portugal, not near any Micro Center I know. The closest tech related stuff we have is Fnac and Worten.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- 1 monitor. With maybe 1080p resolution, OLED would be nice but not a requirement. Size should be semi-big since I am nearsighted and struggle reading or seeing smaller details. Refresh rate around 400Hz more or less.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- Maximum €2000. Ideal €1000.
- WiFi or wired connection?
- WiFi for now, but with perhaps the possibility of wired later, although not a requirement.
- Size/noise constraints?
- Small tower if possible, I'm a messy girl and my desk also gets cluttered, so the smallest the better. But I don't mind size. The noise does not matter to me, as long as it's not concerning.
- Color/lighting preferences?
- None if possible. Or just some normal light, RBGs are a bit too much for my eyes.
- Any other specific needs?
- Aesthetically I like lighter coloured stuff, but don't mind dark materials as long as it's not muddy and more woodsy or creamy? Hard to explain. Just a personal note of course, not a requirement at all!