CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3470 / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
MEMORY Max Supported Size 16 GB
HARD DRIVE Interface Type SATA 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Type HDD
Interface Class Serial ATA
Installed Qty 1
Capacity 500 GB
Processor
Type Core i5
Processor Number i5-3470
Generation 3
Manufacturer Intel
Clock Speed 3.2 GHz
Does this pc have a model number? Also your probably better off with that cyberpower dedktop. You will never be able to upgrade the cpu on the one above without upgrading the motherboard also. (They don't sell 3rd gen Intel anymore) also the case needs space and ventilation for upgrades.
agree with chester. that is an old CPU
It has the CPU that you suggested.
There are many, many different i5's, and that's an old one. Unfortunately, you're going to be very challenged in your price range to find a computer for this game. In the end, at $300-400, you'll end up with a computer that won't last as long, will no longer be upgradable with more recent parts, and will cost you more overall because you'll have to replace it sooner. If you can hold off till you have more $$, you'll be able to spend less in the long run. I know it's frustrating, but this just isn't an inexpensive game. Have you considered the console version instead? You can get a new console for that price, and if you already have a TV, you're set.
I won’t play console because I don’t have a console to play it on. I prefer on a laptop or desktop. I’ve been playing sims for years on my laptop that apparently “barely meets the system requirements”. And it’s been fine. Again I have all the expansions and over 200+ cc. It gets a little hot after hours of playing but I have a cooling pad.
Again I’m not looking for a desktop that’s going to have me playing on ULTRA settings.
I’m looking to buy an affordable one that will play it at medium the most. Seasons is coming out soon and I want to be able to play it. Everyone has got me worried about my laptop now that it’s not good enough and that I might not be able to run seasons.
I’ve already preordered seasons with some of my money.
This is all just really frustrating because I want to be able to play my game. It’s summer and it’s all I’ve been looking forward to. Point blank I don’t have money for a gaming desktop. But I’m really determined to find something that’ll run my game.
The game requires certain gaming hardware. Seasons has always been one of the most powerful ep's in the game. I suspect this new seasons will do the same
Okay. I know. Again I’m looking for something that’ll run my game but isn’t too expensive. It’s just frustrating. Like really frustrating. I wish I had the money to get the ones y’all are saying I need. But I don’t. TS4 is the only game I play. I’m not into anything else.
I understand, but the game has requirements. There are plenty of people that only play the sims but also know it requires a gaming computer. They will spend the money to meet requirements. Gaming can be an expensive hobby . There is no point in buying the game if you don't have a computer that cn run it
If your worried you can't run seasons, you can cancel a preorder. EA won't issue a refund once the Ep is out
Edit add: Why are you posting computers you claim you can't afford and have no intention on buying That is just wasting our time
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Processor Type Core i5 Processor Number i5-3470 Generation 3 Manufacturer Intel Clock Speed 3.2 GHz[/quote] Does this pc have a model number? Also your probably better off with that cyberpower dedktop. You will never be able to upgrade the cpu on the one above without upgrading the motherboard also. (They don't sell 3rd gen Intel anymore) also the case needs space and ventilation for upgrades.
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agree with chester. that is an old CPU [/quote]
It has the CPU that you suggested. [/quote]
There are many, many different i5's, and that's an old one. Unfortunately, you're going to be [i]very[/i] challenged in your price range to find a computer for this game. In the end, at $300-400, you'll end up with a computer that won't last as long, will no longer be upgradable with more recent parts, and will cost you [i]more[/i] overall because you'll have to replace it sooner. If you can hold off till you have more $$, you'll be able to spend less in the long run. I know it's frustrating, but this just isn't an inexpensive game. Have you considered the console version instead? You can get a new console for that price, and if you already have a TV, you're set. [/quote]
I won’t play console because I don’t have a console to play it on. I prefer on a laptop or desktop. I’ve been playing sims for years on my laptop that apparently “barely meets the system requirements”. And it’s been fine. Again I have all the expansions and over 200+ cc. It gets a little hot after hours of playing but I have a cooling pad.
Again I’m not looking for a desktop that’s going to have me playing on ULTRA settings.
I’m looking to buy an affordable one that will play it at medium the most. Seasons is coming out soon and I want to be able to play it. Everyone has got me worried about my laptop now that it’s not good enough and that I might not be able to run seasons.
I’ve already preordered seasons with some of my money.
This is all just really frustrating because I want to be able to play my game. It’s summer and it’s all I’ve been looking forward to. Point blank I don’t have money for a gaming desktop. But I’m really determined to find something that’ll run my game.[/quote]
The game requires certain gaming hardware. Seasons has always been one of the most powerful ep's in the game. I suspect this new seasons will do the same [/quote]
Okay. I know. Again I’m looking for something that’ll run my game but isn’t too expensive. It’s just frustrating. Like really frustrating. I wish I had the money to get the ones y’all are saying I need. But I don’t. TS4 is the only game I play. I’m not into anything else.[/quote]
I understand, but the game has requirements. There are plenty of people that only play the sims but also know it requires a gaming computer. They will spend the money to meet requirements. Gaming can be an expensive hobby . There is no point in buying the game if you don't have a computer that cn run it
If your worried you can't run seasons, you can cancel a preorder. EA won't issue a refund once the Ep is out [/quote]
I’ve literally spent so much money on the sims...
Yeah they’ll spend the money to meet the requirements but im sorry that I don’t have $700 to spend on a gaming pc. And I bought the game years ago and have been playing it on a laptop just fine.
I’m done with this. It’s so frustrating and I’ll just figure it out later. I don’t have anyone that’ll help me come up with the extra money. So my budget is low with only $300-400.
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3470 / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
MEMORY Max Supported Size 16 GB
HARD DRIVE Interface Type SATA 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Type HDD
Interface Class Serial ATA
Installed Qty 1
Capacity 500 GB
Processor
Type Core i5
Processor Number i5-3470
Generation 3
Manufacturer Intel
Clock Speed 3.2 GHz
Does this pc have a model number? Also your probably better off with that cyberpower dedktop. You will never be able to upgrade the cpu on the one above without upgrading the motherboard also. (They don't sell 3rd gen Intel anymore) also the case needs space and ventilation for upgrades.
agree with chester. that is an old CPU
It has the CPU that you suggested.
There are many, many different i5's, and that's an old one. Unfortunately, you're going to be very challenged in your price range to find a computer for this game. In the end, at $300-400, you'll end up with a computer that won't last as long, will no longer be upgradable with more recent parts, and will cost you more overall because you'll have to replace it sooner. If you can hold off till you have more $$, you'll be able to spend less in the long run. I know it's frustrating, but this just isn't an inexpensive game. Have you considered the console version instead? You can get a new console for that price, and if you already have a TV, you're set.
I won’t play console because I don’t have a console to play it on. I prefer on a laptop or desktop. I’ve been playing sims for years on my laptop that apparently “barely meets the system requirements”. And it’s been fine. Again I have all the expansions and over 200+ cc. It gets a little hot after hours of playing but I have a cooling pad.
Again I’m not looking for a desktop that’s going to have me playing on ULTRA settings.
I’m looking to buy an affordable one that will play it at medium the most. Seasons is coming out soon and I want to be able to play it. Everyone has got me worried about my laptop now that it’s not good enough and that I might not be able to run seasons.
I’ve already preordered seasons with some of my money.
This is all just really frustrating because I want to be able to play my game. It’s summer and it’s all I’ve been looking forward to. Point blank I don’t have money for a gaming desktop. But I’m really determined to find something that’ll run my game.
The game requires certain gaming hardware. Seasons has always been one of the most powerful ep's in the game. I suspect this new seasons will do the same
Okay. I know. Again I’m looking for something that’ll run my game but isn’t too expensive. It’s just frustrating. Like really frustrating. I wish I had the money to get the ones y’all are saying I need. But I don’t. TS4 is the only game I play. I’m not into anything else.
I understand, but the game has requirements. There are plenty of people that only play the sims but also know it requires a gaming computer. They will spend the money to meet requirements. Gaming can be an expensive hobby . There is no point in buying the game if you don't have a computer that cn run it
If your worried you can't run seasons, you can cancel a preorder. EA won't issue a refund once the Ep is out
I’ve literally spent so much money on the sims...
Yeah they’ll spend the money to meet the requirements but im sorry that I don’t have $700 to spend on a gaming pc. And I bought the game years ago and have been playing it on a laptop just fine.
I’m done with this. It’s so frustrating and I’ll just figure it out later. I don’t have anyone that’ll help me come up with the extra money. So my budget is low with only $300-400.
You need a budget of $600-700 and up to meet requirements. You may get lucky on a sale and find something for $500-600 but 300-400 no. Save up your money to buy a computer that meets requirements
Just having windows installed in a computer ups the price $100. Than you have to figure in how much all the hardware costs.
@Egh033 Sorry for the confusion I thought you were the same person that posted all those computers at best buy. When many people post at the same time it can get confusing. You will need to save up for a computer.
Hello! I am also looking for a gaming laptop. Sims 4 is the only game that I play. Hope someone can help me take a look at the two potential choices that I found.
The first one (cheaper, currently on sale): https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/product/nitro-5-an515-51-79h0-notebook/p/BP_11663192
The second one (my budget): https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/product/nitro-5-an515-52-77td-notebook/p/BP_11742069
I found them from the website of my region's main retailer. If you have time, hope you can also take a look at it, whether there are better alternatives >_< There are filter options in terms of brand, processors, etc. https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/shop/computing/laptops/c/37?q=%3Anew%3AsupplierFormCategory%3ANotebook%3Aattribute1%3AGaming+PC&sort=price-asc
Regarding the two choices, are there any major differences between them that will affect the gaming experience? I hope I can buy a laptop that can last long and will allow me to play the game on ultra. Thanks!!
@phoebebebe13 I would just like to thank you on your insight to the laptop I was scouting for ts4 Sims 4 a few months back. I finally bought it and the Sims 4 runs amazing on it.
See what's up in my gallery: Origin ID: ArtsyBanana
I have finally finished my Legacy Challenge , these are the Levis (numbered by Generation!) https://imgur.com/L3Q6aQZ
I have a pc with an i5 7600K 3.8ghz processor, 4GB Geforce 1050 Ti and 16GB ram, and Sims 4 works like a charm.
So any -decently new- i5, a 1050 card or equivalent, and 8GB or more will do the trick I suppose...
If you want the best PC, you go for the best internals, not an off-the-shelf or brand name. You'll save a lot of money this way.
This thread will be moved to the tech subforums, I'm sure, and they'll help you out with specifics in there.
Generally speaking you want to start with:
16-32 GB of RAM
i7 8700K
GTX 1080ti
(Edit: These specs are probably excessive for your needs since it's become clearer that you just want a PC to play TS4)
OMG.....you do not need anything even close to the fancy components this guy suggested. I built my own gaming desktop and I play a lot of sims too. I have all my graphics set to the highest settings with an i5, GTX 970 and 16GB RAM. Even with these cheaper parts they are overkill for sims 4, meaning you could even go below that. All he did was list the most expensive parts, no games need a 1080ti, that's a bragging rights card. You can get something much less expensive that works about the same.
Alienware is crap since Dell bought them out. I used to have one too and it never played games well.
If you want the best PC, you go for the best internals, not an off-the-shelf or brand name. You'll save a lot of money this way.
This thread will be moved to the tech subforums, I'm sure, and they'll help you out with specifics in there.
Generally speaking you want to start with:
16-32 GB of RAM
i7 8700K
GTX 1080ti
(Edit: These specs are probably excessive for your needs since it's become clearer that you just want a PC to play TS4)
OMG.....you do not need anything even close to the fancy components this guy suggested. I built my own gaming desktop and I play a lot of sims too. I have all my graphics set to the highest settings with an i5, GTX 970 and 16GB RAM. Even with these cheaper parts they are overkill for sims 4, meaning you could even go below that. All he did was list the most expensive parts, no games need a 1080ti, that's a bragging rights card. You can get something much less expensive that works about the same.
Alienware is plum since Dell bought them out. I used to have one too and it never played games well.
Agreed the 1080 is complete overkill for most games. Is it nice to have? Sure. But most games will run beautifully on a system with a 1050ti, 1060, 970, 960, or 1070. Even on a base 1050. Even my old graphics card pulled TS4 off rather well, it just wasn't compatible with my new motherboard xD
Idem CPU, previous-gen i5 and i7 CPUs will do just fine. It honestly doesn't need to be a 8th gen i7 to work....
And most people, unless they do more intense tasks than gaming, won't ever need more than 8 ram. I have 16 or even more on my desktop but it doesn't perform any better because of it, we just had some RAM lying around xD
So yes, definitely don't take this opinion up there as gospel xD
@phoebebebe13 I would just like to thank you on your insight to the laptop I was scouting for ts4 Sims 4 a few months back. I finally bought it and the Sims 4 runs amazing on it.
@ArtsyBanana Your very welcome! enjoy your new laptop and your game
@SimTrippy@soko37
While a 1080ti and 1080 may not be needed for simming it most definitely does have its place in gaming. New AAA titles are very demanding and do require a lot of power to run at higher settings. Then factor in higher resolutions such as 2k and 4k and then a single 1080ti can be completely maxed out by a game easily. As for a cpu then a good i5 is fine for simming (however nobody wants to buy old hardware) as for the i7 then you will find a lot of games released in the past couple of years actually require one, the latest Assassin's creed actually throttles high end i7s. And again 16GB is needed for other games also. So high end specs definitely are not bragging rights if you are a heavy gamer or game at a higher resolution.
I do agree Alienware is crap LOL
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a new computer that runs the sims 4 better than the one I have (its 7 years old) I have a lot of cc and all expansions and most of the stuff packs so I want this computer to run smoothly and quick. I have a loading time of like 10 min or so on the computer I have now so I want to improve that lol. I'm from the USA and I'm looking to buy the computer fairly soon. I have been researching and I just want to see what you all think of the couple I'm looking at.
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme C366
Model Brand-CyberpowerPC Model-Gamer Xtreme C366 Part Number-GXC366
Quick Info Type-Gaming & Entertainment Usage-Consumer Processor-Intel Core i3-8100 3.60 GHz Processor Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor Cache Per Processor-6 MB L3 Cache Memory-8 GB DDR4 + 16 GB Optane Memory Storage-1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM Optical Drive-24x DVD+-R/+-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE Graphics-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB Power Supply-450W 80+ Case-CYBERPOWERPC W210 Black Windowed Gaming Case Operating System-Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
CPU CPU Type-Intel Core i3 8th Gen CPU Speed-8100 (3.60 GHz) L3 Cache Per CPU-6 MB CPU Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a new computer that runs the sims 4 better than the one I have (its 7 years old) I have a lot of cc and all expansions and most of the stuff packs so I want this computer to run smoothly and quick. I have a loading time of like 10 min or so on the computer I have now so I want to improve that lol. I'm from the USA and I'm looking to buy the computer fairly soon. I have been researching and I just want to see what you all think of the couple I'm looking at.
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme C366
Model
Brand-CyberpowerPC
Model-Gamer Xtreme C366
Part Number-GXC366
Quick Info
Type-Gaming & Entertainment
Usage-Consumer
Processor-Intel Core i3-8100 3.60 GHz
Processor Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor-6 MB L3 Cache
Memory-8 GB DDR4 + 16 GB Optane Memory
Storage-1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM
Optical Drive-24x DVD+-R/+-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE
Graphics-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Power Supply-450W 80+
Case-CYBERPOWERPC W210 Black Windowed Gaming Case
Operating System-Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
CPU
CPU Type-Intel Core i3 8th Gen
CPU Speed-8100 (3.60 GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU-6 MB
CPU Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Thanks, I ordered everything yesterday! Not sure If I should post this here but do you recommend plugging the computer into the wall outlet or a power strip?
If it's a good power strip, definitely use that. For two reasons. First, you'll probably want to have other things plugged in as well. (Definitely a monitor, possibly some other peripherals as well.) Second, it's really smart to use a surge protector.
Thanks, I ordered everything yesterday! Not sure If I should post this here but do you recommend plugging the computer into the wall outlet or a power strip?
Thanks both of you for your input :) I do already have a power strip that I've used for my computer for years, was just curious if you thought the wall outlet was better or not. Can't wait to use my new one and see the difference in playing!
Thanks both of you for your input I do already have a power strip that I've used for my computer for years, was just curious if you thought the wall outlet was better or not. Can't wait to use my new one and see the difference in playing!
Your Welcome,
Let us know how it goes once you have everything up and running
Hi simmers sorry to sound like a broken record but all of this is overwhelming. Looking for a laptop (pref under 17" display) to run S4 with most of the expansion/stuff packs. I know I'd it'd be good to have things like 256GB SSD, i7 core, 1060 graphics etc but after a while it all gets a bit confusing. As US prices are drastically different from Aus my budget is around $2500 (but could go higher). The game will be the only thing I pretty much do on the laptop. Also obvs Australian retailers are different. Any help/advice appreciated
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I understand, but the game has requirements. There are plenty of people that only play the sims but also know it requires a gaming computer. They will spend the money to meet requirements. Gaming can be an expensive hobby . There is no point in buying the game if you don't have a computer that cn run it
If your worried you can't run seasons, you can cancel a preorder. EA won't issue a refund once the Ep is out
Edit add: Why are you posting computers you claim you can't afford and have no intention on buying That is just wasting our time
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
MEMORY Max Supported Size 16 GB
HARD DRIVE Interface Type SATA 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Type HDD
Interface Class Serial ATA
Installed Qty 1
Capacity 500 GB
Processor
Type Core i5
Processor Number i5-3470
Generation 3
Manufacturer Intel
Clock Speed 3.2 GHz[/quote]
Does this pc have a model number? Also your probably better off with that cyberpower dedktop. You will never be able to upgrade the cpu on the one above without upgrading the motherboard also. (They don't sell 3rd gen Intel anymore) also the case needs space and ventilation for upgrades.
[/quote]
agree with chester. that is an old CPU [/quote]
It has the CPU that you suggested. [/quote]
There are many, many different i5's, and that's an old one. Unfortunately, you're going to be [i]very[/i] challenged in your price range to find a computer for this game. In the end, at $300-400, you'll end up with a computer that won't last as long, will no longer be upgradable with more recent parts, and will cost you [i]more[/i] overall because you'll have to replace it sooner. If you can hold off till you have more $$, you'll be able to spend less in the long run. I know it's frustrating, but this just isn't an inexpensive game. Have you considered the console version instead? You can get a new console for that price, and if you already have a TV, you're set. [/quote]
I won’t play console because I don’t have a console to play it on. I prefer on a laptop or desktop. I’ve been playing sims for years on my laptop that apparently “barely meets the system requirements”. And it’s been fine. Again I have all the expansions and over 200+ cc. It gets a little hot after hours of playing but I have a cooling pad.
Again I’m not looking for a desktop that’s going to have me playing on ULTRA settings.
I’m looking to buy an affordable one that will play it at medium the most. Seasons is coming out soon and I want to be able to play it. Everyone has got me worried about my laptop now that it’s not good enough and that I might not be able to run seasons.
I’ve already preordered seasons with some of my money.
This is all just really frustrating because I want to be able to play my game. It’s summer and it’s all I’ve been looking forward to. Point blank I don’t have money for a gaming desktop. But I’m really determined to find something that’ll run my game.[/quote]
The game requires certain gaming hardware. Seasons has always been one of the most powerful ep's in the game. I suspect this new seasons will do the same [/quote]
Okay. I know. Again I’m looking for something that’ll run my game but isn’t too expensive. It’s just frustrating. Like really frustrating. I wish I had the money to get the ones y’all are saying I need. But I don’t. TS4 is the only game I play. I’m not into anything else.[/quote]
I understand, but the game has requirements. There are plenty of people that only play the sims but also know it requires a gaming computer. They will spend the money to meet requirements. Gaming can be an expensive hobby . There is no point in buying the game if you don't have a computer that cn run it
If your worried you can't run seasons, you can cancel a preorder. EA won't issue a refund once the Ep is out [/quote]
I’ve literally spent so much money on the sims...
Yeah they’ll spend the money to meet the requirements but im sorry that I don’t have $700 to spend on a gaming pc. And I bought the game years ago and have been playing it on a laptop just fine.
I’m done with this. It’s so frustrating and I’ll just figure it out later. I don’t have anyone that’ll help me come up with the extra money. So my budget is low with only $300-400.
You need a budget of $600-700 and up to meet requirements. You may get lucky on a sale and find something for $500-600 but 300-400 no. Save up your money to buy a computer that meets requirements
Just having windows installed in a computer ups the price $100. Than you have to figure in how much all the hardware costs.
The first one (cheaper, currently on sale):
https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/product/nitro-5-an515-51-79h0-notebook/p/BP_11663192
The second one (my budget):
https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/product/nitro-5-an515-52-77td-notebook/p/BP_11742069
I found them from the website of my region's main retailer. If you have time, hope you can also take a look at it, whether there are better alternatives >_< There are filter options in terms of brand, processors, etc.
https ://ww w.fortress.com.hk/en/shop/computing/laptops/c/37?q=%3Anew%3AsupplierFormCategory%3ANotebook%3Aattribute1%3AGaming+PC&sort=price-asc
Regarding the two choices, are there any major differences between them that will affect the gaming experience? I hope I can buy a laptop that can last long and will allow me to play the game on ultra. Thanks!!
I have finally finished my Legacy Challenge , these are the Levis (numbered by Generation!)
https://imgur.com/L3Q6aQZ
So any -decently new- i5, a 1050 card or equivalent, and 8GB or more will do the trick I suppose...
OMG.....you do not need anything even close to the fancy components this guy suggested. I built my own gaming desktop and I play a lot of sims too. I have all my graphics set to the highest settings with an i5, GTX 970 and 16GB RAM. Even with these cheaper parts they are overkill for sims 4, meaning you could even go below that. All he did was list the most expensive parts, no games need a 1080ti, that's a bragging rights card. You can get something much less expensive that works about the same.
Alienware is crap since Dell bought them out. I used to have one too and it never played games well.
Agreed the 1080 is complete overkill for most games. Is it nice to have? Sure. But most games will run beautifully on a system with a 1050ti, 1060, 970, 960, or 1070. Even on a base 1050. Even my old graphics card pulled TS4 off rather well, it just wasn't compatible with my new motherboard xD
Idem CPU, previous-gen i5 and i7 CPUs will do just fine. It honestly doesn't need to be a 8th gen i7 to work....
And most people, unless they do more intense tasks than gaming, won't ever need more than 8 ram. I have 16 or even more on my desktop but it doesn't perform any better because of it, we just had some RAM lying around xD
So yes, definitely don't take this opinion up there as gospel xD
@ArtsyBanana Your very welcome! enjoy your new laptop and your game
While a 1080ti and 1080 may not be needed for simming it most definitely does have its place in gaming. New AAA titles are very demanding and do require a lot of power to run at higher settings. Then factor in higher resolutions such as 2k and 4k and then a single 1080ti can be completely maxed out by a game easily. As for a cpu then a good i5 is fine for simming (however nobody wants to buy old hardware) as for the i7 then you will find a lot of games released in the past couple of years actually require one, the latest Assassin's creed actually throttles high end i7s. And again 16GB is needed for other games also. So high end specs definitely are not bragging rights if you are a heavy gamer or game at a higher resolution.
I do agree Alienware is crap LOL
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme C366
Model
Brand-CyberpowerPC
Model-Gamer Xtreme C366
Part Number-GXC366
Quick Info
Type-Gaming & Entertainment
Usage-Consumer
Processor-Intel Core i3-8100 3.60 GHz
Processor Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor-6 MB L3 Cache
Memory-8 GB DDR4 + 16 GB Optane Memory
Storage-1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM
Optical Drive-24x DVD+-R/+-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE
Graphics-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Power Supply-450W 80+
Case-CYBERPOWERPC W210 Black Windowed Gaming Case
Operating System-Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
CPU
CPU Type-Intel Core i3 8th Gen
CPU Speed-8100 (3.60 GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU-6 MB
CPU Main Features-64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VGA Type-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory-3 GB GDDR5
Virtual Reality Ready-Yes
Memory
Memory Capacity-8 GB DDR4
Memory Spec-4 GB x 2
Optane Memory-16 GB
Storage
HDD-1 TB
HDD Interface-SATA III
HDD RPM-7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type-DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec-24x DVD+-R/+-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE
Audio
Audio Features-Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Communications
LAN Speed-10/100/1000Mbps
Mouse
Mouse Type-USB Gaming Mouse
Keyboard
Keyboard Type-USB Gaming Keyboard
iBUYPOWER NEP24FX83
Model
Brand-iBUYPOWER
Model-NEP24FX83
Quick Info
Type-Gaming & Entertainment
Usage-Consumer
Processor-AMD FX-8320 3.50 GHz
Processor Main Features-64 bit 8-Core Processor
Memory-8 GB DDR3
Storage-1 TB HDD + 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive-DVDRW
Graphics-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB
Power Supply-400W
Case-Raidmax Alpha White
Operating System-Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
Motherboard
Chipset-AMD 970
CPU
CPU Type-AMD FX-Series
CPU Speed-FX-8320 (3.50 GHz)
CPU Main Features-64 bit 8-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VGA Type-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory-4 GB GDDR5
Memory
Memory Capacity-8 GB DDR3
Memory Spec-8 GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)-4
Maximum Memory Supported-64 GB
Storage
SSD-120 GB
HDD-1 TB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type-DVD±RW
Communications
WLAN-802.11ac Wireless LAN
Front Panel Ports
Front USB-2 x USB 3.0
Back Panel Ports
PS/2-2
Video Ports-1 VGA, 1 HDMI
Rear USB-6 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
RJ45-1 port
Rear Audio Ports-3 ports
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total)-2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2: x16 mode; PCIE3: x4 mode)
1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot
1 PCI Slot
Mouse
Mouse Type-iBUYPOWER USB Mouse
Keyboard
Keyboard Type-iBUYPOWER USB Deluxe Keyboard
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)-20.87" x 7.68" x 20.83"
Weight-30.00 lbs.
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
I would recommend either of these
https://www.amazon.com/Skytech-Gaming-ST-ARCH-II-001-Archangel-Computer/dp/B0771BZY8Z/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529137102&sr=1-10&keywords=gaming+desktop&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-Siege-Computer-Desktop-Windows/dp/B075H6QK6P/ref=pd_sbs_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075H6QK6P&pd_rd_r=6b121c95-713e-11e8-baf9-335bfe162084&pd_rd_w=oCemq&pd_rd_wg=mYTa6&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=5825442648805390339&pf_rd_r=36HKEEJNAVX5Y5N80JSJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=36HKEEJNAVX5Y5N80JSJ
If you can spend the extra then i would definitely go with the second... better cpu and motherboard and better cooling plus it has the added SSD. Skytech will use non generic Quality parts where as Cyberpowerpc usually will just use what they have on hand which can be not very good. (power supplies especially can be bad)
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
A good 1080p monitor will do nicely, Do you have any size preference?
21.5"
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-HA220Q-Monitor-Ultra-Thin-Design/dp/B071784D4R/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529204533&sr=1-9&keywords=desktop+monitor&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:6570747011
24"
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS247H-P-23-6-1920x1080-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDS0/ref=sr_1_16?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529204533&sr=1-16&keywords=desktop+monitor&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:6570747011
27"
https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VA2759-SMH-1080p-Frameless-Monitor/dp/B01F6UTURM/ref=sr_1_26?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529204533&sr=1-26&keywords=desktop+monitor&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:6570747011
You will need speakers also if you do not have any already.
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Those work well.
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Definitely recommend a surge protector power strip, I would never use my pc without one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=a9_asi_1?rh=i:aps,k:surge+protector+power+strip&keywords=surge+protector+power+strip&ie=UTF8&qid=1529366087
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Your Welcome,
Let us know how it goes once you have everything up and running
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide