PC build/upgrade thread
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@antipodean said in PC build/upgrade thread:
@paekakboyz said in PC build/upgrade thread:
For #1 has anyone run into any must-have tech for a mid-range gaming rig? I'll def be going SSD for OS, maybe even having a second SSD for high use games too. Will be sinking most of the $ into a solid graphics card - yet to do an exhaustive search but know a few sites to check out benchmarks etc. Don't need screens etc so that'll be a tricky way to spend more on the pc he he
It's almost always cheaper to buy a larger capacity SSD than to get two of half the size. E.g. a 500GB Samsung is cheaper than 2 x 250GB
For graphics cards, it's hard to go past a 1080ti at the moment.
For #2 does anyone run a pc as their main entertainment hub?
Yes. I used to have a dedicated HTPC, but there's no need for that these days. I simply run a HDMI 2.1 cable into my smart TV and run Kodi from my main PC. Can control it from my phone or tablet.
Made it easier on myself and built a Raspberry Pi to run Kodi. And by built I mean bought one and installed libreelec (https://libreelec.tv). Something I've been meaning to do for a few years which means it's always on if the wife wants to watch something and freed up a display port on my PC.
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I don't even bother with cases, just screw the motherboard to a wall, awesome airflow and reduction in dust to clog fins/fans
