CONSOLEs vs PC

[TheJimbo1234]

ICStats said:

TheJimbo1234 said:

Thanks for replying, but you have a few things wrong.  First off, no one has 12GB or RAM, you have 2^n amount, not just even numbers.

You don't have to have 2^n, you just need to have matched sets of RAM.  For typical dual channel RAM you can use matched pairs, so 2 * 4GB + 2 * 2GB for 12GB.  Lots of PCs have this.  For tripple channel RAM (older Intels) you would use 3 * 4GB.  You can'd do 2^n on tripple channel RAM.

As for the GTX 760, I didn't mean that alone is just OK, I meant the $1000 build overall is just OK.  An i5, a $60 motherboard, 500GB HDD, $50 case, etc. are just OK, not great.

Generally for myself I build this kind of PC:

~$330 CPU
~$300 GPU
~$150 RAM
~$100 HDD
~$200 SSD
~$170 Motherboard
~$80 PSU
~$100 case
~$100 cooling
~$60 mouse
~$60 keyboard
~$100 Windows

Total: ~$1750

Why do I spend additional $500~$1000 every 2 years?

1) Sometimes for upgrades.  I like to keep up with technology, especially I program GPUs.
2) Mouse gets worn out.
3) Parts break from time to time.

I used to have Velociraptor drives in RAID0 (so $500 for that), then later switched to a bigger drive + SSD.
I used to have PCIe RAID controller with a larger RAID5 array in my PC, and later switched to a Drobo.  Costs pile on.

But the build is not "ok", it is very good for gaming (what game would that struggle to play at max seetings, 1080p 60fps?). Compared to being the best PC? Then yes, it is ok, but we are talking about gaming not raw power.

Again, your costs are not gaming related, but if anything drive the fact that a PC can be used for a lot more than gaming e.g. work.