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hershel_layton on 07 September 2016

I have heard about the PS4 Pro, and am interested in it. However, I don't know if I should get a $400 PC or just stick to the PS4 Pro.


I'm not a huge computer enthusiast, so I don't know which one would be better. Anyone have an idea/preferences? Which one would be stronger? Like to know the basics.



 

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hershel_layton on 07 September 2016
BraLoD said:
I'll use the first post to predict this thread won't end well.

I mean, why not? Not like I'm starting a flame war.

 

It's literally just asking which one is more worth it. Comparison of power, costs for games, accessories, etc.



 

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onionberry on 07 September 2016
hershel_layton said:

I have heard about the PS4 Pro, and am interested in it. However, I don't know if I should get a $400 PC or just stick to the PS4 Pro.


I'm not a huge computer enthusiast, so I don't know which one would be better. Anyone have an idea/preferences? Which one would be stronger? Like to know the basics.

I'm pro pc gaming but I'm a pc enthusiast too... get a ps4 pro (see what i did there? pro...pr ok ok) why? a $400 pc could be decent enough but you're not a pc enthusiast and a $400 pc is not future proof. Even if the pc has the same power, games are going to be better optimized on ps4 pro. 

and that's the bottom line cause onionberry said so :)



JRPGfan on 07 September 2016

There is just no way to build a pc for 400$ thats going to run games better.



irstupid on 07 September 2016
onionberry said:
hershel_layton said:

I have heard about the PS4 Pro, and am interested in it. However, I don't know if I should get a $400 PC or just stick to the PS4 Pro.


I'm not a huge computer enthusiast, so I don't know which one would be better. Anyone have an idea/preferences? Which one would be stronger? Like to know the basics.

I'm pro pc gaming but I'm a pc enthusiast too... get a ps4 pro (see what i did there? pro...pr ok ok) why? a $400 pc could be decent enough but you're not a pc enthusiast and a $400 pc is not future proof. Even if the pc has the same power, games are going to be better optimized on ps4 pro. 

and that's the bottom line cause onionberry said so :)

This. 

If your asking the question, that means you are not a PC custom gamer. To begin with, you would be spending like 100 on just a tower, let alone needing power supply, and HDD. You would be near $400 to future proof your system before you even buy basically even one aspect that people brag about for specs.

Get the PS4. Comparing $400 for a PC is a troll topic.

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PenguinZ on 07 September 2016

A PC is a better investment overall, but if you'll only going to throw $400 into one then you're better off with the PS4 Pro.



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alternine on 07 September 2016
hershel_layton said:
BraLoD said:
I'll use the first post to predict this thread won't end well.

I mean, why not? Not like I'm starting a flame war.

 

It's literally just asking which one is more worth it. Comparison of power, costs for games, accessories, etc.

Sorry to say man but the worst threads are paved with the best intentions lol

On topic I say go for simplicity.



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ArchangelMadzz on 07 September 2016

Go Pro, get yourself a 4K machine with a controller designed for gaming with $400. You're not getting a $400 PC with a gaming keyboard and mouse for the same price. Plus most games you play on PC in 4k you can on PS4, with god of war, uncharted and things.



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hershel_layton on 07 September 2016
irstupid said:
onionberry said:

I'm pro pc gaming but I'm a pc enthusiast too... get a ps4 pro (see what i did there? pro...pr ok ok) why? a $400 pc could be decent enough but you're not a pc enthusiast and a $400 pc is not future proof. Even if the pc has the same power, games are going to be better optimized on ps4 pro. 

and that's the bottom line cause onionberry said so :)

This. 

If your asking the question, that means you are not a PC custom gamer. To begin with, you would be spending like 100 on just a tower, let alone needing power supply, and HDD. You would be near $400 to future proof your system before you even buy basically even one aspect that people brag about for specs.

Get the PS4. Comparing $400 for a PC is a troll topic.

/thread

The last time I ever got a traditional PC was back in '05/06(I forgot when). Didn't think I'm trolling just because I'm an idiot when it comes to making PC's/evaluating them.

 

Also, why are towers so expensive? I get the HDD, power supply, and all the other things needed would cost a lot. But the tower?

 



 

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toot1231 on 07 September 2016

Here is a 435$ pc that will take a dump over the Ps4 pro. I seriously hate this console gen so much all of them suck I switched in 2014 I suggest you make the jump you wont regret it

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8MNn6X



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