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Hooly shit, my dude

4-6k is super overkill

A super beast boss of a PC could cost you up to 1-2k, VR setup maximum 1k, and other peripherals will probably total 200-500.

The thing is, that's if you're going for the "maximum ultimate gamer" setup. You can do it for way cheaper; I got a decent setup for less than 1k total.

That said, I'm going to give you some good advice to help get you started.

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First, the PC.

Use the resources available to you at /r/buildapc or buy your own prebuilt. When going on this search, know the following:

• Unlike on consoles, your experience on PC is highly customizable; with better components, you can have better-looking and smoother-playing games.
  
  
• Different games require different amounts of "power" to run, and newer games always require more power than older ones.
  
  
• The hardware pricing for PCs is pretty close to the hardware pricing for consoles; in other words, spending a console amount of money on a PC will deliver a console-like experience on comparable games. That's good enough for a lot of people.
  
  
• Building a PC will be slightly cheaper than buying a pre-built PC with the same components, but the tradeoff is that you have to do your own setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
• Many PC gamers on reddit choose to go on the high end and spend thousands on their rigs, but that doesn't mean you have to; depending on the game, you can have a dandy time on a $300 laptop.
  
  
• In terms of specs, the most important component for your gaming experience when building / buying a gaming PC is the graphics card. Don't go too overboard with it; supporting components are also important, but the graphics card is typically where you can get the most bang-for-buck.
  
  
• Whatever else you choose, definitely get an NVME SSD. It will change your fucking life.
  
  Expect to spend around $600 - $1000 for a "basic" gaming PC, and around $2000 for a maxed-out top-tier PC.
  
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  Next, the peripherals. You will need the following:
  
  
• A monitor
  
  
• A mouse and mousepad
  
  
• A keyboard
  
  
• A headset and/or speakers + microphone
  
  You can use a PS4 controller with your PC via bluetooth, a dongle, or a wire.
  
  You also mentioned that you wanted a VR headset, so I'll cover that as well.
  
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  The Monitor
  
  The three most important features of a monitor are its resolution, panel type, and refresh rate.
  
  
• A higher resolution will make a higher-detail visual image to look at while gaming, but will require more horsepower from your PC
  
  
• A higher refresh rate will make for smoother motion during gaming, but will also require more horsepower from your PC.
  
  
• The panel type will determine the responsiveness and color depth of your monitor. TN sacrifices color for responsiveness, IPS sacrifices responsiveness for color, and VA is in-between.
  
  Most monitors are 1080p (shorthand for 1920x1080) resolution, with 60Hz refresh rate. This is just fine for gaming, and it's probably what your ACER monitor is. If you choose to upgrade, I highly recommend prioritizing a refresh rate upgrade; for gaming, upgrading to a 120Hz, 144Hz, or 240Hz refresh rate will blow your fucking mind, even at the same resolution (1920x1080).
  
  Here's a helpful site with suggestions on how to pick out a monitor and what monitors to buy. /r/buildapc also has a monitor buying guide.
  
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  The Mouse
  
  Selecting a gaming mouse is very personal; it's like selecting a weapon of choice with which to smite your enemies, and there isn't really much that makes any gaming mouse "better" than any other. Even wireless gaming mice have become responsive enough to be just as good as wired.
  
  I recommend Logitech G Series mice, and if you want, here's a gaming mouse reviewer's top 40 picks to sift through, with some advice on how to choose the right one.
  
  Do buy a proper gaming mouse, though; they're relatively cheap, and it makes a huge difference to your experience.
  
  Use a mousepad, but any mousepad is fine. SteelSeries makes "premium gaming mousepads", if you're after that, but they perform no better than your $5 bargain bin mousepad with a cat on it.
  
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  The Keyboard
  
  You'll be fine using whatever keyboard you have; it makes the smallest difference to your gaming experience out of any of the peripherals.
  
  However, if you want the best of the best, you can get a proper "gaming keyboard" with mechanical switches. Head over to /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ to go pick one out.
  
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  The Audio
  
  You're pretty much on your own for this one.
  
  Some good brands for headsets are Logitech, Corsair, and Razer, but beyond that I have no idea how to pick one.
  
  For speakers, I have no idea what's good. I use M-Audio AV32 speakers, and they work well for me, but there's a whole world of speakers to choose from.
  
  Regardless of what you choose or even if you use your own gear, make sure you have a microphone; it makes a huge difference playing multiplayer games, and you did mention you want to play with your friends.
  
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  The Headset
  
  Here are the major options to choose from:
  
  Oculus Rift S ($400)
  
  Pros:
  
  
• Cheapest
  
  
• No "base stations" required
  
  Cons:
  
  
• Owned by Facebook
  
  
• Minimum VR experience
  
  HTC Vive ($500) (or its associated upgrades)
  
  Pros:
  
  
• Better tracking, audio, and visuals than the Rift
  
  Cons:
  
  
• Requires "base stations"
  
  Valve Index ($1000)
  
  Pros:
  
  
• Top VR experience with best tracking, audio, and visuals
  
  
• Uses the best controllers (you can actually buy these controllers on their own for use with the Vive)
  
  
• Produced by Valve, who also produces SteamVR, which is the primary software backend for most VR games
  
  Cons:
  
  
• Most expensive
  
  
• Requires "base stations"
  
  I recommend the HTC Vive; in my opinion, it strikes the best balance between price and experience.
  
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  Hope all this helps!
  
  In the future, I recommend /r/buildapc and /r/pcgaming for these types of questions; they'll be better-equipped to point you in the right direction.

I know it’s nothing special, but this is my macsetup! I work primarily on video editing projects, some Photoshopping, with some Wordpress website building sprinkled in there. But this setup is used mostly for generic browsing, YouTube/Netflix, and Plex server hosting.


So this is my setup that I’ve built over the course of 4 years.

• Monitor - ASUS Designo MX279H 27”
  
• Wallpapers - Reddit user u/aenami
  
• Computer - Apple 13” Retina MacBook Pro (Late 2013), 4GB RAM, 128 GB SSD
  
• Computer Stand - twelvesouth HiRise for MacBook
  
• Desk mat - PRÖJS from IKEA
  
• Keyboard - Apple Magic Keyboard (AA battery version)
  
• Mouse - Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
  
• Tablet - Apple iPad Air 2, 64 GB, Gold
  
• Tablet Stand - Griffin A-Frame
  
• Phone - Apple iPhone 6, 64 GB, Space Grey
  
• Phone Stand - Twelve South HiRise for iPhone/iPad
  
• Speakers - M-Audio AV32
  
• Headphones - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
  
• USB Power Hub - Not sure exactly what brand it is, but it’s similar to this one.
  
• USB Data Hub - Anker USB 3.0 7-Port Hub
  
• WD easystore 8TB (Not pictured)
  
• 2x - Western Digital 4TB My Book
  
• 2x - Western Digital 2TB My Passport
  Hard Drive Toaster - StarTech.com HDD Docking Station
  
• UPS - APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS (Not pictured)
  
  
  Little sumo man was a gift from a friend. Custom R2-series astromech droid was purchased a trip to Disney Paris. And I name my external hard drives after characters in movies and TV shows that I enjoy.
  
  
  Let me know if you have any questions!

They already have a Logitech mouse.
Get a nice IPS monitor and a mech keyboard, that'll give you the most enjoyment for your dollar:

 

Acer G227HQL 21.5-Inch HD IPS Monitor $99.99
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G227HQL-Abi-21-5-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B00JB6HCHI/

It's IPS and 21.5" @ 1080P, which gives you a nice, high pixel density.

 

Logitech G610 Orion Brown Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $79.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CDYB8F6

It's Logitech, so it'll match your mouse, the Cherry MX Brown key switches will be a pleasure to type on and its just a white backlight instead of tacky RGB.

 

Then get a gaming mat for your keyboard and mouse:

 

Black Extended Gaming Mouse Mat / Pad - XXL Large $14.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014OOWMHQ/

Its big and no branding, so it won't look tacky.

 

After that, maybe some nice desktop speakers:

 

M-Audio AV32 | 10-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers $79.99
https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-10-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/

These will blow away your OontZ Angle.

Are you me? Also SG, been researching on 2.0 speakers & only just half set my mind on T40 because sale and free shipping.

Mackie has distributors in SG actually and you can get CR3 for S$189 from City Music.

Amazon does free shipping for M-Audio AV32 and Micca MB42X if you hit above US$125 - probably can do so if you buy a couple of records too. Kanto speakers have been on Massdrop too and maybe you can wait for their deals if you're not in a rush - not sure if shipping would kill you though.

They might be a shade more than 50, but worth it

You could look at some active speakers like the M-Audio-AV32.

I'd think you're fine. If it becomes a problem, the M-Audio AV32 are probably passable.

1. No, unless you plan to SLI or use a lot of expansion cards, don't worry. mATX boards are just as capable as their bigger bros.
   
   
2. Memory speed only seems to have a real impact in situations where you are CPU bound (i.e. CPU is at max/near max usage).
   
   Digital Foundry did a test with an i3 6100 (overclocked I believe to around 4.2GHz) where memory speeds great enter than the DDR4 default of 2133 did actually make a difference. Not a huge one, but noticeable. If you want me to link it, just ask and I'll go find it.
   
   For the most part, RAM speed with a CPU that is not bound (i.e. 'Bottlenecked,' though I hesitate to use the term) won't make much difference. It is, however, considered helpful in PC's that are doing heavy CPU work regularly. It is definitely useful then!
   
   
3. Get a 120/250GB SSD, install the OS and some large open world games on it, and then chuck everything else on the HDD. SSDs nowadays are very reliable. JUST DON'T DEFRAG THEM.
   
   
4. Generally mid ATX tower cases can fit all standard Mobo sizes. ATX/Mini ATX/Micro ATX. I'm unsure about them fitting the E-ATX boards usually needed for LGA 2011 CPUs. As for a good silent case, the NZXT H440 is one I know to be good. There are others, but it's once I've had personal experience of using. It's not so good for ventilation however, so make sure it's got plenty of intake and exhaust.
   
   
5. Tbh, if you're going to use an i7, I thoroughly recommend you take the plunge and go for the full fat 6700k. As for coolers, the H440 can take pretty much all of the fattest air coolers out there (Noctua DH15, Cryorig R1 Ultimate, etc).
   
   If you're really set on a locked i7, then you can simply use the stock cooler. It won't look so good however, so maybe just pick up a basic 212 Evo? Will keep things very cool indeed.
   
   
6. I'm not your man for monitors I'm afraid! I'm sure there are, but others will know more than me.
   
   
7. Oddly enough, someone the other day on PCMR was kind enough to recommend me a good pair of speakers after my monitor ones died on me. Will link them below:
   
   There you go!

Try these or these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00X741TKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1465141360&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=m+audio&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2B4uSLzlZL&ref=plSrch

My soundbar just caved in (i used it for music because I'm poor AF) but Christmas is coming up and girlfriend/parents asking me what I want. Mainly listen to folk and Rock. Price range is about £60 to £120ish. Will mainly be used in the kitchen. Would prefer a single system as oppose to parts
https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-Reference-Speakers-Professional-Immersive/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478182248&sr=8-2&keywords=Micca+PB42X
was thinking about these

Cyber acoustics and Logitech arent going to sound musical or even remotely accurate. Both are PC speaker specialists and both have exaggerated V shaped sound. $80 CAD is going to be tough to find anything decent new.

The R980T's will be decent. So will either of these....
https://www.amazon.ca/M-Audio-10-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502799667&sr=8-5&keywords=powered+speakers

https://www.amazon.ca/Edifier-M3200-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B00646KQOY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502799804&sr=8-4&keywords=edifier

Really only the M3200's listed will offer any actual bass though. The other 2 will sound fairly accurate and musical but neither will play much below 70-80Hz.

I just perused the Amazon listing for that item and (unless I'm wrong) it doesn't have an input, so no, I don't believe you will be able to use it.

But even if you COULD use it, I would suggest not. The sound that comes out of that will be okay, but you're not going to get any kind of hi-fi sound out of it. At best it may sound somewhat better than playing an MP3 or other digital file.

If you're on a budget, these M-Audio speakers have been generally well reviewed on this subreddit and they're only £69.00. As the sidebar cartoon says, vinyl is an inconvenient and expensive hobby. If you're not ready to spend at least £200-£300 to get into the hobby it's probably best to wait to save up until you have that much money available.

https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-20-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519971409&sr=8-1&keywords=m%2Baudio%2Bav42&dpID=51PA3B6npwL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1


this is the 89$ pair, I might've bought this one I forget. Anyways, the m-audio studio monitors that I think I have cost 150$


I hope you are able to answer your questions, if you have any other ones you can hit me up here or on soundcloud, I'm DAKthe!

Thanks a lot! I haven't purchased the T15s yet. Is there another similarly priced set of speakers that I could get instead that would allow me to avoid getting an amp? I'm in college trying not to break the bank. The cheapest amp on the list would work for me but Amazon says that it would take as much as two months to get here.

Edit: Maybe these?

Update (Wednesday). I got to look at some things. I see if I get 2x of the cable you linked, they could go into this amp with sub-out. Didn't look hard yet, that was the first one I saw with sub-out.

Then those cables would go into whatever new bookshelves I get. Something like these? Again... have to do some more research here.

Didn't get to look into the AVR yet =/ But thanks again for your thoughts so far!

More than adequate for the price -- 4" would be better, but half again more money than your budget

https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-10-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537730417&sr=8-3&keywords=m-audio+speakers&dpID=51Eug2H5D3L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

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I assume you meant "This" is for your PC :) These powered speakers are from [this] (https://www.reddit.com/r/AverageJoeAudiophile/comments/3uoksp/i_have_xxxxx_to_spend_what_should_i_buy_bookshelf/) post and look like they would work for you. Has an AUX input in the front to connect to your PC easily. $82.77 right now on Amazon which looks to be a couple bucks above its average price.

I'm looking to buy a nice pair of speakers, preferably audio monitors and I'm looking for a nice sound throughout.
These are some I found and I was wondering on people's opinion:
Been eyeing this for a while
A better version of the same(?)
Doesn't look too bad?
I think my friend had these

Sorry for the weird titles lol but I really want to buy some nice monitors for my somewhat low budget XD

I got some small studio monitors that I love. M-Audio AV32 | 10-Watt Compact Studio Monitor Speakers with 3-inch Woofer (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qC9CAbHRPT49C

Would I still need an amp if it's powered? I'm looking at this right now:

https://www.amazon.ca/M-Audio-10-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=pd_sbs_23_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZZDEJ0C9ST5CKVF2ME14

So basically I should just buy an RCA to audio jack cable and it will work?

I guess the bare minimum would be these https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-Reference-Speakers-Professional-Immersive/dp/B00X741TKG/, maybe try looking in the used market.

You can't go wrong with any of the models from this line. They sound great.

http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-AV32-10-Watt-Compact-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464136179&sr=8-1&keywords=m+audio

You're not going to do much better than 50€ speakers for 70€. Maybe the M-Audio AV32 but those aren't 2.1, just 2.0 (which is fine), they're also almost 90€

The Microlab FC330 might be an improvement?

At that price you should look at the M-Audio AV32 instead. Also visit /r/budgetaudiophile for some other ideas in that price range.

well i was using some logitech 5.1 (surround sound) speakers which i sold for £40 on ebay to go towards my new speajkers. Richer sounds are a great shop imo and they always give you help and advice so i would look at the speakers there .

I got the Monitor Audio MR1s and there is so much difference between my old ones, crisper highs/treble and over all clearer sound, its very hard to explain how they sound better but trust me.

Types of speakers:
There are mainly 2 types, powered and non-powered.

Powered: They have a built in amp and plug into a wall socket for power and then go straight into your PC, they are easy to set up but some people like to have a separate amp (im also new to this so im not to sure why)

Non-Powered: They are just speakers and on there own cant produce sound as they dont have any power, which is where the amp/amplifier comes in. The amp just gives the speakers power so that they are able to produce sound and connect to a PC ect.

the bigger the speakers the bigger the amp needs to be to give it enough power.

I would go to richer sounds if you have one near you and ask for a demo for some speakers around £100 if you can and im sure you will notice a difference. Also watch some videos about audio and why some speakers are better than others.
Im also very new to this, i got my first pair 2 weeks ago.

These are some good powered speakers that will probs beat cheaper multimedia ones on the cheap:

M-Audio AV32

M-Audio AV42

Mackie CR4

These are some good non powered speakers and amps on the cheap:

MORDAUNT SHORT M20 AND SMSL SA-36A

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 AND SMSL SA-36A

BTW the amp ive chosen will power them on a desk but might not be great for a big room.

Hope this helps :)

You could do worse than these:

https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-10-Watt-Compact-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_105?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469387267&sr=1-105&keywords=computer+speakers

Edifier R1280T (CDN $124.99)
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B016P9HJIA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ZF1081BC1QMR&coliid=ISJVTIFJ3XBXZ

Edifier R1700BT (CDN $174.99)
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B016PATXSI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ZF1081BC1QMR&coliid=I4AXC5A30R0EE

M-Audio AV32 (CDN $119.00)
http://www.amazon.ca/M-Audio-AV32-Professional-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00X741TKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450728794&sr=8-2&keywords=powered+speakers

Alesis Elevate 3 (CDN $119.00)
http://www.amazon.ca/Alesis-Elevate-3/dp/B009ELKA6U/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&qid=1450728876&sr=8-44&keywords=powered+speakers