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Offline Rainbow Dash

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Spec Advice For A New Computer
« on: September 25, 2020, 12:20:35 AM »
As the title might suggest, I'm in the market for a new computer, because my stupid ancient laptop broke down ... again. >:( Sure it can be repaired but I need something a little more modern and reliable these days. I'm looking for a Desktop Computer this time, built for gaming and I'm just wondering how different that might be from my mid range gaming Laptop and if there's anything I need to know. ( I haven't bought a Desktop for gaming before). I'm wanting to play the following games:

Sims 3
Sims 4
Diablo 3
Diablo 4

And maybe a few others, I'm not too worried if it can't play Diablo 4 as I can just get that on the PS4 anyway but I'd really like it to be able to run the Sims 3 (With all of the expansions and some store content) and Diablo 3 without any issues. I'll probably be using Mods for the Sims 4 when I'm not involved in challenges so there's that too.

I've done a little research and I have a pretty good idea of what I might require but I'd really like to hear from the experts on what the recommended specs might be, so if you guys can give me an idea then that'd be great. :)

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Re: Spec Advice For A New Computer
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2020, 02:08:26 AM »
Here's a couple that I would seriously consider if I were in the market for a new desktop. You can use these as suggestions and go from there.

I tried to find something cheaper, but they started going lower graphics and less hard drive space. I wasn't cool with that personally, because when you're into gaming you want the extra hard drive so you can use it for mods, custom content, saves etc. - aka your game data. :)

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC = $749.99
https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-Xtreme-i5-9400F-GeForce-GXiVR8060A8/dp/B07VGJDKZ4

Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
8GB DDR4 ~ System Memory
240GB SSD
1TB HDD

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iBUYPOWER Gaming PC Computer Desktop Element 9260 = $999.99
https://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-Computer-Element-9260-i7-9700F/dp/B07V34QQ3C

Intel Core i7-9700F 3.0Ghz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB
16GB DDR4 ~ System memory
240GB SSD
1TB HDD
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