[Build Ready] TV Gaming, Media PC: Review and Peripherals Question
Goal: 1080p 60fps Max settings gaming for the current crop of games. Playing some music (line out) and movies on the TV. Browsing, running code sent over ssh. Possibly install SteamOS and another Linux on old HDDs I have lying around. Any other use I can get out of it using the TV as a monitor!
Location: India
Upgrade Possibilities (future): Get a good monitor, get an SSD, second controller, better Keyboard and Mouse.
Games I want to play.: Bioshock 1, 2, Infinite, Tomb Raider 2013, Skyrim, The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst, NFS/Crysis 3/Assassin's Creed III (whenever I buy...)
Partpicker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XqKWJx
Parts Bought (Deals would've run out): SeaSonic M12II Evo Bronze PSU, Corsair Carbide 400R case, Sapphire Dual-X R9 280x GPU
My Part Choice Reasoning: Not sure how to tell you everything concisely, so please ask me if you need any input.
Request: Review and advice before actually pulling the trigger!
###Current Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price | On Ground Price Estimate {I} (Rs/$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $184.99 @ NCIX US | Rs. 11600 (~$191.69) |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $92.75 @ Amazon | Rs.6800 (~$112.37) |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $88.99 @ SuperBiiz | Rs.5800 (~$95.84) |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ OutletPC | Rs. 3500 (~$57.84) |
| Video Card | Purchased. Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card | $263.98 @ Newegg | Rs. 20200 (~$333.80) |
| Case | Purchased. Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ NCIX US | Rs.6325 (~104.65) |
| Power Supply | Purchased. SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $69.99 @ Newegg | Rs. 6900 (~$114.02) |
| Wireless Network Adapter | Will use some cheap local stuff.Rosewill RNWD-N1501UB 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter | $6.99 @ Amazon | Rs.700 (~$11.57) |
| Other | Will change upon your suggestion. Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 USB 2.0 Mouse and Keyboard Combo | $15.12 | (OOS) Rs. 5600 (~$92.54) |
| Other | Logitech F710 | $41.00 | Rs. 2500 (~$41) |
| Total | |||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $897.78 | Rs. 69925 (~$1155.50) | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-31 06:23 EDT-0400 |
{I}: I've estimated this based on actual quotes from various shops and online stores. I haven't checked and found the prices from every online retailer and every store for some parts, so there will be a little variation in the actual price.
KB + M + Controller Budget: ~$100
###Peripherals
##Controllers
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Logitech F710 - Pros: Support for XInput and DirectInput. Has 1 year warranty as opposed to 3months. Shaped similar to PS3 controller, but has Xbox layout. Cons: Connection drop issues, bad triggers, multiple controllers can add to interference.
Price: ~$41.97 -
Xbox 360 Wired Controller: Pros: Best support, excellent controller. Cons: Cable too short for my current setup. No extension cord available for the controller as far as I can tell. Not too fond of the analog stick positioning, but I am okay with it.
Price: ~$33.859 -
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for the PC: Pros: Wireless, supports up to four controllers. Is well supported. Cons: Costs a lot because I must buy the PC bundle and then add on a play and charge kit.
Price with Play and Charge Kit: ~$77.63 -
PS4/DualShock4 Controller: Pros: Excellent controller. Can use touchpad as a mouse. Bluetooth means that it won't have much interference with WiFi. Can switch wired and wireless modes. Latest controller -> likely to be supported in new games. Works well out of the box. Cons: Software to use it is still in beta (at least for XInput).
Price: ~$74.36 (Bluetooth dongle not included in price) -
PS3/DualShock3 Controller: Pros: I've used this one a lot in the past and like it. Bluetooth. Cons: Not the best supported controller. Can't play using multiple controllers unless I get the crappy MiJ software.
Price with Bluetooth dongle: ~51.227
Bluetooth Dongle Price: At most $10
These are the controllers I'm looking at, and I don't know which one to pick. I had decided on the F710 first, but after seeing the number of problems it has had, I am quite reluctant.
TL;DR Controllers: Please help me decide on one!
###Keyboard and Mouse
Note: Decided on wired because I can get better quality for the same price. I plan to buy a USB extension cable (1.5m), tape it to my floor (tripping hazard reduced), and then connect my keyboard and mouse to it through a multi-port USB hub.
Goals:
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Have a Keyboard I can use to play Skyrim or any other game I feel like. Must be nice to type on - I plan to type out a few stories, reports etc.. Ergonomics are a plus, but not absolutely necessary. Cheap and good!
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I think my favoured grip is a palm grip. I've been using shitty mice for too many years and with terrible grips too, so I can't tell very well. My current Logitech Mouse doesn't quite fit, so I'm using more of a finger grip - http://imgur.com/pPNBhzy (Will attach image with hand if necessary) Main priorities here are - good build quality, long-lasting, comfortable, good scroll wheel, good sensor/dpi etc.
Question: I'm not at all sure what to go for, so any help in finalizing things is welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and review the build.
EDIT 1: I've decided on an Xbox 360 Wired controller because I can use the same USB extension cable and Hub setup that I'll use for my mouse and keyboard! Thank you u/Reindoonicorn! I'll update with my chosen keyboard and mice as soon as I'm done. :)
Posted Aug 31, 2014, 11:15 AM UTC · edited