#gaming pc 32gb ram

[waywardvagabonds]

I am playing the Silent Hill 2 remake now, which is kind of insane because my computer does not even meet the minimum system requirements.

[the-bluerecluse]

currently window shopping stuff for a sick pc set up and drooling over computer parts and accessories and adding stuff to wishlists

[hacknet]

me when i understand how console video game development works

[fumrell]

Me when I manage to get a Minecraft server running on my PC

[belladovah]

I upgraded my PC & am starting fresh!

I built my first PC in 2017, and the other day I basically rebuilt it!

CPU: intel i7 6700K -> Ryzen 7 7800X3D

GPU: MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X -> ASUS RTX 4070 Dual OC

RAM: 32GB DDR4 2400MHz -> 32GB DDR5 5200MHz

Storage: 250GB SSD + 1TB SSD + 3TB HDD -> 1TB M.2 SSD + 4TB M.2 SSD

What this means for my Sims 2:

While I still have all my old files on my old drives, I do not plan on copying anything over. This means, I am starting my Sims 2 Downloads folder over from scratch. So, I definitely won't be playing the game for quite some time. I am unsure if this is the end of my Veronaville - I left it in a really random spot and I was getting bored, but I am very attached to those sims so I may see if its playable with all my CC changed one day.

I can't promise I will maintain motivation and get back to the game quicky, but expect to see mod releases and videos along the way.

More info in the form of my 2024 Simming Goals coming soon.

[ms-demeanor]

I didn't know MicroPCs were a thing until I read your post and now I'm super interested! I didn't think getting a "desktop" was possible for me since I don't have the space/money for a big tower, but this might be a game changer. However, I don't know which ones are good? All the ones I'm finding on Amazon are brands I've never heard of with few reviews.

Okay so you're looking for the micro form factor, not necessarily a micropc (which sometimes means a self-contained pc in a sealed case for bargain basement prices that, generally speaking, I would want to do a lot of testing on before I'd trust one.)

Sticking with the big 3 brands again you'd be looking for the Lenovo Tiny line, the Dell Micro Form Factor, and the HP Mini desktop.

These are, generally speaking, business machines and have a higher entry price than your average desktop. However, they are also easier to upgrade than a laptop so as long as you start with a decent processor you can get lower specs on the RAM and the SSD and upgrade them at a later date.

You can also look for open box and manufacturer refurbs if you want to save some money. Desktops are a better option for refurbished computers than laptops, and business desktops are generally pulled from environments where they saw light duty. If you - or anyone - is going to look at refurbished computers I think you should still look for the specs described in the inital post but it is even more important than with a new computer purchase to pay attention to the generation of the processor; you absolutely don't want anything more than a few years old - as of now, August 2023, I wouldn't buy anything older than a 10th-generation i5/i7 processor in a refurbished device, and if it was a 10th gen I'd have a heavy preference for the i7 over the i5.

But you may be able to get some savings simply by looking for older gen processors on new devices - here's a very reasonably priced dell with great specs and a 10th-gen processor that is new in box. ($670 for an i5-10th gen, 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a Pro OS).

And if you have a VESA mount monitor, there are all kinds of brackets that are available online and compatible with pretty much all extra small form factor PCs for about $15-$40.

[nikkeisimmer]

Oh My God...inZOI...

"Recommended System Requirements for inZOI (Life simulator from Krafton Games, South Korea)

For those wanting to experience inZOI in all its glory with high frame rates and the most detailed visuals, aim for the following recommended specifications:

CPU: A more powerful processor like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or the Intel Core i5-10600K will deliver a smoother performance even in the most demanding scenarios.

RAM: Doubling the minimum requirement, 32 GB of RAM will ensure that your game runs seamlessly and enables extensive multitasking.

Video Card: Upgrading to an AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 video card will allow you to enjoy inZOI at higher resolutions and with better graphical fidelity.

Dedicated Video RAM: A hefty 10240 MB will give you the bandwidth needed for ultra-quality textures and prevent any graphical stuttering.

Pixel Shader and Vertex Shader: Remaining at version 5.0, but coupled with more robust hardware, you’ll be able to maximize the game’s visual settings.

OS: Windows 10/11 with the latest updates is again recommended for the best compatibility.

Free Disk Space: A consistent 50 GB of free space is recommended for game files, mods, and updates.

-quoted from https://inzoiresource.com/blogs/22/Minimum-and-Recommended-System-Requirements-for-inZOI

Yeah...that's my wallet finding out I'm going to have to spend at least $4,000.00 to run inZOI decently on my computer. The thing is that you can no longer play these newest games on "integrated graphics chips". You have to get a dedicated card. My wife wants to play Dragon Age 4 (The Veilguard) which is coming out on October 31, 2024. And those games are just as intense on hardware as it is with inZOI.

Minimum and RECOMMENDED requirements for Dragon Age 4 "The Veilguard"

Me, personally... I want to play Cities Skylines 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Recommended requirements for those two games. Cities Skylines 2

As for MSFS 2024 (due to come out in 2024?)

It's over and above what is pictured in MSFS2020. Chillblast said that the "recommended specs" for FS2024 is the following:

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 10

Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Memory: 16 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590

Storage: 150 GB available space

I'm calling HORSESHIT on that right now. I'm saying it's more in the realm of what inZOI and Dragon Age the Veilguard is putting out. You don't get that kind of gaming experience with the specs Chillblast espouses. Especially on the processor and graphics end of things. After all, on the FS forum board, the recommended specs being tossed about just for FS2020 is the following:

Intel i7-12700K CPU

Z690 motherboard

32GB DDR4 3600mhz RAM (upgrades for this on the site are very cheap, but like you said I’ve seen a couple instances where this RAM outperforms most others)

1TB SSD

Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti

Liquid cooled, nice case, 850 watt power supply, etc

Frankly as far as I'm concerned, I'm tempted to go all out and perhaps go so far as investing in:

i9-13900K CPU

64GB RAM DDR4

4TB SSD

NVidia RTX 4090

Z790 GAMING X AX

at least a 1000watt power supply so that I can run peripherals like scanners and other photographic requirements...on top of just my gaming shit.

...at minimum.

I'm sure there will be detractors going, "You don't need that kind of hardware to play Sims 3...or the current games"...well, the main thing in building a system is that you have to shell out for future proofing (as much as technology development allows at any given time) so that you don't have to spend as much money upgrading your computer system on an yearly basis as opposed to once every three to five years and that Sims 3 is not the only game that I play. And the new releases coming out are that graphics-intensive...

I play SWTOR currently and I'm finding that the game stutters especially when there is a lot of people on a server. I want to minimize that so I'm thinking the more RAM I have and the better the video card, I'll get a little less lag out of it and that will help when I'm taking on Imp or Pub forces whichever side I'm playing against at the time. That and maybe improved graphics to the point where it looks semi-realistic. I'm also planning to get Dragon Age 1-3 and then Dragon Age 4 as well. Plus there are a few other graphics intensive games such as Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS: World) as well that are attracting my attention. I may even get into Call of Duty (depending on the feasibility of the user controls.

Mass Effect drives me absolutely friggin' nuts when it comes to controlling my character Shepard - she's a "femShep". I have to key-bind my movement keys to keys that I'm familiar with in order to keep from going bug-frickin' mental. That also messes with the shoot key too. I'll get there someday. In the words of the ever-immortal Maverick Mitchell:

So in a nutshell, these latest games if not forcing people to upgrade to a better class of gaming PC, will find that a lot of people with restrictive budgets may just drop out of the PC market and try to find it on console (if they play console games) no matter how restrictive the console games are in comparison to the PC versions as opposed to spending $4000 on a new gaming system. A standard PS5 is $499.95 CDN as opposed to spending 10X that much trying to set up a PC to be able to play these newer games. Add a couple hundred dollars buying a hard-drive for these consoles will maybe bring that amount to around $600.00 still much cheaper than buying a whole new PC. Dragon Age the Veilguard will only be released for PS5 and PC - No plans in the works for XBOX Series X as far as I know. And for now, inZOI is PC release only (with an intent to release to console later on down the road - though who knows when that will be) Why though am I looking at a new PC on a restrictive budget? Well, it's because I want to play the games in their full graphics and be unrestricted and potentially moddable states. Does it mean I'm going to have to save a lot of money while waiting on a new PC? Yes. Do I have the patience to wait? Yes...I'm in my fifties, I've waited this long...might as well.

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[littlefreya]

Thank you so so much for letting me share this with you and for your feedback ❤️!! So, my idea is that the gaming PC should be able to play all current and upcoming games on very or ultra-high settings without any issues (e.g. Alan Wake 2, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West, etc.), be silent and not overheat quickly and have good airflow, and have space for expansions and/or upgrades.

Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow RGB Edition, glass window, white CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 8x 4.2GHz, 96MB L3 cache or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, 12x 4.4GHz, 128MB L3-Cache => I'm a bit indecisive on which one here. Mainboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX, AMD B650 Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB, Gigabyte Aero OC RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000 Corsair Vengeance RGB, 2x 16GB, white SSD: 2TB Western Digital Black SN850X, read up to 7.300 MB/s Power supply: 850W Corsair RMe 2023, fully modular CPU cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Elite, white, 240mm

It's a bit on the pricey side, but I'm willing to order it if it can do well and I don't need to upgrade it in a bit, especially, because I don't think there'll be many more games with higher graphics as there are currently.

Hey love, that's a kickass build!!! I would go for the Ryzen 9 7900X3D instead. Simply because it's stronger and this is a purchase that should last you for a few years. Series 7 is great but there is a 10% more chance for a bottle neck.

My rule of thumb is always to go a bit over with the PSU because if your PSU dies, then it can take your entire PC with it. (It happened to me once, and it was painful!!!) Having said that, I think the minimum for 4070 RTX is 750W, but I would go with 900, perhaps just to be sure. It's not a must.

As for RAM. Go for 64. They are not that expansive and also DDR5 are incredible. I have the Vengence as well :).

[pixelplayground]

Hi pxl! I apologize if this has been previously asked, but what are your PC peripherals? I’d appreciate your two-cents before I blow my savings on a good setup :’)

Hello, I have but it was a really long time ago and I have since changed configurations so I don't mind answering again. I need to preface and stress that you absolutely do not need the set up that I have just for gaming or the sims. I'm running on a professional grade workstation for other reasons. (I also use Apple, and play on Bootcamp with a Windows 11 partition):

Mac Pro (2019)

8-Core Intel Xeon W-3223 3.50 GHz

Radeon Pro W6800X 32GB DDR6 VRAM

128GB DDR5 RAM

16TB SSD Internal Storage Across 3 PCI Slots

My advice for building or selecting a gaming PC is to invest as much as you can in graphics power (graphics card), and RAM and adequate cooling. These parts of your hardware will be more beneficial to a better gaming experience than getting a 12 core processor, for example. Do not waste money on a system that you cannot upgrade the parts of in the future! — I would always, always go for a Desktop tower over a laptop 10000% of the time if you're looking for the best gaming experience. Also remember that you can always switch out your SSD drive with a bigger one, or add more as you go along, so don't worry too much about wasting $$$ on storage either. Here is a list of systems in various price ranges for 2024 (assuming you are in the US/UK).

Hopefully, that helps, but also understand it's probably not the exact answer you were looking for because I'm a weird case user lol.

[eeldritchblast]

from my experience with laptops it sounds like 1. your graphics card is dying. 2. the battery and/or the power supply is failing. this isn't your fault of course. laptops are just too small and the parts eventually fail because they generate too much heat. i recommend building/buying a pc based on baldurs' gate 3's top specs. you can get a ryzen 3600/(nice upgrade would be a 5600 or 5600x) 16gb (3200 or 3600 speed) ram/ b550 motherboard/ 2060 super (or a 3060) /1tb ssd/a pc case, and a 550 w psu for a reasonable price on ebay. i've also seen if you look up "2060 super desktop pc" on ebay they go for very reasonable prices too. the increased size of the computer should help your game performance too. the good thing about pcs as well is you can upgrade them as you need to. ^ this is my experience as someone also struggling with income. people make pc building sound so complicated but it is actually more consumer friendly than buying a premade pc or laptop. especially if you buy the parts secondhand. this is just a baseline suggestion. you can even get 32gb ddr4 ram at a good price second hand which should help with your art and gaming. and you can upgrade with more storage. either a 2tb ssd later.

As much as I'd love a desktop PC, I live in rural Nova Scotia where we lose power a lot. With a laptop, I can still use it without power for a short while and take it somewhere to get charged if necessary.

But judging by what you said, it sounds like I need to take out a loan and get a new one for sure, then.

EDIT: Hey anon, do you know anything about reading this?

[ecofear]

i saw your struggle with modding live, and I think it's really cool, but I was wondering, are they heavy on your pc?

What are your specs?

Anyways, Candor look fucking magnificent, can't wait to see your playthrough.

i have not experienced any issues with performance and my pc temp while playing bg3 is the same (cpu around 60c, gpu around 45c - gpu gets to around 60c only in character creation).

motherboard: b450 tomahawk max gpu: 4070 cpu: 5700x3d ram: 32gb

i also run 3 monitors, 75hz, 60hz x2, 1080p x2, one under 1080p which defo plays into performance but not as much since these are not power hungry hot monitors...

i play the game locked at 75fps and have everything maxed and i don't use DLSS or FSR!

and thank you for the candy compliment hehehhe ^_^

[hackernewsrobot]

Civilization VII recommends 16 cores and 32GB RAM for 4K gameplay

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/civilization-vii-recommends-16-cores-and-32gb-ram-for-4k-gameplay-rtx-4070-or-rx-7800xt-is-the-minimum

[violentkeysmashing]

Hi there!

Im Emrald (violentkeysmashing), a silly little pansexual furry who has an unhealthy addiction to computer hardware.

I use arch btw.

Aywhomst, trans rights are human rights, and for any of my fellow LGBT+ friends, I love you.

If you dont like that, fuck off <3

Please don't come to be begging me to share your story, this is a meme page and nothing more, i come here to escape the real world.

And for my fellow hardware nerds, here is a list of all the machines i own / have owned!

Theta 1

- my first machine

-HYPA 12 minecraft laptop??

- 4GB RAM

- bad (thats all i can really say)

>notes

Was my first PC really, played a lot of minecraft and roblox as 12 /13 yr olds do. Got this arround the time just before Covid. Stopped using as the enter key would short the laptop and turn it off.

later down the line (when i got my first PC) became a server that i gutted and fucked arround with. Originally ran "Ubuntu server" as the thing was labelled. No fucking idea what that is but im not looking it up to find out

Bravo 1 (Bog-chan)

- Wooo first decent machine

- prebuilt Asus towet i got 2nd hand

- 1050Ti

- intel i3 7th gen

- 8GB DDR4 RAM that i upgraded to 16GB

> notes

Rgis little guy served me as my first real gaming machine, been through thick and thin, a few installs of windows, illegally getting keys for it shit like that. Im glad this little guy is off for bigger things (handed off to one of my friends so he could start gaming - this is where bog-chan came from).

Theta 2

- my second server

- optiplex 990

- came with 8GB DDR3, upgraded to 16GB

- free office PC that my friend gave me B)

- intel i5 4c4t 3.6GHz (i think?)

> notes

Probably my longest running machine, had this guy for a whillleee (2 years)

Bravo 2 (Current)

- my first real gaming machine

- Ryzen 9 5900X

- RX 6700XT

- 32GB DDR4 (upgrading to 48GB soon)

- WDblack 1TB NVME

- 860 Evo Smasnug SSD

- Segate 2TB HDD

> notes

Built this machine from parts and honesly is my favorite little guy i own. Currenly runs Arch with KDE as my DE and a dualboot with wimblows for VR.

Theta 3

- a little beast of a server i got for free!!

- 2C4T intel Xeon (plans to upgrade are there)

- 32GB DDR4 RAM

- Nvidia qaudro P4000

- 120GB 840 evo

- 1.5TB RAID0 array of various HDDs that i had laying arround

> notes

I plan to give it a yummy 64 GB RAM and a 10C20T xeon at some point (when i can afford to)

-= my random machines =-

Foxtrot (Aka floor bitch)

- a cheap little HP elitedesk i build a friend for like £50

Sierra (The abuse PC)

- annother cheap little HP elitedesk i abuse for fun

Lima

- a laptop that i snapped the screen off and use to run a web server

- currenly out of wall sockets and surge protectors so offline sadly but hey

[the-ghxst-within]

NEW PC BUILD COMPLETE-

Case: Hyte Y60 Case

MOBO: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D5

CPU: Intel I9-13900k

RAM: 32GB Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 6400MT/s

SSD: Samsung 990 PRO w/ Heatsink 2TB

GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX 4090 OC

AIO (CPU Water-Cooling): DeepCool LS720 SE 360mm

LED Cables: Lian Li Strimer Plus V2 12VHPWR (for GPU) and Lian Li Strimer Plus V2 24 PIN Extension

Fans: Lian Li UNI Fan AL120 V2 RGB

PSU: MSI MPG A1000G PCIE 5 & ATX 3.0

[falloutuniverse]

Anyone have an Acer Nitro 17 (more specs below) and play Fallout? I'm strongly considering this model but I don't want a shitty gaming experience. I'd likely be playing FO3, FNV & FO4 mostly. Not sure if I'll play FO76 but definitely looking for opinions on the PC game play for that one as well.

Ryzen 7 /GeForce 4060/ 32GB RAM/ TB SSD