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I hope it's true Fortnite's getting a 120 fps mode on Switch 2.
You getting paid by the post these days?
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I hope it's true Fortnite's getting a 120 fps mode on Switch 2.
He already as a PS5 I never played Minecraft but he tell me they are thing you can't do on the console version
Ahh, they grow up so fast.
Get a Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro Ice Mainboard with
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
32GB RAM
2TB WD Black SN850X
1000W PSU
which will give you a solid low-spec PC for only 5000€.
I bought this laptop for my son to have down at college and it performs extremely well. It even runs MH Wilds at 60fps at 1080p.
Great recommendation based on the cost ceiling!!PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/x7YW8Q
Total: $888.33 (USD) - $1,227.63 (CAD)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($135.00 @ Amazon)
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
- Thermal Compound: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g Thermal Paste ($7.75 @ ModMyMods)
- Motherboard: Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.74 @ Amazon)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
- Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
- Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card ($342.98 @ Newegg)
- Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A650GL 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Obviously you would need to source that for Canada instead of US, but that should be around what you're looking for.
There's a 5060 for $40 less from MSI (free shipping).PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/x7YW8Q
Total: $888.33 (USD) - $1,227.63 (CAD)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($135.00 @ Amazon)
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
- Thermal Compound: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g Thermal Paste ($7.75 @ ModMyMods)
- Motherboard: Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.74 @ Amazon)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
- Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
- Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card ($342.98 @ Newegg)
- Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A650GL 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Obviously you would need to source that for Canada instead of US, but that should be around what you're looking for. Use the PC Part Picker site to tweak things so they are below $1,200 (CAD). That should be easy enough as I didn't necessarily pick the cheapest parts. For example, you could forgo the fully modular power supply and shave off ~$55 (CAD).
Pretty sure the kids wants the PC version of minecraft for modding.If it is really just those two games, wouldn't a series S fit the bill?
Fortnite is free so you don't need to pay for the online there and even if you did, a year of gold would be cheap and add a few more games for his consideration.
A used series s can be as cheap as 150$.
Clueless peasantsDon't ask GAF about this, they will say a pc at that caliber will cost 5000 usd
That's a Raspberry Pi 4 2GB or better with active fan solution for under £/$100 to run a server with 10-20 player server on linux. No need to change the PC to linux just for that IMO.On the other hand, making your kid learn Linux, mess around with terminal, drivers and mods is a great learning opportunity!![]()
That's a very fair. In that case, I'd also recommend one of those mini pcs with a decent igpu. It will be useful after too and will only cost you like $5-600Pretty sure the kids wants the PC version of minecraft for modding.
The console's fatal weakness!
"Father, can I please have ze Steam Deck so I kan play outzide in ze sun?"I thought about this but I'm not sure I want him to carry this around
I'm looking to spend 1200$ CAD Max. I don't care if I have to build it myself or buy a prebuilt.
If I do this alone I'm sure I'm going to overkill the system lol that's why I need your help GAF lol
The problem with the games he wants to play are that both are heavily single core bottleneck, so I'm not sure a base clock of 2.5GHz will cut it - which is the clock the the system will get when fornite and minecraft scale above one core - to six cores - they all get dragged down to base clock.OverHeat Here's a build I'd actually buy. You can trim some money off here but it gives your son cheap options in the future in terms of cpu and gpu. If you already have a monitor, then this is an $1100 CAD build.
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If he has a monitor, he can swap out the 13400f for a 13600k and it'd be fine. It's only an extra 50 bucks bringing the total to 1150 without the monitor.The problem with the games he wants to play are that both are heavily single core bottleneck, so I'm not sure a base clock of 2.5GHz will cut it - which is the clock the the system will get when fornite and minecraft scale above one core - to six cores - they all get dragged down to base clock.
That was the reason why I felt even the cheaper AMD 7600 non-X was to slow at base clock.
He already have a 4K 144hz monitor….that he use for the PS5…guess I will have to up my budget to drive this bitch
Trying to convince the wife to get him a 9070 XTGaming at 4k on pc is how it gets crazy expensive. Consoles are kind of fake 4k.
This lil beast is as strong as ps5pr0 minimum in every possible aspect + it has great upgrading capability incase u/ur kid wanna get better rig few years down the line.I'm looking to spend 1200$ CAD Max. I don't care if I have to build it myself or buy a prebuilt.
If I do this alone I'm sure I'm going to overkill the system lol that's why I need your help GAF lol
Beware: Modding in Minecraft will give you grey hairs.Pretty sure the kids wants the PC version of minecraft for modding.
The console's fatal weakness!
The good thing though is that his CPU won't matter nearly as much at 4K so you can slide some of that budget over to the GPU.He already have a 4K 144hz monitor….that he use for the PS5…guess I will have to up my budget to drive this bitch
a phoneI'm looking to spend 1200$ CAD Max. I don't care if I have to build it myself or buy a prebuilt.
If I do this alone I'm sure I'm going to overkill the system lol that's why I need your help GAF lol
PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/CzJmHWI'm looking to spend 1200$ CAD Max. I don't care if I have to build it myself or buy a prebuilt.
If I do this alone I'm sure I'm going to overkill the system lol that's why I need your help GAF lol
I've been using GeForce Now since I've been away from home for the past couple of weeks. Crazy good experience. I'm a believer.Start with Ryzen 5600x + b550 OR 7600 + b650 OR 13400f + b660 / b760
throw in some 32gb memory kit, cheap gen3/4 m.2 ssd and a 500-650w psu depending on a gpu
Then get the best gpu with the rest of the budget, new 5060ti 16gb or get a used 3080 or something
Not sure it has Minecraft, but id just get him a GFN subscription for 2 years before you give him your system. Better than wasting time building a system with a 2 year longetivity.
The problem with the games he wants to play are that both are heavily single core bottleneck, so I'm not sure a base clock of 2.5GHz will cut it - which is the clock the the system will get when fornite and minecraft scale above one core - to six cores - they all get dragged down to base clock.
That was the reason why I felt even the cheaper AMD 7600 non-X was to slow at base clock.
PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/CzJmHW
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($153.95 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.90 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($75.95 @ shopRBC)
Case: Montech AIR 100 ARGB MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($69.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Custom: RADEON RX 9060 XT 16GB ($485.99)
Total: $1200.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-28 23:21 EDT-0400
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PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3gVGRV
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($167.86 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE ARGB CPU Cooler ($23.90 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($122.20 @ shopRBC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Patriot P400 Lite 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Montech AIR 100 ARGB MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($69.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Custom: RADEON RX 9060 XT 16GB ($485.99)
Total: $1209.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-28 23:30 EDT-0400
I'd ball up top with the Ryzen rig, lol (And I put the 9060 XT in there as a placeholder AND at fake MSRP of $349.99) But still gives you a rough idea in which ways you can go.
Well when I built and tested my nephews' (Intel 9th/10th/11th gen)PCs with games(minecraft was one) the Windows task manager frequencies say otherwise. The clock immediately drops to base under any mild multi-core load except for the 9th gen K model on a top tier mobo chipset set for high performance in the bios.This has been untrue about Intel CPUs since forever.
They clock based on PL1 and PL2....when PL2 time is passed they will clock/watt down, not to base clock but lower than boost, lowering until they can maintain PL1(with simple workloads it could be at max boost while under PL1).
The 13400 has a PL1 of 65W..........its PL2 is closer to 150W(Intel doesnt even follow their own PL2s im sure it hits 200 easy work).
MY 12400 at 60fps barely touches 65W cept in the most multithreaded and heavy games.....if im only playing at 60 it actually seems like its borked because the Wattage is so low.
So the 13400 will be slightly higher due to having e-cores buts its not going load up all cores needing to lower clocks to hit 65W.
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Base frequency is lowest the clocks should go when fully loaded, it can clock even lower when relaxing.
These are both really amazing builds.
I know modded MineCraft can get to 8GB of VRAM which is why I suggested a 4060Ti'16G or 4070'12G or their Blackwell equivalents, havent kept up on prices of the xx60s I always assumed they were under 500?
But if the 9060XT'16G can be had for that much, its a no brainer.