Need a little help. I've been out of the PC gaming space for quite a while (like Age of Empires 2 kind of a while), and would quite like to get back into it. I've got a PS3 and PS4 so I'm covered for most console exclusives that I'm interested in (may end up with an XO for the Halo collection).
What I really would like is a small form factor PC that can sit next to the TV, and potentially double up as a media hub. I'm not particularly interested in the latest performance intensive games on ultra settings, though wouldn't mind be able to use Oculus rift at some stage down the line. I do a little bit of photo editing as well, so something that would speed up Adobe Creative Suite would also be rather useful.
Really, I'm looking for something that would be as upgradeable as possible, as I don't have the cash to drop on an uber build. This will probably end up being something that will be assembled in bits over time.
Anyway, here's what I'm looking for:
Your Current Specs:
None - Console peasant.
Budget:
£500-800 UK
Main Use:
Light Gaming - 5
Gaming - 5
Emulation (PS2/Wii) - 2
Video Editing - 1
Streaming games in HD - 1
3D/Model work (and what program) - 1
General Usage (Word, Web, 1080p playback) - 5
Monitor Resolution:
Will be using living room TV. 1080p LED (don't know the refresh rate, but I assume 60hz).
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well:
Minecraft, Team Fortress 2, Counterstrike, Civilization, some FPS (COD, Battlefield etc).
Is 30FPS acceptable? 60? 120? How important is PhysX / SuperSampling / CUDA to you?:
60FPS+ ideally. No idea what the rest of those are
Looking to reuse any parts?:
Nope.
When will you build?: Do you have a deadline?:
Not really. If I can get something functional in order to play a bit of Minecraft or TF2, then upgrade later, I'm fine with that.
Will you be overclocking?:
Maybe, though don't have the faintest idea what I'd be doing.
Thanks for any and all advice.