Mid/Highish-grade build vs. getting a PS4

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I'm not sure if I want to upgrade my PC (as in just start from scratch all over again because my current build is way too old), or buy a PS4. Any opinions on pros and cons between the two ideas?

A build I'm looking at is this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lrn4

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75 Pro4-M Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V

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if your getting a dedicated card, get an i3 or i5 build instead
i3 build will run around the same price as the amd apu setup
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-3220-vs-AMD-A8-5600K
(ignore the igp/apu scores since its going to use a dedicated card)

and avoid cm power supplies, get a antec, corsair, seasonic, silverstone, or xfx
600w is more than enough for a single gpu setup

ex. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ls51
and can upgrade to the i5 3570 or i7 3770 if needed

[WayOfThePhoenix]

Stick with building your computer. No need to buy a PS4.:D

[MrUsername]

In my opinion, PC will always pull aheade of consoles for a few reasons.

1: Always more up to date

- Hardware and software wise, GPU getting a bit slow for games? Sell the old one and buy a new one, or keep it and run an SLI/XFire config if you have the Mobo/Power supply to support it.

2: Open Platform

- The Steam Workshop opens the doors for numerous game (i.e L4D2, Skyrim, additional maps for FPS Games, like CS:GO) and you're not limited to just games, a PC is a PC, do what you want with it.

3: STEAM SALES

-I haven't paid over $15 for a game in the past 2 years on Steam, and the cost for games DOES add up over the long run.

4: PC exclusives

- There aren't many of them, but games Like Counter Strike, The ArmA Series and the ever so popular Day Z mod, etc, etc.

5: Better graphics

-Though the new consoles will be much more powerful than their predecessors, they will never truly be as fast as a self built, gaming intended PC.

6: More mature people (Debatable)

-Generally, you don't see an 8 year old swearing he'll blow a load in your mom's face on PC, this varies from games to game/system to system, but I haven't ran into too many "Immature" people on here.

All these have their benfits, but it really comes down to what you enjoy, I enjoy PC for the reasons listede above, take what I say with a grain of salt, do what you think will make you happy :D

[Rove]

Don't get a APU with a separate graphics card, it defeats the purpose of APUs.
Get a AMD FX 6300 instead for similar price.

Get a PC not a PS4.

One word: Freedom.

PC has it, PS4 lacks it.

You will be able to run a PS4 emulator on this PC, and a Xbox One emulator, and a Wii U emulator, and emulators for ever single other previous console and handheld console. The HDD is way bigger. All the hardware is better. So on and so forth.

I have a tweaked version of your build and a complete rebuild, both at similar price:

Tweaked version of your build replaces motherboard and CPU only.
$810 before rebates & discounts and $706 after rebates & discounts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lDK7

My own complete rebuild at a similar price.
$801 before rebates & discounts and $726 after rebates & discounts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lDjw

[WeeHawky]

I'm not sure I'd get that power supply. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/GX650W_Bronze/8.html http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8110

Always look up a power supply at jonnyguru first.

[Dreakon13]

Rove původně napsal:

You will be able to run a PS4 emulator on this PC, and a Xbox One emulator, and a Wii U emulator, and emulators for ever single other previous console and handheld console.

Say what? Good luck with that. We're lucky to have PS2 and Gamecube emulation at this point... the latter being pretty sketchy still... no less emulation of consoles that aren't even out yet.

PC gaming has it's pro's... but honestly, unless you have a particular passion for computing and/or the technology behind it, you'll probably get more bang for your buck out of the PS4. The exclusives on the PC are lacking in every genre but strategy games and RPG's. If you don't like those, you'll just be playing ported console games anyways and likely spending quite a bit more to do it. If the PS3 was any indication, the console exclusives will be varied, unique, top notch efforts.

And it's about the games in the end really, right?

[Rove]

I thought PC games were much cheaper than PS3 or Xbox 360 games because of the sales.

Also you are mistaken, there are emulators for all current consoles and they have been out since the consoles if you know how to find them.

I personally do not use any of them. PC games are more than enough for me.

PCs are where games are made. PCs get the most Indie and exclusive titles, the genuine cutting edge titles and the most competative prices and services in games and softwares.

[Dreakon13]

Rove původně napsal:

I thought PC games were much cheaper than PS3 or Xbox 360 games because of the sales.

Also you are mistaken, there are emulators for all current consoles and they have been out since the consoles if you know how to find them.

I personally do not use any of them. PC games are more than enough for me.

PCs are where games are made. PCs get the most Indie and exclusive titles, the genuine cutting edge titles and the most competative prices and services in games and softwares.

I'm not mistaken, whoever is feeding you that is lying. Emulation of the original Xbox has gone absolutely nowhere, and Gamecube emulation has only recently been making greater strides. The PS2 is the only one from two generations ago that I'd even consider stable at this point.

The only way you're playing PS3/360 exclusives today is on a PS3/360.

The PC does have a ton of exclusives, but as much as I like Antichamber and The Bridge, I would much rather have The Last Of Us, Uncharted, Infamous, Metal Gear Solid 4 or LittleBigPlanet. Granted taste is subjective, but the definition and value of "genuine cutting edge titles" is too. If you don't like strategy games, RPG's or the indie scene... you're pretty much screwed as a PC user.

[theres a snake in my boot]

It all comes down to personal preference in the end. Weighing out the pros and cons and deciding for yourself which is the best choice at the time, and in the future.

[Rove]

Dreakon původně napsal:

Rove původně napsal:

I thought PC games were much cheaper than PS3 or Xbox 360 games because of the sales.

Also you are mistaken, there are emulators for all current consoles and they have been out since the consoles if you know how to find them.

I personally do not use any of them. PC games are more than enough for me.

PCs are where games are made. PCs get the most Indie and exclusive titles, the genuine cutting edge titles and the most competative prices and services in games and softwares.

I'm not mistaken, whoever is feeding you that is lying. Emulation of the original Xbox has gone absolutely nowhere, and Gamecube emulation has only recently been making greater strides. The PS2 is the only one from two generations ago that I'd even consider stable at this point.

The only way you're playing PS3/360 exclusives today is on a PS3/360.

The PC does have a ton of exclusives, but as much as I like Antichamber and The Bridge, I would much rather have The Last Of Us, Uncharted, Infamous, Metal Gear Solid 4 or LittleBigPlanet. Granted taste is subjective, but the definition and value of "genuine cutting edge titles" is too. If you don't like strategy games, RPG's or the indie scene... you're pretty much screwed as a PC user.

Have not tested it but there is this Xbox 360 emulator and too many others to count I know most are genuine and work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dCv7MguYU

"Dolphin" is open source and emulates Gamecube, Wii and maybe going to do Wii U later. (Edit)

[harrylipwig]

If you want to play exclusives you will need to get the consoles for that. Prices will fall all the time. Get everything over time.