How to get into PC Gaming
Are you considering getting into PC gaming and do not know where to begin?
Are you asking yourself:
" What do I need to learn about moving from console to PC?" Are you looking for the cheapest method to get in? Are you simply returning into PC Video gaming?
Overall, you wish to know if it's worth making the switch.
In this ultimate guide, I'll be showing you how to get into PC video gaming and if you must make the switch.
Positives of PC Video Gaming
More affordable (long term).
So you might be thinking "isn't a video gaming PC pricey?" Well yes, it can be, however over time you would have spent less cash on your PC than your console due to the fact that games on PC are a lot more affordable.
You can get video games only a fraction of the cost on a PC than what it would cost on consoles. Deals can go from 50% to 90% off weekly on Steam.
If a component in your PC fails like your Blue-ray drive, then you can acquire another one and switch it out by literally just moving a new one in and it just takes a couple of minutes.
Unlike a console, you wouldn't have to send your PC back to the maker and wait weeks or even months to get it fixed.
No substantial upgrades like purchasing an entire system. Instead, if you desire an increase in performance, you can acquire brand-new PC components gradually. Giving you decent or drastic modifications in efficiency or you can reject the video game settings to increase efficiency.
Mods.
Mods can make a game last forever, take a game like Skyrim and you can literally fine-tune everything, the graphics like how high you want the turf to be, how an NPC responds and you can add entire levels totally free.
These are just a few things that mods can do. PC Gaming vs Console Gaming were born from mods like DayZ which came from a game called Arma 3.
Mature Community.
Not to say there aren't immature gamers you will discover, but the PC neighborhood is usually mature and you will not come across that irritating 12-year-old kid on the microphone who keeps informing you he slept with your Mother.
Various video games produce various neighborhoods. Playing a video game such as Counter Strike, you can get incredibly rude gamers but playing a video game like Civilization, the neighborhood is a lot more friendly and fully grown.
Online is Free.
No more paying $60 a year simply to get on the internet. A console's lifespan is usually 7 years and by not needing to pay a fee you would have saved $420!
You could purchase the latest console for that kind of money or better yet, build a new gaming PC.
Customization.
Customizing your PC is endless. You can decide what color your keyboard and mouse lights up, if your PC case lights up, what kind of effects you want those lights to have.
The style of your PC case, if you want a nice, sleek, minimalist look, or want a ton of LEDs like you're at a rave. The Options are endless.
Better Controls And Smoother Experience.
You may not know it yet but mouse and keyboard is better. When you get used to the mouse, your movement speed is much more fluid and you land exactly where you want to be.
With the keyboard, you can program every action to any key you like. I remember going back and playing Battlefield 3 on PS3 with a controller and it felt slow and so sluggish.
With the higher frame rate and not being capped like the consoles, this can make your entire gaming experience smoother and overall, more enjoyable.
The eye can't see more than 30 frames per second is a myth, our eyes are not a camera.
If you ask someone who has been playing on a 144hz monitor to switch back to 30 frame-per-second, they would consider it unplayable.
Graphics.
Of course, the most obvious and you've probably heard it so many times "PC graphics are amazing!" And that's true, I remember playing Witcher 3 for the first time and I was completely blown away, it had the best graphics I've ever seen in a game.
I purchased a new graphics card just to play that game maxed out and it was a damn good experience. There were so many moments where I would just look at the scenery and think "my God, this is amazing".
You can see graphics comparison videos on YouTube but they don't do the game justice. Since YouTube compresses the video files and you just see a filtered version of a game.
Why You Should Build A PC.
Cheaper-- you cut out the person who spends the time building the computer. You will save money on shipping and packaging since the computers are heavy and heavily protected. Shipping a weighty product is expensive.
By cutting these few things out you can easily save hundreds and use that money to spend on better components.
Easy To Maintain and upgrade-- By building your computer you would've learned everything that goes into it. So, if a component fails you know how to comfortably switch it out for another one.
Or you're planning to make an upgrade, you don't have to research it because you did it in the past and there's no need to send it back to the manufacturer for them to upgrade it for you. You will save not only money but time.
You Will Be More Passionate-- Kinda feels like you built your own car, you become proud of what you have built and because your blood, sweat, and tears (not literal), went into it you will have better appreciation.
This may seem kinda weird but trust me, it's true. Just ask someone who has done it.
Why You Should Buy A Pre-Built PC.
If the computer will boot up for the first time, no Problems-- you don't have to care about research or worry.
Professionals have built your computer and you don't have to look up a single thing. When something fails or you want an upgrade), (This will be a negative.
Will Look Better-- let's face it, the first pancake we make is never as good as the second, well ... at least in my case (no pun intended).
First time builders will generally have pretty terrible cable management and it will likely look messy. But a pre-built computer will look a lot tidier and just cleaner.
Are you asking yourself:
" What do I need to learn about moving from console to PC?" Are you looking for the cheapest method to get in? Are you simply returning into PC Video gaming?
Overall, you wish to know if it's worth making the switch.
In this ultimate guide, I'll be showing you how to get into PC video gaming and if you must make the switch.
Positives of PC Video Gaming
More affordable (long term).
So you might be thinking "isn't a video gaming PC pricey?" Well yes, it can be, however over time you would have spent less cash on your PC than your console due to the fact that games on PC are a lot more affordable.
You can get video games only a fraction of the cost on a PC than what it would cost on consoles. Deals can go from 50% to 90% off weekly on Steam.
If a component in your PC fails like your Blue-ray drive, then you can acquire another one and switch it out by literally just moving a new one in and it just takes a couple of minutes.
Unlike a console, you wouldn't have to send your PC back to the maker and wait weeks or even months to get it fixed.
No substantial upgrades like purchasing an entire system. Instead, if you desire an increase in performance, you can acquire brand-new PC components gradually. Giving you decent or drastic modifications in efficiency or you can reject the video game settings to increase efficiency.
Mods.
Mods can make a game last forever, take a game like Skyrim and you can literally fine-tune everything, the graphics like how high you want the turf to be, how an NPC responds and you can add entire levels totally free.
These are just a few things that mods can do. PC Gaming vs Console Gaming were born from mods like DayZ which came from a game called Arma 3.
Mature Community.
Not to say there aren't immature gamers you will discover, but the PC neighborhood is usually mature and you will not come across that irritating 12-year-old kid on the microphone who keeps informing you he slept with your Mother.
Various video games produce various neighborhoods. Playing a video game such as Counter Strike, you can get incredibly rude gamers but playing a video game like Civilization, the neighborhood is a lot more friendly and fully grown.
Online is Free.
No more paying $60 a year simply to get on the internet. A console's lifespan is usually 7 years and by not needing to pay a fee you would have saved $420!
You could purchase the latest console for that kind of money or better yet, build a new gaming PC.
Customization.
Customizing your PC is endless. You can decide what color your keyboard and mouse lights up, if your PC case lights up, what kind of effects you want those lights to have.
The style of your PC case, if you want a nice, sleek, minimalist look, or want a ton of LEDs like you're at a rave. The Options are endless.
Better Controls And Smoother Experience.
You may not know it yet but mouse and keyboard is better. When you get used to the mouse, your movement speed is much more fluid and you land exactly where you want to be.
With the keyboard, you can program every action to any key you like. I remember going back and playing Battlefield 3 on PS3 with a controller and it felt slow and so sluggish.
With the higher frame rate and not being capped like the consoles, this can make your entire gaming experience smoother and overall, more enjoyable.
The eye can't see more than 30 frames per second is a myth, our eyes are not a camera.
If you ask someone who has been playing on a 144hz monitor to switch back to 30 frame-per-second, they would consider it unplayable.
Graphics.
Of course, the most obvious and you've probably heard it so many times "PC graphics are amazing!" And that's true, I remember playing Witcher 3 for the first time and I was completely blown away, it had the best graphics I've ever seen in a game.
I purchased a new graphics card just to play that game maxed out and it was a damn good experience. There were so many moments where I would just look at the scenery and think "my God, this is amazing".
You can see graphics comparison videos on YouTube but they don't do the game justice. Since YouTube compresses the video files and you just see a filtered version of a game.
Why You Should Build A PC.
Cheaper-- you cut out the person who spends the time building the computer. You will save money on shipping and packaging since the computers are heavy and heavily protected. Shipping a weighty product is expensive.
By cutting these few things out you can easily save hundreds and use that money to spend on better components.
Easy To Maintain and upgrade-- By building your computer you would've learned everything that goes into it. So, if a component fails you know how to comfortably switch it out for another one.
Or you're planning to make an upgrade, you don't have to research it because you did it in the past and there's no need to send it back to the manufacturer for them to upgrade it for you. You will save not only money but time.
You Will Be More Passionate-- Kinda feels like you built your own car, you become proud of what you have built and because your blood, sweat, and tears (not literal), went into it you will have better appreciation.
This may seem kinda weird but trust me, it's true. Just ask someone who has done it.
Why You Should Buy A Pre-Built PC.
If the computer will boot up for the first time, no Problems-- you don't have to care about research or worry.
Professionals have built your computer and you don't have to look up a single thing. When something fails or you want an upgrade), (This will be a negative.
Will Look Better-- let's face it, the first pancake we make is never as good as the second, well ... at least in my case (no pun intended).
First time builders will generally have pretty terrible cable management and it will likely look messy. But a pre-built computer will look a lot tidier and just cleaner.
