First Gaming PC

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LaPutaEspada

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Hi all,
I just bought my first gaming PC and it's currently being built.
I'm upgrading from a """""gaming""""" laptop (CS:GO low settings 4:3 stretched on an offline private server = 40fps)
Could anyone help build my hype by posting what FPS I could get with this build on the following three games (assuming medium settings):

CS:GO
Rocket League
COD: Black Ops 3

Also, a few years down the line when I come to upgrade, what should I focus on upgrading first?

Thanks :D
LPE

EDIT: Wow I'm actually brain damaged. Forgot to post the spec.
Case
PCS ENIGMA 6003B BLACK CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD FX-6300 Six Core CPU (3.50GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3+)
Motherboard
ASUS® M5A97 R2.0 (DDR3, USB3.0, 6Gb/s)
Memory (RAM)
8GB HyperX FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
4GB AMD RADEON™ R9 380 - DVI, HDMI, DP - DX® 12, Eyefinity
1st Hard Disk
1TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 10 (64-bit) Home DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days
Promotional Item
FREE CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 3 with select AMD R9 380 Series GPUs!
 
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keynes

keynes

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Interesting name!
Fps will depend on what gpu you got but I don't think think the games you posted are very demanding. Upgrades also depends on what you have chosen (motherboard, psu, case...)
 
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LaPutaEspada

Active member
keynes said:
Interesting name!
Fps will depend on what gpu you got but I don't think think the games you posted are very demanding. Upgrades also depends on what you have chosen (motherboard, psu, case...)
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Just edited the original post because I forgot my spec XD
 
Oussebon

Oussebon

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Yeah, the spec I've listed is basically my budget.
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If you tell us how much it is in £ with the actual number, we might be able to suggest something better for the same money :) Since we don't know how much the above costs.
 
Rakk

Rakk

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LaPutaEspada said:
However, I've already purchased the PC
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In addition to what Oussebon said, unless it's already been dispatched, you can make changes, though if its already actually in the 'Building' stage (or later stages) then there is an admin fee as it means taking it apart and rebuilding it.
 
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LaPutaEspada

Active member
"I just bought my first gaming PC and it's currently being built."

I've already bought the machine. It cost £587 including £5 for extended collect-return warranty.
I'd just like to know where to go after this down the line when I come to upgrading (and also the performance of those games :p)

I don't particularly want to change the order now. I'm happy with what I've put together. I didn't want any suggestions for similar builds, just what I've said above (although thanks for the help :D)

EDIT: There's a few reasons why I don't particularly want to change my order. First, I'm 17 but the computer was ordered under my Dad's name who's already rather hesitant on the whole "gaming" PC thing. Second, I'm going from a horrible laptop to a gaming PC for the first time. I've never played any of those games on a gaming PC before. Anything I get will be an incredible upgrade. Later down the line, when I'm used to the new PC I've ordered, I'll be able to upgrade but with more of an experience. And finally, I'm incredibly impatient and I've been waiting to be able to afford this thing for around a year now. I just want it in front of me :p

EDIT2: Sorry if I sound completely uneducated on anything. That's because I am :p Also apologies for any stupid questions, same reason as before.
 
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keynes

keynes

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LaPutaEspada said:
"I just bought my first gaming PC and it's currently being built."

I've already bought the machine. It cost £587 including £5 for extended collect-return warranty.
I'd just like to know where to go after this down the line when I come to upgrading (and also the performance of those games :p)

I don't particularly want to change the order now. I'm happy with what I've put together. I didn't want any suggestions for similar builds, just what I've said above (although thanks for the help :D)
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You can google benchmarks online for the gpu you selected R9 380. It should be fine for the games you posted.
 
Oussebon

Oussebon

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Fair enough. :) The problem is just that your question was "Also, a few years down the line when I come to upgrade, what should I focus on upgrading first?"

To which the answer is that if you upgrade the GPU you'll probably want to upgrade the CPU, and therefore the motherboard. You'll also probably have to change the RAM and OS since the OS licence is tied to the mobo.

I believe that CS:GO is pretty reliant on single threaded performance so an Intel CPU would be better (that's kinda true of all games, but especially those that load up a single thread more). It's old enough that a weak-ish gaming CPU like the FX 6300 should run it ok, it's just not ideal.

If you had gone for a build with an i3 6100 it would have been cheaper (or would have let you get a better case within your budget), better for gaming, and had a simpler and more cost-effective upgrade path (i.e. slot an i7 6700k or maybe even a Kaby Lake in there in a couple years) without changing mobo, RAM or OS.
 
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LaPutaEspada

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Thanks everyone, if there's anything else you'd like me to know about upgrades or even some game recommendations for someone who's never played on a gaming PC before, go ahead and leave them here :D
 
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