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Apr 7 2018 08:12pm
Would like to spend less, but I am aware that's not a possibility.
Would like it to play Fortnite efficiently. I am ok with less quality for better FPS.

I've been looking at an Alienware Alpha(I can link it if requested) but to be honest I really know nothing about PC's and am unsure of what I should be looking for. If anyone could help point me in the right direction, maybe include some links, that'd be awesome. Thanks.
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Apr 7 2018 08:34pm
Budget:700
More specific use (what games, what programs):fortnite
Planned time until purchase:
Do you need an Operating System?:
Do you have any specific preferred components?:
Do you need a sound or wireless card?:
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?:
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?:
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs):

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Quote (King Atrhur @ Apr 7 2018 10:34pm)
Budget:700
More specific use (what games, what programs):fortnite
Planned time until purchase:Next week
Do you need an Operating System?:
Do you have any specific preferred components?:
Do you need a sound or wireless card?:
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?:
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?:all 3
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs):37743

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I am going to assume yes on the rest, but am unsure what that means. Thanks for your help.
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Apr 8 2018 05:40am
/e nvm saw your edit in quote

best i could do, $676 + $15 for win10 on e---bay

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mVc3bX

save up for a nicer monitor if you can borrow one for now.

This post was edited by BUTTS on Apr 8 2018 05:49am
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fyh6sZ

In budget with everything you need.
On par with above but half the ram to make room for what he's missing.
could push a bit more out but the extra space will help with shipping costs.

Down the road you can go to a real cpu/dbl ram/large platter drive for media storage.
or invest into a real mouse/keyboard but those will work for now.
Basically get what you need as you need it.

This post was edited by King Atrhur on Apr 8 2018 11:31pm
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Quote (King Atrhur @ Apr 9 2018 12:08am)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fyh6sZ

In budget with everything you need.
On par with above but half the ram to make room for what he's missing.
could push a bit more out but the extra space will help with shipping costs.

Down the road you can go to a real cpu/dbl ram/large platter drive for media storage.
or invest into a real mouse/keyboard but those will work for now.
Basically get what you need as you need it.


was gonna go with a g4560 build since i did 2 for my friends and runs fortnite smooth for them.

wouldn't recommend the 21.5" monitor though, just buy a cheap one off Facebook and save up for a nicer one.
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Apr 9 2018 01:36am
its 1080p and Ips
it'll do just fine till op NEEDS something better.
I mean realistically op needs a better gpu/cpu if they want 2k+ or 144fps on 1080.
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Apr 9 2018 04:48am
Quote (King Atrhur @ Apr 9 2018 02:36am)
its 1080p and Ips
it'll do just fine till op NEEDS something better.
I mean realistically op needs a better gpu/cpu if they want 2k+ or 144fps on 1080.


agree'd it'll do fine but why spend money on a shitty 21.5" monitor when you can buy a 24" ips/60hz on facebook for half the price and use it as a secondary monitor once he plans on upgrading.

both mine and atrhur's build will run fortnite fine in mixed med/high graphics
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Quote (BUTTS @ Apr 9 2018 06:48am)
agree'd it'll do fine but why spend money on a shitty 21.5" monitor when you can buy a 24" ips/60hz on facebook for half the price and use it as a secondary monitor once he plans on upgrading.

both mine and atrhur's build will run fortnite fine in mixed med/high graphics


I kind of want the 16gb of ram butts posted, what's the difference in what butts posted and Arthur? I don't really need a monitor at this point as I'm just going to use one of my smaller hdtvs until I go get another one myself.

I also am planning to get the keyboard/mouse Arthur has in his, would it be compatible with what Butts posted?

Thanks for all the help, it is greatly appreciated.
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Apr 9 2018 09:37am
Yes it's compatible
You don't "need" the extra ram.

I'd still opt for the larger ssd and PSU in my build regardless though.
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