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Getting back into gaming

Getting back into gaming

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woofdogg888
Junior Member
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04-14-2016, 11:51 AM
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I took a long break from gaming for two years and shifted my focus to fitness, music, and creating content online. Recently, I noticed my PC components were outdated and realized I needed updates. I’m upgrading my PSU, case, storage, RAM, CPU, and GPU. Watching benchmarks makes me miss the days of PC gaming. Discovering an old parts list from my first PC showed how far gaming has advanced. I’m excited to buy a GTX 1070 soon and wonder what new games to try beyond Garry’s Mod and Black Ops 2.
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woofdogg888
04-14-2016, 11:51 AM #1

I took a long break from gaming for two years and shifted my focus to fitness, music, and creating content online. Recently, I noticed my PC components were outdated and realized I needed updates. I’m upgrading my PSU, case, storage, RAM, CPU, and GPU. Watching benchmarks makes me miss the days of PC gaming. Discovering an old parts list from my first PC showed how far gaming has advanced. I’m excited to buy a GTX 1070 soon and wonder what new games to try beyond Garry’s Mod and Black Ops 2.

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puppylover507
Member
127
04-14-2016, 08:12 PM
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I'd definitely recommend Hitman 2016. It's a crazy well made game, imo the best in the Hitman franchise by far, and now you can pick up all the episodes at once! Overwatch is super fun as always. Just Cause 3 was a great time, many explosions. Life is Strange is always worth playing; it's more like a good book than a game tbh. Oh, Rainbow Six: Siege is super popular now, definitely recommend picking it up if you like that kind of game. Watch Dogs 2 was surprisingly pretty good. Once you get past the first 2 hours, it really picks up, turning away from the cringe-inducing dialogue, and instead developing the story. Mirror's Edge: Catalyst is one of my favorites; the graphics are fantastic, and the parkour mechanics are super solid.
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puppylover507
04-14-2016, 08:12 PM #2

I'd definitely recommend Hitman 2016. It's a crazy well made game, imo the best in the Hitman franchise by far, and now you can pick up all the episodes at once! Overwatch is super fun as always. Just Cause 3 was a great time, many explosions. Life is Strange is always worth playing; it's more like a good book than a game tbh. Oh, Rainbow Six: Siege is super popular now, definitely recommend picking it up if you like that kind of game. Watch Dogs 2 was surprisingly pretty good. Once you get past the first 2 hours, it really picks up, turning away from the cringe-inducing dialogue, and instead developing the story. Mirror's Edge: Catalyst is one of my favorites; the graphics are fantastic, and the parkour mechanics are super solid.

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babylon0773
Junior Member
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04-14-2016, 09:17 PM
#3
Play Overwatch (can be bought for around 20 to 30 euros if you do not get collectors edition), Dishonored 2 (there is a demo with first 3 missions for free) and try the quake (open?) beta now when you can (free).
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babylon0773
04-14-2016, 09:17 PM #3

Play Overwatch (can be bought for around 20 to 30 euros if you do not get collectors edition), Dishonored 2 (there is a demo with first 3 missions for free) and try the quake (open?) beta now when you can (free).

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04-14-2016, 10:34 PM
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CPUs are back in a race! AMD is making a strong comeback! Grab a Ryzen!
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Ender_Girl_LAF
04-14-2016, 10:34 PM #4

CPUs are back in a race! AMD is making a strong comeback! Grab a Ryzen!

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Kobigame
Member
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05-05-2016, 12:34 AM
#5
The "AMD sucks" joke seems to have faded from mainstream conversation.
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Kobigame
05-05-2016, 12:34 AM #5

The "AMD sucks" joke seems to have faded from mainstream conversation.

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One_L_Wil
Member
175
05-05-2016, 09:29 AM
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OCing Ryzen 7 1700 with an i7 6900K yields a powerful setup at a budget-friendly price of $329.
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One_L_Wil
05-05-2016, 09:29 AM #6

OCing Ryzen 7 1700 with an i7 6900K yields a powerful setup at a budget-friendly price of $329.

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kkcool890
Member
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05-05-2016, 10:29 AM
#7
I recall feeling let down by the R9 290 since I own it. Are they delivering a CPU that stays cool and doesn’t crash under heavy loads like Shogun 2?
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kkcool890
05-05-2016, 10:29 AM #7

I recall feeling let down by the R9 290 since I own it. Are they delivering a CPU that stays cool and doesn’t crash under heavy loads like Shogun 2?

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ko16654
Member
121
05-05-2016, 12:18 PM
#8
65W power consumption, actual output is around 140W.
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ko16654
05-05-2016, 12:18 PM #8

65W power consumption, actual output is around 140W.