I've been away from the PC game, can anyone update me?
I've been away from the PC game, can anyone update me?
The i7 7700K is the latest Intel flagship, offering only slight performance gains over its predecessor, the i7 6700K. Both utilize the LGA1151 socket. AMD is finally releasing new CPUs after five years, branded as Ryzen, with six models available soon. They match Intel's performance, and these chips can be overclocked. They may also be cheaper than Intel options. Nvidia's GTX 1080 (8GB VRAM) stands out as the top consumer GPU, capable of running most triple-A games in 4K at high settings. AMD's RX 480 (8/4GB VRAM) is a solid budget choice, handling most content at 1080p with ultra settings. Nvidia responded with the GTX 1060 to challenge it. M.2 SSDs are widely available, compact, and fast. RGB lighting is now standard for fans and even RAM modules. Power supplies remain similar, with many small cases in demand. Ultrawide 21:9 monitors are trending and well worth it. IPS panels offering accurate colors are more affordable than ever. Asus recently launched a 4K 144Hz model at 144fps. Noctua's design remains less appealing.
Titan XP wishes you well. I’m still puzzled about why M.2 SSDs gained such rapid attention—they seem to improve performance so dramatically, yet many users still prefer the more affordable Sata3 drives. @Aleksiandrovich I meant that CS is a concept, it will always exist, and its form will never change.
It's something I find appealing, though I don't own an HMD or a computer that supports it. Right now VR is just starting out and will likely remain that way for a while because there are only a few major players and no universal solution like an API to level the playing field across different games. I tried a Vive for a short time—it was a cool experience, but I'm curious to see how it develops further.