Starting as a new PC player who used consoles, looking for guidance
Starting as a new PC player who used consoles, looking for guidance
Hey everyone, my path into PC gaming is a bit unexpected. I'm currently a student at the University of Liverpool, and during Christmas my parents asked what I wanted as a gift. They were surprised because I was 20, and they weren't sure if they wanted something big or if they should give more to my younger brother. I mentioned wanting a computer, and suggested building one myself with their help. They eventually agreed, giving me an IOU for the parts. I spent around £500 on components like a Core i5, 8GB RAM, a basic motherboard, a large hard drive, a good monitor, a case, and a power supply (which later got replaced). I also bought a keyboard and mouse, though those were eventually swapped for Razer Black Widow and DeathAdder keyboards/mice—though they weren't really for gaming, just for typing essays. A fellow student noticed my interest and offered me a graphics card (Sapphire Dual-X R9 280X) he'd bought for less than its price, since he'd used it for mining. He won a R9 290X at a competition on Facebook, which I found tempting. I was eager to give it a try, even though I'd never played PC games before—just Minecraft and SimCity. I also added an SSD because WD Green drives were slow to boot. Overall, my experience has been limited, and I'm looking for some guidance to enjoy multiplayer gaming again. I already own a few games online, but I haven't been able to play them smoothly. The BF4 game on Origin was a bit too much, so I needed some assistance. Short version: I need help getting started with PC gaming. Thanks!
uncertain if you captured the right issue—maybe it’s feeling inadequate and struggling to match other players in multiplayer games. If that’s the case, the best approach is to play frequently and improve. Consider starting with a more beginner-friendly MP COD game, or try spoolers to build your basics before moving on.
Someone missed the post... I need a PC for university, I want to get used to WASD. But being good isn't my main goal. On my Xbox, I play with friends, mostly people I know in real life or friends of friends. Since we're all on consoles, we usually play the same games. Playing with friends online is fun, even if it feels frustrating sometimes. Getting handed the controller when playing solo isn't great. Most people I know don’t have gaming PCs—they usually have laptops or older desktops. So, forming a group of friends to play PC games would be helpful. Do you have any suggestions on how to find people to play with on PC?
You might also enjoy popular SP shooters such as Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite.
you shouldnt of got WD greens, ever. I know of no place on earth where a consumer would need WD greens.