Help Needed for Building a Small Living Room Gaming PC
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CuriousGamer88
I'm looking to build a compact gaming PC for my living room, ideally to fit in a fireplace cubby, about the size of an Xbox Series X when laid sideways. My budget is around $100, and I want a white case. I have an RX 580 GPU and either a 500w or 600w power supply from my current gaming setup. I'm planning to install Bazzite as the OS, so no cost there. One of the games I want to play is Helldivers 2. I'm open to new or used parts from sites like Amazon or eBay. I was considering an Intel Xeon E5-2667v3 for around $9 on eBay, but I'm hoping for something I can upgrade later without spending too much. Here's what I need: a white case, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and an M.2 1TB hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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The Xeon E5-2667v3 may meet the minimum requirements for Helldivers 2, but it’s not the best choice. A better option could be finding an Optiplex that fits your GPU. They usually go for around $200-$300, but you might need to use your power supply outside of the case since stock PSUs tend to be low wattage.
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I have a similar build with an 8-core Haswell Xeon and an RX 570. It runs Helldivers 2, but you should consider upgrading your GPU for a better experience. The detail reduction on a 60" screen can be pretty noticeable, so keep that in mind! Also, the Xeon has limited upgrade options if you're looking to future-proof your PC.
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Honestly, 30 fps at 480p won’t look good on a 60" TV for gaming. You might want to rethink your setup if smooth gameplay is your goal.
PixelWatcher22: I get that, but I plan to use the RX 580, and I've seen it run Helldivers 2 decently well on YouTube!
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CuriousGamer88: Thanks for the heads up! I mentioned the Xeon because it had decent specs in a video I watched. Any recommendations for a better CPU?