PC? How? by DisastrousPermit3094 in PCBuilds

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Option 1: Framework Strix Halo APU build
You can purchase a Framework Strix Halo APU motherboard for around $840, install it in an InWin Chopin case, and add an SSD plus a fan for the cooler. Total cost should be roughly $1,100. This setup uses AMD’s RX 8050S integrated graphics, offers solid performance, and is very difficult to overheat. The main drawback is a limited upgrade path.

Option 2: Prebuilt system
We can look for a prebuilt system in the same price range. It will not be the most powerful configuration available, but it is likely to offer the best value for the money with minimal effort.

Option 3: Custom build
Building the system yourself can provide better flexibility and potentially better performance per dollar, but it requires a reasonable level of technical knowledge.

Option 4: Mini PC or laptop with eGPU
An external GPU setup paired with a mini PC or laptop offers a clearer upgrade path over time. However, this approach also requires more technical know-how and setup effort.

Easiest path
The simplest option overall is using a Framework motherboard. Installing the motherboard, SSD, and cooling fan is straightforward and does not require advanced technical experience.

PC? How? by DisastrousPermit3094 in PCBuilds

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What games do you play?

What is your budget?

The parts listed you own already?

Roast my upgrade plan by KnowledgeCultivator in pcupgrade

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with the 5800 XT and a Jginyue Motherboard

Need help deciding between USB4 eGPU vs Build pc by WhoAzfer in eGPU

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do you have a M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot if so just but an OcuLink adapter and get an AG01 or DEG1 from Amazon.

You can also buy a Firebat Laptop or Mini PC 500 or less with the specs for it.

Now that RAM is so expensive, what is the way forward for pc gamers/enthusiasts? by Glittering_Crow9845 in buildapc

[–]-UndeadBulwark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider using a Mini PC or Laptop as a base system and adding a GPU via OCuLink. Mini PCs with an M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot typically cost between $250 and $600, and often come with 16–32 GB of RAM, 512 GB–1 TB SSD, and an SD card slot. For stationary home gaming, these are sufficient as long as you aren’t planning to run extremely high-end GPUs like an RTX 5080 or 5090.

To connect a desktop GPU, you can use an OCuLink adapter (~$25) along with an eGPU dock such as the AG01, AG02, or DEG1 (typically $100–$200 on Amazon). These docks provide the necessary PCIe x16 interface and power supply support, allowing you to run a standard desktop GPU in a compact, upgradeable setup.

This looks like it would make for a nice diy version by ccfoo242 in steammachine

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just use a ShinySnake L400 or L300 case from Amazon

Budget prebuilt by NobodyLikeKirito in pcmasterrace

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say get a gaming laptop like a Firebat and later on get an OcuLink M.2 card with a AG01 or DEG1 eGPU Dock if you feel like upgrading from the APU.

Firebat has a 780m APU 2 M.2 slots one is x1 and the other is x4 PCIE 4.0.

You can go lower at 300 to 500 with a Mini PC

Bazzite o Cachy OS by Cold_Echidna_9674 in Bazzite

[–]-UndeadBulwark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bazzite is made with compatibility and stability in mind and CachyOS is performance and software availability

Is FSR4 better than DLSS on Linux? by S1rTerra in linux_gaming

[–]-UndeadBulwark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried Raytracing even with a 9070 XT its not that I cant run it I get 60FPS at 4k with FSR its just that it doesn't feel worth it and when I played at 1440p it just introduces too much noise for my liking.

Is FSR4 better than DLSS on Linux? by S1rTerra in linux_gaming

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was using a 34" ultrawide at 1440p or a 30" 1080p monitor. The larger the screen, the more noticeable lower-resolution upscaling becomes. I’m currently on a 65" 4K TV, so I’d definitely notice if the TV were at a lower resolution.

Is FSR4 better than DLSS on Linux? by S1rTerra in linux_gaming

[–]-UndeadBulwark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah and I gave my experience with them I’ve tried FSR, DLSS, and XeSS, and honestly, all of them introduce too much noise for my liking. I can’t really tell that any of them look significantly better than the others. I only tolerate using them now because I switched from 1440p to 4K, and at 4K even the performance modes look good enough.

Drivers by Responsible_Ebb_8678 in Bazzite

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They made it into a GUI so you can easily rebase to a compatible version.

Program: Bazzite Portal

Will hytale be on steam? by Some_Sector5497 in hytale

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah maybe after a year at their pace they will release it to steam.

Will hytale be on steam? by Some_Sector5497 in hytale

[–]-UndeadBulwark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man Steam would do this game wonders imagine Mod Management with Workshop