Ps4 vs xbox one vs pc

[xrock8]

So I've a budget of 20000INR(320$) and i am confused about buying a ps4 , xbox one or should i just upgrade my pc(which i think is not giving me sufficient performance).
Specs: fx 8320
R9 280x
8gb ram
I don't do online gaming. And if i were to buy a ps4 or xbox one then I'll have to save some money and wait for 2 months.
What should i do?

 

[drez]

I'm a PC gammer so I would normally recommend upgrading, however you have a pretty stout mid level gamming rig. Upgrading it to the 290x will wipe your budget for about a 20% increase in FPS.

 

[dpodblood]

That seems like a pretty capable gaming PC you have there already. What do you mean by it not giving you sufficient performance?

 

[lehtv]

I agree with dpodblood. It should run any game on 1080p just fine. Sure, it could have a faster CPU and a faster GPU, but what you have is already better than either of the consoles.

 

[sm625]

(which i think is not giving me sufficient performance).
Specs: fx 8320
R9 280x
8gb ram

What aspects of performance are not adequate? These specs are better than a console. Can you overclock the fx 8320?

 

[xrock8]

I agree with dpodblood. It should run any game on 1080p just fine. Sure, it could have a faster CPU and a faster GPU, but what you have is already better than either of the consoles.

You got me all wrong . i am not comparing my pc with consoles, i just love the console exclusive titles. That's why i thought of buying a console .

 

[xrock8]

That seems like a pretty capable gaming PC you have there already. What do you mean by it not giving you sufficient performance?

Sufficient performance as in ultra 60fps
I am not able to play any game of 2014 on ultra with payable framerates. I bought this rig thinking it would last me a year or 2 on ultra.

 

[lehtv]

You got me all wrong . i am not comparing my pc with consoles, i just love the console exclusive titles. That's why i thought of buying a console .

Does that matter? The main part everybody is responding to is what you said about the PC not giving you sufficient performance.

Sufficient performance as in ultra 60fps
I am not able to play any game of 2014 on ultra with payable framerates. I bought this rig thinking it would last me a year or 2 on ultra.

In that case, both your CPU and GPU need upgrading. The CPU needs to be an overclocked i5-4690K at minimum, 4790K if money is no object. This means a new Z97 motherboard as well. For butter smooth Ultra @60fps, you need dual GPUs, but since almost all of the performance of a second high end card is wasted on 1080p, I think you should just settle for a single GTX 970 (see comparison) and lower settings whenever you need to.

On the other hand, an overclocked FX-8300 with your 280X should be just fine if you lower your image quality requirements. I think you just have to decide if Ultra settings in PC games are worth more to you than getting to play console-exclusive titles.

 

[xrock8]

What aspects of performance are not adequate? These specs are better than a console. Can you overclock the fx 8320?

I am not comparing it with a console. I just want more out of my rig .

 

[escrow4]

The FX as always is holding you back. If you want 60FPS Ultra for the next couple of years you need a pair of GPUs + an overclocked hexa core.

 

[lehtv]

The FX as always is holding you back. If you want 60FPS Ultra for the next couple of years you need a pair of GPUs + an overclocked hexa core.

Overclocked i7-4790K would be better. Better performance per clock than 3820K, and better OC potential, which means about 15% better performance in <4 threaded games and equal performance in games that take advantage of more than 4 threads. Plus, you get lower power consumption and a backup GPU.

 

[dpodblood]

Sufficient performance as in ultra 60fps
I am not able to play any game of 2014 on ultra with payable framerates. I bought this rig thinking it would last me a year or 2 on ultra.

If you want ultra settings and 60FPS than a console isn't the way to go for you because they won't provide either. There are only 2 options: lower the expectations from your PC and run games at high/med settings, or invest in a new CPU and GPU. If console exclusives are important to you well... there's only one way to get them.

 

[xrock8]

Overclocked i7-4790K would be better. Better performance per clock than 3820K, and better OC potential, which means about 15% better performance in <4 threaded games and equal performance in games that take advantage of more than 4 threads. Plus, you get lower power consumption and a backup GPU.

Thank you
But i think I'll go with 4590k as there isn't much difference in performance.

 

[xrock8]

If you want ultra settings and 60FPS than a console isn't the way to go for you because they won't provide either. There are only 2 options: lower the expectations from your PC and run games at high/med settings, or invest in a new CPU and GPU. If console exclusives are important to you well... there's only one way to get them.

I made my decision i think I'll upgrade my pc right now and will buy a console after a year or so.
Thanks

 

[Makaveli]

I made my decision i think I'll upgrade my pc right now and will buy a console after a year or so.
Thanks

I think that was the best decision.

And if you are really bent on the console waiting a year or two will benefit you.

The problem both the new gen systems have is they lack titles. The libraries for both consoles should be better in 1-2 years from now.

 

[lehtv]

Thank you
But i think I'll go with 4590k as there isn't much difference in performance.

That's a good idea. The 4690K is certainly better value. Be sure to overclock it to at least match the stock 4790K clock speed.

 

[xrock8]

That's a good idea. The 4690K is certainly better value. Be sure to overclock it to at least match the stock 4790K clock speed.

Will do
Thanks a ton