New PC Questions/Recommendations

[klikster]

Thinking about a new PC, mainly for gaming -- somewhat specific, actually. I enjoy Civilization II, III, IV, V and would like to try VI.  The problem is how slow V runs on my current machine when I try to play 8 or more civilizations. I have also read that VI can be especially tedious.

 

So I would like recommendations for CPU, PS, Video card (video chip?), memory, SSD and OS. I currently have W10 but think the memory limited version -- maybe one of the iterations of Linux is better this time around.  I don't want to break the bank, but I do want a system that is reasonable.

 

Would probably have my wife buy from one of the larger PC shops here in Khon Kaen (I don't get around very well).

 

TIA

 

[BigStar]

https://old.reddit.com/r/suggestapc/

 

[klikster]

On 12/2/2019 at 8:16 PM, BigStar said:

https://old.reddit.com/r/suggestapc/

 

You seem to be suggesting that I not use the TVF computer forum in which I have been posting (off and on) for a decade, in favor in favor of one that is completely unfamiliar to me.

 

Um, no thanks.

[OneMoreFarang]

On 12/1/2019 at 10:27 AM, klikster said:

Would probably have my wife buy from one of the larger PC shops here in Khon Kaen (I don't get around very well).

Does that mean a complete PC like i.e. from HP?

Or a customized PC from a shop which builds it for you? In my opinions that is the better idea (if you know what you want and/or can trust them)

 

If you have a specific game in mind then it's relative easy to check the internet for recommended configurations for that game.

Civilization VI is now already a couple of years old so you don't need the best and fastest.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/civilization-6-pc-system-requirements-announced/1100-6443866/

 

And don't forget that BIG screen.

 

I played it for some time. I liked it - for some time. If you really tweak the details then this ends up in real work.

And as far as my limited experience: You have to do certain things to win, i.e. including using religion. I try to avoid religion but that was, for winning, no option. It's about what the game requires from you to win, and not what logic might tell you.