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THE CHEAP PR PC CHALLENGE

The challenge is to build a pc using parts that everyone can generally source.*
This PC needs to be able to play PR at:

• 1080 @ 60FPS for Minimum Secs,
• 1440 @ 100 FPS for Recommended Specs,
• 2160 @ 120FPS for Maximum Specs which is the the main goal as this seems to be the standard going forward.
• Test should be done in aircraft moving at full speed over cities on populated servers.
• Test should be done while also recording at, at-least 1080p30
• Cheaper the better but goal is efficiency and value.
• Goal is to make Project Reality a viable gaming option for those that think PC gaming is out of their budget and technical knowledge.
• Peripherals should be including as optional total package.
  
  *Generally source should mean parts that are A. In stock in most countries or online at-least once a month or parts that are CONSISTENTLY available at a CONSISTENT price on resale sites.

Ultimate Goal: Drive the cost of this build down even further by mass purchasing and marketing to those interested in playing PR. Provide computers ready to go with PR installed for under $300-450USD as to compete with consoles. Use this as a complete marketing push of PR through community events including live streaming, tournaments, and word of mouth.

Template:

1. CPU: A-12 9800 w/ R7 Graphics $100
2. GPU: N/A (R7 Intergrated)
3. Cooling: N/A (Included with CPU)
4. Mobo: Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H Used: $70
5. Memory: G. Skill Aegis 8GB 2400 C15 $52
6. Storage: Samsung 980 M.2 250GB $50
7. Case: MSCCGI Micro ATC Mini-Tower $30
8. PSU: Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze $59
9. Total Cost without Peripherals: $359
10. Keyboard:
11. Mouse:
12. Monitor:
13. Headset:
14. with Peripherals:
15. Newegg/Microcenter Public Wish List: https://secure.newegg.com/wishlist/md/40109331

Hoping this will do PR at 2160x1600@60hz ultra settling. Mobo has integrated DVI-D for my Dell 3007 which is 1600. Only 2 higher up model Ryzen APUs and if I have spend anymore or this wont play 13 year old Project Reality than I dont think it's worth it. With Windows, a Headset, and Peripherals this still sits at $600 which is more than a next gen system so I really hope this system performs. I'll be making a build and benchmark video for PR. A lot of videos for APUs test modern AAA titles but this may be the sweet spot, for older games and a chance for PR to hit a niche market in this desolate GPU market.

CPU: Ryzen 4350G $185
GPU: N/A (R7 Intergrated)
Cooling: N/A (Included with CPU)
Mobo: AsRock B550M-HDV: $75
Memory: G. Skill Aegis 16GB 3200 $85
Storage: Samsung 980 M.2 500GB $70
Case: DIYPC BK-8 $46
PSU: Evga 600W Bronze Semi-Modular $45
Operating System: Windows 10 Home $23
Total Cost without Peripherals: $529 (w/Shipping)
Keyboard:
Mouse:
Monitor:
Headset:
with Peripherals:
Newegg/Microcenter Public Wish List:

I'm bringing this back for 2025, with the release of the Intel ARC GPU that has done really well and all the APUs that have came and gone since 2021.

What is everyone gaming on these days? I personally have an overkill streaming rig but I also have older rigs going that I use just to meet the minimum specs for PR to play at 4k 120fps HDR and record if I wish. 4k 60fps at the least for the average player.

I'm starting a gaming cafe in Newark, DE and I'll be looking to partner with a hardware provider to sponsor a PC build just for older games just like and specifically PR. There so many machines sitting around in stores with open box stickers or machines that people throw out or don't want, this is partially becoming about saving E-waste from ending up in the dump and instead giving those less fortunate or who just thought they couldn't afford PC gaming, to access it, and it becomes a win win for the PR community.