What is the absolute minimum build for 40fps?

BlindPilot25Q · May 27, 2013

So I've done research into budget builds and up, but I've never found the answer to this question: What are the minimum parts I need to play all games (With the exception of Crysis and other system killers that need to be lower graphics) on ultra settings without dropping below 40fps?

While a full build is much appreciated, I'm mostly concerned with which CPU/GPU combo I need to have this work.

Thanks all.

(EDIT: This is gaming at 1080p on one monitor)

killerhurtalot · May 27, 2013

Well. pretty much my build in my sig.... which would set you back roughly $1000-1100...

EzioAs · May 27, 2013

i5-3470/3570K + GTX660ti/670/HD7950/7970 should do the trick. You can get these parts somewhere around $900-1000 (or possibly more if you're buying an expensive case, psu, etc)

g-unit1111 · May 28, 2013

Something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $858.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-28 15:03 EDT-0400)

Marcopolo123 · May 28, 2013

700$ build is going to be enough !

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.56 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $693.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-28 15:49 EDT-0400)

For 2 gtx 650ti boost, 120$ each. you can get the performance of hd 7970.
http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/21.html

Crysis 3, high-> max. Settings 40+ fps no problem

g-unit1111 · May 28, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

700$ build is going to be enough !

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.56 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $693.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-28 15:49 EDT-0400)

For 2 gtx 650ti boost, 120$ each. you can get the performance of hd 7970.
http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/21.html

Crysis 3, high-> max. Settings 40+ fps no problem

No... just... no. Get a single GTX 660TI or Radeon 7950 over dual 650s. Get an i5-3350P over the aging Phenom II 965. I highly, highly doubt dual 650TIs would come close to reaching the performance level of a 7950.

ncmike · May 28, 2013

Do these also apply to supporting displays running at 2560x1600 resolution?

Marcopolo123 · May 28, 2013

Just look at benchmarks, 2 gtx 650 ti boost are definitly better then hd 7950/70.
http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/21.html

He requested for the minimal build for 40+fps, phenom 965 still ok.
I5-3350p is 90-100$ more, but with it you would be on the save side, if you go with the amd phenom 965 , you would need to upgrade earlier...

g-unit1111 · May 28, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

Please link these benchmarks - my old rig ran dual 550TIs and it was slow as hell.

g-unit1111 · May 28, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

Please link these benchmarks - my old rig ran dual 550TIs and it was slow as hell.

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