Will these parts run bf4 on ultra and is it better than an Alienware x51

Kishrules · Oct 27, 2013

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IRONBATMAN · Oct 27, 2013

This one is better
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CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($295.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M/CSM Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.42 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX279Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
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envy14tpe · Oct 27, 2013

I'm not sure I'd recommend a Dell Uxxx monitor for 2x770. Obviously you want either high fps or high resolution if you get 2 high end GPUs. The Dell monitor is only a 60Hz 1920x1200 6ms refresh rate. That's ok, but not considered good for fast paced shooters. If you don't care about fast pace shooters but want an amazing monitor then it's a decent choice. However, if you want fast gaming then this monitor is a bad choice. I'd suggest looking at Asus and BenQ for fast monitors. Otherwise consider getting one monitor for quality and one for gaming. (that's what I did).

If you do keep that Dell monitor then only get one 770.

Here's an in depth review.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2413.htm

Kishrules · Oct 27, 2013

envy14tpe :

I'm not sure I'd recommend a Dell Uxxx monitor for 2x770. Obviously you want either high fps or high resolution if you get 2 high end GPUs. The Dell monitor is only a 60Hz 1920x1200 6ms refresh rate. That's ok, but not considered good for fast paced shooters. If you don't care about fast pace shooters but want an amazing monitor then it's a decent choice. However, if you want fast gaming then this monitor is a bad choice. I'd suggest looking at Asus and BenQ for fast monitors. Otherwise consider getting one monitor for quality and one for gaming. (that's what I did).

If you do keep that Dell monitor then only get one 770.

Here's an in depth review.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2413.htm

So is are the parts good? And what monitor do you suggest for bf4 on ultra

IRONBATMAN · Oct 27, 2013

What's wrong with mine ?

Kishrules · Oct 27, 2013

IRONBATMAN :

Nothing I'm going to look into yours with my I.T next week to check which one is better for gaming and if it's worth it. Thanks for your contribution though

envy14tpe · Oct 27, 2013

Monitors to check out:
Dell U2711 (2760x1440)
BenQ XL2720T 120Hz (means you can see 120fps)
Asus VG248QE 144Hz
Asus VS248H-P 60Hz (maxes at 60fps but you could get 3)

If you are thinking 2x770, then why not 3 monitors? like the Asus VS248H-P.

@Ironbatman.
1. You have a i7-k model with a mobo that you can't overclock it.
2. Case is horrible. So many better choices.
3. Powercolor 7970 isn't reputable. bottom of brands.
4. Overpriced RAM. Can get 1866 for cheaper.

Kishrules · Oct 27, 2013

envy14tpe :

Yeah dude I'm buying the BenQ monitor fits within my budget. Do you think these parts are good enough except I swapped the video card for a gigabyte GTX 770. Will this run bf4 on ultra?

envy14tpe · Oct 27, 2013

One 770 monitor will get 55-60fps on Ultra at 1080p. If you add a second 770 it won't double, more like 80fps. (my guess)
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-4-graphics-card-performance,3634-8.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/10/10/battlefield_4_beta_performance_preview/3

BF4 is still very new so there are bugs that need to get worked out.

IRONBATMAN · Oct 28, 2013

Here are some comparisons

As you can see , the GTX 770 is similar to the HD 7970 even at high resolutions. I recommended the HD 7970 because you get 3 Free Games when you purchase it , and it's also cheaper.

envy14tpe · Oct 28, 2013

Given the recent price drop on the 7970s I'd probably get that instead of a 770. If you know you are going to run 2 GPUs then you could get 2 7970s and it'd save you around $100-150usd. With those savings you could get a SSD. And SSDs are a must nowadays. You'll know why once you add it.

Samsung 840 250GB: $175
Intel 530 180GB: $140

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-internal-hard-drive-ssdsc2bw180a401

IRONBATMAN · Oct 28, 2013

envy14tpe :

SSDs are not a must. The main differences between the classic mechanical hard drive and a SSD is that the SSD 's life span is longer and it would help you boot faster.

what could you do with US$100 ? Maybe buy a nice meal

envy14tpe · Oct 28, 2013

IRONBATMAN :

I'm guessing you don't have a SSD in your system. If you did you would know the difference. Who cares about boot times, I'm interested in the speed of everything else. I click on something and it snaps open. I built my original rig without a SSD and thought it was fast. A month later I bought a SSD and reinstalled everything and was blown away by how much faster everything felt. Write and read speeds are way faster than fast HDDs.

envy14tpe · Oct 28, 2013

I just saw news that Nvidia is dropping the price of the 770 for $399usd to $329.
http://techreport.com/news/25570/nvidia-cuts-gtx-770-780-prices-primes-gtx-780-ti-for-11-7

I might have to get one...boohahaha.

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