Sign in with
Sign up | Sign in
Your question
Solved

buliding a new pc for BF4 Ultra 1080p

Tags:
  • Corsair
  • Computers
  • Build
  • Components
  • CPUs
Last response: in Components
Share
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 4:58:11 AM

Hello Guys

so it's time for me to build a new PC (my first from scratch actually), my PC is getting old now ~5years so can't quiet handle the new games on max settings anymore :)  anyway i've been looking around alot on Google and Tom's for an answer to my question, i've come up with a build but not quiet sure about what CPU and GPU combo is required and if it's overkill.. but i've come up with this build

CPU: AMD FX-8350
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x 4GB - DDR3 - 1600 MHz
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 OC
SSD: Corsair Neutron Series 256GB (should be okay, i don't store a lot on my computer)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R
Coolers: Corsair Air Series 120 Performance Edition 120MM Fan 2-pack
PSU: I got a brand new 850W Corsair (TX850 i think) in my current PC because my old died, so i assume i can use this one in my new PC and save the money

2nd option is:
CPU: AMD FX-6300
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 OC

but i've read so many different opinions on this CPU and GPU combination and i don't want to waste money on a FX-6300 if the performance will be noticeable

thanks in advance :)  sorry about no links to the components

More about : buliding bf4 ultra 1080p

October 30, 2013 5:08:50 AM

That build should be fine for BF4 on Ultra settings, however I would recommend an i5 4670k for roughly the same price. Also, the R9 280X is a re-branded 7970, but around £30 cheaper. Personally I would go for an i5 4670k and a GTX 770 as those two are the same price as an AMD FX-8350 and a 7970 after the recent NVIDIA price drops. But sure your build is absolutely fine. :D 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 5:11:36 AM

bnn said:
Hello Guys

so it's time for me to build a new PC (my first from scratch actually), my PC is getting old now ~5years so can't quiet handle the new games on max settings anymore :)  anyway i've been looking around alot on Google and Tom's for an answer to my question, i've come up with a build but not quiet sure about what CPU and GPU combo is required and if it's overkill.. but i've come up with this build

CPU: AMD FX-8350
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x 4GB - DDR3 - 1600 MHz
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 OC
SSD: Corsair Neutron Series 256GB (should be okay, i don't store a lot on my computer)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R
Coolers: Corsair Air Series 120 Performance Edition 120MM Fan 2-pack
PSU: I got a brand new 850W Corsair (TX850 i think) in my current PC because my old died, so i assume i can use this one in my new PC and save the money

2nd option is:
CPU: AMD FX-6300
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 OC

but i've read so many different opinions on this CPU and GPU combination and i don't want to waste money on a FX-6300 if the performance will be noticeable

thanks in advance :)  sorry about no links to the components


All of that should run together, Dont get the fx6300 instead as it is worse than the 8350. Do you have a budget? I might be able to build a better one for the price
m
0
l
Related resources
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 5:45:42 AM

diazalon said:

All of that should run together, Dont get the fx6300 instead as it is worse than the 8350. Do you have a budget? I might be able to build a better one for the price


Yes i know it's worse, was just if i could save money and it would do the job fine without major performance changes :)  this will cost me about 1300$, so my budget is about 1300$, rather not go higher
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 6:37:42 AM

bnn said:
diazalon said:

All of that should run together, Dont get the fx6300 instead as it is worse than the 8350. Do you have a budget? I might be able to build a better one for the price


Yes i know it's worse, was just if i could save money and it would do the job fine without major performance changes :)  this will cost me about 1300$, so my budget is about 1300$, rather not go higher


Ok can do :D 
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1V5fB
This will out perform your by at least %15=20 and same price. I added a psu if you want a new one, 80 plus gold, fan doesnt turn on at low loads, high quality. If you take that off then it will be cheaper that the other one but with it, maybe $30 more ish
Ask if you want anything changed!

Diazalon
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 7:00:39 AM

Not really a fan of Intel and Nvidia, i've always liked AMD :p  beside i checked the price of the GPU and this build will cost quiet a bit more where i live, stuff ain't so cheap as in USA :)  but the SSD is a better option

edit: also those RAM you suggested runs at 1866 MHz, i can only find those RAM in 1600 or 2133 MHz, should i just go for the 2133? price is the same
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 7:10:30 AM

bnn said:
Not really a fan of Intel and Nvidia, i've always liked AMD :p  beside i checked the price of the GPU and this build will cost quiet a bit more where i live, stuff ain't so cheap as in USA :)  but the SSD is a better option


Oh you are not in the USA?
Where are you?
Would you give up all this performance just for brand preference?
You could wait for the new r9 290x since it is a BEAST and get the 4670k so its intel amd, that would give you better performance than the 780 but the 290x is not out yet, its been announced and listed and priced but you cant buy it yet. If you dont mind waiting a bit then wait for a custom cooler one and get than and a 4670k
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 7:22:01 AM

Denmark. of course i want performance more, but this build will cost me around 250-270$ more, GPU cost alone 185$ more than HD7970, i just need a machine that can run what i need, no need a machine that is bullet proof for the next 10 years, i might not even be playing games anymore hehe :)  the SSD is nice, the RAM i found in 2133MHz if those Work? i can't find those you suggested at 1866MHz, the case is too tall to be under my desk, my modem is big as fuck unless i turn it vertically :p  but i can probably make room for it, if i buy that case instead would i still need those fans i suggested?
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 7:36:22 AM

bnn said:
Denmark. of course i want performance more, but this build will cost me around 250-270$ more, GPU cost alone 185$ more than HD7970, i just need a machine that can run what i need, no need a machine that is bullet proof for the next 10 years, i might not even be playing games anymore hehe :)  the SSD is nice, the RAM i found in 2133MHz if those Work? i can't find those you suggested at 1866MHz, the case is too tall to be under my desk, my modem is big as fuck unless i turn it vertically :p  but i can probably make room for it, if i buy that case instead would i still need those fans i suggested?


You can see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9WKzIeDCRc How many fans it comes with.
The extras would just help the cooler. The only reason i suggested that ram is that it was cheaper than the 1600mhz but if the higher speeds are more money the provide almost no fps increase so just go with 1600mhz. IF they are the same price just get the 2133mhz one
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 8:47:52 AM

i see, looks not bad with 3 fans, you think i would need the extra fans then or should i save the money? and the 1600 and 2133 cost the same strangely enough, so will just go with 2133mhz
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 9:43:07 AM

gonna leave the extra fans for now, can always buy them if needed at some point, i may go with the i5-4670k and the MSI Z87-G45 + HD7970 for the price, it'll suit me fine i think, will go slighty above my budget but it'll probably be my first and last PC i'll build, the older you get the less you play, so yeah :p 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 11:28:03 AM

bnn said:
gonna leave the extra fans for now, can always buy them if needed at some point, i may go with the i5-4670k and the MSI Z87-G45 + HD7970 for the price, it'll suit me fine i think, will go slighty above my budget but it'll probably be my first and last PC i'll build, the older you get the less you play, so yeah :p 

Yea that would work well. When are you planning on getting this? The 290x may be out by that time and you could see if it is in the budget
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 30, 2013 11:47:26 AM

when i have found a new monitor i think, gotta get a new monitor to get the most out of the stuff :)  i tried looking for the 290x and it says 649$, looks to be a good 200$ more than 7970, but that's to be expected
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:20:15 AM

bnn said:
when i have found a new monitor i think, gotta get a new monitor to get the most out of the stuff :)  i tried looking for the 290x and it says 649$, looks to be a good 200$ more than 7970, but that's to be expected


The 290x is supposed to come out at about $549 it is more than the 7970 but it does out perform the titan in some games which is a $1000 card :) 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:25:20 AM

in here 290x will cost 727$ :p  i've changed my mind and will get 280x toxic instead of 7970, but it's not yet in here, so need to wait like 3 weeks zzzzz unless i can find it on amazon or something
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:32:35 AM

bnn said:
in here 290x will cost 727$ :p  i've changed my mind and will get 280x toxic instead of 7970, but it's not yet in here, so need to wait like 3 weeks zzzzz unless i can find it on amazon or something


Well they perform the same so if yo dont want to wait just go for the 7970
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:38:02 AM

nah rather just wait and get the newest series instead of an old model :) 

so final build looks to be:

CPU: Core I5-4670K
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MB: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB - 1600MHz
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
PSU: Corsair TX850 (the one in my current pc)
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R ATX White

skipping the extra fans at start to see how it works out with the stock fans
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:41:58 AM

bnn said:
nah rather just wait and get the newest series instead of an old model :) 

so final build looks to be:

CPU: Core I5-4670K
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MB: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB - 1600MHz
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
PSU: Corsair TX850 (the one in my current pc)
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R ATX White

skipping the extra fans at start to see how it works out with the stock fans


That should run pretty well BUT i would recommend getting a new psu, that old plain 80+ one seems un trust worthy since you said it was how old? You can get some decent 80+ bronze ones for cheap now like this if you want :

80+ gold
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-NEX650G-Certified-...
79.99
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO650W-Edition-Bronze-Certif... bronze $66
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:44:20 AM

the psu is not even 6months old, bought it uhm.. in may so it's practically brand new
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 7:56:50 AM

looks much like the first one yes, it's definitely not the second one
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:01:39 AM

bnn said:
looks much like the first one yes, it's definitely not the second one


*phew* thats good .

So everything looks good but i would not really get those corsair au series fans when you get some case fans, yes they are good but they are expensive when there are better options to be had like these for silence.

http://www.amazon.com/noctua-NF-P12-Noctua-Fan/dp/B000Y...

These for amazing heatsink/rad fans or amazingly quiet and moves alot of air for a case

http://www.amazon.com/Scythe-Gentle-Typhoon-1450rpm-45-...

These for just regular fans for the case

http://www.amazon.com/120mm-Performance-120RB-Black-Whi...


And these for cheaper quiet fans for the case

http://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Silence-Twister-Bearing-U...



http://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Silence-Twister-Bearing-U...
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:10:20 AM

bnn said:
http://www.amazon.com/noctua-NF-P12-Noctua-Fan/dp/B000Y... looks nice and nice reviews, but is it a cpu fan? looking at the pictures


No it is a case fan but they do make one of the best cpu/rad fans which are here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00632FL8A/ref=s9_simh...
630072222&pf_rd_i=507846

Those and the Gentle Typhoons are the best cpu/rad fans that you can buy right now
Do you want silence?
The cheap $5 white ones are pretty good for the money
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:14:18 AM

considering my old pc sound like a jet taking off when it's under load i want my new machine to be as quiet as possible :p  is it worth taking that one over Cooler Master Hyper 212?
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:18:21 AM

bnn said:
considering my old pc sound like a jet taking off when it's under load i want my new machine to be as quiet as possible :p  is it worth taking that one over Cooler Master Hyper 212?


What do you mean taking that over the hyper 212?
The $5 fans wont be silent but they are cheap and decent
They only move about 50cfm which should be enough for you system and case but higher air flow ones would be more money like the nff12/GT are better in airflow but the GT 1850 are a bit louder on full speed
If you just want quiet not silent the just get some fans like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Silence-Twister-Bearing-U...

500 to 1500RPM with air flow of 26.51 to 71.25
so pretty good
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:29:20 AM

bnn said:
i meant should i get http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-2... as CPU cooler instead of http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00632FL8A/ref=s9_simh... ? wauw all these fan links are confusing me haha, for now i just wanted to go with the stock fans, because if the noise isn't too bad under load and temps won't exceed 100 degrees then i am okay haha, and i have never tried to change/add a fan/cooler


Well if you are asking get a fan or a cpu cooler get the cpu cooler for lower temps. Maybe then add one of the NF-F12's on the cooler for better performance but i would not recommend that cpu cooler for overclocking alot maybe a tiny bit or stock is fine but no more, it is also quite loud on full speed so if you want silence get another cooler or replace the fan with the NF-F12

Like this cooler:
http://www.amazon.com/SD1283-Night-Hawk-conductive-comp...
AMAZING cooler, better than the h100 liquid cooler in some tests (proof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMB93_upUmI )
One of the best cpu coolers and for so cheap.
Bit more than the 212 evo but alot better

For GPU overclocking get a nice high airflow fan like the GT and put it on the side over the gpu like your case allows for lower temps ( add a dust filter if you do that)

You can do this all after you have built it months or weeks or years later, when you do just PM me if you need help with ANYTHING now or when ever :D 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:43:29 AM

i can possibly get that CPU cooler if the website ships to denmark, the only country i could find it in was in germany, what options do i have f they don't ship here?

edit: yes they ship here

edit 2: yes i can do case cooling at some other point, but i do need cpu cooling hehe, so want the best and the quietest so i don't have to change it at some poit :p 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:50:35 AM

bnn said:
i can possibly get that CPU cooler if the website ships to denmark, the only country i could find it in was in germany, what options do i have f they don't ship here?

edit: yes they ship here


Well look around some websites and i think some uk sites ship like
Overclockers.co.uk

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS...
That is the cooler not in stock though.

This site ships to you:
http://www.frozencpu.com/index.html
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:54:42 AM

no worries found it here http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/CPU-Kuehler/Alle-CP... and the shipping is a little less too than from UK may buy it from here, with this cooler everyting should be set and ready to go yeah? case cooling can wait, not like the pc will melt and burn :D 
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 8:59:18 AM

i won't be overclocking if i don't have to really, i don't know what my fps will be like on ultra so can't say, but for daily usage overclocking is not needed, for me keeping it quiet under load is my priority for now and good fps
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:05:22 AM

bnn said:
i won't be overclocking if i don't have to really, i don't know what my fps will be like on ultra so can't say, but for daily usage overclocking is not needed, for me keeping it quiet under load is my priority for now and good fps


Well in that case then just get something like this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS...
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:09:31 AM

it's bloody ugly haha, well i don't wanna miss out anything just to save 20€, if the Xigmatek is better option i will go with that
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:11:02 AM

bnn said:
it's bloody ugly haha, well i don't wanna miss out anything just to save 20€, if the Xigmatek is better option i will go with that


haha yea it is and the xigmatek is better and will allow you to overclock so get that if you can
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:13:57 AM

oki will get that, and then in future i can take out the hard drive case so the gpu will get more air and i can swap the front fans with 2 NF-P12 or is 2 overkill?
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:15:29 AM

bnn said:
oki will get that, and then in future i can take out the hard drive case so the gpu will get more air and i can swap the front fans with 2 NF-P12 or is 2 overkill?


nah not overkill
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:36:08 AM

well, looks like we're done for now, thanks for your input and help :)  will pm you if i need a hand with case fans when i get there
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 9:56:36 AM

bnn said:
well, looks like we're done for now, thanks for your input and help :)  will pm you if i need a hand with case fans when i get there


Before you buy it can you list it to me to make sure its compatible?
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:00:13 AM

sure

CPU: Core I5-4670K
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition
MB: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB - 1600MHz
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
PSU: Corsair TX850 (the one in my current pc)
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R ATX White
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:04:50 AM

bnn said:
sure

CPU: Core I5-4670K
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition
MB: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB - 1600MHz
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
GPU: Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
PSU: Corsair TX850 (the one in my current pc)
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R ATX White


It may not work, does the psu have 2x8-pin pci connectors in it?

EDIT: i believe it has 4 8pins so just check to be safe
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:11:50 AM

i have no idea, trying Google at the moment
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:14:30 AM

bnn said:
i have no idea, trying Google at the moment


If it is in your pc just look at it xD
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:21:26 AM

can only see 1 8pin connected to the MB and 2 6pins on my GPU
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:22:40 AM

bnn said:
can only see 1 8pin connected to the MB and 2 6pins on my GPU


They should be 6+2 pins so the 6 in the gpu and 2 pins hanging there
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:29:03 AM

ahhh my bad, i had some extra cables from the psu in the closet i hadn't used, forgot them, there's a 8pin and 2 with 8pin and 6pin in other end
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:30:12 AM

bnn said:
ahhh my bad, i had some extra cables from the psu in the closet i hadn't used, forgot them, there's a 8pin and 2 with 8pin and 6pin in other end


Ok so as long as it has 2 8 pins you are good to go!
Does the mobo 8 pin split into 2 4's?
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:33:09 AM

you mean the cpu pin? no, just a single cable from psu to mobo
m
0
l
a b à CPUs
October 31, 2013 10:34:54 AM

bnn said:
you mean the cpu pin? no, just a single cable from psu to mobo


The motherboard needs a 24 pin and a 4 pin yours uses an 8 pin it should split into 2 4's
m
0
l
      • 1 / 2
      • 2
      • Newest
!