- Oct 30, 2013
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I just got BF4 and my machine aint cutting it. I did post earlier on the topic (graphics and display) and received prolly the best response which was try a new vid card(s) and see - but, well...
Ok, I play BF pretty much exclusively. OK, well that and fantasy football and of course some streaming porn, er - I mean video. My current set up is as follows (built in '08, up graded in '11);
MB; ASUS Rampage III x58
CPU: i7-950
GPU: 3x - GTX 260s in SLI
RAM; 12mb Corsair dominator 1600 (6 stix @ 2mb)
Power; Corsair 1000W (HX series)
Storage; 1TB cheap ass HD in RAID
Cooler; Corsair H70
Case: XCLIO with 150cfm flow
Display; 1 @ 1920x1080 - 1080p - 24"
My goal is to re use as much current hardware as possible however I am not sure that will pan out well for me. My budget for the build is to try and keep it south of, say $3200. but if I have to replace much if not all of what t I have now I may have to go a tad over?
Thoughts; I like INTEL and NVIDIA so will be looking at those brands, also will be an SLI configuration most likely at some point if not right out of the shoot. I have NOT played around with overclocking but intend on doing so with the new build - like ASUS boards cause they are easy to play with. I want a set up that continues to have up grade flexibility, well you know...
I have been lurking around here, reading up on new components (been a while) and think I know what direction to go but need some insight from you guys.
Thinking i5 4670K, ASUS Maximus VI extreme (Z87) cause I hear the Haswell build is solid and able to tweak. Going to throw a SSD in but need help there (Seagate 600?), Ram, total loss here - HELP, GPU, OPEN but will most likely go 2x in SLI
I know hyper threading adds little to none on todays games but what about tomorrow, should I not consider an i7 processor at all? What about the 1150 socket, will it be around for another 5 years? Did I select RAM that is suitable for todays needs, can I re use what I have? I don't know if my PS is Haswell capable, how can I tell? If I consider SLI, how far into the pocket book do I go for a hot vid set up or should I grab something like the 690 and possible add another later (cost concern). What about cooling?
Ok, I play BF pretty much exclusively. OK, well that and fantasy football and of course some streaming porn, er - I mean video. My current set up is as follows (built in '08, up graded in '11);
MB; ASUS Rampage III x58
CPU: i7-950
GPU: 3x - GTX 260s in SLI
RAM; 12mb Corsair dominator 1600 (6 stix @ 2mb)
Power; Corsair 1000W (HX series)
Storage; 1TB cheap ass HD in RAID
Cooler; Corsair H70
Case: XCLIO with 150cfm flow
Display; 1 @ 1920x1080 - 1080p - 24"
My goal is to re use as much current hardware as possible however I am not sure that will pan out well for me. My budget for the build is to try and keep it south of, say $3200. but if I have to replace much if not all of what t I have now I may have to go a tad over?
Thoughts; I like INTEL and NVIDIA so will be looking at those brands, also will be an SLI configuration most likely at some point if not right out of the shoot. I have NOT played around with overclocking but intend on doing so with the new build - like ASUS boards cause they are easy to play with. I want a set up that continues to have up grade flexibility, well you know...
I have been lurking around here, reading up on new components (been a while) and think I know what direction to go but need some insight from you guys.
Thinking i5 4670K, ASUS Maximus VI extreme (Z87) cause I hear the Haswell build is solid and able to tweak. Going to throw a SSD in but need help there (Seagate 600?), Ram, total loss here - HELP, GPU, OPEN but will most likely go 2x in SLI
I know hyper threading adds little to none on todays games but what about tomorrow, should I not consider an i7 processor at all? What about the 1150 socket, will it be around for another 5 years? Did I select RAM that is suitable for todays needs, can I re use what I have? I don't know if my PS is Haswell capable, how can I tell? If I consider SLI, how far into the pocket book do I go for a hot vid set up or should I grab something like the 690 and possible add another later (cost concern). What about cooling?
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