Under $400 gaming build (check)

Evan Miles · Dec 12, 2013

I have this build I saw a video on but made a few key adjustments to keep it budget friendly but still enough to actually do some gaming with. The build has been able to run BF3 on high settings and have actually seen videos of the 7770 running BF4, ARMA 3, and Crysis 3 on very high/ ultra settings at anywhere from 30-50+ FPS. Here's the build:http://pcpartpicker.com/user/evan4897/saved/386u NOTE: (I don't need anywhere near 500gb and if so, same with ram and GPU, I can upgrade in the future)

CTurbo · Dec 12, 2013

This is actually a pretty damn good build for $350. I would spend $10 and get the 760k over the 750k, and spend about $10 and get at least a 500-550w psu too.

vrumor · Dec 12, 2013

Theres no way a 7770 can do BF3 let alone BF4, on very high/ultra settings unless its on a very low resolution like 1366x768 or lower.

CTurbo · Dec 12, 2013

Theres no way a 7770 can do BF3 let alone BF4, on very high/ultra settings unless its on a very low resolution like 1366x768 or lower.

I agree. There's also no way this could be attained at less than $400 anyway. I was assuming that the OP is using a 720p monitor/tv.

Evan Miles · Dec 12, 2013

vrumor :

I don't know what their build was specific (e.g i7 xxxxk or how much ram they have or anything such as that) how ever I know the GPU has the most affect on the video performance. What card would you suggest for like $10 or $20 more?

CTurbo · Dec 12, 2013

Sometimes HD 7850s or GTX 650ti boosts are on sale for a little more than that.

Evan Miles · Dec 12, 2013

CTurbo :

Which do you prefer? 650 ti boost or AMD's card?

Lanth22 · Dec 12, 2013

I play BF4 on ultra on my msi 7790 if u wanna upgrade to that, got mine rebated for $80. Not sure res but its pretty high, play on a 32 HDTV.

CTurbo · Dec 13, 2013

The HD 7850 is usually a little better than the GTX650ti boost, and both are better than the HD 7790

Lanth22 · Dec 13, 2013

CTurbo :

Also double the price tag.

CTurbo · Dec 13, 2013

What? newegg has 7850s for $89-99 all the time. You can see two here that recently expired. http://www.fatwallet.com/video-card-deals/

Lanth22 · Dec 13, 2013

CTurbo :

Was goin off current pricing, but ya if they drop near 100 id def go that rout.

Evan Miles · Dec 13, 2013

CTurbo :

Lanth22 :

Ok, so timing helps I've seen. So I'm always interested in nvidia cards (but am going with AMD based off of my budget and "bang for buck" value) cause of their PhysX and such and I know I can use PhysX still with an AMD card cause it'll be running from my CPU but when is the point where you would suggest an Nvidia card? The 660's? 670's? etc. And at what price range is it worth getting an nvidia card over an AMD?

CTurbo · Dec 13, 2013

I've noticed that nvidia usually has better more consistent drivers, but the AMDs are usually a better value. (HD 7870s are $129-149 a lot)

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