Is this a good build for BF4 Ultra for around $1400?

adamrobertson15 · May 4, 2014

is this a good build? If you would please comment the parts you would change (if any) your help is greatly appreciated! http://pcpartpicker.com/user/adamrobertson15/saved/4zX1

justcallmetom13 · May 5, 2014

Yeah, this PC will run BF4 at Ultra settings no problem but it might not be able to run 60FPS with Anti-Aliasing on high so make sure to set that down so the frames are smoother.

adamrobertson15 · May 5, 2014

justcallmetom13 :

So what parts should I use for a better frame rate that you recommend?

justcallmetom13 · May 7, 2014

adamrobertson15 :

A 280X would do the job! You can get 1 used for around 200$ right now.

numanator · May 7, 2014

I would make these changes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.58 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Tt eSPORTS KB-PIZ-KLBLUS-01 ($79.99)
Other: Gaming mouse from a friend ($20.00)
Total: $1397.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-07 13:15 EDT-0400)

Coolmax makes terrible power supplies, don't get one. Period.

radekmm · May 7, 2014

This is a pretty beastly system and it will run BF4 at 60 FPS/w Vsync and this card will last you for about 3-4 yrs if you don't mind to turn down the graphics to high at the new games.
Happy gaming.
Cheers

adamrobertson15 · May 7, 2014

numanator :

I would make these changes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.58 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Tt eSPORTS KB-PIZ-KLBLUS-01 ($79.99)
Other: Gaming mouse from a friend ($20.00)
Total: $1397.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-07 13:15 EDT-0400)

Coolmax makes terrible power supplies, don't get one. Period.

Okay, no coolmax. The graphics card though, for 10 extra dollars I could get a GTX 770?

adamrobertson15 · May 7, 2014

radekmm :

Thanks for the feedback! :lol:

adamrobertson15 · May 7, 2014

justcallmetom13 :

I would rather buy one new, and for 10 extra dollars I could get the GTX 770 which is better right?

numanator · May 7, 2014

The gtx 770 and the r9 280x perform about the same with the gtx 770 coming out a little ahead. They are pretty much tied though since game developers design games based on either AMD or Nvidia. For instance, the r9 280x would run BF4 better than the 770 but the 770 will run batman arkham city (or the new on that hasn't been released yet) better. I have had both AMD and Nvidia cards, both are great but I find the Nvidia driver software a bit easier to work with.

If like Nvidia better or trust their reputation then yes get the gtx 770, otherwise either one would be great.

radekmm · May 8, 2014

Overall the gtx 770 is better than the amd r9 280 and 280x. but the gtx 770 has only 2gb of vram which won't last you long. I recommend staying with the r9 280x and oc it a bit, then it's almost on par with the gtx 780.

adamrobertson15 · May 8, 2014

radekmm :

I have no idea what overclocking is or how to do it. lol :lol:

adamrobertson15 · May 8, 2014

numanator :

But I heard AMD cards dont last long?

numanator · May 8, 2014

adamrobertson15 :

Not sure where you heard that. I had a AMD card before and have a Nvidia card now, have had absolutely no problems with either one. But, since you seem to be leaning towards the gtx 770, then just get that one.

adamrobertson15 · May 9, 2014

numanator :

adamrobertson15 :

Not sure where you heard that. I had a AMD card before and have a Nvidia card now, have had absolutely no problems with either one. But, since you seem to be leaning towards the gtx 770, then just get that one.

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