I have tried choosing some parts for an Intel i3 computer to run bf4, but that didn't turn out so well ... so I have decided in going for an AMD build.
Context: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2138429/500-gaming-build-plan.html (last three threads)
I'll just put what I'm looking for and see what you guys already have put together.
Before starting I should say that I have:
-1600 x 900 resolutionHp s2031 monitor
-a keyboard that connects through a PS/2 plug (this'll have to to do until I find a new one)
-an HP X500 mouse little buggy but it'll have to do
-Windows 7 and 8, recommend the one better for gaming
-no need for a disk drive
Desired Results from the build:
-[1st priority] Be able to run BF4 at a comfortable quality at 30-60 FPS
-[2nd priority] Be able to run BF3 at a better quality than BF4
-Run Regular Steam games with no problem at all
-Run Minecraft at a comfortable quality (no lag); I don't care if it's low, not a priority.
I want to keep this build as close to $500 dollars as possible and I want it to last for at least 3 years before I upgrade any parts.
"Must Haves":
-8gbRAM [2 x4gb]
-fairly sleek looking case with good airflow (a window would be nice), but do not try to fit this in at the cost of removing something else
-1tb HDD
-Motherboard or graphics card with DVI-D port
Misc. -
I heard that the stock frequencies on an AMD are really bad compared to an Intel build, which is why I went with it in the first place; however, after examining my budget I thought I should just learn how to overclock. The question I really want to ask is: "Does overclocking reduce the life of your CPU significantly? And is it difficult to get the settings just right?"
Please post your pcpartpicker builds and what performance I should be able to get out of it. Thanks! Try to get get any combos tht you can to get a better performance and price ratio.
Context: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2138429/500-gaming-build-plan.html (last three threads)
I'll just put what I'm looking for and see what you guys already have put together.
Before starting I should say that I have:
-1600 x 900 resolutionHp s2031 monitor
-a keyboard that connects through a PS/2 plug (this'll have to to do until I find a new one)
-an HP X500 mouse little buggy but it'll have to do
-Windows 7 and 8, recommend the one better for gaming
-no need for a disk drive
Desired Results from the build:
-[1st priority] Be able to run BF4 at a comfortable quality at 30-60 FPS
-[2nd priority] Be able to run BF3 at a better quality than BF4
-Run Regular Steam games with no problem at all
-Run Minecraft at a comfortable quality (no lag); I don't care if it's low, not a priority.
I want to keep this build as close to $500 dollars as possible and I want it to last for at least 3 years before I upgrade any parts.
"Must Haves":
-8gbRAM [2 x4gb]
-fairly sleek looking case with good airflow (a window would be nice), but do not try to fit this in at the cost of removing something else
-1tb HDD
-Motherboard or graphics card with DVI-D port
Misc. -
I heard that the stock frequencies on an AMD are really bad compared to an Intel build, which is why I went with it in the first place; however, after examining my budget I thought I should just learn how to overclock. The question I really want to ask is: "Does overclocking reduce the life of your CPU significantly? And is it difficult to get the settings just right?"
Please post your pcpartpicker builds and what performance I should be able to get out of it. Thanks! Try to get get any combos tht you can to get a better performance and price ratio.
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