How are my specs?

vicevine · Jun 19, 2014

Okay so it's time to get a new computer (desktop). Would like to run games like Guild Wars 2, Day Z and skyrim on high (ultra setting would be nice, but not a must). Realize that the i5 processor won't be as fast as the i7, but will it make it hard to run things on high?

Just to clarify the MHz clock speed on the graphics card was at 1058, but the dude upgraded it to 1110 MHZ.

SPECS:
3.5GHZ Intel i5-4690
ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0
GTX650 OverClock Edition D5 1GB
8GB Samsung PC-12800 (1600 MHz)
1TB Seagate 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Zalman ZM500-LE PSU
NcoreNbox G1 PC case

iceblitzed · Jun 19, 2014

vicevine :

Okay so it's time to get a new computer (desktop). Would like to run games like Guild Wars 2, Day Z and skyrim on high (ultra setting would be nice, but not a must). Realize that the i5 processor won't be as fast as the i7, but will it make it hard to run things on high?

Just to clarify the MHz clock speed on the graphics card was at 1058, but the dude upgraded it to 1110 MHZ.

SPECS:
3.5GHZ Intel i5-4690
ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0
GTX650 OverClock Edition D5 1GB
8GB Samsung PC-12800 (1600 MHz)
1TB Seagate 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Zalman ZM500-LE PSU
NcoreNbox G1 PC case

whats ur budget.

vicevine · Jun 20, 2014

iceblitzed :

My budget was at 1000, but pretty much i've already bought the computer. Just wanted to know what others thought in regards to how well these games would play on this rig.

vicevine · Jun 20, 2014

Okay I have gotten a good confirmation on GW2. How does everyone think this baby will run DayZ?
I have heard low to normal range.

bicycle_repair_man · Jun 20, 2014

I think you can do better on the graphics card. Not only is it last-gen, it's also rather basic. Yes, it should be fine for the games you want, but at 1080p with post-processing effects turned on, it will start to show its flaws.

A GTX 660 or 750 Ti would be a better choice.

vicevine · Jun 20, 2014

bicycle_repair_man :

Hi, just curious what flaws exactly?

bicycle_repair_man · Jun 20, 2014

vicevine :

Well, here's a benchmark for Skyrim at its highest settings.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/U/Q/352322/original/Skyrim-HIGH.png

An average of 28 FPS is fine, and you can obviously lower the settings to improve the frame rate. The problem may come in the near future, when games become more demanding.

1GB RAM is fine at 1080p, but it's insufficient for anything beyond that. You can also forget gaming across multiple monitors as well, as the lack of RAM and 128-bit memory bus will be a huge bottleneck. The same applies to post-processing effects such as AA; the slow memory bus will mean that you'll have to turn off some advanced features.

Like I said, the GPU is fine for those games, just don't expect it to push the envelope in terms of graphical quality.

vicevine · Jun 20, 2014

bicycle_repair_man :

vicevine :

Well, here's a benchmark for Skyrim at its highest settings.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/U/Q/352322/original/Skyrim-HIGH.png

An average of 28 FPS is fine, and you can obviously lower the settings to improve the frame rate. The problem may come in the near future, when games become more demanding.

1GB RAM is fine at 1080p, but it's insufficient for anything beyond that. You can also forget gaming across multiple monitors as well, as the lack of RAM and 128-bit memory bus will be a huge bottleneck. The same applies to post-processing effects such as AA; the slow memory bus will mean that you'll have to turn off some advanced features.

Like I said, the GPU is fine for those games, just don't expect it to push the envelope in terms of graphical quality.

sounds good! thank you for explaining all of that. Much appreciated and i will keep all of that in mind for the future.

RCguitarist · Jun 20, 2014

The only thing you need to upgrade is the graphics card. Also, just so you know, an i5 is just as fast in today's games as an i7.

Just get a GTX 760 is you are on a tighter budget or a GTX 770 if you have a little extra cash to spare. You will be happy and ready for ultra settings either way.

vicevine · Jun 21, 2014

RCguitarist :

Thanks for the help! The desktop has already been purchased, but i will upgrade in the future.

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