Will this run Skyrim/Arma 3/DayZ on Ultra?

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

So I got a build I was thinking of saving money for but I don't know if I did it good enough or if it will run with minimal lag, here's the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dy8Wzy

Stryker13799 · Aug 3, 2014

You could run Skyrim on ultra but I dont know about arma 3 and dayz, although you could run those games at high.

byza · Aug 3, 2014

You won't get great FPS with ultra settings on DayZ or Arma. They are both very CPU intensive.

tiny voices · Aug 3, 2014

NO chance will you max Arma 3 or DayZ. Even i7 +gtx770 rigs can't max those games. Expect medium settings on those.

Also that build uses 3 year old parts. Why?

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

tiny voices :

It's my first try I was just playing with it and wasn't sure if I was doing much right, thanks for the feedback I'll do more research on stuff.

Stryker13799 · Aug 3, 2014

May I suggest a build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XWRjBm

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

Stryker13799 :

What parts would you recommend for Arma and DayZ?

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

Stryker13799 :

Would I be better off with an i7?

byza · Aug 3, 2014

DownwindRat98 :

Don't get a CX series PSU, and if you're not getting a K CPU you don't need a Z series motherboard.

If you've only got $900 to spend than no you won't as the price of the i7 isn't equal to it's performance increase over the i5 and the extra price means you would have to cut back in other areas so it won't be very balanced.

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

byza :

I have as much as I'm able to work for I don't have a limit technically but I'd like to go for 900 - 1500 so I wouldn't have to work for that long to get it.

byza · Aug 3, 2014

If you want to run Arma and DayZ on ultra than i'd say you need to spend at least $1100 on a complete build. You're better off asking when you have the money as prices will change but as an idea, i've got a similar setup to this and I can run DayZ on ultra, although it gets spotty in towns occasionally.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1069.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:41 EDT-0400

tiny voices · Aug 3, 2014

byza :

If you want to run Arma and DayZ on ultra than i'd say you need to spend at least $1100 on a complete build. You're better off asking when you have the money as prices will change but as an idea, i've got a similar setup to this and I can run DayZ on ultra, although it gets spotty in towns occasionally.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1069.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:41 EDT-0400

OP, this is a great option.

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

byza :

If you want to run Arma and DayZ on ultra than i'd say you need to spend at least $1100 on a complete build. You're better off asking when you have the money as prices will change but as an idea, i've got a similar setup to this and I can run DayZ on ultra, although it gets spotty in towns occasionally.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1069.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:41 EDT-0400

I just wanted to find out, and thanks.

Stryker13799 · Aug 3, 2014

Ok, if you can spend more than $900, then check this out : http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

tiny voices · Aug 3, 2014

Stryker13799 :

Wrong link. You need to copy the PERMALINK.

DownwindRat98 · Aug 3, 2014

Stryker13799 :

That's the same one...

tiny voices · Aug 3, 2014

DownwindRat98 :

No...he just copped the wrong link.

DownwindRat98 · Aug 4, 2014

tiny voices :

DownwindRat98 :

No...he just copped the wrong link.

Oh, I was really confused.

Stryker13799 · Aug 4, 2014

tiny voices :

Sorry for posting the wrong link, here is the correct one : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rm9hFT

DownwindRat98 · Aug 4, 2014

Stryker13799 :

tiny voices :

Sorry for posting the wrong ling, here is the correct one : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rm9hFT

Alright, nice.

Will this run Skyrim/Arma 3/DayZ on Ultra?

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