Pentium G3258 and R9 270 for 1440p Gaming?

Zircoben · Aug 29, 2014

Hi!

I am tossing around the idea of getting a 2560x1440p monitor, but I really don't want to spend a ton on upgrades for the computer.

I have a Pentium G3258 overclocked to 4 GHz and a Gigabyte R9 270. I play Minecraft and GRID 2 occasionally, but I really want to have smooth, high FPS with at least low-medium quality.

Is my build capable for light gaming at 2K, or does the CPU or graphics need an upgrade?

Thanks!

i7Baby · Aug 29, 2014

It'll do it on HDMI or Display Port to same port on your monitor. You need a 1440p monitor too.

http://www.gigabyte.com.au/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4840#sp

You'll get half the fps that you'd get at 1080p.

You need a good mobo and cooler to get the G3258 to 4GHz. Depends on the game as to whether it'll still choke your PC. Some games you need 4 cores.

Zircoben · Aug 29, 2014

i7Baby :

Thanks for the reply!

I already have the G3258 and I have it overclocked to 4 GHz with the stock cooler and an ASUS H87 motherboard. It hits 84C max while stress testing. Playing GRID 2 and Minecraft, do you think there will be frequent stuttering in my games?

I really only want to spend $300 max, and all I really want is to have better picture quality and detail.

I have a CRT 1080p monitor right now, would my money be better spent on a larger, nicer LED 1080p monitor? Say, like an ASUS 27"?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236103&cm_re=1080p_monitor-_-24-236-103-_-Product

Thanks again!

i7Baby · Aug 29, 2014

Get a better cooler

See - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

They used a Z97 mobo. 84C will kill your pentium.

An Asus VE248H (24 in 1080p, $180 newegg) would be nice. 27in 1080p starts to look grainy.

Zircoben · Aug 29, 2014

i7Baby :

Okay, thank you! I have a Hyper TX3 laying around that won't fit in my Elite 130, so I'm changing cases and fitting that in.

Thanks for the advice on the display! Do you think i'll notice a big difference between my Viewsonic 22" (correction, not CRT, meant CFL mercury lamp) monitor and getting the ASUS 24"? Obviously, not in clarity, but in overall color and experience?

Does the motherboard really make a difference? I know the the H87I-Plus wasn't made to overclock, but it's only a dual core, and it's definitely a mild overclock. Once I get the TX3, I will probably push it to 4.3 or so.

Thank you!

i7Baby · Aug 29, 2014

The Asus flat screen will astound you after using old technology.

Zircoben · Aug 30, 2014

i7Baby :

Awesome, thank you so much. Are there any other flat screens that cost a bit more, but have even better picture quality? I'd be willing to spend a bit more for a quality monitor.

Aren't Samsung's displays even better? This thing looks legit, pretty ugly though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361028541473?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

i7Baby · Aug 30, 2014

Asus and Dell.

Try an IPS panel eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236335

or try 1440p - which will kill your fps.

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