Will this build be able to run battlefield 4 on ultra settings ?

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

These are my Specs

PCPartPicker part list: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/PgyB4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/PgyB4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card ($332.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($161.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($249.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Headphones: Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset ($67.44 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1711.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

No definitely not.

The GPU is too weak for sure. You would need a 280x minimum.

13thmonkey · Dec 6, 2014

no, GPU is to weak. High yes, ultra no.

cut back on the case, dvd (do you really need one) PSU, to get a better GPU 280x/970.

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

tiny voices :

what about now

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($412.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

Nope. Still won;t really be any better.

You need a gtx 770 or r9 280x minimum.

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

So how about this
Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

Yes, that will get you closer. You will not LOCK at 60fps, but you will be very close most of the time.

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

Thanks man

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

Glad to help!

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

Just a question, the 270x was 4gb , but the 280x is only three why is it better
i'm new to building so I don't know
Thanks David

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

It is more powerful of a GPU. The 4gb 270x doesn't perform better than the 2gb version of the same card. It is not even powerful enough to use 4gb.

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

Ok thanks for clarifying

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

No problem.

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

I had a 270 non x and it ran ultra no problem. usually over 60 fps but would drop to around 45 or so sometimes when it got intense. but it worked fine for me. had an 8320 cpu.

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

No way is that true if you were playing at 1080p. Sorry, just won;t happen.

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

Yea I play at 1980x1020 and I have no reason to lie. I have a 290 now though. But yeah it would just go under 60 when alot of stuff was going on and there was a bunch of people crowded up. I think the 8320 is at fault for some of that though it still drops to 50 sometime with my 290. And I wouldn't post it if it wasn't true.

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

1920x1080 ** lol

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

There is no chance you played at more than 40fps with a 270 in BF4 multiplayer at 1080p with full Ultra settings. Sorry. I can't find a single benchmark that shows anything close to that.

Unless you played with no AA, Terrain at high, HBAO AO, AA post at normal, then I could see it, but that would definitely NOT be considered Ultra settings.

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

but for the money youre spending you could have something alot better in the build

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

Dmt317 :

The graphics card is the MOST important part in a gaming build

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

I turned the settings to ultra and turned down the aa to x2 or off. Im not here to argue though. Just letting the guy know what i experienced with a 270.

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

With the AA off I could see getting 50fps or so. That is possible, but again, not Ultra settings.

I don;t want to argue either.

What would you change about OPs build?

DavidDon · Dec 6, 2014

This is my new build now from your guys help

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($429.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($249.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Headphones: Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset ($67.44 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1745.29

tiny voices · Dec 6, 2014

That case is a bit small and not my favorite. A Corsair 200r would be a better case and much easier to work with. I have a 300r and love it.

The rest of the build looks good.

Dmt317 · Dec 6, 2014

If possible use different retailers to get better parts at a much better price. and recommend a ssd, 4690k to overclock and a z97 board. I will post my pc as I would probably recommend most of the parts on mine. I would go with a gtx 970 also. This excludes his monitor and things.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bz4GHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bz4GHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $179.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $28.99)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $119.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (Purchased For $59.99)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $90.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $49.98)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (Purchased For $222.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $99.99)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $54.99)
Total: $905.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Will this build be able to run battlefield 4 on ultra settings ?

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