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osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

Need advice for PC build. Mainly for games (Low-Med/720p).

I have these questions in mind:

1. How much FPS can I get from latest games (BF4, COD:Advance Warfare, etc)?
and
2. Will I be able to play these games using a LG 29" LED TV(Basic TV)?

Below is what I have so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QdMxQ7

Thank you in advance.

filippi · Apr 22, 2015

Its ok. You will need a BIOS update prior to using Pentium G3250. You will have to borrow a older haswell cpu in order to do that.
Buy a better psu too. See below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3250 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.76 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $221.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 17:18 EDT-0400

Its ok for Low-Med/720p. Use the HDMI port.

Onus · Apr 22, 2015

The Chokemax PSU-shaped object is indeed a no-no.
If you get a Pentium G3258, you'll be able to overclock it on that board.

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

"You will need a BIOS update prior to using Pentium G3250. You will have to borrow a older haswell cpu in order to do that."

I'm quite confused. Can you elaborate please? I though you just stick it in the mobo + install os then its good to go. Not really familiar with Intel setup.

TofuLion · Apr 22, 2015

you'll probably want more than 4 GB of RAM, also some newer games won't be able to run on a dual core CPU. this is what i would get

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/N3sff7

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

I dont quite get the PSU-shaped object that you speak of sir. Can you elaborate more please?

jbaker22 · Apr 22, 2015

Don't get that power supply or it will kill your machine! Also It is better to save up and buy a r7 250. That gpu is a waste of money. This is a good gpu and stats of that lame gpu. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438039&cm_re=evga_430w-_-17-438-039-_-Product

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7508/16072949580_34fc47d4a9_b.jpg

Onus · Apr 22, 2015

The Chokemax "device" is unfit for purpose. It is unlikely to be good for any more than half its label, will be missing protection circuits, and is generally a disaster waiting to happen. When "devices" like that die (sometimes for no apparent reason), they tend to take other parts with them into the fiery abyss.

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

TofuLion = ill be playing in low-med settings only.

jbaker22 = budget is preventing me from getting that gpu

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

Onus = any suggestion for a cheap PSU? What jbaker22 suggested is that good enough? (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438039&cm_re=evga_430w-_-17-438-039-_-Product)

TofuLion · Apr 22, 2015

in any case, the A10 is a quad core and has superior quality graphics. paired with a nice RAM kit it will handle medium quality at 720p very well

Onus · Apr 22, 2015

While not great, it is MUCH better than the Chokemax. That or the Antec Basiq would suffice.

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

is that true that some games wont be able to play on a dual core processor?

Onus · Apr 22, 2015

Some of the newest games need more than two cores, yes, although in some cases patches may exist to force them to run with just two; performance would likely not be good. If they are not officially supported, we might not be able to assist with them if they constitute "hacking" or otherwise violating TOS for the game in question.

skylord_ · Apr 22, 2015

This computer should be able to play at 1080p at high settings for a very good price.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tTqJHx

You might want a SUPER cheap computer but this will get you a lot farther without spending a lot more.

Best of luck
-Skylord

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

any recommendation for a CPU that is not dual core? how about the kaveri quadcore paired with the Zotac GeForce GT 730 1GB? is that good? or will this do? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YDXBdC

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

skylord_ = way out of budget sir.

TofuLion · Apr 22, 2015

osr5hc :

normally, i would suggest going with dual channel RAM kit for that APU. however, the motherboard only has 2 slots, and i feel you will likely need to upgrade to 8 GB in the very near future, so go with the single 4 GB stick for now that way you can easily upgrade with a second stick.

if you do go with the APU, you won't need a GPU

osr5hc · Apr 22, 2015

Thanks all for the help.

filippi · Apr 23, 2015

osr5hc :

This cpu is a new Haswell Refresh cpu. This motherboard is a older Haswell motherboard (No-refresh).

Both are almost compatible:
The motherboard will need just a BIOS update (kinda software update) before works with any Haswell Refresh cpu like this Pentium G3250.

The catch is that you cant do it with Pentium G3250.

You will need a old Haswell cpu (No-refresh too).

Do you foresee problems? Go Haswell with both cpu and motherboard. Something like that:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($52.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.76 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($27.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $216.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 13:06 EDT-0400

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