Can this PC build record Minecraft at 60 fps while using a texture pack on decent settings?

rocketman2102 · Apr 25, 2015

Title pretty much says it all. I'm just looking to see if this would run Minecraft at 60 fps with a texture pack on decent settings. I am also open to suggestions. My budget is under $600. Here's the build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xZrtBm

Thanks!

Aspiring techie · Apr 25, 2015

It looks like it should with ease. I would recommend going to an i3 since Minecraft is more sensitive to single-thread performance than multiple threads.

rocketman2102 · Apr 25, 2015

Do you have a good or cheaper replacement for that?

lcp1109 · Apr 25, 2015

Chaged GPU to a better one, added combo CPU + ram, selected a cheaper case, and a better PSU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($186.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $648.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 21:43 EDT-0400

rocketman2102 · Apr 26, 2015

That is more expensive than the one I listed.

rocketman2102 · Apr 26, 2015

Can you change the build I have to have windows 8 and the xfx 550? Can I also have a link to it please? This is for ShadowReaper

lcp1109 · Apr 26, 2015

some combos disappeared, that is why prices went up:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($186.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $647.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 10:55 EDT-0400

if you want to lower even more the prices you can change GPU:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9270x2gbd5ppdhe

or

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr92803gbd5t2dheoc

Between this two I would go with the r9 280

You can also lower prices by getting only 4gb ram now, and later buy more ram, or buy and i3-4160.

From all this options, the worst ones would be to buy and i3-4160 or to buy an r9 270x

So, if you want to get the build even cheaper I would recommend changing GPU to R9 280 (slightly decrease in performance, but high increase on power consumption, which would cost more money in the long run on the electricity bill) and/or getting only 4gb ram for now.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f7ggmG

rocketman2102 · Apr 26, 2015

Any way I can lower the price on this one? And if so, will this one meet my needs?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sXrFrH

lcp1109 · Apr 26, 2015

You only play minecraft? I think you can build for less then 400 a PC that would give you more then 60 FPS: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6332/amd-trinity-a10-5800k-a8-5600k-review-part-1/6

Aspiring techie · Apr 26, 2015

You can lower the price of your build by going to an i3 4370. It will run Minecraft faster than an i5, because Minecraft is based more on single thread performance.
In fact, you can go even lower by dropping down to GTX 760. Minecraft doesn't really use your GPU that much. I can run Minecraft using a Pentium 2020M's measly HD 4000 graphics with a texture pack at high settings at 60 fps.

lcp1109 · Apr 26, 2015

Any of the following build will be more then what you need to get 60 fps playing minecraft. The Intel build is better because it will give you more room to future upgrades, and have better performance in most games (but with the suggested GPU the inlet stronger performance will not be noticeable.

Intel build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $622.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 18:39 EDT-0400

AMD build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $599.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 18:25 EDT-0400

rocketman2102 · Apr 26, 2015

So with the Intel build, would there be a significant boost in frames and performance if I upgrade to an i5?

lcp1109 · Apr 26, 2015

you cannot notice frames higher then 60 unless you have a monitor with a refresh rate higher then 60hz, so if an A10-5800K can get 95 fps an i3 will get at least the same. Unless you have a 144hz monitor you dont need to worry about frame rates.

For other modern games and if your budget allows you, you can go with i5. But with a mid range GPU you will not notice any real difference between i3 and i5

rocketman2102 · Apr 26, 2015

Okay, thanks so much!

lcp1109 · Apr 26, 2015

no problem, gl with your new build

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