will this gaming rig run most if not all Triple A games at 1080p on ultra/high settings

tym1997 · Dec 15, 2015

will this build http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/TTtr4D preform better than this one http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/VQZqCJ and was thinking about maybe overclocking it in the future and would there be a need for overclocking it and what are your opinions on the components i have chosen and if not what would you recommend? trying to keep it £800 or below and aiming for 1080p ultra/high settings on most triple A games, any help is appreciated cheers.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/TTtr4D

Terrorsquad1990 · Dec 15, 2015

Both rigs are using the FX83xx, which will not run triple AAA games at ultra/high at 1080p.

I know because my previous rig was overclocked FX8350 (4.8Ghz) and it was a nightmare, if not worse, when running MMO(RPG's).

However, it does run good enough for FPS like BF4. But not on Ultra.

I suggest going for a CPU with better single core performance; no need to go octa-core if you're not doing many applications at once.
When just gaming, a quad-core will be much better due the better single-core performance. (like i7 4770k or i7 6700k)

As for GPU, anything above 3GB VRAM will suffice.

bicycle_repair_man · Dec 15, 2015

I wouldn't recommend either build quite frankly. The AM3+ socket should be avoided if your budget allows, which it does. For just over £800 you can have this build http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2XsBXL which has a superior CPU on the latest socket.

If your £800 budget is strict, then swap the CPU for a 6500 and the motherboard for an H170-based chipset.

Terrorsquad1990 · Dec 15, 2015

bicycle_repair_man :

I would avoid a CPU-cooler with fans if OP wishes to overclock in the future.
Also, from my own experience, Skylake CPU cores tend to go hot very fast compared to others.

Liquid cooling is a must with Skylake and overclocking.
8GB RAM.. Depends but it should be enough. You can even save more money with going to the default speed of 2133Mhz, as it doesn't really make a difference between 2133 and 2400.

I do suggest going for an i7 as more and more games are aiming to utilize more threads, such as Fallout 4 is doing.

010TheMaster010 · Jan 6, 2016

I'm using an FX 6300 and can run most games maxed so to say you can't with a 83xx is just hogwash. It will run worse than a more expensive Intel, most of the time yes, maybe even a similarly priced Intel, but it most of the time won't be considered bad performance at all.

Terrorsquad1990 · Jan 19, 2016

010TheMaster010 :

Then I'm quite sure, if you're really running those at max, you're not getting a stable fps and should be below 60fps.

I prefer having 60fps than ultra with only 30fps, though.

jghaverty · Jan 19, 2016

If you are stuck on getting an AMD processor at this time, your motherboard selection needs to be revised. Neither of those motherboards you selected will handle an FX chip, much less with over clocking.

Some things to note ->
The H55 is worthless for that as well, sorry.
HyperX memory does NOT play well with AMD as well.
The absolutely minimum board for overclocking an FX RELIABLY is the gigabyte 970 ud3p (yes, ud3p, not ud3, not any other variant of the board. the ud3p!) Its pretty cost effective too.

Heres my solution for you ->

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/RN77mG

- I5 4460 provides some incredible value for money
- Z87... well z87 isn't as good as z97, but thats largely just bells and whistles (extra usb 3.0 and stuff like that), and not necessarily anything that matters on a gaming platform. If you get the opportunity to upgrade to a 4790k, this will let you have some modest over clocks (aka giving you upgrade room).
- added the 212 evo purely because of sound. Good lord the stock intel coolers are LOUD.
- changed the SSD you chose. 120gb is painfully small now, and that SSD is garbage compared to the 850 evo... its not cheaper enough to warrant the differences...
- you chose a REALLY high end psu. For a build of this caliber, the 500B is perfect for it. Its a GOOD, reliable, and durable power supply, enough juice to run a crossfire 970 rig in your case. (you're pulling around 300w at 100% loading with the rig I gave, if that)

On top of this, you get immensely improved IPC performance, and you have a defined upgrade later if you need it (4790k).

Good luck.

jghaverty · Jan 19, 2016

010TheMaster010 :

I ran an 8320 @ 5.0 ghz with an r9 290x crossfire. On more than a few games, my fps was well below 60fps. When I upgrade to my i7 rig, my fps doubled in some circumstances.

Performance is acceptable on the AMD side, but please don't make it more than what it is.

010TheMaster010 · Jan 19, 2016

How am I making it more than it is? I said exactly what it is. Worse than Intel, but still acceptable. And comparing an 8320 (no matter the clock) to a modern i7 is not a fair comparison if we're talking price or price : performance. If its a straight performance comparison then yes i7 all the way. Now, considering current events, get an asrock board so you can OC an unlocked hyperthreaded i3. I think they got it working on some of their non z170 boards, right? With the money you save from not getting an i5 you can pour it into your GPU
EDIT: It is not recommended to use a non z170 board as it can be unstable but there are ways of helping this problem(basically just be careful.) also supermicro has an h170 board or two that can also do the same thing. Worth checking out.

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