So if I buy an Rx 480 and i3 6100 I can max out The Division at 1080p and get an average of 50 fps, past 60 at less demanding instances. The Witcher 3 maxed out aside from hair works gives off similar performance. So a game years from now that is 30 fps heavier would still be playable with this PC and I can get more fps the more I drop my settings. Could I last around a decade with this PC? Please no jackass responses, obviously I'm asking BECAUSE I'M NEW AND SIMPLY DON'T KNOW. The Witcher 2 came out in May 2011 and 3 May 2015. But from what I've seen the difference in what it takes to run them maxed out aside from hair works isn't all that crazy. I've seen vids of a 970 doing TW2 at 90 fps while it does TW3 at 60. 4 years and only a 30 fps hit?
How long will a PC last if I'm willing to play at lowest settings and go for 30 fps?
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maxwellmelon
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FPS wont effect the life directly. what you want to do is get a temp program. the cooler the temp you keep your system the longer it will last. the thing is how much does your 30FPS hit drop the tempeture? if it doesn't change much then it wont do much for its life.
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I think he's talking about lifespan in how long it will maintain 30 fps on new games.
The answer of course, is that it's difficult to give any kind of an answer to that question. Do the best you can with your budget and hope for the best.
The answer of course, is that it's difficult to give any kind of an answer to that question. Do the best you can with your budget and hope for the best.
There are too many variables to consider to give a straightforward answer.
Here are a few things to consider.
Every year PC Game developers are pushing the boundaries on quality, resolution, realism, textures, physics, etc.
There are some games that go further than others, your typical AAA titles usually team up with either Nvidia or AMD to develop their games to work with those GPUs/CPUs.
So and AMD RX480 with a 2018 game developed with AMD would most likley run smoother than one developed for with Nvidia.
You will find that over the years you will have to turn the settings/resolution down a little bit with each game to keep that FPS at the same level.
Eventually an upgrade is inevitable.
I do understand your question and it is a valid one though:
"What can I do to ensure that my GPU is futureproof for as long as possible with 30FPS".
Within 5 years, a larger percentage of screens will support 4k, QHD or even higher ones like 8k.
At the moment the lowest resolution for 2016 games is 1024x768 (this used to be the max many years ago!)
Resolution will be your biggest factor in maintaining FPS (some may disagree but this is my personal opinion).
If you want to ensure the longevity of a product, go for one that supports the highest resolution possible.
Secondly, ensure you maintain your PC, cooler, GPU regularly (such as formatting HDD every 3 months, clean for dust {not with a hoover/vacuum cleaner!} every month).
And finally, monitor your temps, ensure that you keep them as low as possible when under heavy load.
[edited] also I would add that as games get more developped to use more and more cores, having an i5 is the very minimum recommended to 'futureproof' your PC, the i3 has only 2 cores (albeit 4 threads) so this is really a budget-conscious decision, I presume..?
If you are thinking about gaming on a budget then you would need to dig in deeper into each component and their specifications.
But i5 with a 2016 GPU will keep you covered for probably 3-5years, I'd say by the 5th year you will have dumbed down your resolution/textures/specs to a point where an upgrade would have to be considered.
You could end up 10 years with the same GPU, but then be playing everything on low & with the lowest resolution settings probably being 4k - think...2026, what will we have by then?
Hope this helps with your choice, any further/other questions, don't hesitate!
Here are a few things to consider.
Every year PC Game developers are pushing the boundaries on quality, resolution, realism, textures, physics, etc.
There are some games that go further than others, your typical AAA titles usually team up with either Nvidia or AMD to develop their games to work with those GPUs/CPUs.
So and AMD RX480 with a 2018 game developed with AMD would most likley run smoother than one developed for with Nvidia.
You will find that over the years you will have to turn the settings/resolution down a little bit with each game to keep that FPS at the same level.
Eventually an upgrade is inevitable.
I do understand your question and it is a valid one though:
"What can I do to ensure that my GPU is futureproof for as long as possible with 30FPS".
Within 5 years, a larger percentage of screens will support 4k, QHD or even higher ones like 8k.
At the moment the lowest resolution for 2016 games is 1024x768 (this used to be the max many years ago!)
Resolution will be your biggest factor in maintaining FPS (some may disagree but this is my personal opinion).
If you want to ensure the longevity of a product, go for one that supports the highest resolution possible.
Secondly, ensure you maintain your PC, cooler, GPU regularly (such as formatting HDD every 3 months, clean for dust {not with a hoover/vacuum cleaner!} every month).
And finally, monitor your temps, ensure that you keep them as low as possible when under heavy load.
[edited] also I would add that as games get more developped to use more and more cores, having an i5 is the very minimum recommended to 'futureproof' your PC, the i3 has only 2 cores (albeit 4 threads) so this is really a budget-conscious decision, I presume..?
If you are thinking about gaming on a budget then you would need to dig in deeper into each component and their specifications.
But i5 with a 2016 GPU will keep you covered for probably 3-5years, I'd say by the 5th year you will have dumbed down your resolution/textures/specs to a point where an upgrade would have to be considered.
You could end up 10 years with the same GPU, but then be playing everything on low & with the lowest resolution settings probably being 4k - think...2026, what will we have by then?
Hope this helps with your choice, any further/other questions, don't hesitate!
hang-the-9
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If you want to be able to still play games in 10 years (if your hardware lives that long), get an i5-6500 instead of the i3. Even then no way to say for sure without top end parts how well you can play. The future is tough to see. In 10 years games may be outlawed and your PC would be worthless for example.
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