Cheap Pc gaming Specs for Battlefield 3

[leth41]

so i have a budget of about $300 AUD. here are the specs im getting from MSY

Mobo: ASUS P8H61-M-LX DDR3 Intel 1155pin = $55

CPU: Intel Core i5-2320 3.0Ghz 1155pin Boxed CPU = $179

RAM: dunno yet should be $21

PSU: SHAW Viper-1000 Gaming PSU = $37

Case 3DAURORA 570

GPU: GT 430 (i am going to upgrade it to GTX 560 when i have money)

are these settings good for about 300 bucks? should i get a little bit better Mobo? or PSU?


thanks

 

[13thmonkey]

is that a 1000W psu? if it is it going to be rubbish. I know you are on a budget, but this will cause you trouble. the GT430 will not play bf3 well, you might be better to wait until you can afford a bit more.

 

[leth41]

is that a 1000W psu? if it is it going to be rubbish. I know you are on a budget, but this will cause you trouble. the GT430 will not play bf3 well, you might be better to wait until you can afford a bit more.

thought this psu was crap, yeah im not going to play bf3 until i get my gtx 560 so i might play like bc2 or some other games until i get it. i wanted to upgrade first then get the gpu later. my pc i have now is rubbish.

 

[wr6133]

That 430 will struggle to play almost anything .... its not a gaming card. You really would be best served waiting till the budget allows you to get a better GPU. Spend more on the PSU too get a known name, its all good saving money till it blows and takes the mobo out with it.

I would either wait and save a bit more to rectify those issues or build an AMD phenom II based rig allowing for a better GPU

 

[leth41]

That 430 will struggle to play almost anything .... its not a gaming card. You really would be best served waiting till the budget allows you to get a better GPU. Spend more on the PSU too get a known name, its all good saving money till it blows and takes the mobo out with it.

I would either wait and save a bit more to rectify those issues or build an AMD phenom II based rig allowing for a better GPU

whats a good psu for around 60 - 70 bucks? i use to play tons of games, but i stopped for a bit for school and so its a good time to upgrade since i dont play much, i will once i get the gtx 560 so im not in a rush to buy the gtx very quickly. is the motherboard good? as long as the motherboard works with the gtx and the i5 im all good.

 

[wr6133]

can you link the preferred oz websites so I can look up PSU's for you?

The mobo is ok, its not great it lacks the better SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0

 

[leth41]

can you link the preferred oz websites so I can look up PSU's for you?

The mobo is ok, its not great it lacks the better SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0

http://msy.com.au/ there's the website ive got a hard drive which is 931 gb so i might need a bit better mobo? im not too good at this stuff

 

[13thmonkey]

you don't have any bits lying around do you? case perhaps, psu maybe?

 

[wr6133]

Corsair CX600 for 88 bucks cheapest good brand there and plenty to run a 560

 

[leth41]

you don't have any bits lying around do you? case perhaps, psu maybe?

yeah, yeah i got case, the psu i have now is a RealPower 550w im just going to take eveything out and replace it with the stuff im going to buy

 

[wr6133]

or if you dont mind other shops i found this

http://www.megabuy.com.au/xfx-550w-xfx-core-edition-psu-80plus-bronze-single-high-power-12v-rail-135mm-fan-1x-62pin-p266587.html

XFX use seasonic PSU's so thats decent and a little cheaper

 

[13thmonkey]

so don't bother buying a PSU if your current is ok, have you got a model number for yours? The cheapest way to get gaming is to add a good gpu to the existing setup, providing its not too old.

 

[leth41]

or if you dont mind other shops i found this

http://www.megabuy.com.au/xfx-550w-xfx-core-edition-psu-80plus-bronze-single-high-power-12v-rail-135mm-fan-1x-62pin-p266587.html

XFX use seasonic PSU's so thats decent and a little cheaper

hmm, i suppose its good maybe if the PSU i have now would work? its a RealPower 550w to what i can see it looks the same as that one

 

[leth41]

so don't bother buying a PSU if your current is ok, have you got a model number for yours? The cheapest way to get gaming is to add a good gpu to the existing setup, providing its not too old.

the product no: RS-550-ACLY thats what i can see on it

 

[wr6133]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/RealPower550W/4.html

is it that?

 

[leth41]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/RealPower550W/4.html

is it that?

yep, i talked to Nvidia, they said it will work since it requires 150w

 

[wr6133]

keep it thats $80 saved for other parts . Hang on to your current case as well and divert that cash to the GPU, if it is a dog of a case you can always replace it later

 

[leth41]

keep it thats $80 saved for other parts . Hang on to your current case as well and divert that cash to the GPU, if it is a dog of a case you can always replace it later

Thanks! you saved me about 80 bucks ive got a 3DAURORA 570 case so it should be good.

 

[13thmonkey]

Wr, what do you think about putting a cheap ass sandy pentium into the mix, to be replaced at a later date.

OP what else do you currently have.

 

[wr6133]

I like your idea 13thmonkey

getting a cheaper pentium would allow a much better mobo which would last longer till upgrade needed. There are some basic Z68's on that website for $86 they have USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s. Add a Pentium G620 for $63. leaves enough for a GPU

Then save for a 2500k, the pentium may not be the best thing since sliced bread but you would have the basis then for a very good system with a 2500k and cooler added at a later date you should stay gaming for a while then.

 

[leth41]

I like your idea 13thmonkey

getting a cheaper pentium would allow a much better mobo which would last longer till upgrade needed. There are some basic Z68's on that website for $86 they have USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s. Add a Pentium G620 for $63. leaves enough for a GPU

Then save for a 2500k, the pentium may not be the best thing since sliced bread but you would have the basis then for a very good system with a 2500k and cooler added at a later date you should stay gaming for a while then.

so buy

Mobo: AsRock Z68M-USB3 Intel Z68 USB3.0 DDR3 = $86

CPU: Intel BOX80623G620 G620 2.6Ghz 1155pin Boxed CPU = $63

GPU: GTX 560 = $172

RAM what type?

= $321

 

[leth41]

but will i get 30+ fps in bf3?

 

[wr6133]

You would have to turn some settings down in multiplayer to get get higher FPS but you would have to have done that too with the original i5 and a 440. I think this way is better as you can then save up for a 2500k which is the top dog of gaming CPU's. Married with the z68 board and the 560 you would then have a really solid gaming machine thats highly overclockable so should last you a fair while longer than the i5 you originally intended.

For the RAM try for 8GB Gskill. Its a decent brand. You can game on 4GB but when I play BF3 I do see my usage sometimes go over 4GB up to around 5/5.5

 

[leth41]

You would have to turn some settings down in multiplayer to get get higher FPS but you would have to have done that too with the original i5 and a 440. I think this way is better as you can then save up for a 2500k which is the top dog of gaming CPU's. Married with the z68 board and the 560 you would then have a really solid gaming machine thats highly overclockable so should last you a fair while longer than the i5 you originally intended.

For the RAM try for 8GB Gskill. Its a decent brand. You can game on 4GB but when I play BF3 I do see my usage sometimes go over 4GB up to around 5/5.5

okay thanks wr6133 and 13thmonkey for your help. yeah i should have enough money for the 2500k in about a month and a half as long as this setup can run multiplayer on like low or something with 30+ fps then im good but yeah ill still get the 2500k worth it. plus i dont like AMD cause there way behind intel cpus

thanks guys

 

[13thmonkey]

Sorry just got back from interview, yep that all looks good to me, don't expect too much from the 620, but the 560 will see you good at 1680x1050. can you see a Z77 mobo in that price range?