SWTOR Build

[Brandonp2121]

Hello, I was looking to build a computer that would run SWTOR at high settings with good fps (30+ most of the time) at 1600x900 resolution, and browse the internet. This is what I am looking at:

Case: : Antec One Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower
PSU: :Antec NEO ECO 520W Power Supply
Motherboard: ASUS P8H61-M LE CSM REV3 Intel 6 Series Motherboard - Micro ATX, Socket H2 (LGA1155), Intel H61 Express, DDR3 1333MHz, SATA 3.0 Gb/s, 8-Channel Audio, Gigabit LAN
CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1Ghz Quad Core Processor
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6750/Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (Which would be better, or should I spring for something new entirely?)

I was planning on using the hard drive from the slimline pc that I'm currently using, as well as the optical drive, would that cause any problems?

Thank you very much!

Edit: I've noticed the CPU has integrated graphics, would that be a problem if I planned on using a dedicated video card? I forgot to add that I would like to keep this build around $500

 

[allanitomwesh]

Nope, integrated graphics only kick in when there's no card to keep windows looking preety.
No problem moving your harddisk and writer as long as they work.
Get a gtx 560ti for Star Wars.
Get a h77 motherboard instead, and the i5 3450.

 

[Brandonp2121]

I know I forgot to mention this, but I want to keep things around $500-ish dollars.

 

[Chambo360 v2]

I second the gtx 560 ti for star wars my runs like a dream

 

[Brandonp2121]

I second the gtx 560 ti for star wars my runs like a dream

Gotta keep it around 500-ish dollars broski.

 

[baconizer]

I would recommend the HD 7770 as it fits well into your price range.

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card ( 11201-00-20G)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102967

 

[Brandonp2121]

Thanks for the input guys! Another thing, I guess my case is discontinued, so if you have any suggestions for another case in the price range, I would appreciate it a lot!

 

[allanitomwesh]

Go with baconiser's card. It's enough.
Get a h77 motherboard and an i5 3450.They cost the same.
http://newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157303
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388579
Get the antec one. Its the same as one hundred with refinements

 

[Brandonp2121]

Go with baconiser's card. It's enough.
Get a h77 motherboard and an i5 3450.They cost the same.
http://newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157303
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388579
Get the antec one. Its the same as one hundred with refinements

The i5 3450 is only available in microcenter stores, and I don't have one of those near me :/ and which Antec case are you referring to?

 

[allanitomwesh]

This one
http://newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129181
And it's not only micro centre. Here for abit more
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007SZ0ECE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[Brandonp2121]

So, maybe I'll go with the H77 board, and the i5 3450. Would everything be compatible, like my RAM, and such?

 

[allanitomwesh]

Yes,they'll be compatible,but they won't help you as much without the HD 7770. I recommend all three for a good build.

 

[Brandonp2121]

So, if I got the HD7770, H77 board, the i5 3450, along with everything stated above, would you believe that this would be able to run SWTOR on high/max settings at 30-40 fps in most areas? Would the PSU be able to handle the 7770?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Pareema 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.89 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 370 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 400W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $537.30
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-25 23:59 EDT-0400)

 

[ScrewySqrl]

what resolution?

 

[Brandonp2121]

what resolution?

1600x900

 

[ScrewySqrl]

1600x900

7770 should max that out in SWTOR at 45-50 fps

 

[Brandonp2121]

7770 should max that out in SWTOR at 45-50 fps

Fantastic! Thanks a lot! Any advice on building a new computer? Hahaha.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

just the specs I posted.

 

[allanitomwesh]

^like he said, 50 frames.
Advice?Don't forget to plug in the power button. And use the anti static paper to place things down. Hold devices by the sides,they're very delicate, your thumbs could break something.

 

[Brandonp2121]

You think a 400w PSU is gonna be enough?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

the one I posted has 30 amps on the 12v rail. more than plenty

 

[allanitomwesh]

Yep,but you could get 460w if you like. http://m.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103077 Even 1000w. A psu will only give as much power as components ask for depending on the load.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

dear god not a Sparkle. Hell, its got 'spark' right there in the name!

Yes, you can overkill, however, you want usually to be between 50% and 75% of max power output for efficiency -- you just lose money by overpaying for the power supply, and less efficiency as well

 

[Brandonp2121]

Doesn't the Radeon 7770 require a minimum of 450W?