Is my budget gaming build ok for ultra settings for witcher 2, bf3?

[1depp1]

Hi guys, i am new to this forum, i just wanna state my budget gaming build;

cpu: i3 2100
gpu: gtx 560 ti
mobo: gigabyte h61
psu: aerocool strike x 800w (80+)
case: aerocool strike x gt (maxed 7 fans)

so, just wanna ask u guys, is this gonna get me ultra for today's game? or is it obsolete by the newer ib cpus and gtx 6xx...

 

[dingo07]

don't think it'll do it... might struggle a bit

I have an i5 2500 proc, 2-1Gb GTX 460SC 256MB SLI cards and I can't use ultra settings. my proc runs about 50C and my cards run 75-65C sandwiched together

 

[1depp1]

so, what should i upgrade? my cpu? gpu?

 

[dingo07]

what's the budget?

 

[inanition02]

get that CPU up to a quad core (i5 either SB or IB) and the card upgraded as your budget allows.

And get a better quality PSU (Corsair, Antec, Seasonic) - never go cheap on PSU.

 

[jemm]

With the specif you´ve posted you won´t be able to play today's game at max settings.

 

[1depp1]

200$ - 300$, but i can stretch my wallet a bit n go for 380$...but, i intend to keep my h61 mobo if possible...i just need feedback on wat i can improve to get ultra settings.. options are open for sli...

 

[1depp1]

get that CPU up to a quad core (i5 either SB or IB) and the card upgraded as your budget allows.

And get a better quality PSU (Corsair, Antec, Seasonic) - never go cheap on PSU.

oh no, so, wat about my psu currently? do i need to change it?
and should i change my gtx 560 ti? i just bought it last week...

 

[inanition02]

oh no, so, wat about my psu currently? do i need to change it?
and should i change my gtx 560 ti? i just bought it last week...

Looks like it might be okay-ish

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cases/display/aerocool-psu_5.html

I don't know that I would trust it for the voltage draw of SLI though.

 

[inanition02]

oh no, so, wat about my psu currently? do i need to change it?
and should i change my gtx 560 ti? i just bought it last week...

Oh. I thought this was a proposed build.

If it's what you already have, I'd up the CPU to a i5 2400 (no reason to get the k series if you keep the H61) and see about adding a second 560 ti - that would probably do ultra settings. I would consider a PSU upgrade, but yours might do it.

 

[1depp1]

Looks like it might be okay-ish

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cases/display/aerocool-psu_5.html

I don't know that I would trust it for the voltage draw of SLI though.

hmmm...thx for the food for thought though...

regarding my current build, what should i do to get ultra settings for today's games?
my budget is 200 to 350$....
open for sli solutions or cpu change...

 

[Sunius]

Get a second GTX 560 Ti. That's your best option.

 

[1depp1]

Get a second GTX 560 Ti. That's your best option.

mobo upgrade then..huhuhuhu...
but, will my i3 2100 handle gtx 560 ti sli? ive read many reviews, and imho, many of them use quad core for benches..

 

[inanition02]

hmmm...thx for the food for thought though...

regarding my current build, what should i do to get ultra settings for today's games?
my budget is 200 to 350$....
open for sli solutions or cpu change...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500196 $209 ($179 after rebate)

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074 ($189)

After rebates that's $370 and would get you ultra settings I believe.

And as to the PSU, that's the thing with cheaper brands - they're outsourced. You actually have an Andyson 800W (otherwise known as a Hiper 800W) with a fancy outside and one extra control board.

 

[inanition02]

mobo upgrade then..huhuhuhu...
but, will my i3 2100 handle gtx 560 ti sli? ive read many reviews, and imho, many of them use quad core for benches..

Also, if you're using an OEM version of Win7, it'll mean a new copy of Win (OEM copies are tied to the mobo).

 

[1depp1]

Also, if you're using an OEM version of Win7, it'll mean a new copy of Win (OEM copies are tied to the mobo).

wow! thanks tion02,
i think ill go for i5 2400, and second gtx 560 ti...

 

[1depp1]

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