Gaming Build

[Loudandproud]

I'm trying to build the cheapest gaming build I can, yet still be able to play any game I want on high at 1920x1080 with maybe a few minor settings adjusted. I want this machine to be ready for Crysis 3.
This is what I've put together:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtGQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtGQ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtGQ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $625.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-09 18:18 EST-0500)

 

[djangoringo]

Get a dual channel kit of 8GB : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbsr

 

[Loudandproud]

Switched out to 8gb of ram, does it look good now then? Is dual core really gonna kill performance in newer games and cpu games like bf3 multiplayer?

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, a bit, if you can add an i5, it will be better.
The cheapest i5 on the market :

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75435&promoid=1387
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=72279&promoid=1332

If you plan to buy from there, the i5, get this ram : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758

 

[Loudandproud]

The i5 will make a big difference then, cause that extra would really be stretching it, but if it's like night and day then it's probably worth it.

 

[djangoringo]

It will not be night and day, but it's wise to go with an i5, instead of upgrading later on for a new cpu(quad core one) and spending twice on a cpu.

 

[Loudandproud]

I think I'm still going to go with the i3. I don't want to spend too much on this build, I just want something to be able to play games on, if I find myself lacking, then I'll upgrade to haswell. As long as I will still be able to play cpu intensive games fine on high/maybe ultra with the 660ti and the i3.

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, the i3 won't bottleneck the 660 ti in the games that doesn't require much the cpu, in bf3 you'll get frame drops, but in other games, it should be fine.

 

[Loudandproud]

Sorry to keep asking questions, but by frame drops do you mean, I won't be able to play it on high, or I'll just lose a few frames but still be on high

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, you will be able to play it on high, you might lose a few frames.
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/screenshots/original/2012/12/BF3-Test-Multiplayer-CPU-Benches-720p.png

 

[Loudandproud]

I just came across how cheap I can get a gtx 650ti, I know I won't be able to play bf3 on ultra or anything, but will this work:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CGnW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CGnW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CGnW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($85.41 @ eCost)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $470.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-10 17:11 EST-0500)

I want to be able to play gw2, steam games, and I'd like to be able to play the most recent intensive games decently. I heard the gtx650ti does alright. I plan to be playing at 1920x1080. Like I said I understand this system won't set any records, but this price tag looks amazing to me.

 

[djangoringo]

Are you sure it's at that price because it goes to nowhere, there's no card at that price.
I guess it's a marketing stunt for ecost and pcpartpicker.
I'd get at least the 7850 or the 660 gtx.

 

[Loudandproud]

Oh, your right, sorry... thats annoying, it seemed alittle too good to be true. I'll try to find a cheap 660 and be done with all this looking for parts. Thanks for your help.

 

[camohanna]

I would push to get this system. Im sure the min req is a 7870 for crysis 3?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CLLA
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CLLA/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CLLA/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $650.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-10 23:39 EST-0500)