Recommended CPU And GPU

[xpyro1fire]

Hello! I am looking for a gaming desktop that can run ANY modern games including GTA5 and Crysis 3 at least 60 fps and Med-High(Not highest like Ultra)settings.

My budget must be below $1000. I can't stretch money any more. Any recommendations? I heard 650Ti Boost is good for lowest settings at any modern even crysis 3. If so, is i3 good with it? I was told that i5 is too much for 650Ti Boost.

 

[shadow32]

Does this work for your?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1K8Lw

 

[Jaxem]

If you don't care what detail level you play at, a 650 ti boost on up will do what you want, an i3 would probably be enough as well, though with those newer games i'd say reach higher if you can.

They do stuff like what you're asking on Tom's pretty frequently:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-a-pc-performance-overclocking,3437.html

 

[davy rockstar]

... where are you from in first place??

an i5 3570 or any other i5, 8GB corsair vengance 4x2 1600 with an HD7870 2GB DDR5 or GTX 760 should work beyond your expectation for what youre loocking for...

if you only want it for games and still have some extra buks improve your the GPU as far as you can

 

[Cookies_monster]

check this one for a 1000$

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1K9JL



or little save up money buying the unlocked CPU if u have no intense for overclocking

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1K9Ms

 

[davy rockstar]

check this one for a 1000$

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1K9JL



or little save up money buying the unlocked CPU if u have no intense for overclocking

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1K9Ms

well if he cant stretch beyond 1000... i think a 850PSU its a waste of money for that computer, surely it won't waste even 400W...

 

[xpyro1fire]

If you don't care what detail level you play at, a 650 ti boost on up will do what you want, an i3 would probably be enough as well, though with those newer games i'd say reach higher if you can.

They do stuff like what you're asking on Tom's pretty frequently:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-a-pc-performance-overclocking,3437.html

I like that desktop...

I just saw $600 on other link.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pc-gaming-overclock-build-a-pc,3443.html

I checked videos on Radeon HD 7870. It could play Crysis High and 30+fps. I think it can run 60+ at lowest. Do you think so too?

 

[Jaxem]

yep, and since that article GPU prices have come down quite a bit, so a 7950 is actually cheaper than the 7870xt they were using...

 

[xpyro1fire]

Interesting. What about this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1418794

 

[davy rockstar]

Interesting. What about this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1418794

for what you want i think its preaty well
if you can spend 1000, just upgrade the GPU for a HD 7950 3GB (that PSU can handle it aswell)
the FX 8350 has a great OC capability
if you would like to save as much as posible that computer will give you a fine performance

 

[TBC1]

Here are two builds under $1000. The first one has less Cpu power, no ssd, lower watt psu, and cheaper mobo, the second one has a good cpu, sdd, more watt psu, and decent mobo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($37.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $588.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-03 00:43 EDT-0400)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $854.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-03 00:41 EDT-0400)

 

[davy rockstar]

i think for that purpose the unlocked version of an i5 is not necesary

 

[xpyro1fire]

You know. That sounds all great. I really want that 600 bucks gaming computer. I am not type of intense gaming person. I don't have lot of time to play games.


And last question...

Build or buy?

If buy, where can I find some website/place to get 600 bucks gaming desktop i saw? I don't th ink there will be custom gaming desktop in any place at where I Live at. My best guess would be online.

 

[TBC1]

i think for that purpose the unlocked version of an i5 is not necesary

It's only 10 more than the non unlocked version so yes, it is completely worth the extra ten bucks for the i5-4670k...

 

[TBC1]

You know. That sounds all great. I really want that 600 bucks gaming computer. I am not type of intense gaming person. I don't have lot of time to play games.


And last question...

Build or buy?

If buy, where can I find some website/place to get 600 bucks gaming desktop i saw? I don't th ink there will be custom gaming desktop in any place at where I Live at. My best guess would be online.

Build, do not buy. Buying the same $588 system I configured from a website will cost you an extra $250-300 or more. Plus, it's fun to build your own system