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Would this computer be able to run games at HIGH-ULTRA Settings at 60FPS+ at 1080p?
I'm talking about games such as Battlefield 4, Star Citizen, Planetside 2, etc.
(I also don't plan on overclocking the CPU, so an aftermarket cooler is not necessary if you're suggesting parts)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $845.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 17:03 EDT-0400
I'm talking about games such as Battlefield 4, Star Citizen, Planetside 2, etc.
(I also don't plan on overclocking the CPU, so an aftermarket cooler is not necessary if you're suggesting parts)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $845.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 17:03 EDT-0400
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October 7, 2014 2:22:34 PM
Razor22939
October 7, 2014 2:17:08 PM
Rapajez said:
I like it! Looks solid to me! I think the Gigabyte H97-Gaming-3 is a little cheaper and had better reviews, but I'll let you do a side by side.
Either way, have fun!
Also took these considerations, thank you
And it's virtually the same price as well
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $854.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 17:15 EDT-0400
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October 7, 2014 2:06:19 PM
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October 7, 2014 2:05:03 PM
Razor22939
October 7, 2014 1:56:34 PM
I tweaked around a bit, taking in your suggestions, while also sill trying to keep the build at around the same price as before, and I think i've done quite well so far...
However, it would be nice for some suggestions and opinions on this build, so i'm not choosing a best solution yet
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $853.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 16:56 EDT-0400
However, it would be nice for some suggestions and opinions on this build, so i'm not choosing a best solution yet
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $853.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 16:56 EDT-0400
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October 6, 2014 2:36:21 PM
The PSU is poor get a xfx 650 watt http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb... plus you will aslo need an aftermarket cooler for the CPU.http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...
except that you have a good build and you can play any modern game at ultra settings at 1080p with 50-60 fps .
except that you have a good build and you can play any modern game at ultra settings at 1080p with 50-60 fps .
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October 6, 2014 2:18:25 PM
Also, Corsair CX series is not the greatest. Look into XFX, SilverStone, Seasonic, or EVGA SuperNova P2/G2 PSUs
Here's a good PSU guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...
Here's a good PSU guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...
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October 6, 2014 2:15:10 PM
I'm not sure about Ultra-High, but it should get the job done at 1080p for a few years.
First, if you have the wiggle room, jumping to the Intel platform would give you better performance in most games. Say, the Gigabyte H97-Gaming-3 and the Intel Core i5-4440. About $270 for CPU and mobo, about the same as your original build.
That's a locked CPU though, and no dual-GPU support. If you want to OC and have SLI, grab an i5-4690k and a Z97 mobo, but now we're adding about $100 to the build.
If you want a more future-proof GPU, save up a little for the GTX 970. Just released a few weeks ago. It may be overkill for 1080p now, but will be worth the $100 if you keep your PC a long time, or eventually upgrade your monitor.
First, if you have the wiggle room, jumping to the Intel platform would give you better performance in most games. Say, the Gigabyte H97-Gaming-3 and the Intel Core i5-4440. About $270 for CPU and mobo, about the same as your original build.
That's a locked CPU though, and no dual-GPU support. If you want to OC and have SLI, grab an i5-4690k and a Z97 mobo, but now we're adding about $100 to the build.
If you want a more future-proof GPU, save up a little for the GTX 970. Just released a few weeks ago. It may be overkill for 1080p now, but will be worth the $100 if you keep your PC a long time, or eventually upgrade your monitor.
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