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12-31-13, 11:49 AM #1
Need partial build recommendation
How's everyone doing? I've been playing Starcraft and Diablo 3 as of late until I saw that BF4 was released. I've purchased it and popped into the TPG server a handful of times but my computer is pretty slow. I would like to replace the motherboard, processor, and video card and want recommendations.
My computer hasn't changed too much, it's a Frankenstein still. Here's a few tidbits of info on my system:
Windows experience index: (not sure if this stuff really means anything)
Processor 6.1
Memory 6.1
Graphics 7.2
Gaming graphics 7.2
Primary hard disk 5.9
Processor: Intel Core 2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66 GHZ
Installed memory: 4 GB
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Power supply: EDIT: it's actually a Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible
Motherboard: same one I've had since 2005, from an old HP computer. Don't remember what it is but it's listed in one of my old threads on here.
Hard disk: Western Digital WD Blue 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Internet speed: 16 MB download, 1 MB upload
Any recommendations. upgrade ability is important to me too. My intention is to purchase from Fry's Electronics unless you recommend a different direction.
Thanks in advance!
jmw
edit: if possible, I would prefer to stick with Windows 7 since I already own it. I'm having trouble getting used to Windows 8. I use this computer for work and I'm used to Windows 7.Last edited by jmw_man; 01-01-14 at 03:02 PM.
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12-31-13, 11:53 AM #2Re: Need partial build recommendation
Check MicroCenter for a MoBo/GPU deal, plus they will match prices if Fry's/Newegg has anything cheaper.
Here is a recent build I did for my son. http://www.teamplayergaming.com/pc-h...-new-post.html
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12-31-13, 11:58 AM #3Re: Need partial build recommendation
What is your budget?
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12-31-13, 12:06 PM #4
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budget is needed, it can range from 500-600 to run BF4 to 1k-1200 to really run BF4. Do you want to play it or do you want to play it on ultra settings, there is a wide berth of interpretation there. If you want to run BF4 to its full potential you get a ~20% performance increase with direct x11 in windows 8.1 over windows 7.
Shoot us your budget and we can all recommend some options.
http://www.teamplayergaming.com/pc-h...uld-share.html
That was my BF4 build
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12-31-13, 07:24 PM #5
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My budget? To be honest I hadn't thought much about it. Actually, I haven't even kept tabs on what things cost nowadays let alone the latest technology as mentioned before. I recall shelling out a bunch of money for that GTX 260 in 2008.
It would be nice to play on ultra settings since I feel that being able to play with higher settings gives you an extra competitive edge on the battlefield.
Graphics are nice but not hugely important to me, game speed is everything.
I guess I'm willing to spend $1000. I really should be saving my money right now... but I'm itching to play... Phyrelight, just for the VC, MB, CPU, cooler, and memory you spent $1323 + tax. Ouch.
Hmm, well, try giving me a $1000 option as well as a $800 option and I'll use yours and Civil's build to compare to. Don't be surprised if I end up spending more than $1200 though, lol. $200 isn't a whole lot of money if you are spending $1000 anyways.
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12-31-13, 07:59 PM #7Re: Need partial build recommendation
Intel Core i5-4670K, Asus GeForce GTX 760 - System Build - PCPartPicker
Upgraded pretty much everything you need to get a system functioning and very capable of playing BF4. I threw in an 840 EVO just because I had 300 dollars left in the budget, but you can feel free to take it out. It won't crush BF4, but the GTX 760 will play it on Medium-High just fine. I would recommend an AMD card, but there's too much negativity surrounding AMD right now (even though they're the only ones keeping prices down in Video Cards. Gotta give them some credit).
Edit: I also made the assumption you had a case that could fit a full size ATX board, and a power supply that could handle up to about 500w.Last edited by Allane; 12-31-13 at 08:00 PM.
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12-31-13, 08:08 PM #8Re: Need partial build recommendation
If you're looking to play on ultra, and willing to shell out a little bit for some good parts...
i7-4770K CPU is really a killer CPU that will last you a long time.
Intel Core i7-4770K - Newegg.com
For $300-400 you can get a really solid GPU. I don't keep up much on AMD's prices nor benchmarks but the GTX 760 or 770 might be what you want if you decide to go with NVidia. If you do get the 760, make sure you get the 4GB version and not the 2 GB one. As has been said in numerous other TPG threads lately, the 770 will give you a little more performance for only maybe $50-75 more. Probably worth it if you can afford it.
760 4GB - MSI, EVGA, Gigabyte, and ASUS are all really good manufacturers this generation but MSI seems to be the favorite for the 760; it's what I have and it's benchmarks are slightly better than the others for this card. They have a non-stock cooler and some decent modifications from the reference card that make it run noticeably cooler and at slightly less power than its peers.
Newegg.com - MSI Gaming N760 TF 4GD5/OC GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
770 - Not sure which manufacturer takes the cake for 770, but all the big names make really good cards
ASUS GTX770-DC2OC-2GD5 GeForce GTX 770 2GB GDDR5 PCI-e 3.0 SLI Video Card - Newegg.com
For motherboards, there's a lot of room for diversity. You could get something as cheap as $150 up to as much as $500. ASRock, ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte all have some really good mobos. I personally have an ASRock p67 Extreme 4 which works well but is a bit dated. Get something with the Z87 chipset if you can - it'll future-proof your rig for that much longer.Last edited by salty99; 12-31-13 at 08:11 PM.
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