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NeverSayNo Panda

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Hey everybody! So with the release of BF4 just around the corner followed closely by my birthday I have decided to invest a little bit of money in an actual computer rig instead of punishing my laptop anymore. So because BF4 has just released their system requirements I figured I would use that as a guide because it will probably be the main game until the MMO's are released . Just for a fresh recap here are the recommended BF4 specs again:
  • Quad core CPU (Intel Core i5 or i7) at 3 Ghz
  • 4 GB memory (8 GB for 64-bit operating systems)
  • A modern DX11 graphics card with 2+ GB of video memory, GeForce 600 series or Radeon 7000 series
  • Windows 7 64-bit operating system (Windows 8 is supported as well)
  • 30+ GB of free harddrive space
So with some research and a whole lot of guessing (technical things really arnt my forte) I currently have this:
  • Case: Antec X1-E Mid-Tower Gaming ATX
  • CPU: AMD AD10-6800K 4-Core 4.1GHZ (Turbo:4.4GHz) Socket FM2
  • Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212X CPU Cooler (would i need liquid cooling in Aus?)
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard
  • RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 Memory
  • Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 OC 3GB
  • PSU: Antec VP Series VP550 550W
  • Hard Drive: Western Digital WD Green WD10EZRX 3.5" 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Basically im looking to play BF4 and other games at a good/great FPS but I dont have need for ultra graphics, medium-high is perfect for me. If anyone has any advice on how I can achieve such performance without going bankrupt, also if you have ideas on switching individual pieces for cheaper substitutes without sacrificing power please lemme know! Im aiming at around $1,000 AUS, the above set is looking to be about 1,150.

Thanks guys! -brucethumbsup-
 
Maybe you should wait for what steam releases, then you can check the specs of the steambox and order these.
 
NeverSayNo Panda said:
Hey everybody! So with the release of BF4 just around the corner followed closely by my birthday I have decided to invest a little bit of money in an actual computer rig instead of punishing my laptop anymore. So because BF4 has just released their system requirements I figured I would use that as a guide because it will probably be the main game until the MMO's are released . Just for a fresh recap here are the recommended BF4 specs again:
  • Quad core CPU (Intel Core i5 or i7) at 3 Ghz
  • 4 GB memory (8 GB for 64-bit operating systems)
  • A modern DX11 graphics card with 2+ GB of video memory, GeForce 600 series or Radeon 7000 series
  • Windows 7 64-bit operating system (Windows 8 is supported as well)
  • 30+ GB of free harddrive space
So with some research and a whole lot of guessing (technical things really arnt my forte) I currently have this:
  • Case: Antec X1-E Mid-Tower Gaming ATX
  • CPU: AMD AD10-6800K 4-Core 4.1GHZ (Turbo:4.4GHz) Socket FM2
  • Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212X CPU Cooler (would i need liquid cooling in Aus?)
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard
  • RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 Memory
  • Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 OC 3GB
  • PSU: Antec VP Series VP550 550W
  • Hard Drive: Western Digital WD Green WD10EZRX 3.5" 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Basically im looking to play BF4 and other games at a good/great FPS but I dont have need for ultra graphics, medium-high is perfect for me. If anyone has any advice on how I can achieve such performance without going bankrupt, also if you have ideas on switching individual pieces for cheaper substitutes without sacrificing power please lemme know! Im aiming at around $1,000 AUS, the above set is looking to be about 1,150.

Thanks guys! -brucethumbsup-
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AMD? Ugh no! I always recommend Intel from prior experiences, they are more reliable and perform better. I also have a few brand choices on components but that might elevate the cost. I prefer Asus motherboards and Corsair for quality and performance. Western Digital is a great choice for hard drives.
 
Euchale said:
Maybe you should wait for what steam releases, then you can check the specs of the steambox and order these.
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Do you think these will be much different from what BF has already announced and if so would it be enough to impact me using the BF4 specs as a guide?

AMD? Ugh no! I always recommend Intel from prior experiences, they are more reliable and perform better. I also have a few brand choices on components but that might elevate the cost. I prefer Asus motherboards and Corsair for quality and performance. Western Digital is a great choice for hard drives.
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Thanks for the advice! I've given it a quick look through and changed to the following with about an extra 100 added
1 x Intel Core i5 4570 Quad Core LGA 1150 3.2GHz (3.6GHz Turbo) Processor
ASUS Z87-C Motherboard
Galaxy GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Thermaltake 550W SMART 80Plus Bronze Power Supply
Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 3.5" 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Do you think they are good substitutes, and do you think its worth the extra 100 (reliability and performance taken into consideration)?
 
What's the price point on that rig? I'll be looking to upgrade around the first of the year. Not for BF4, but for WS.
 
Keleynal said:
What's the price point on that rig? I'll be looking to upgrade around the first of the year. Not for BF4, but for WS.
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As of the second list its looking to cost about $1,250, with everything from the first list minus the changes, which is the max I can afford for this new rig.

If anyone has anymore advice, Im all ears! Thanks guys
 
NeverSayNo Panda said:
As of the second list its looking to cost about $1,250, with everything from the first list minus the changes, which is the max I can afford for this new rig.

If anyone has anymore advice, Im all ears! Thanks guys
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If you are still including the aftermarket cooling you can get rid of that, the stock cooler will work just fine. If you were getting the cooler with the intention of overclocking then you'll have to upgrade from 4570 to the 4670k for it to be unlocked.
 
Remainz said:
If you are still including the aftermarket cooling you can get rid of that, the stock cooler will work just fine. If you were getting the cooler with the intention of overclocking then you'll have to upgrade from 4570 to the 4670k for it to be unlocked.
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Thanks bro! One question cause when it comes to this overclocking business I get so lost, would I need to look into this for what im planing on using it for? Or is this just that whole'nother level above that I shouldnt be messing with
 
NeverSayNo Panda said:
Thanks bro! One question cause when it comes to this overclocking business I get so lost, would I need to look into this for what im planing on using it for? Or is this just that whole'nother level above that I shouldnt be messing with
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It's easy to do but there really isn't any need to overclock your processor for gaming. The one you chose is good enough but it's always nice to know you have the option to overclock if you get the 4670k. If you do decide to overclock you still don't need the cooler. My i5 2500k is overclocked to 4Ghz and runs between 40-60°C. You could probably get to 4.5Ghz with a good aftermarket cooler but any higher you would need liquid cooling.
 
Cheers everyone for the links and advice, I think I might actually know what im doing now and I think I finally got a good plan set down. Now I just gotta wait for my Birthday so I know an actual price I can afford cause this all could be a day dream... :| hahaha
 
Here, let me throw more advice at you.

I would strongly recommend against buying a pre-built computer. Building yourself is much cheaper and allows you to carefully select each component. It's scary to build a computer if you've never done it before, but being aware of some simple precautions ahead of time and carefully following instructions are usually all you need.
 
Red Omen said:
Here, let me throw more advice at you.

I would strongly recommend against buying a pre-built computer. Building yourself is much cheaper and allows you to carefully select each component. It's scary to build a computer if you've never done it before, but being aware of some simple precautions ahead of time and carefully following instructions are usually all you need.
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A mix of both can come in handy though. There was a site someone posted a long ass time ago that you could put together parts from a dropdown menu, and it would tell you if everything was compatible or not. Looking at pre-built PC's will give you a general idea of where to start, and then you can take it the next step of tweaking and enhancing each individual part.
 
Different strokes for different folks. I personally hate the idea of putting together my own PC and then trying to figure out where I went wrong if it does not work properly. I'd rather pay an extra 10% to professionals who will give me great support, and guarantee a properly functioning product.

In regards to Digital Storm give them a call, they may be able to work with you on the lighting.

Also I agree with Gyoin, if you are up for building your own, sites like this can help you get a good idea of good synergy.
 
I would recommend Maingear if you dont want to build your own, just from personal experience now. Anyway the important thing to remember when building your own PC is that YOU are your tech support. So you and any tech saavy people you know(unless you are into kidnapping nerds) are the only people you have. Most part warranties don't last too long and a lot of them are completely voided if you overlock things. Granted I haven't built one in a while so things might have changed a bit with warranties idk.
 
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