So, a cpu like the one that I mentioned (i5-4690) fits in this criteria then?xxjesus1412fanx wrote:
when it comes to picking a cpu, look for good single core performance and no less than 4 cores, you dont need an i7
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I figured that I should. The price difference between the locked and the unlocked version of that cpu here is so small that you'd be a fool to not pick the K version.IppE wrote:
If you can, get the K one. Free performance ~w~
Absolutely. There's no single gpu that would bottleneck on that, even a Titan X. You probably won't notice a performance difference between the 4690 and the 4690k at this point in time... BUT the K would make you slightly more future proof since your graphics card will almost definitely die before your processor or motherboard, and should save you from any potential bottlenecks on whatever GPU you get as a replacement a few years down the line even.a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
So, a cpu like the one that I mentioned (i5-4690) fits in this criteria then?xxjesus1412fanx wrote:
when it comes to picking a cpu, look for good single core performance and no less than 4 cores, you dont need an i7
Despite the fact that for gaming you don't really need a high-end chip, cpu's are always worth the investment because they stay relevant performance-wise a very long time and can usually last 'forever' under the right conditions (my old duo core lasted almost 10 years of near continuous power-on and is currently sitting in a box perfectly operable if i need it)
I'm still on a Radeon HD7970 3GB, and I really don't think I'll need to upgrade any time soon. I haven't really played any games that have come out in the past 3 or so years (nor do I want to), so I don't really need extra power. The only reason I'd have for upgrading is to get a GPU that supports one of the new variable refresh rate technologies, but that in itself requires an expensive new monitor that I'd need to buy with money I don't currently have.
EDIT: Oh, and a better video encoder would be nice. I'm pretty much stuck with GPU-rendering at 720p60 or 1080p30 unless I switch over to the green team or get a card with GCN1.2.
EDIT: Oh, and a better video encoder would be nice. I'm pretty much stuck with GPU-rendering at 720p60 or 1080p30 unless I switch over to the green team or get a card with GCN1.2.
dNextGen
I usually opt for an upper mid range card because I know I won't be playing like crysis 3 on max settings on a 4K monitor.
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Well, I have a Quad core AMD Phehom 2 X4 Quad core so i think i'll be aightZelda wrote:
Yeah man, make sure that your PSU can handle a 60W graphics card !A Medic wrote:
Just make sure your psu can handle your new card.
He'll be fine lol
ZenithPhantasm
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Well, I have a Quad core AMD Phehom 2 X4 Quad core so i think i'll be aight
im also currently using an AMD Phenom II x4 965, these old chips can handle pretty much any modern graphics card that costs 200$ or less without issues. Especially if it's a BE and you overclock that thing.
dNextGen
it appears to be a nice deal, solid chip, good single core performance too
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Intel-Core ... ating/1316
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Intel-Core ... ating/1316
Intel HD does its job, but you only get the basics. I consider it the bare minimum needed to survive in the gaming world, but you would be starving for more.
I have a 550Ti. I agree I need some upgrade, but it's fine for now
I'm planning on doing a micro itx or micro atx build soon so I can bring something a bit more powerful/compact to the LAN's that my university hosts.
Wish i could afford a powerful gaming rig. All i have is a laptop with Intel HD graphics lmao
dNextGen
indeed, i got a feeling that i should take the offer and stay away from skylake for goodxxjesus1412fanx wrote:
it appears to be a nice deal, solid chip, good single core performance too
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Intel-Core ... ating/1316
its not even a bare minimum, i'd call it unuseable for shit when it comes to gaymen relatedabraker wrote:
Intel HD does its job, but you only get the basics. I consider it the bare minimum needed to survive in the gaming world, but you would be starving for more.
Considering I was stuck on early 2000's hardware until 6 years ago, I consider it a blessing. Not having a graphics card sucks. What is this Voodoo3 gpu? Now that is utter shit. It was like using a twig to fight someone with a gun. Then I moved on to Intel GMA for some 4 years until I got the laptop I have right now with the Intel HD graphics.dNextGen wrote:
its not even a bare minimum, i'd call it unuseable for shit when it comes to gaymen related
Depends on which generation, and which games you intend to play, really. HD3000 and above can all manage some lightweight games just fine, while anything below HD3000 is just barely enough to manage hardware acceleration in a desktop environment.
For instance, Killing Floor and such runs just fine on HD3000. It's not going to run anything more demanding than that, but older games and indie games are mostly a-ok. HD4000 is a good bit better than HD3000 too, so video games on an Intel chipset aren't necessarily completely hopeless.
But yeah, don't expect to play the latest AAA games on any Intel chipset, that would just be plain silly.
For instance, Killing Floor and such runs just fine on HD3000. It's not going to run anything more demanding than that, but older games and indie games are mostly a-ok. HD4000 is a good bit better than HD3000 too, so video games on an Intel chipset aren't necessarily completely hopeless.
But yeah, don't expect to play the latest AAA games on any Intel chipset, that would just be plain silly.
IppE
Talking about chipsets is kind of redundant since the northbridge and the iGPU are both integrated on the CPU die.Zelda wrote:
Depends on which generation, and which games you intend to play, really. HD3000 and above can all manage some lightweight games just fine, while anything below HD3000 is just barely enough to manage hardware acceleration in a desktop environment.
For instance, Killing Floor and such runs just fine on HD3000. It's not going to run anything more demanding than that, but older games and indie games are mostly a-ok. HD4000 is a good bit better than HD3000 too, so video games on an Intel chipset aren't necessarily completely hopeless.
But yeah, don't expect to play the latest AAA games on any Intel chipset, that would just be plain silly.
Kind of, chipset is probably the wrong word to use there. Oh well.
IppE
Kinda hard to play AAA games on a southbridge, so there's that. But yes, GPU or iGPU would have been correct. cba to edit
dNextGen
Seriously?dNextGen wrote:
yfw i got higher score than people using i7 / GTX 980
or perhaps i'm just seeing things
I never thought that I'd see an i3 doing that.
A lot of games don't really advantage of multiple cores. That i3 has extremely good single core performance. Although you won't be able to do anything else while your playing that game.
Here's my next building, for LAN'ing, streaming, and mobile server.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.43 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($190.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-26 12:48 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.43 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($190.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-26 12:48 EDT-0400
dNextGen
i had 2 seagate external hard drives, both of them died in less than 1 year, never again
maybe cheap out on the case and go with 2nd 290 or 390 instead
maybe cheap out on the case and go with 2nd 290 or 390 instead
so what should i do regarding that matter thenZelda wrote:
Holy crap that afterburner overlay is ugly
yes, i think i won't be upgrading that for a long time (1-2 years)a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
Seriously?
I never thought that I'd see an i3 doing that.
It's pretty impressive for something of that calibre. Although I don't think an i3 would benefit me as much, seeing as I run a lot of applications in one. It would, however, still be better than my laptop's AMD E2 apu.dNextGen wrote:
yes, i think i won't be upgrading that for a long time (1-2 years)a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
Seriously?
I never thought that I'd see an i3 doing that.
Remove it, it's literally useless information unless you're troubleshooting something. And it gives your eyes cancer.dNextGen wrote:
so what should i do regarding that matter then
I just bought my MSI R9 380 4G Card, it also went on sale today $179 (with MIR) it's a pretty good deal imo if you looking for a cheap upgrade.
If you live in the USA Tiger direct is selling 1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for only $36 max is 5 per person right now. Literally a steal.
what the fuckA Medic wrote:
If you live in the USA Tiger direct is selling 1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for only $36 max is 5 per person right now. Literally a steal.
dNextGen
just because it's dorito scented doesnt make it a better value
ah yes the don't fall for the 3.5 meme meme