bf4 gaming pc

[kairobben]

Found a pre-built gaming PC (since I'm not very comfortable with building my own) and was wondering how it would do playing BF4 and other games of the sort. I can also upgrade some of the components. This was around 1000$ dollars
Mobo:ASUS H61M
Intel Core i7 3770 8x3.9GHz Turbo
8Go DDR3-1600 Kingston
WD 1000Go SATA3
ATI Radeon R9 270X 2Go HDMI
Tatoo fire 685W case

 

[ahmeday2012]

It would do great on Ultra Settings. You grabbed yourself a beastly computer.

 

[kairobben]

It would do great on Ultra Settings. You grabbed yourself a beastly computer.

Really? I didn't realize it would be that good

 

[ahmeday2012]

It would do great on Ultra Settings. You grabbed yourself a beastly computer.

Really? I didn't realize it would be that good

Yeah, there is also a youtube video of one playing BF4 with the same GPU and CPU (although with the one that can be unlocked for overclocking).
This will do great.

 

[Oleonius]

This a great build. But for 1000$, you could get something better in my opinion.

- If it's only for gaming, you won't need a Core i7. A Core i5 would be more than enough to run games.

- Since you don't have a K-version CPU and a Z87 board, you won't be able to do overclocking in the future if you need it.

- Also, your build miss an heatsink. I recommend you pick a better CPU cooler than the stock one from Intel because it is cheap and don't performs well. For around 30-40$, the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO would be great.

- The case is a personnal choice but make sure it has good airflow and cable management options. A quality case is important. I generally recommend Corsair or Fractal Design cases. Go take a look !

If you have questions, feel free to ask. Have fun with this computer !

 

[kairobben]

do either of you know what the fps would be on high for bf4, is there a chart or something?

 

[ahmeday2012]

do either of you know what the fps would be on high for bf4, is there a chart or something?

A Statued 60 FPS all rounder!

 

[Oleonius]

I find this video on YouTube with a guy that plays on Ultra with a R9 270X and a Core i7 3770K. Read the description.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO1w1c0_K74

 

[kairobben]

could this use mantle to improve it? I honestly have no idea how it works

 

[Oleonius]

I don't know what is Mantle either. Actally, NVIDIA have a software called GeForce Experience that optimize the settings of your games for optimal performances. It also keeps your drivers up to date.

I did a quick research about Mantle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantle_(API)

 

[ahmeday2012]

could this use mantle to improve it? I honestly have no idea how it works

I am not sure if it may come out for this graphics card, but it is confirmed for the higher 280 and 290 ones and also the Radeon 7000 series. Watch this tutorial for more info about mantle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlFNrgqWD88

 

[kairobben]

I don't know what is Mantle either. Actally, NVIDIA have a software called GeForce Experience that optimize the settings of your games for optimal performances. It also keeps your drivers up to date.

I did a quick research about Mantle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantle_(API)

that really helped alot

 

[kairobben]

one last question: earlier you said that the intel i7 processer wasn't necessary and that a i5 would be a better choice. How much of a drop-off would there be, if any

 

[Oleonius]

one last question: earlier you said that the intel i7 processer wasn't necessary and that a i5 would be a better choice. How much of a drop-off would there be, if any

In games, you won't see any difference in the framerates between a Core i7 and a Core i5. The Core i7 is better if you plan to do more intensive tasks than gaming because of hyperthreading.

My advice: pick a Core i5 4670K and with the money you saved on the CPU, pick a Z87 board.

 

[kairobben]

thanks to both of you, I'll look into getting it soon