Can I run SotTR?

[leenajemnik25]

Hi everyone, simple question - will I run it on the minimal requirements? If not, what should I do? Update my drivers or upgrade something in this old buddy? Please help!

My PC:
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU: i3-3240 @ 3.40GHz
RAM: 4 GB RAM
GPU: AMD Radeon R7 200 Series

Minimal requirements:
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU: i3-3220 INTEL
RAM: 8 GB RAM
GPU: Nvidia GTX 660/GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon HD 7770

 

[Frag Maniac]

You'll be well under minimum requirements even if you have the most powerful version of R7.

The most powerful R7, the 260X, is roughly 40% weaker than a 660. That's IF you even have a 260X. The R7 250 is so weak it's a lost cause. Plus you only have half the required RAM.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/R9_260X_iPower_IceQ_X2/26.html

 

[leenajemnik25]

You'll be well under minimum requirements even if you have the most powerful version of R7.

The most powerful R7, the 260X, is roughly 40% weaker than a 660. That's IF you even have a 260X. The R7 250 is so weak it's a lost cause. Plus you only have half the required RAM.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/R9_260X_iPower_IceQ_X2/26.html

Hmmm, it seems that the only thing I can do is to do quite big upgrade? Could you tell me what should I change? I don't have much money(300$), so if there is a chance to buy only good graphic card and maybe new processor i5? What do you think?

 

[Frag Maniac]

Depends what brand, model, speed, and latency of RAM you have. You need to add another 4Gb stick, but it's best to match the one you have as closely as possible.

At current prices you could squeeze in a GTX 1060 6GB and 4GB DDR4 2400 RAM module (just a guess on spec) for roughly $307, but you should wait until 9/20 when the Nvidia 2000 series launch, which will probably drop prices further on their current GPUs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274810-REG/msi_gtx_1060_6gt_oc_geforce_gtx_1060_6gb.html

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231961

You are close enough on CPU spec not to worry about that for now.

 

[leenajemnik25]

Number of slots: 2
Current memory: 4GB
Maximum memory: 16GB
Model: CT51264BA160BJ.C8F
Type: DDR3/4 @ 1600MHz

I have also an option to use laptop(Latitude E7440):
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU: i5-4300U @ 1.90GHz
RAM: 8 GB RAM
GPU: Intel Graphics Family
Dedicated memory: 128MB
Model: M471B5173QH0-YK0
Type: DDR3/PC3-12800

 

[Frag Maniac]

Sorry, I got your desktop CPU confused for the weaker one listed in the game's requirements. Your i3-3240 not only passes minimum requirements, it's more powerful than your laptop CPU, so DON'T use the laptop.

Amazon has that exact Crucial RAM module, and it's only $35
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DDR3-1600-PC3-12800-x4based-CT51264BA160BJ/dp/B00BJHA8GO

Probably should go ahead and get the RAM now since it's DDR3 and availability and price could get worse. Your call on when to get the 1060 6GB, but like I said, prices will likely get better in 2 and a half weeks when Nvidia's 2000 series launches.

Meantime I suggest signing up for Newegg's email subscriber promos, and check the 1060 6GB prices daily in the emails they send you. When prices drop drastically on current models due to new models coming out, you don't want to wait until they run out of stock.

 

[leenajemnik25]

Okay, so I've done some research and I'm hesitating between:
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX 4GB
and
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 TI GAMING X 4GB GDDR5.
As you said I'm gonna wait for sale from Nvidia. I hope to catch one of this card in pretty nice price. I'm also consider buying 8gb instead of 4gb(RAM). What do you think about all this stuff?

 

[Frag Maniac]

Okay, so I've done some research and I'm hesitating between:
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX 4GB
and
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 TI GAMING X 4GB GDDR5.
As you said I'm gonna wait for sale from Nvidia. I hope to catch one of this card in pretty nice price. I'm also consider buying 8gb instead of 4gb(RAM). What do you think about all this stuff?

The 1050 Ti is a BAD idea if the main reason for it is to afford 8GB vs adding 4GB RAM. The 1060 6GB is 60% more powerful, AND has a more suitable amount of VRAM for today's games.

Even though adding a RAM module to an existing one is not the ideal way to run dual channel memory, it works. I've done it myself when I upgraded my last PC. Worst case scenario is you might have to drop RAM timings a notch or so, but I used that rig for 5.5 years, and the RAM and the Nehalem i7-950 CPU even held their own when I slapped a 1080 Ti in it.

You can afford the 1060 6GB even now, and if you wait until prices drop further, even more so. Don't waste anymore on that DDR3 platform than you have to. Your next upgrade after this one should be a DDR4 MB, CPU, and RAM combo.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_1050_Ti_Gaming_X/27.html

 

[leenajemnik25]

So I should add 4GB RAM and buy 1060 6GB?

 

[Frag Maniac]

So I should add 4GB RAM and buy 1060 6GB?

Yes, that's what I said earlier, but make sure you buy the exact same RAM module I linked to that matches the one you have. You won't regret getting the 1060 6GB, especially going forward when games get even more demanding.

"Amazon has that exact Crucial RAM module, and it's only $35
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DDR3-1600-PC3-12800-x4based-CT51264BA160BJ/dp/B00BJHA8GO"

 

[leenajemnik25]

I will get this RAM(bc of good price and availability in my country) GOODRAM 4GB 1600MHz CL11. Now I am also wondering if my power supply is enough for 1060 GB.
Details: Cube Max 450W AC INPUT: 115/230VAC 8A/4A 50/60Hz Model1: 250X1 ATX 2.2
What do you think?

 

[Frag Maniac]

Now I am also wondering if my power supply is enough for 1060 GB.
Details: Cube Max 450W AC INPUT: 115/230VAC 8A/4A 50/60Hz Model1: 250X1 ATX 2.2
What do you think?

The required total system power for a 1060 equipped PC is 450w and 22 amps. Your Cube Max is 450w with a 14 amp rail and 16 amp rail. So it's combined amperage is probably enough, but I'd be worried about the quality of the unit. It's a cheap made in China model. https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards-20

If you can afford it I'd definitely swap it out for a better one, as bad PSUs can ruin other parts. A decent 450w will suffice for the 1060, but if you want something that will handle yet another upgrade in 2 or 3 yrs, you could go with a 500w or 550w.

Don't know what country you're in, but here in the US there's often good deals on PSUs, like this ($40 with MIR). https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438120