first time build

[donny6859]

gentelmen the only game i play is online Iracing, it is a nascar racing sim, the rig i bought for this is ok but i have screen tearing at bad times with a drop in fps, i would like to build a machine that can run this sim without any problems its my only hobby an i dont really want to spend 5000 on the machine im sure you guys could send me in the right direction thx donny

 

[Onus]

What do you have now? It may be that a simple video card upgrade will solve this problem for you.

 

[Transmaniacon]

The requirements for that game don't look very demanding, what is in your current system? You may be able to just upgrade the GPU and not need a whole new computer. If you still want a new rig, what is a more precise budget? I would say $1200 gets you a very good computer, and $800-900 is the sweet spot for a budget gaming PC.

 

[donny6859]

the rig i haqve now, evga 750 sli mobo dou core2 8400 or 8600 ,psu 750 watt 1 tb hd, gtx 680 asus, 8 gb ram ddr2 6 fans the gpu runs at 22 c idle an about 32 - 35 racing

 

[donny6859]

oh an thx for your fast replys im a auto tech for 30 yrs and pcs are a relativly new adventure for me ,54 yrs old an a fairly new gamer, thx agine

 

[Transmaniacon]

It sounds like that computer should run the game very well. It requires a C2D and 7800 GT. You have an excellent GPU, it is definitely being bottlenecked by the CPU but that shouldn't be an issue in that game.

You could probably just upgrade the CPU/motherboard/RAM and be set, but I feel like your computer should have no problems with that game.

For example, this is what you would need to upgrade:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $465.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-10 08:07 EST-0500)

If overclocking is not a concern, you could save about $100.

I would make sure your GPU drivers are up to date and make sure the game is patched up.

 

[donny6859]

It sounds like that computer should run the game very well. It requires a C2D and 7800 GT. You have an excellent GPU, it is definitely being bottlenecked by the CPU but that shouldn't be an issue in that game.

You could probably just upgrade the CPU/motherboard/RAM and be set, but I feel like your computer should have no problems with that game.

For example, this is what you would need to upgrade:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $465.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-10 08:07 EST-0500)

If overclocking is not a concern, you could save about $100.

I would make sure your GPU drivers are up to date and make sure the game is patched up.

 

[donny6859]

thx , now my gpu barley fits in the case an im not sure of a mobo that will fit the case will the mobo you suggest fit in place of the evga 750 sli

 

[Transmaniacon]

They are both ATX motherboards so yes it will fit.

 

[donny6859]

They are both ATX motherboards so yes it will fit.

ok thx ,one more question , about the stutter or screen tearing im having during game play, what can cause that , I upgraded to 25mpbs / 6mpbs or that's what it says on speed test oh an like 3 ping

 

[Transmaniacon]

Make sure your game is patched and drivers are updated. Also make sure you are using the latest nVidia drivers, other than that I am not sure. Try a different game and see if you get the same issues.