High End computer worth it?

[jangofett234]

I will be getting a gaming computer soon but I am having a little pre buyers remorse. Its gonna cost anywhere from $1300 to $2000 and I just want to know if its worth it to pay the $2000 for a high end computer or pay $500-$1000 for a lower end system. The only major game I plan on getting is ARMA 3. Otherwise it will be just things like star wars empire at war and star wars the old republic MMO.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

 

[jrlawson]

If the only demanding game you plan on playing is ARMA than I would go with the cheaper pc. It will run the game fine depending on the hardware you go with, and is significantly cheaper.

 

[Outlander_04]

after about $1000- 1200 the return for money spent starts reducing very quickly

Especially if you are gaming at 1080p resolution .

 

[firo40]

It depends on wether hes going to build it himself or not to. Alot of 1000$ pre built computers are very lacking. If the OP is building his own computer i wouldnt recomend a higher price bracket then the 1200$ range but if its a prebuilt higher price range will help alot

 

[jangofett234]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2Vzr6

Here is the general idea that is still being researched and modified at this time. Also, firo40, it will be a prebuilt computer.

 

[firo40]

Dont buy a z87 motherboard with a non K version cpu its a complete waste of money, get a h87 motherboard same thing less money. z87 is for overclocking k version cpus. That or spend an extra 20$ and get a 4670k so you can overclock

 

[firo40]

Also you might want a 600w psu just to be safe with a 770

 

[StarBG]

Get 8GB - 16GB is waste
Z87 mainboard is also waste - AsRock H87 Pro4 is enough
a cpu cooler could be good

 

[jrlawson]

I would recommending spending a bit more for the 4670k. It has an unlocked multiplier allowing you to easily overclock it. You will also need to get a cpu cooler. The one that is included in the box is no good. Spend $40 and buy something like the cooler master hyper 212 evo. It has great reviews and maintains good cooling performance for a cheap price. Also from where will you be ordering this pc?

 

[firo40]

If your not overclocking the stock cooler does work great honestly

 

[jangofett234]

The PC will be built by Canada Computers. I havent chosen a CPU cooler because I am looking for better ones. The Power supply is an entry level one so it will be changed later on.

Also, I should add that I will not over clock these parts. They will be left stock.

 

[StarBG]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VzSH Better mainboard,RAM,little faster GPU,better PSU which wont need to be replaced and a cpu cooler for lower price.

 

[jangofett234]

Wow thats great. Thank you. Again, ARMA 3 is the only "big" game im getting. everything else is just MMO and strategy games. So i really only need enough power to get ARMA to run good.

 

[jrlawson]

The first build is better overall. If you can spare a few extra dollars, keep the first setup, add a cpu cooler, and change the psu to the one from the second build. A psu is something that you dont want to cheap out on, as many people that do regret it. Whether they have to get a new psu because theirs died, or they have to get a whole new system because the psu shorted out and killed other vital components, cheap psu's always make the buyer regret it in the end.

 

[StarBG]

For Arma 3 you dont need more than 4GB RAM but for other applications and if you run with explorer open you can use 8GB or if you play newer games but more than 8GB is total waste. Also a GTX 760 and an i5 4430 would be enough for the game. http://www.arma3.com/buy#requirements

 

[jangofett234]

Well i understand that the more money generally means a stronger system, but I dont want a $2000 overkill systems if I dont need it. I could save the money and upgrade parts in the future lol.