Is this a decent build?

[ALEX12399]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/vXIRTRIXv/saved/WCddnQ Ok first of all is this build capable of playing battlefield 4 On ultra settings with 80 + fps? On a 1080 p monitoy

 

[ALEX12399]

Hey I also have to homework on it

 

[Alex Kelly]

That's a great build It'll smash anything you throw at it.
However, you don't need an i7 for games (no performance increase).
Any more questions, please do let me know

 

[ALEX12399]

That's a great build It'll smash anything you throw at it.
However, you don't need an i7 for games (no performance increase).
Any more questions, please do let me know

I have heard that the card has excellent performance but the reviews mention (really good cooling) then sometimes (horrible cooling) I chose this card cuz NO NOT A SINGLE NEGATIVE except for potential heating issues so is there another card with EXCELLENT REVIEWS Thanks

 

[legend001523]

I'd say only the high end 780 ti models get over 80fps, even the best 780 ti models only get 87, so ultra is no problem, but id say 60-75fps ultra

 

[ALEX12399]

I'd say only the high end 780 ti models get over 80fps, even the best 780 ti models only get 87, so ultra is no problem, but id say 60-75fps ultra

What fps would I get with a 770 on high settings

 

[legend001523]

60-70 maybe, cause they can easily get ultra on 40-50

 

[ALEX12399]

60-70 maybe, cause they can easily get ultra on 40-50

How would a decent 290x do PLEASE list approximate fps on all settings

 

[ALEX12399]

As in low, medium , high , very high ,ultra etc..

 

[legend001523]

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/03/11/sapphire-radeon-r9-290x-tri-x-oc-review/3

This is arguably the best 290x there is and it gets 61 min and 71 max fps on 1080p ultra

 

[legend001523]

So if you wanted high, 80 fps or more is doable, medium, 100 or more, low, 120 or more, these are educated guesses

 

[Alex Kelly]

I like the XFX better than the Tri-X, both are great though.

 

[legend001523]

So if you wanted high, 80 fps or more is doable, medium, 100 or more, low, 120 or more, these are educated guesses

 

[AndrewDEawesome]

As in low, medium , high , very high ,ultra etc..

The r9 290x is a great card for battlefield 4, you should get about 60 - 70 fps on ultra. But there is one thing, the CPU and MOBO are outdated. Ditch the z87 board and go for the newer z97 ones and a devil's canyon CPU.

New CPU: i7 4790K
Very good CPU with a standard clock of 4GHz. Should be fine for schoolwork and battlefield 4.
Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4790K-Processor-Cache-BX80646I74790K/dp/B00KPRWAX8

New Mobo: ASRock Z97 Extreme 4
One of the best Z97 boards out there, no joke. The most bang for your buck.
Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Z97-EXTREME4-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B00K8PLVJ6

Hope this helped.

 

[legend001523]

Why i7?

 

[ALEX12399]

Hat is the best bang for buck no more than 610 dollars

 

[ALEX12399]

I mean what not hat

 

[legend001523]

If you can't afford a 780 ti a sapphire tri x 290x would be for you, it can get at least 61fps on ultra

 

[AndrewDEawesome]

Why i7?

The higher clock speed is worth it, and the i5 only has 3.5GHz. Since he probably won't be overclocking, this is a good choice that fits his budget.

The extra $49 is worth it for him, the i7 has a higher clock rate and has turbo boost up to 4.5 GHz. Gaming will be really smooth on this chip, even if he doesn't overclock. Overclocking has quite a big learning curve, and the 4.0 stock clock will give him great fps, as Bf4 Is a CPU intensive game.

 

[legend001523]

So if the OP doesnt oc, why get a unlocked model? Would a i5 bottleneck these cpu intensive games?

 

[ALEX12399]

Hey guys check out this link http://bitly.com/1uGujg5

 

[Alex Kelly]

Here's what I'd go with.
CPU will perform just as well, and OC better. Much better GPU and RAM, too. Motherboard would colour match the case, better PSU.
Hope you like. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zrVbRB