Is this build good for GTA V and other AAA games?

[ExpertAmateur]

Looking to play at medium-high (or above) settings, 1920x1080

What build would you all recommend as far as a CPU and GPU combo? I already have 16gb ddr4 and the gigabyte z170 hd3p mobo, along with storage and I am getting the Phantom 410 for a case.

Looking to spend as little as possible while still getting the performance and settings I stated above in GTA V and AAA games like that. Thanks.

 

[atomicWAR]

what is your budget?

 

[ExpertAmateur]

This is what I have on PCPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4P6q4C

The only two parts I need are the cpu and the gpu. We're going to be getting the case soon. Didn't want to really spend over $800 total.
I found the cpu at microcenter for $180 USD, but both the cpu and gpu on that list are placeholders.

This means that I was considering the cpu and possibly a similar gpu, but didn't need it to be overkill if I can save a few bucks and still get the settings I need and want.

 

[cTigon]

To play around medium-high settings, you'll want these parts (besides the parts you already got): http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fmKrxY

These parts total to around $460 USD extra and are the cheapest combo of parts to play GTA at high settings @ 60 FPS. You'll get great performance on high-ultra on other AAA titles as well.

 

[ExpertAmateur]

Didn't want to go much above $800 USD. If we can stay below 800, even better.

(The HDD was a gift, so that $61 can be removed from the $800 budget, giving us some extra cash to work with, if we need it)

 

[ExpertAmateur]

To play around medium-high settings, you'll want these parts (besides the parts you already got): http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fmKrxY

These parts total to around $460 USD extra and are the cheapest combo of parts to play GTA at high settings @ 60 FPS. You'll get great performance on high-ultra on other AAA titles as well.

I already have the PSU

Is that CPU overkill? I spotted this but I don't know if I should go for it or not http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2MN-0004-00002&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-ADVT-_-promotions-all-star-sale-_-intel-_-targeting-newegg

What's the difference between the 380 and 380x? Anything major?

 

[photonboy]

Don't get an R9-380X.

*You may need to WAIT for pricing to stabilize, however I suggest an RX-480 8GB model. If price is too high, then look at the 4GB model, or RX-470 option which is almost as fast (about 87% or so the speed).

RX-480 averages an R9-390, though is slower in some games but faster in others due to architectural changes. (some of the reviews I read may now be slightly off in some games due to driver updates that fix some performance issues).

RX-480 has a lot of changes:
- better VR support
- better DX12 support (than previous AMD cards)
- HDR, HEVC and other stuff

It will take a while to see the benefits of the DX12 improvements (i.e. ACE modifications).

Other card:
GTX1060 6GB (not 3GB)

It's faster than the RX-480 in most current games, though the RX-480 will likely pull ahead with DX12. The value will depend on how PRICING stabilizes too. Here's how they currently compare:
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/26.html

I would get the RX-480 8GB if it's cheaper.

 

[maxalge]

To play around medium-high settings, you'll want these parts (besides the parts you already got): http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fmKrxY

These parts total to around $460 USD extra and are the cheapest combo of parts to play GTA at high settings @ 60 FPS. You'll get great performance on high-ultra on other AAA titles as well.

I already have the PSU

Is that CPU overkill? I spotted this but I don't know if I should go for it or not http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2MN-0004-00002&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-ADVT-_-promotions-all-star-sale-_-intel-_-targeting-newegg

What's the difference between the 380 and 380x? Anything major?

gta5 is cpu intensive an i3 is not gonna cut it




PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4TVxcc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4TVxcc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (Purchased For $89.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (Purchased For $52.99)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $84.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $61.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($269.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $54.99)
Total: $842.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-20 23:38 EDT-0400

 

[cTigon]

To play around medium-high settings, you'll want these parts (besides the parts you already got): http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fmKrxY

These parts total to around $460 USD extra and are the cheapest combo of parts to play GTA at high settings @ 60 FPS. You'll get great performance on high-ultra on other AAA titles as well.

I already have the PSU

Is that CPU overkill? I spotted this but I don't know if I should go for it or not http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2MN-0004-00002&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-ADVT-_-promotions-all-star-sale-_-intel-_-targeting-newegg

What's the difference between the 380 and 380x? Anything major?

The CPU is not overkill, no. It is well-suited with the R9 380x. You want to avoid getting an i3 nowadays (unless you're hardcore budgeting) because almost all apps and games utilize 4+ cores. You will suffer from processor stagnation in games and other multithreaded applications. Also, some games like Far Cry 4 are pretty much unplayable without a quad-core due to large amount of drawcells, requiring a strong processor. In other words, any i3 won't let you use your R9 380x to its full potential, thus you are wasting money. With the 6500 you'll be able to upgrade to more powerful GPUs in the future without suffering from processor stagnation (AKA bottlenecks). It's literally the perfect match.

The difference between the 380 and the 380x is a slight bump in overall specifications (shader cache, pixel rendering, etc.) This bump is like a 55 to 60 FPS difference.. After all, the cards are refreshes from its counterparts (the 285 and 280x.) They proved to not have much of a noticeable difference from each other. In fact, the 280x was more powerful due to better optimization in some applications. But it's up to you if you want the extra power or not. Go with the 380 if you want to save that bit of cash.

 

[ExpertAmateur]

Don't get an R9-380X.

*You may need to WAIT for pricing to stabilize, however I suggest an RX-480 8GB model. If price is too high, then look at the 4GB model, or RX-470 option which is almost as fast (about 87% or so the speed).

RX-480 averages an R9-390, though is slower in some games but faster in others due to architectural changes. (some of the reviews I read may now be slightly off in some games due to driver updates that fix some performance issues).

RX-480 has a lot of changes:
- better VR support
- better DX12 support (than previous AMD cards)
- HDR, HEVC and other stuff

It will take a while to see the benefits of the DX12 improvements (i.e. ACE modifications).

Other card:
GTX1060 6GB (not 3GB)

It's faster than the RX-480 in most current games, though the RX-480 will likely pull ahead with DX12. The value will depend on how PRICING stabilizes too. Here's how they currently compare:
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/26.html

I would get the RX-480 8GB if it's cheaper.

You gave a bunch of different options. Which route would you recommend?

 

[ExpertAmateur]

Which route should I go?