up to 2g computer build for arma 3 on high settings

[xxmajoy]

I need to know what parts to look for as title say arma 3 and such games on high settings that will last as long as possible

 

[sadams04]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($203.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.96 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($91.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1932.40

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

here you go

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($54.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1763.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 10:49 EDT-0400)

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($203.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.96 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($91.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1932.40

He doesn't need a 2 TB hdd. Also, the two 770s are overkill. One 780 would have been enough. Also, 16 gigs is overkill. He will only need 8 gigs and he can upgrade later

 

[xxmajoy]

also if it makes a difference i'm wanting to use this build strictly for gaming nothing else really

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

Yeah then my build will work. And without the peripherals and an extra gpu, it would be the same price but more gpu performance and it will last longer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1781.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 12:33 EDT-0400)

 

[sadams04]

Yeah then my build will work. And without the peripherals and an extra gpu, it would be the same price but more gpu performance and it will last longer.

IMHO, a $2000 budget having a 120GB SSD is a bit weak. Same goes for a "small" 1TB drive. The GTX 770 provides a much better ratio for price / performance, and it would not be overkill at all. The only reason to go with the 4GB R9 GPUs is if you were gaming on multiple monitors at 2560x1440 or higher resolution. 16GB of memory could be reduced, but the OP looking for "last as long as possible" could have them adding it now (and keep the option to add more later). To each their own though... The OP would likely be happy with any of the parts listed in this thread.

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

Let him choose then. I was trying to stay within his budget. My build came in at $1700 with peripherals and yours came at $1900 with no peripherals. 2 r9 290s will last longer than two 770s. This is because of AMDs build quality. I'm not calling Nvidia bad or anything, i'm just saying that they're overpriced for the amount that they cost. A r9 290 would have a better price to performance ratio than a 780. Al 280X will have one comparable to the 770