Will this run BF4 on highest settings?

[Dj Lawlseys]

Will these parts run BF4 and other intense games on high settings? How long do you think it will be until I have to replace the graphics card and the like?
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

I decided on this build. I'm about to purchase unless somebody can persuade me to change it. Btw do you think it could play Crysis 3 on very high if I lower aliasing?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZOkp

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

Oh and also will the Rosewill Challenger case fit all this?

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Seriously go for the build that I suggested.

The i5+AMD 7970 would perform better than the 8320+7950. I am pretty sure that no one would doubt that.

Overall the i5 is a better CPU than the 8320 for gaming. I can assure you that.

 

[envy14tpe]

Where is the case?

I really like your updated build. Great components and peripherals. My two recommendations.
1. Get a 760 instead of a 7950. A 760 is $14 more and yes it is faster than the 7950.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc
2. Get a Cooler Master Evo so you can get a modest overclock out of the 8320.

also, do you want Cherry MX switches? Typically gamers choose Black or Brown.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

7970 performs better than both the 760 and the 7950. So get the i5+7970. i5 is a better gaming CPU than the 8320. No doubt on that.

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20lR5
Is this a good build? I'm not willing to spend any more money as of now. Btw I do have a case it's the Rosewill Challenger. Also I do not really plan on overclocking often if at all. Final opinions? Is it much/any better than what I had before?

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20oq5
Well this is it, I've decided. I'm sorry Sangeet, but my research shows that AMD has a better bang for the buck when it comes to gaming, which is what I'm using it for. Thanks for the input everybody!

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Okay, not much problem with the CPU. But go for the 7970 that I linked to. It is definitely faster than the 7950.

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

Yeah thats what I have in the build. Now I just need to figure out how to put it all together!

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Well.. wait if you are not overclocking, then 8320 is of not much use to you. 8320 is the best CPU for guys who overclock.

If you are not going to overclock, then go for the i5 instead. Seriously, an unoverclocked 8320 is not a good CPU for gaming. It lacks performance in Single Threaded Applications which matter quite a bit for gaming.

Hence if you are not overclocking then seriously go for something other than the 8320. I would still suggest i5.

 

[envy14tpe]

If you aren't going to overclock your cpu then that changes things a lot. I'd get a high end i5 instead, and save some money on mobo and cooler. Also, Seasonic is the top manufacturer of PSUs, and modular is a must. Also, grab 1866 ram for the same price.

Forget about the Powercolor 7970. It is at the bottom of GPUs. I won't let my friends buy one. I know the R9 280x is more expensive but the only alternative is a 760 for $250.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20GKN
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 2200BNHMWDTX1 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.17 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K60 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Headphones: AZIO GH808 Headset ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1277.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

Do you concur with envy14tpe Sangeet?

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzZAR_QpXk
I found this comparing the 7970 and the 280x. They're so similar that I think it might be worth it to just get the cheaper one, unless you guys can prove me wrong. I really do appreciate your guys' advice, without this help I'd be beyond lost.

I actually found another video where the performance was much better on the 280x. Why is that?

 

[envy14tpe]

I like the 7970, but I wouldn't buy a $260 Powercolor one. I know it's cheap but do you want it to last more than a year?
Also, look at newegg reviews. I don't use newegg reviews to determine a GPU, but pick any other brand and you will see
the overall review scores are much better.

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

I'm just going to go with the 280x, it's a bit newer and will hopefully last a bit longer. Thank you so much everybody for helping me decide, I really appreciate it.

 

[envy14tpe]

Great choice on 280x. Which one?

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

The Asus. Agreeable?

 

[envy14tpe]

The Asus. Agreeable?

Yes. Good reviews out there. Runs quiet and cool. Win win.

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

Alright cool. Now once I get everything around Christmas you guys might have to help me put it together. 😉

 

[envy14tpe]

Alright cool. Now once I get everything around Christmas you guys might have to help me put it together. 😉

By Xmas you should be able to find good prices. Just keep watching prices and get better deals.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Go for Asus anytime. It is the king when it comes to the Acoustics, the difference between idle and load is just like 10-15 decibels which is amazing. Go for the Asus anytime. It is the current king when it comes to custom coolers.

Asus is now like another word for Quality in the hardware community. Whether it be Motherboards, whether it be Graphics cards, whether it be tablets.. Asus = Quality.

Okay, I confess, I am an Asus fanboy, but there is nothing wrong with being like that. Is it?

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

@envy14tpe Nice build, no complaints at all. A good build indeed.

Anyways OP, you should try Windows 8.1. It is just like Windows 7 but a bit faster if you ignore all the metro stuff and other bull$#!t features. Other than that, the Windows 8.1 is a very good OS and it is newer so it would have support for longer.

Soon Windows 7 would meet the same fate as Windows XP. So, if possible then go for the Windows 8.1 and ignore the Metro stuff. It would last you longer.

I personally like Windows 8.1 more when compared with Windows 7, but the end choice is yours. You cannot go wrong with either of them.

 

[envy14tpe]

@envy14tpe Nice build, no complaints at all. A good build indeed.

Anyways OP, you should try Windows 8.1. It is just like Windows 7 but a bit faster if you ignore all the metro stuff and other bull$#!t features. Other than that, the Windows 8.1 is a very good OS and it is newer so it would have support for longer.

Soon Windows 7 would meet the same fate as Windows XP. So, if possible then go for the Windows 8.1 and ignore the Metro stuff. It would last you longer.

I personally like Windows 8.1 more when compared with Windows 7, but the end choice is yours. You cannot go wrong with either of them.

You're right about Asus being top tier product manufacturer. I would definitely by a Asus GPU or mobo. However, the choice of OS is personal and I didn't like 8.1 and went back to 7. btw, XP is still around for a reason and I'm sure 7 will be the same. I feel like Microsoft makes a good OS every other one.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Yeah, it is personal opinion. Of course.

Anyways on the last point of yours that is "I feel like Microsoft makes a good OS every other one.". I would like to say that Microsoft does not make good OS. The only selling point for the Microsoft OS is that because there are not many games on other platforms notably Linux.

Then there are security problems, Malware, Trojans everything else on Windows. Also it is a bit of resource hog when compared to Apple's OS and Linux.

I am using Linux for a year and I have never had been as happy with Windows as much as I am with Linux. It is an amazing OS. The only thing missing from Linux is gaming, but yes, games are now coming to Linux.

Metro Last Light has already arrived for steam on Linux, Crytek is developing it's gaming engine for OpenGL which Linux uses and the contribution of Valve and Steam OS has been awesome.

As a guy who loves Programming and Hackiing, I love Linux, just because for Programming and hacking, there is nothing as good as Linux.

The only reason why I cannot recommend Linux to anyone is because it lacks in gaming. But that might change soon. Fingers Crossed. Had gaming been good on Linux, I would never have had recommended Windows to anyone.

 

[Dj Lawlseys]

Yeah I was considering Windows 8, but I used it on my friends computer and I wasn't a huge fan. As has been said, it is personal preference after all. Really though, I can't thank you guys enough for helping me out with this. It's so much easier to learn when someone is actually helping you rather than just reading. I will certainly be coming back to this site if I have any more questions. Again, thank you.

*Edit* Someone said that I will be getting CPU bottlenecking during multiplayer. Is that true? Will it be almost unplayable in multiplayer?