Would this build run games at high-ultra?

[nine0rhino]

Would this build run games like GTA V and The Witcher 3 and future games such as fallout 4 and Star Wars on high-ultra settings? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/syTVQ7 I'm in the US and the most I could go up to is ~$550, thank you

 

[Ryarwood99]

It shouo run high but $550 won't max games... 960 is a good choice. Normally I would say go Intel but since your trying to save money AMD is fine

 

[nine0rhino]

I hate to break it to you since I went through the same thing but $550 won't max games... 960 is a good choice though. Normally I would say go Intel but since your trying to save money AMD is fine

So no? I've seen gameplays where the fx-6300 and gtx 960 2gb ran about 50 fps? What would you change about the build?

 

[sizzling]

For high-ultra at 50fps minimum at 1080p your looking for an i5 paired with a gtx 970

If you are willing to play at medium-high then your build is ok

 

[nine0rhino]

For high-ultra at 50fps minimum at 1080p your looking for an i5 paired with a gtx 970

If you are willing to play at medium-high then your build is ok

is there a AMD cpu that i can use instead of the i5?

 

[zheyizhu]

Instead of the MSI 960, I would go for the Gigabyte version. And also, your PSU should have a better efficiency than that.

 

[Archgaull]

For the price point, no. Arguably the 9590 could run alongside the i5's, but it's the same price as a 4690K.

 

[nine0rhino]

Instead of the MSI 960, I would go for the Gigabyte version. And also, your PSU should have a better efficiency than that.

even if I don't plan on over clocking?

 

[Archgaull]

Here's an intel build, if you're curious. GPU isn't as strong, obviously.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $552.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 18:30 EDT-0400

 

[nine0rhino]

Here's an intel build, if you're curious. GPU isn't as strong, obviously.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $552.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 18:30 EDT-0400

wow man thanks! this would run those games at high-ultra settings?

 

[Archgaull]

Dependent on the games, and how picky you are with FPS. GTAV/Fallout 4? Nope, but you wouldn't be able to get anything in the price range to run that on max.

Basically anything pre 2011, you'll run on ultra with 60 FPS if it's optimized correctly.

Past that, you can get it on high/ultra, but it'll probably be closer to 30 FPS than 60.

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Directron)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $568.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 18:37 EDT-0400

 

[mahanddeem]

Look, to run games at decent frames and quality, you have to spend some money. If you keep eyeing budget, that's fine but dont expect miracles.

For 1080p and recent games, you need AT LEAST some good intel i5 and AT LEAST gtx 970.

The build above is graphically limited, 750 ti is a weak gpu.

 

[nine0rhino]

Dependent on the games, and how picky you are with FPS. GTAV/Fallout 4? Nope, but you wouldn't be able to get anything in the price range to run that on max.

Basically anything pre 2011, you'll run on ultra with 60 FPS if it's optimized correctly.

Past that, you can get it on high/ultra, but it'll probably be closer to 30 FPS than 60.

Just saw a vid of the Witcher 3 with a dude that had the i5 4460 with 8gb ram and gtx 750ti, was averaging around 35 fps. Would that build be upgradeable for the future if I wanted to upgrade the gpu or the cpu?

 

[zheyizhu]

Instead of the MSI 960, I would go for the Gigabyte version. And also, your PSU should have a better efficiency than that.

even if I don't plan on over clocking?

Well, it's not all about overclocking, it's also about the best bang for your bucks. The Gigabyte 960 isn't much off in terms of price from the MSI version and it is better in my opinion. And as for the PSU, there are better options at that price point. And as for overclocking, you'll need a 3rd party CPU fan as the stock one just isn't gonna do it.

 

[Archgaull]

Dependent on the games, and how picky you are with FPS. GTAV/Fallout 4? Nope, but you wouldn't be able to get anything in the price range to run that on max.

Basically anything pre 2011, you'll run on ultra with 60 FPS if it's optimized correctly.

Past that, you can get it on high/ultra, but it'll probably be closer to 30 FPS than 60.

Just saw a vid of the Witcher 3 with a dude that had the i5 4460 with 8gb ram and gtx 750ti, was averaging around 35 fps. Would that build be upgradeable for the future if I wanted to upgrade the gpu or the cpu?

First off, you really shouldn't go by youtube. It's a completely unreliable source.

Second, yes. The LGA 1150 socket is arguably the best socket for a budget, as it goes from dirt cheap processors (Pentiums) to some of the best processors out there (i7's)

GPU's can be dropped in and out of systems.

 

[nine0rhino]

Dependent on the games, and how picky you are with FPS. GTAV/Fallout 4? Nope, but you wouldn't be able to get anything in the price range to run that on max.

Basically anything pre 2011, you'll run on ultra with 60 FPS if it's optimized correctly.

Past that, you can get it on high/ultra, but it'll probably be closer to 30 FPS than 60.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BdzjkL what about this? Would this get me to high-ultra?

 

[Archgaull]

Personally I'd go with the AMD R9 280. It's cheaper, as well as having a higher VRAM, which while not the end all be all, definitely helps, especially with GTA5. How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $586.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:02 EDT-0400

 

[nine0rhino]

Personally I'd go with the AMD R9 280. It's cheaper, as well as having a higher VRAM, which while not the end all be all, definitely helps, especially with GTA5. How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $586.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:02 EDT-0400

that looks good! but would the case fit everything?

 

[Archgaull]

This has a case that fits everything, as well as a slightly better motherboard. (This one has USB3.0)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $603.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:11 EDT-0400

 

[nine0rhino]

This has a case that fits everything, as well as a slightly better motherboard. (This one has USB3.0)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($171.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $603.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:11 EDT-0400

yea but 600+ is kinda pushing my budget, the other motherboard would be fine without 3.0's right?

 

[Archgaull]

Yeah it would.

 

[nine0rhino]

Yeah it would.

thanks man, you've helped me A TON!

 

[Ryarwood99]

For budget build gaming you want the best single GPU you can afford at the time (the 960). So check that. Your PSU is fine. So check that. You want at least 8GB of 1600 DDR3. Check. I would go with an Intel CPU and MoBo that supports 1150 which a MoBo with a current i5 would that way when you get some money you can upgrade the CPU easily and without changing MoBo. You will be able to run most games on high but maybe not maxed (except for older games).