That build uses an intel processor so you should get an NVIDIA GPU not AMD. Swap it out for a GTX 1060 and you are golden.
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Hardware So how long will a high-end gaming PC last before going "out of date"?
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Here's an idea wait for zen cpus. Right now Intel equivalent processors with a gtx xx70 series whatever lets say i5 6500k with a 1070 with 16gb of ram will cost you 800 used 1100 new.
I use an fx 6300 don't bother with am3+ platforms even with a gtx 970 the fastest 16gb kit I can throw in there and an sad it's not enough for new aaa games above 1080p or above high settings
I use an fx 6300 don't bother with am3+ platforms even with a gtx 970 the fastest 16gb kit I can throw in there and an sad it's not enough for new aaa games above 1080p or above high settings
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Please don't start that up again...
It doesnt matter what gpu you get with what cpu
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It's funny that people think you need an i7 to play games. You only really need a i3-6100 or equivalent cpu that's a dual core hyperthreaded cpu. Very few games need more than 2 cores/threads but a few newer games may need 4 cores/threads if very cpu extensive.
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Yeah that's a great mid-high tier build. I'd look into another motherboard that supports crossfire and also a better power supply. That way if you want you can throw another RX480 when the price drops and the build starts to age.
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So is the "Recommended system requirements" on steam considered high-end? If so the an i5 sounds just right for the kind of ganes I want to play lol Dark Souls III, fallout 4 and Deus Ex would work fine
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The i5 is for most users. Gaming wise it should do everything an i7 can do in most cases. Maybe if you want to get a 4th Gen i7 on the cheap but I'd stick with a 6th Gen i5.
Have a look at this Web page to give you an idea what Intel processors mean what http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/intel-core-i3-vs-i5-vs-i7-one-really-need/
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Wow that shit was really useful =D now I understand the difference between all the other processors. So a lower gen i7 isn't as balanced or powerful as a higher gen i5. Ok and i5 doesn't have hyper-threading BUT can still have quad-cores which is better then a duel-core with hyper-threading
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Hahaha i don't optimise well. Sorry i've got an 6700k gtx 980 ti's in sli watercooled card and watercooled cpu with 32 gigs of ram. I do know what i'm talking about and 800 euro isn't enough if you're building from scratch with no parts to salvage from an old build for a high end or mid end pc. Building a pc from that amount will only last you a year or so before going in 2 mid settings to achieve 60 fps
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Yeah it is. An i7 920 overclocked is still way better then an i5 overclocked
Yeah i can see that An i7 920 overclocked is way more powerful but I'm not looking to play everything on the highest settings
lol you did not need SLI 980's / water cooing / and 32 gigs is over kills you built like an enthusiast but still did things wrong
What did i do wrong in your eyes seeing everything you said before was wronglol you did not need SLI 980's / water cooing / and 32 gigs is over kills you built like an enthusiast but still did things wrong
Can we please stop perpetuating this myth that you can't "cross buy" CPU/GPUs?
Anyway, @OP, what's your absolute price ceiling? If someone hasn't already given you satisfactory guidance, I can work with you a little bit either in this thread or via PM
Well this is all theoretical atm. My aim is 600-800$ so get a decent (but not excessive) start. I don't need a fancy light-up keyboard or water cooling stuff, just basics that will last me a few years. I don't even care if its butt ugly, it just needs to work on most games lol. And I've gotten plenty of satisfactory guidance =] This thread has been a huge help
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K. I'll mess around a little bit with both and see if I can't get you the better value option
Take a look at this: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TotalInsanity4/saved/zHG3CJ
It should be enough for your needs. Inexpensive, reliable parts that are capable of overclocking to 4.5GHz under the right conditions and a GPU that when overclocked will crush emulation and play games at mid-to-high settings for the next 2-3 years
If you want a build that can't overclock but uses a better GPU, let me know. And keep in mind that if you make a trip out to a Micro Center it will probably end up shaving around $100 off of your total cost
It should be enough for your needs. Inexpensive, reliable parts that are capable of overclocking to 4.5GHz under the right conditions and a GPU that when overclocked will crush emulation and play games at mid-to-high settings for the next 2-3 years
If you want a build that can't overclock but uses a better GPU, let me know. And keep in mind that if you make a trip out to a Micro Center it will probably end up shaving around $100 off of your total cost
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