Decent computer specs
Are the following specs good enough to play skyrim, tribes ascend, dishonored, SWTOR , battlefield 3 and other high end games from medium-ultra settings?
$600
Processor
Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz
Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Memory
8GB DDR3 1333
Hard Drive
500GB SATA II
Optical Drive 1
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 1G
There is no option of upgrading parts myself or building it myself. My limit is $600 if you'd like to suggest
Power Supply
400W
Operating System
Windows 8
November 7, 2012
9 Comments • Newest first
[quote=qwan456]You do not need a more powerful PSU. 400w would be plenty for that setup, provided that you will not be SLI in the future, which is not relevant as that ASRock you are getting do not have a second PCIe slot. Otherwise, the power draw would peak <~250w DC during synthetic loads (Furmark/Kombustor and Prime95). Of course, this is assuming that we are talking about a quality 400w unit here. There are "400w" and above that are not suited to buy due to it being not safe to put in a modern day setup.
It would be a good idea, if you were to like, post the actual brand and model of the unit.
What computer you are looking at anyways?[/quote]
Wow. I'm surprised to see you still lurking the Non-MS tech forum on Basil!
Three threads weren't enough?
[quote=brandiano]**Note that this an extra 55~ bucks over the budget, but this will video card is good enough to run virtually any game out there on Ultra settings on a single 1080p monitor.
Any suggestions would be appreciated =D
Well, not including Windows or Monitors. I'm sure you could *Cough* find a copy of Windows 7 on the ground somewhere.....
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i33220]Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($119.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($24.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77pro3]ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($94.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9w]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($46.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr785oc2gd]Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card[/url] ($199.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-one]Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($42.37 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-bp550plus]Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $654.30
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i][/quote]
Well, ignoring that he said he doesn't want to build a computer, I would probably change three things, if he could expand his budget a bit.
Since he isn't likely going to overclock this system, I would just stick with the stock cooler, and invest spend about $30-$40 more on an i5. If he wants to get an aftermarket HSF in the future, he could easily install one in without losing anything.
I would also recommend the Rosewill Capstone 450-M: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182261
It's a high-end unit base on the Superflower Golden Green 450w unit than the budget Basiq group-regulated design from Delta. It should be a superior unit in respect to electrical performance, DC output quality, efficiency, and warranty (3 vs 5 years). It also output the same amount of power - both of them supplies up to 444w or 37A on the +12v rail. The promo code that is Newegg is offering ATM will allow you to get it for $59.99 which is an excellent price for such an unit but it ends today. Deals on these units tends to happen often, so it will likely going to come up again (even the promo time itself may extend). Here's a review on the unit that it is base off of: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=250
Seems fine to me. I didn't have a problem playing Skyrim on this piece of crap laptop lol.
**Note that this an extra 55~ bucks over the budget, but this will video card is good enough to run virtually any game out there on Ultra settings on a single 1080p monitor.
Any suggestions would be appreciated =D
Well, not including Windows or Monitors. I'm sure you could *Cough* find a copy of Windows 7 on the ground somewhere.....
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mOFP]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mOFP/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mOFP/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i33220]Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($119.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($24.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77pro3]ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($94.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9w]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($46.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr785oc2gd]Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card[/url] ($199.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-one]Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($42.37 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-bp550plus]Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $654.30
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
You do not need a more powerful PSU. 400w would be plenty for that setup, provided that you will not be SLI in the future, which is not relevant as that ASRock you are getting do not have a second PCIe slot. Otherwise, the power draw would peak <~250w DC during synthetic loads (Furmark/Kombustor and Prime95). Of course, this is assuming that we are talking about a quality 400w unit here. There are "400w" and above that are not suited to buy due to it being not safe to put in a modern day setup.
It would be a good idea, if you were to like, post the actual brand and model of the unit.
What computer you are looking at anyways?
[quote=cchpm]I wouldn't get windows 8.
Also, 400w power supply may be too little for a gaming pc. Check how much power your CPU & GPU consume.
Optical drive is pretty much useless ... but you still have to have it =P
Hard drive ... the size is really optional, not that they are expensive anyways.[/quote]
Well I fund it on newegg. Any ideas on what type of pc I can get that's decent for $600?
I wouldn't get windows 8.
Also, 400w power supply may be too little for a gaming pc. Check how much power your CPU & GPU consume.
Optical drive is pretty much useless ... but you still have to have it =P
Hard drive ... the size is really optional, not that they are expensive anyways.
[quote=TheFatTroll]Do you have a motherboard?
I mean soldering everything together is gonna be hard.[/quote]
Well i would assume so it just says:
Motherboard
Chipset
Intel H61
Motherboard Name
ASROCK H61M-HVS, uATX