Bf1 upgrade

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 20:03

Hi everyone

I would like to upgrade my motherboard and cpu. I currently have i5 3570k and some gigabyte d3h can't remember.

I keep on having sound card problems where it constantly laggy out and makes playing games unbearable.

I have tried changing the sound card but that's not the problem. I have updated the motherboard but it only goes up to 2015. I think it's time to change.

I have a budget of 400 max. Can you guys possible help me out. I would like to buy this before the weekend.

If possible to get it cheaper that would be great, I have a full case tower, and also a 970 graphics card.

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:11

Thats odd as your spec should run BF1 no problem.

Have you tried the onboard sound again (maybe new drivers and afresh Windows install)?

Plec · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:24

As above - unless you're trying to play on ULTRA - sounds like a driver issue.

Have you clocked your CPU and how much memory do you have?

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:50

Trust me guys I have tried getting the latest update on my motherboard. I changed soundcards from a £25 to £120 card, I have tried a few other things, different settings. Nothing works. My cpu is at 3.5 hertz. I'm not too sure as I work away from home.

My memory is 8 gb at 1866

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:51

Do you have a 64bit version of windows?

As you can get 16GB of RAM and a nice Ryzen CPU (quad core but has HT so = 8threads like a i7 7700k)+board

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30= £119.99
1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £101.99
1 x AMD Ryzen 5 Quad Core 1500X 3.70GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £179.99
1 x Alpenfohn Ben Nevis CPU Cooler - 120mm= £21.95

Total: £435.02
(includes shipping: £11.10)

Added this cooler to keep the temps+noise under control and if you fancy overclocking then you can safely do so.

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:54

Will the motherboard be able to have enough slots for WiFi and the soundcard to fit on? Sorry I'm sending this from mobile.

I think I do have 64bit windows 10

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 21:54

The board has PCI-E slots, so if you have older PCI cards (not the same as PCI-E) then they wont work.

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:06

I have the Asus d2x soundcard and a Asus PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter.

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:07

Both PCI-E so you're fine.

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:08

Are you sure this is the best I can get for £400 just don't want to make the wrong purchase.

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:08

Thanks a ton Stulid.

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:11

Yep, Intel i5 equivalent dont compete and the socket 1151 is effectively dead (no more cpus for it).

Some BF1 results - http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_ryzen_5_1500x_and_1600x_review,24.html

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:20

Would you recommend anything else to upgrade that won't break the bank?

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:22

Is it worth the jump for the ryzen 1600x?

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:23

Not really anything I can think off.

nathanael91 said:
Is it worth the jump for the ryzen 1600x?

It wont be slower, so if you can then go for it.

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:25

In your opinion is it worth the extra money for specifically gaming?

Plec · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:25

nathanael91 said:
Is it worth the jump for the ryzen 1600x?

It's not worth getting the X versionbut if you were to drop the cooler for now (the wraith stock is very good) and get the 1600 it would cost £15 more.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 5 Six Core 1600 3.60GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £218.99
1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £101.99
1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30= £119.99

Total: £451.47
(includes shipping: £10.50)

But stulid's is a solid build closer to your budget - and you could remove the cooler and be closer still.

stulid · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:25

nathanael91 said:
In your opinion is it worth the extra money for specifically gaming?

No.

The 1500X has 8threads, same as an i7 and thats good for gaming.

The 1500X is clocked faster than the 1600 non X and that will be better than the extra cores.

IS there a thread plec doesnt reply to?

nathanael91 · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:31

Yep I think I'll take your advice for the build. Hopefully this problem is with the sound lag will fix this if not I'm going to go crazy.

Plec · 8 Jun 2017 at 22:32

stulid said:
IS there a thread plec doesnt reply to?

Heh - i had the 1600 in my basket at the start of the thread but held off as you posted just before and i liked your build.

But must admit - i like the 1600 for the money.

Did you see my footnote?