BF3 Build!!!!!!!!!!!!

ktmatt

ktmatt

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im going to build a new pc for BF3 but i dont know if it will be good for the game this is what im going to get.

- CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz @ 4.60GHz Sandybridge CPU
- Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V (default choice)
- RAM: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel
- Cooler: Corsair A50 CPU Cooler
- Artic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

this is a Overclocked Bundle. I have 500w psu and case and 250GB hhd and a Asus GTX 280.
was thinking for adding 4GB to make it 8GB. I know a little about pc's hope you can help:confused:
 
If you want to save money and you'll only really be gaming (no demanding video editing or anything) then go for the i5 - it's cheaper and offers the same performance in games :) I'd go for 8GB RAM too if I were you
 
You dont need a 2600k for gaming, the 2500k is basically the same CPU but doesnt do hyperthreading (this will not effect gaming performance though).

Games dont need more than 4Gb of RAM either so you dont need to upgrade to 8Gb (this can be done in the future)

My main area of concern would be your graphics card, a Geforce 280 isnt really gonna be strong enough to run BF3 with the eye candy turned on.

Take the cash you save by dropping down to the 2500k and by only getting 4Gb of RAM you will have some left over to get a better GPU. You can always sell your GTX 280 for extra funds

An nvidia GTX 560 should serve you well (and costs roughly what you will save by dropping down to the 2500k and not buying 8gb of RAM)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-132-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

Dont get too hung up on having a mega fast CPU or lots of RAM, you will more than likely run out of graphics card oomph running BF3 before you push your CPU to its limits

Also, never skimp on the PSU, this is the beating heart of any system...using a crappy low quality PSU is a complete no no.

What brand and model of PSU do you have?
 
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tanks soon i will be looking to go uni for game design would it be good to run that type of software? dont you think the GTX 280 will be up to it?
 
ktmatt said:
tanks soon i will be looking to go uni for game design would it be good to run that type of software? dont you think the GTX 280 will be up to it?
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If you were to build the system as originally spec'd then the GTX 280 would definitely be the weak link for gaming and 3D work. Its an old architecture, they run hot as hell and dont support DX11

The 2500k will easily clock to 4.5Ghz with a decent cooler, at these speeds it wont even flinch at gaming.

The nvidia 5xx series of GPU's are excellent performers, as are the AMD 68xx and 69xx GPU's.

Combine a 2500K @ 4.5ish Ghz, 4Gb of decent RAM and a GTX 560 (or equivalent) and you will be sorted for BF3 and 3D work at uni

The 2600K is a bit overkill for gaming as is 8GB of RAM....

I have 6GB RAM in my system and it rarely goes above 50% usage during intense games
 
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6GB of RAM is the current memory sweet spot, but considering the price of 8gb these days it would be rude not to go with it! The price difference between 4GB and 8GB would make it silly to just buy 4GB. :) Also, More memory is a must with 3D modelling\rendering, So again, Go with 8GB

If you're going to be doing any 3D Modelling while doing game design at University then the Hyperthreading on the I7 processor would be used. Obviously depending on the software you use.

For a gaming Rig, 2500k, definitely. But the line blurs when you start doing other things, Such as 3D work
 
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wannabedamned said:
6GB of RAM is the current memory sweet spot, but considering the price of 8gb these days it would be rude not to go with it! The price difference between 4GB and 8GB would make it silly to just buy 4GB. :)

If you're going to be doing any 3D Modelling while doing game design at University then the Hyperthreading on the I7 processor would be used. Obviously depending on the software you use.

Also, More memory is a must with 3D modelling\rendering, So again, Go with 8GB
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If the OP has the budget then by all means go for an 8Gb kit...but I would rather he spent a wee bit extra on a better GPU (for his gaming / 3D needs) and ran with 4GB to start with...he can always find another cheap 4Gb in the future if funds allow :)

To the OP, remember PC's are continuously upgradable, I think I've specced you the most balanced all round system regarding your needs.

If in the future you feel the 2500k is holding back your 3D work, sell it and put it towards the 2600K with the hyper-threading capability

And the previous poster is correct in saying the RAM is dirt cheap at the moment and this isnt likely to change for a while, so if you need to increase to 8Gb ask Santa for another 4gb kit at xmas :D

But I will reiterate my statement from earlier on...DO NOT use a generic cheap nasty PSU....NEVER EVER!!! Especially when you are overclocking components as this puts more strain on the PSU's 12v rails...and cheapo PSU's just give up with a bang and puff of smoke and can ruin other components in the process
 
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if your looking to get the kit soonish stick with the 280 for the time being and see how it runs, if your not happy with it then replace it.

as mentioned depending on what software your likely to use at uni a 2600K might be an advantage, might be worth seeing if you can find out.

as mentioned check the make/model of your psu.
 
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ktmatt said:
will this do?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-078-OE&groupid=43&catid=2053&subcat=


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-132-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

when BF2 come out my pc was not up to it i just wont a pc that can run it on max settings wive no problem :)
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What resolution are you gaming at??? i.e. what screen will you be using with your system??

As far as the components you specified above, yes they will run BF3 very very well...I'm not sure if a GTX 560 will run BF3 MAXED OUT, (no-one is quite sure what the requirements are just now), however the 560 will give you perfectly playable performance with high image quality settings @1080 resolution im sure
 
ghutchison14078 said:
You dont need a 2600k for gaming, the 2500k is basically the same CPU but doesnt do hyperthreading (this will not effect gaming performance though).

Games dont need more than 4Gb of RAM either so you dont need to upgrade to 8Gb (this can be done in the future)

My main area of concern would be your graphics card, a Geforce 280 isnt really gonna be strong enough to run BF3 with the eye candy turned on.

Take the cash you save by dropping down to the 2500k and by only getting 4Gb of RAM you will have some left over to get a better GPU. You can always sell your GTX 280 for extra funds

An nvidia GTX 560 should serve you well (and costs roughly what you will save by dropping down to the 2500k and not buying 8gb of RAM)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-132-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

Dont get too hung up on having a mega fast CPU or lots of RAM, you will more than likely run out of graphics card oomph running BF3 before you push your CPU to its limits

Also, never skimp on the PSU, this is the beating heart of any system...using a crappy low quality PSU is a complete no no.

What brand and model of PSU do you have?
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The PSU was my friends dads sever PSU his dads good wive pc but i wont to do it by my self :D all i know atm is it 500w what would you say to go for??
 
ktmatt said:
The PSU was my friends dads sever PSU his dads good wive pc but i wont to do it by my self :D all i know atm is it 500w what would you say to go for??
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We would really have to know the make and model to be accurate, but if its a decent one then you might get away with just a 500w unit

A 500w unit may be able to power a small server with no issues but in a system with a dedicated graphics card such as a GTX 560 with its own 6 pin power supply, and an overclocked CPU it may not have the grunt to do it and you would be pusing it's 12v rails to their limits during intensive tasks or gaming, which you dont really want to be doing to your PSU

Ideally you should be using a decent branded 600w unit such as these to ensure you never have to worry about your PSU coping with a setup like the one your thinking about:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&tool=3&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084
 
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ghutchison14078 said:
What resolution are you gaming at??? i.e. what screen will you be using with your system??

As far as the components you specified above, yes they will run BF3 very very well...I'm not sure if a GTX 560 will run BF3 MAXED OUT, (no-one is quite sure what the requirements are just now), however the 560 will give you perfectly playable performance with high image quality settings @1080 resolution im sure
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im looking at getting two 22" screen chep but good :confused:
 
The 2.5Gb GTX 570 is an excellent graphics card, it will indeed be more powerful than the 560 and the extra vram will definitely help if you intend to run dual monitors whilst doing 3D work

But if you decide to go for that GPU and the 2500k setup you were originally thinking about then you will definitely need a good 600 or 650w PSU, such as the ones I suggested
 
Yeh, as some have said. 4GB of ram just doesn't cut it these days. Even 6GB is low for many, 8GB is perfect and gives you a bit of head room.

Regarding the PSU, I'd take ghutchison14078's advice with those links. Both solid PSUs.
 
ktmatt said:
ghutchison14078 and all thanks you've been a big help how can i show you my order
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add everything to your order, then go to "view basket".

You can either take a screenshot and upload it by putting the image on imageshack and using the direct link or,

just highlight everything and list it all in a reply post here...just make sure its easily readable...i.e. 1 component per line
 
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