Is It Possible To Scratch Build A System To Run This Game For $500?
#21
Posted 12 January 2013 - 12:57 PM
All powered with 4 gigs of salvage ram
Most powered with salvage power supplies
GPU for all 4 builds was a refurb GTX280 from newegg
Frame rates average in the mid 30s on high with post processing at med.
#22
Posted 12 January 2013 - 02:22 PM
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xfXH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....XH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....fXH/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($106.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($30.95 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $504.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-12 17:18 EST-0500)
Depending on resolution, that will let you run the game at medium with ease. Not needing an OS will give you an extra $90 to dump into a better GPU. Can save a few bucks and choose a cheaper case, I just happen to like the one selected. Not an Overclocking build as the Motherboard will most likely fry if attempted. Motherboard is AM3+ and supports newer (FX) processors so it allows for an upgrade path in the future.
CPU is old tech, but still gets the job done. I run one with a weaker GPU, 4GB ram and still pull 30ish FPS, which allows for good play-ability.
As has been mentioned. www.pcpartpicker.com is your friend for putting builds together.
Edited by Deathwarrior, 12 January 2013 - 02:27 PM.
#23
Posted 16 January 2013 - 11:32 AM
Aznpersuasion89, on 11 January 2013 - 12:59 PM, said:
My laptop has an integrated Radeon HD 4200 that shifts to a 5650 with 1GB dedicated memory when proper power is supplied, runs MWO like a charm, about 25-30FPS in most situations. I will admit though, this did run me about $735 with an extended 2 year warranty.
#24
Posted 16 January 2013 - 02:15 PM
If you can re-use a case, dvd and harddrive you'll be well under budget. I guess you could upgrade the cpu to a 3350p if you like high fps on low settings, or upgrade the gpu to a 7850 2GB if you like pretty pictures.
if the harddrive and dvd drive you salvage are pata make sure the motherboard has it too, they're getting pretty rare these days.
a secondhand gpu could be a huge costsaving too, secondhand hd4850's go for $50 where I live. gtx260's should go for $60. On low details this game isn't gpu demanding at all so they should perform fine.
Edited by Flapdrol, 16 January 2013 - 02:20 PM.
#25
Posted 16 January 2013 - 05:14 PM
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($82.18 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 880GMS-E41 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $481.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-16 20:13 EST-0500)
#26
Posted 16 January 2013 - 05:21 PM
DV McKenna, on 11 January 2013 - 12:26 PM, said:
Case
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811235037
PSU
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817139027
Mobo
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813157331
CPU
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819113280
RAM
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820148662
HDD
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822136769
OD
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827151256
OS
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16832116986
Total
$505.92
This is probably the best you can get for $500. Of course anybody can say another company is best, but this is a good setup for $500. I have my biases; I like Kingston RAM personally, but really, RAM is RAM.
#27
Posted 17 January 2013 - 06:59 AM
#28
Posted 17 January 2013 - 09:03 AM
Edited by BrewnIx, 17 January 2013 - 09:04 AM.
#29
Posted 17 January 2013 - 12:51 PM
Flapdrol, on 17 January 2013 - 06:59 AM, said:
Agreed, although it probably would need to be the "flagship" Phenom II to outperform a Trinity. That plus the GPU would be more than a "little more".
In the end, I really only suggest APUs as a solution for people on extremely tight budgets. Seperate CPU / GPU will always be better but some people might not be able to afford that.
Edited by Sir Roland MXIII, 17 January 2013 - 12:54 PM.
#30
Posted 17 January 2013 - 02:16 PM
Bianca Flowers, on 16 January 2013 - 05:14 PM, said:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($82.18 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 880GMS-E41 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $481.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-16 20:13 EST-0500)
The selected motherboard only supports 95W CPUs, the 975 is 125W. It looks like you'll have to addon ~$20-$30 for a good aftermarket CPU cooler as that appears to be an OEM 975.
The A10-5800K build lacks a dedicated GPU. A 7770 will outperform the onboard 7660D of the A10 as has been stated. Another suggestion if you don't mind used components would be to search on Ebay for I5-2400s. They are currently selling in the $120/$130 range. Its an older Sandy Bridge CPU but it will out perform older Phenom/Bulldozer chips by a good margin. Pair it with a cheaper H61 1155 motherboard and a 7770/650TI GPU and you have yourself a very capable PC for playing MWO on a ~$500 budget.
Edited by Deathwarrior, 17 January 2013 - 02:19 PM.
#31
Posted 20 January 2013 - 05:14 PM
#32
Posted 20 January 2013 - 05:25 PM
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#33
Posted 20 January 2013 - 06:36 PM
Deathwarrior, on 12 January 2013 - 02:22 PM, said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xfXH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....XH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....fXH/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($106.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($30.95 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $504.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-12 17:18 EST-0500)
Depending on resolution, that will let you run the game at medium with ease. Not needing an OS will give you an extra $90 to dump into a better GPU. Can save a few bucks and choose a cheaper case, I just happen to like the one selected. Not an Overclocking build as the Motherboard will most likely fry if attempted. Motherboard is AM3+ and supports newer (FX) processors so it allows for an upgrade path in the future.
CPU is old tech, but still gets the job done. I run one with a weaker GPU, 4GB ram and still pull 30ish FPS, which allows for good play-ability.
As has been mentioned. www.pcpartpicker.com is your friend for putting builds together.
I used that motherboard with an FX6300 and its running great. Paired it with a 7950 though so I wouldn't exactly call it a budget, budget build.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGM5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....M5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....GM5/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $480.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-20 21:16 EST-0500)
#34
Posted 21 January 2013 - 03:33 PM
Kaboodle, on 11 January 2013 - 01:02 PM, said:
Andhe can always Crossfire later
#35
Posted 22 January 2013 - 06:10 AM
Keep in mind i already had the monitors& tower. Buy i think its possible.
DocBach, on 20 January 2013 - 06:36 PM, said:
I used that motherboard with an FX6300 and its running great. Paired it with a 7950 though so I wouldn't exactly call it a budget, budget build.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yGM5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....M5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....GM5/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $480.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-20 21:16 EST-0500)
The 7770 will bottleneck the 6300 bad, its best to get a used 6950 of a buy and sale site.
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