All i'm sure about is 120 Hz ~16:9, 24 Inch monitor. Processor choice is also pretty easy, it seems, (likely Intel Core i5-3570K).
The question is basically this: wot videocard/proc i need to run it all smoothly on a lil over 120 fps (although i heard of some 120*2+1 = 241 fps formula o.O) on high settings on any map with 24 ppl on it. Although i see most of plat players playing on very low graphics, so i wonder is it even possible with my budget.
Any piece of advice, knowledge, links is greatly appreciated, but please speak only if know wot u're talking about :)
Thx ^^
All i'm sure about is 120 Hz ~16:9, 24 Inch monitor. Processor choice is also pretty easy, it seems, (likely Intel Core i5-3570K).
The question is basically this: wot videocard/proc i need to run it all smoothly on a lil over 120 fps (although i heard of some 120*2+1 = 241 fps formula o.O) on [b]high settings[/b] on any map with 24 ppl on it. Although i see most of plat players playing on very low graphics, so i wonder is it even possible with my budget.
Any piece of advice, knowledge, links is greatly appreciated, but please speak only if know wot u're talking about :)
Thx ^^
will you be paying in bitcoins?
will you be paying in bitcoins?
You won't need a $1,500 computer for that.
You won't need a $1,500 computer for that.
~1500$ is more than enough for any high end PC including accessories.
~1500$ is more than enough for any high end PC including accessories.
this build is probably overkill, but ok
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx/benchmarks/
if you wanted, you could swap for windows 8 and / or get a 770. a 7970 performs pretty similar if you overclock it a bit though
nice case, could get something based on your preference though.
not 100% sure on motherboard, but it's a z87 atx motherboard on lga 1150 so it should work fine. gigabyte motherboards are pretty good.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.35 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1111.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 18:15 EDT-0400)
this build is probably overkill, but ok
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zFdx/benchmarks/
if you wanted, you could swap for windows 8 and / or get a 770. a 7970 performs pretty similar if you overclock it a bit though
nice case, could get something based on your preference though.
not 100% sure on motherboard, but it's a z87 atx motherboard on lga 1150 so it should work fine. gigabyte motherboards are pretty good.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.35 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1111.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 18:15 EDT-0400)
Thx, guys, but i know where to get the stuff ^^ The qusetion is moar about the demands (stable over 120 fps, high settings) and wot i need for it.
Thx, guys, but i know where to get the stuff ^^ The qusetion is moar about the demands (stable over 120 fps, high settings) and wot i need for it.
you don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.
you don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.
ANDYYYYYYY
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).
[quote=ANDYYYYYYY][/quote]
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).
hawleryou don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.
That was jsut a suggestion by andy. The question is wot will be enough for stable over 120 fps at high settings with pretty big res
[quote=hawler]you don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.[/quote]
That was jsut a suggestion by andy. The question is wot will be enough for stable over 120 fps at high settings with pretty big res
elementANDYYYYYYY
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).
Thx for a good monitor suggestion ^^
[quote=element][quote=ANDYYYYYYY][/quote]
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).[/quote]
Thx for a good monitor suggestion ^^
http://i.imgur.com/66VRNBS.png
hawleryou don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.
like i said, overkill.
[quote=hawler]you don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.[/quote]
like i said, overkill.
I'm pretty sure a 650 ti boost or better will get you 120 FPS on TF2 easily.
Also, this should give you ideas of what you're looking for with your budget.
Personally, I can vouch for the GTX 760. I get easily 120 FPS on TF2 even on really busy servers and good frames on Ultra for pretty much every game I've tried.
Andy's build is a good place to start if you're willing to spend that kind of money (assuming you already have the 120 hz monitor that you want, which will add at least another $250). I'd consider putting an SSD in it though if not just for the OS operations.
I'm pretty sure a [url=http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX650Ti-Dual-Link-Graphics-01G-P4-3655-KR/dp/B00CBQNFJE/?tag=teamfortresst-20]650 ti boost[/url] or better will get you 120 FPS on TF2 easily.
Also, [url=http://www.logicalincrements.com/]this should give you ideas of what you're looking for with your budget[/url].
Personally, I can vouch for the [url=http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2761-KR/dp/B00DHW4HP2/?tag=teamfortresst-20]GTX 760[/url]. I get easily 120 FPS on TF2 even on really busy servers and good frames on Ultra for pretty much every game I've tried.
Andy's build is a good place to start if you're willing to spend that kind of money (assuming you already have the 120 hz monitor that you want, which will add at least another $250). I'd consider putting an SSD in it though if not just for the OS operations.
ANDYYYYYYYhawleryou don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.
like i said, overkill.
Yeah, i'm starting to get it.. :) My first build, before it played on a note, so :S
[quote=ANDYYYYYYY][quote=hawler]you don't need a 7970 for a tf2-only pc.[/quote]
like i said, overkill.[/quote]
Yeah, i'm starting to get it.. :) My first build, before it played on a note, so :S
XplayerI'm pretty sure a 650 ti boost or better will get you 120 FPS on TF2 easily.
Also, this should give you ideas of what you're looking for with your budget.
Personally, I can vouch for the GTX 760. I get easily 120 FPS on TF2 even on really busy servers and good frames on Ultra for pretty much every game I've tried.
Andy's build is a good place to start if you're willing to spend that kind of money (assuming you already have the 120 hz monitor that you want, which will add at least another $250). I'd consider putting an SSD in it though if not just for the OS operations.
Thx, 760 is the the best buy of the month according to russian tom's hardware, btw, so i might settle on it. Of course, i'll have ssd ^^
[quote=Xplayer]I'm pretty sure a [url=http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX650Ti-Dual-Link-Graphics-01G-P4-3655-KR/dp/B00CBQNFJE/?tag=teamfortresst-20]650 ti boost[/url] or better will get you 120 FPS on TF2 easily.
Also, [url=http://www.logicalincrements.com/]this should give you ideas of what you're looking for with your budget[/url].
Personally, I can vouch for the [url=http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2761-KR/dp/B00DHW4HP2/?tag=teamfortresst-20]GTX 760[/url]. I get easily 120 FPS on TF2 even on really busy servers and good frames on Ultra for pretty much every game I've tried.
Andy's build is a good place to start if you're willing to spend that kind of money (assuming you already have the 120 hz monitor that you want, which will add at least another $250). I'd consider putting an SSD in it though if not just for the OS operations.[/quote]
Thx, 760 is the the best buy of the month according to russian tom's hardware, btw, so i might settle on it. Of course, i'll have ssd ^^
Get the asus 144hz monitor with that build no matter what
Get the asus 144hz monitor with that build no matter what
thrasherGet the asus 144hz monitor with that build no matter what
Yeah, already ordered ASUS VG248QE ^_^
[quote=thrasher]Get the asus 144hz monitor with that build no matter what[/quote]
Yeah, already ordered ASUS VG248QE ^_^
The 4670K processor is really the must buy because TF2 is extremely CPU intensive, especially pubs. Overclocking will also help, so an aftermarket cooler an Z87 motherboard are other components you should get. An SSD is extremely nice for everyday computing, and if you put TF2 on it you'll get faster load times.
The other parts come down to much gravy or niceness you want. It only takes a $100 video card to max out TF2.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1416.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 15:04 EDT-0400)
The 4670K processor is really the must buy because TF2 is extremely CPU intensive, especially pubs. Overclocking will also help, so an aftermarket cooler an Z87 motherboard are other components you should get. An SSD is extremely nice for everyday computing, and if you put TF2 on it you'll get faster load times.
The other parts come down to much gravy or niceness you want. It only takes a $100 video card to max out TF2.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zX5B]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zX5B/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1zX5B/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme4]ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($144.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1866c9b]Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($57.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw]Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
[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 @ Newegg)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n660ti2gd5oc]MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($189.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-r5]Rosewill R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($75.98 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm]SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($79.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns95]LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700404]Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($239.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $1416.75
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 15:04 EDT-0400)[/i]
elementANDYYYYYYY
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).
with a budget like that i would go to 2TB + SSD or more than that.
Having an insane amount of FPS will throw the game's internal clock out of balance, you can still build something nice but limit the FPS at the very high end. if you only like tf2 and no other game and don't plan on doing anything intensive with your computer its kind of a waste.
[quote=element][quote=ANDYYYYYYY][/quote]
It seems like Seagate Barracudas are often DOA so I would go with a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue/Black.
You can get the ASUS VG248QE as a 144hz monitor for $270 +/- from Newegg/Amazon (depending on when you buy it).[/quote]
with a budget like that i would go to 2TB + SSD or more than that.
Having an insane amount of FPS will throw the game's internal clock out of balance, you can still build something nice but limit the FPS at the very high end. if you only like tf2 and no other game and don't plan on doing anything intensive with your computer its kind of a waste.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($49.59 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force Z11 Headset ($30.01 @ Amazon)
Other: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (Purchased For $68.99)
Total: $1408.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 23:25 EDT-0400)
This is what I got (with sales about 1200) but for straight up like, Splinter Cell max, etc
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vxbA/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($49.59 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach Ear Force Z11 Headset ($30.01 @ Amazon)
Other: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (Purchased For $68.99)
Total: $1408.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 23:25 EDT-0400)
This is what I got (with sales about 1200) but for straight up like, Splinter Cell max, etc