Hi all,

 

I am looking to build my own computer for gaming, specifically GTAIV and driving games, as I have a G27 Wheel. I'm not really into first-person shooters. I have decided on a parts list from Newegg (unfortunately Amazon now charges sales tax in CT,) but I wanted to ask for some advice on here. These are my parts:

 

Gigabyte AMD R9 270X 2GB GDDR5: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125476

Cosair Vengeance 8GB Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

AMD Athlon X4 Quad Core 3.4 Ghz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113328

Corsair 500W Modular PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050

MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130662

Western Digital Caviar Black 7200RPM HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

 

I would like some thoughts on how well this will run GTAIV on a 1080p monitor. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. One question in particular: if I wanted to upgrade my CPU later down the road, would I also have to replace the motherboard because of the FM2 socket? The grand total on Newegg with the case, monitor, wireless card, dvd drive, and speakers is $940. If it would help, I could also post links of those also.

Edited November 2, 201312 yr by daybeers

Yes, in order to upgrade to pretty much any processor better than that (that's worth upgrading to), you will probably need a new motherboard. I don't know how good that CPU is, but it is definitely outdated.

That CPU is horrible. You should be running an AMD FX processor of some sort if you're going to use AMD instead of Intel. You also didn't list a video card.

You also didn't list a video card.

 

 

Gigabyte AMD R9 270X 2GB GDDR5: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125476

I would Not go with that.  

 

Here is the Specs I thought off, If I was you I would spend more on the CPU and GPU

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $799.88

 

Putting it short

jjs= better single core performance(rendering and stability)
mshann=better gaming performance

That CPU is horrible. You should be running an AMD FX processor of some sort if you're going to use AMD instead of Intel. You also didn't list a video card.

Why is the CPU horrible, other than it's outdated?

I would Not go with that.  

 

Here is the Specs I thought off, If I was you I would spend more on the CPU and GPU

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $799.88

 

Putting it short

jjs= better single core performance(rendering and stability)

mshann=better gaming performance

I don't want to change my whole parts list now. I feel like I'm pretty set on everything except for the processor, motherboard, and graphics card.

Plus, your numbers are really wrong. Look at the list on pcpartspicker, and the prices don't match up with what you said.

I don't want to change my whole parts list now. I feel like I'm pretty set on everything except for the processor, motherboard, and graphics card.

Plus, your numbers are really wrong. Look at the list on pcpartspicker, and the prices don't match up with what you said.

 

Yea!! well I live in Australia and so Prices are Different 

Why is the CPU horrible, other than it's outdated?

I don't want to change my whole parts list now. I feel like I'm pretty set on everything except for the processor, motherboard, and graphics card.

Plus, your numbers are really wrong. Look at the list on pcpartspicker, and the prices don't match up with what you said.

 

If you change CPUs then you need to get a different motherboard, if you get a different motherboard you need to get different ram that's compatible. So yes you need to change all your parts listening I would listen to him because he knows what he is doing. Doesnt matter how good your "gaming PC" is if the CPU is shit the entire computer will run shit. 

 

Basically the CPU is the brain of the computer, if you have a slower brain you have a slower computer.

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by Darkangel

If you change CPUs then you need to get a different motherboard, if you get a different motherboard you need to get different ram that's compatible. So yes you need to change all your parts listening I would listen to him because he knows what he is doing. Doesnt matter how good your "gaming PC" is if the CPU is shit the entire computer will run shit. 

 

Basically the CPU is the brain of the computer, if you have a slower brain you have a slower computer.

I'm still confused as to why the CPU is shit. It's four cores and 3.4 Ghz. Do I really need a six-core?

I'm still confused as to why the CPU is shit. It's four cores and 3.4 Ghz. Do I really need a six-core?

Okay, I have re-read the reviews on the CPU, and most of the newer ones say that it's shit. So, I have decided to scratch the processor and motherboard from the build.

 

I am looking for suggestions. I don't want to spend too much more than I already am on the processor and motherboard, and I'm pretty sure I want to keep my graphics card in the list.

 

Also, is there anything else that constitutes a good CPU, other than clock speed, number of cores, and socket?

What about these:

 

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

 

This brings the total to $984.86 with shipping on Newegg.

What about these:

 

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

 

This brings the total to $984.86 with shipping on Newegg.

Those will get the job done.

 

Those will get the job done.

 

 

Okay, thank you so much for your help.

Okay, thank you so much for your help.

No problem! If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

 

No problem! If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

 

Yeah, actually, now that you mention it, I have a question about processors in general: Is there anything that affects a processor's performance other than the number of cores and the clock speed?

Yeah, actually, now that you mention it, I have a question about processors in general: Is there anything that affects a processor's performance other than the number of cores and the clock speed?

You also want to look at the cache.

 

Okay thanks!