Bf4 pc build

[nneely]

Hey guys I'm new when it comes to building a pc. Too much information is confusing for me. I understand pretty much all of the basics but when it comes to creating one that will work for a game I'm just not quite sure. I have a budget of around 850$ and I am looking for something that would run Bf4 and probably the ARMA series. It doesn't have to be at max graphics but at least medium.

I live in the United States
I don't need a monitor but if someone could find a mouse and keyboard that fits my budget it would be nice.
I have no preference to brand as long as it won't break.
Noise of fans is not really a problem as I prefer to wear headsets.


Sorry for the guys who hate seeing so many threads about this but I hope someone with some experience could help me out. Thanks

EDIT: it looks like the case i have will fit a graphics card. downside is the case does not have any fans in it already

 

[MT Alex]

Do you already have a case you can use? How about a copy of Windows?

 

[nneely]

I have an old case from a Dell Inspiron llike 650 or something? I'm not sure if I could use it. I will buy a copy of windows from bestbuy because i have a gift card.

 

[erocker]

I have no idea why kind of GPU will be required to run BF4. If anything, put most of your money into your graphics card.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

Are you including the cost of Windows in that $850 or is that your full budget for parts?

 

[nneely]

Are you including the cost of Windows in that $850 or is that your full budget for parts?

that is the full budget for parts.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

I guess I will go first:

Once You Know, You Newegg

There is also an unlisted $11 coupon for the RAM. And a game coupon with the GPU. You can use that to buy a decent cooler.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I guess I will go first:

Once You Know, You Newegg

There is also an unlisted $11 coupon for the RAM. And a game coupon with the GPU. You can use that to buy a decent cooler.

power supply?

 

[TheLaughingMan]

power supply?

Damn you!

 

[nneely]

power supply?

my current PSU is broken so it goes with the new build budget of 850.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

my current PSU is broken so it goes with the new build budget of 850.

I know. I was replying to laughingman.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

OK fixed.

Once You Know, You Newegg

Including the two coupons for the (RAM and PSU) will get you to $853ish. Can't promise anything on shipping cost. Can recoup by selling game coupon for $30 or so.

 

[nneely]

OK fixed.

Once You Know, You Newegg

Including the two coupons for the (RAM and PSU) will get you to $853ish. Can't promise anything on shipping cost. Can recoup by selling game coupon for $30 or so.

Oh sorry! didn't notice that haha. my somewhat-ok knowledge of pc's seems to agree with this build. One question. I've heard the 8 core processors aren't really used in modern games yet. is there a more powerful quad core or is the 8 core a good processor for the price?

 

[TheLaughingMan]

Oh sorry! didn't notice that haha. my somewhat-ok knowledge of pc's seems to agree with this build. One question. I've heard the 8 core processors aren't really used in modern games yet. is there a more powerful quad core or is the 8 core a good processor for the price?

Oh and get this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SJCPO8/?tag=tec06d-20
that board I picked doesn't have USB 3.0 header. You should be able to find the same adapter at MicroCenter.

Well BF3 actually used up to 6 cores if they were available. I am sure BF4 will do the same. You could get a cheaper Quad-core like the FX-4350 which has a default clock of 4.3 GHz that would be slightly better at gaming, but would lack in other areas.

If all you do is basic stuff and game, go for it; however, at that point I would recommend switching to Intel i3-3220. It is $130 and you would still have a future drop-in upgrade path available. The i3-3220 is a 2C/4T chip is a better overall chip compared to the FX-4350. Pair it with an H77 board in the $85 range and you could get a decent CPU cooler with the money saved.

In the end, it is up to you as this will be the PC you have to live with. I am just offering suggestions at best. In simple terms:

No upgrading for at least 1 year (except for maybe CPU cooler): Get the FX-8320
Plan to upgrade CPU within a year: get an i3-3220 (and matching board)

 

[drdeathx]

Well BF3 actually used up to 6 cores if they were available. I am sure BF4 will do the same. You could get a cheaper Quad-core like the FX-4350 which has a default clock of 4.3 GHz that would be slightly better at gaming, but would lack in other areas.

If all you do is basic stuff and game, go for it; however, at that point I would recommend switching to Intel i3-3220. It is $130 and you would still have a future drop-in upgrade path available. The i3-3220 is a 2C/4T chip is a better overall chip compared to the FX-4350. Pair it with an H77 board in the $85 range and you could get a decent CPU cooler with the money saved.

In the end, it is up to you as this will be the PC you have to live with. I am just offering suggestions at best. In simple terms:

No upgrading for at least 1 year (except for maybe CPU cooler): Get the FX-8320
Plan to upgrade CPU within a year: get an i3-3220 (and matching board)

OMG, DO NOT GET THE 3220 for BF4. There will be no upgrade path and 1155 is dead. 2600/2700 will NOT be available in a few months and neither will IvyBridge in the near future. If your going to recommend something for BF4, you need to get on a better page than this. ..... the 3220 compares with the A10-5800K AND THE 5800K BEATS IT in multi threading so it would probably be better for BF4


The best recommendation as stated earlier is get the best GPU as possible. Look at the FX-4350 coupled with a GTX 760 or Radeon 7950.

Another potential victim is the A10-5800K. He can save money here especially on the board.

 

[Mindweaver]

OMG, DO NOT GET THE 3220 for BF4. There will be no upgrade path and 1155 is dead. 2600/2700 will NOT be available in a few months and neither will IvyBridge in the near future. If your going to recommend something for BF4, you need to get on a better page than this. ..... the 3220 compares with the A10-5800K AND THE 5800K BEATS IT in multi threading so it would probably be better for BF4


The best recommendation as stated earlier is get the best GPU as possible. Look at the FX-4350 coupled with a GTX 760 or Radeon 7950.

Another potential victim is the A10-5800K. He can save money here especially on the board.

Yea, I agree I wouldn't buy any 1155 socket stuff with 1150 out now. I'd either get AM3+, FM2, or 1150 socket. FM2 would be the cheapest choose.

EDIT: The Richland processors look good, but I believe I would go with a i5 1150 setup with $850 to spend.

 

[drdeathx]

Yea, I agree I wouldn't buy any 1155 socket stuff with 1150 out now. I'd either get AM3+, FM2, or 1150 socket. FM2 would be the cheapest choose.

EDIT: The Richland processors look good, but I believe I would go with a i5 1150 setup with $850 to spend.

Pile driver cores or core i5 and above would probably work best with BF4 I would think...

 

[brandonwh64]

This is a good build. Spared alittle money in the process and you get a haswell K chip

Once You Know, You Newegg

 

[the54thvoid]

Given that BF4 is heavily AMD sponsored, it may be recommended to get a good HD7950 and overclock the pants off it.

 

[Mindweaver]

Pile driver cores or core i5 and above would probably work best with BF4 I would think...

Oh yea no doubt that's why I said I would go with an i5 1150 setup. I just stated that I like the new richland chips, and the reason is that it's not far from pile driver cores in performance. but really it all comes down to price, because he really can't go wrong with any of the three. Either choice he makes he'll be either cpu rich and gpu poor or cpu poor and gpu poor.. I would build a stronger cpu base if I was going to upgrade soon, but if not then gpu strong now.

 

[Vario]

If you are near microcenter, a Xeon 1230v2 ($200), 1155 z77 mobo of your choice ($100) and a 7950 ($250) would be my suggestion.

 

[stinger608]

This is a good build. Spared alittle money in the process and you get a haswell K chip

Once You Know, You Newegg

That is a great build for the money Brandon!

 

[shovenose]

Go for brandon's Intel build there. Avoid AMD.

 

[drdeathx]

Go for brandon's Intel build there. Avoid AMD.

Avoid AMD is pretty much nonsence but Brandons build is pretty good for the money. You can always add another 760 in SLI as time goes by

 

[Vario]

Avoid AMD is pretty much nonsence but Brandons build is pretty good for the money. You can always add another 760 in SLI as time goes by

Yeah the 760 looks like a real winner at its ~$260 price. I bet it will come down to $220 or so in a few months but even at the moment it looks to be a good value.