[Ms.45]

If I wanted a super powerful PC on a budget of $500-800 USD, and I plan to build it myself, what would you suggest to run GTAIV maxed out and maybe even something like ARMAII?

[unc13bud]

i was reading this and i was like how come no one is saying anything? then i re-read:

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If I wanted a super powerful PC on a budget of $500-800 USD

and also

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un GTAIV maxed out and maybe even something like ARMAII?

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2009/06/...rma-ii-review/4
edit: do you have like a case, DVDRW, ram, etc. already? what desktop PC parts do you have?
i think you need to replace the thermal paste on your CPU and graphics card -- use a rice grain sized blob for each, if possible.

This post has been edited by unc13bud on Friday, Jun 15 2012, 23:56

[Ms.45]

QUOTE (unc13bud @ Friday, Jun 15 2012, 23:50)

i was reading this and i was like how come no one is saying anything? then i re-read: QUOTE If I wanted a super powerful PC on a budget of $500-800 USD and also QUOTE un GTAIV maxed out and maybe even something like ARMAII? http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2009/06/...rma-ii-review/4 edit: do you have like a case, DVDRW, ram, etc. already? what desktop PC parts do you have? i think you need to replace the thermal paste on your CPU and graphics card -- use a rice grain sized blob for each, if possible.

I don't have a case or parts for a PC, only a laptop.. I'm trying to find a case now.. So many to choose from and I'm confused which to go with.. Suggestions?

[Ms.45]

I ordered most of my parts, waiting for them now.. Here is the rig I'm putting together, tell me what you think..

Intel i5 2500k
EVGA Geforce 560
Gigabyte GA-Z68X
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB
Corsair Enthusiast 650W
60GB SSD boot drive
1TB data drive

I don't think I'm forgetting anything..

[luceberg]

Looks ok. If you are buying an SSD, the 120-128Gb ones offer best bang for buck at the moment, giving enough room for the os and a game or two, perhaps a crucial m4 128Gb.

[Ms.45]

I think I'm going to wait on the SSD boot drive for now and go with a 2TB HDD..

[unc13bud]

its better than what i would done. i was thinking, you don't have microcenter or frys near you - and i am tired of newegg because they don't take money orders. its difficult to search on amazon. the problem is i don't know what would play ARMA II (or III when it comes out). i can say that i have three gta iv machines with ssd and one with velociraptor, they all load gta IV faster than conventional hard drive. also, i like samsung (the ones made in korea, not china) for hard drives. maybe a samsung spinpoint if you can get it?
edit: sorry i took so long to get back to this thread. troubleshooting new GTA IV machine (x4 975, gt 640, samsung 830, cheap asus am3+ motherboard).

This post has been edited by unc13bud on Sunday, Jun 17 2012, 02:14

[Ms.45]

I'm waiting for half my parts in the mail right now.. Can't wait to get to work or get the other half of the parts.. Should be up and running by early July!