Checking New Computer will run

[drunkenpreacher]

Ive got a new computer in mind and i want to make sure it will run PR without any problems.

The Specs are:

CPU: Intel? Core? i5 2500 Quad Core 3.3GHz 6MB cache LGA1155 + HD Graphics

Asetek 510LC / Xtremegear Liquid Cooling system w/ 120mm Radiator (Asetek CPU Water Cooling ***Overclockable XXX***)

Asus P8H67-M LX SI H67 DDR3 Intel LGA1155 micro ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, Intel HD onboard Graphic, SATAIII USB2.0

8GB (2x4GB) PC10666 DDR3/1333mhz Dual Channel Memory (Kingston Value Brand)

ATI Radeon HD 5750 PCI-E 16X 1GB DDR5 Video Card

Power Supply Upgrade: 600 Watts Power Supplies (CyberPower 600W Gaming Power Supply)

Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16M Cache Hard Drive (Single Hard Drive)

Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD?R/?RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE. (BLACK COLOR)

SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

Operating System: Microsoft? Windows? 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)



Any suggestions to changes are more than welcome as i dont want to buy it and it wont run smoothly. This happened with my last computer and it killed me.

Mush appreciated guys.

[drunkenpreacher]

Also looking to run ArmaII with PR mod when it comes out so will that be ok to run too?

[Jigsaw]

Lol, you will have no problems whatsoever. That's some high end rig you're putting together.

[whatshisname55]

Looks good. If you're new to watercooling make sure you read up thoroughly.
I would get 1600MHz memory, though it's not that important.
The graphics card is fairly low/mid end, if you don't have the money, then I think you should leave out that WC gear and use that money to get a better graphics card. A 5750 will still run most games on medium and somewhat high settings depending on your resolution so it's up to you.
Also make sure your hard drive is at least 7200rpm as it can effect performance.

[drunkenpreacher]

What sort of graphics card would you recommend?

My options really are:
ATI Radeon HD 5450 to 5770

Not much to choose from i know but my budget dissapeared very quickly.
Ive switched it to a 1600Mhz now too.

[Swe_Olsson]

Sounds like you're ordering from Dell.

What is your budget?

[drunkenpreacher]

about ?900.
using cyberpowersystems to build it.

[Swe_Olsson]

Start of with this
Infinity Achilles XT

Select a HAF X Chassi, possibly upgrade the videocard and ram if you're willing to exceed your budget.

I have never used liquid cooling, but unless you're going to do some serious overclocking, I believe fan based cooling is fine and probably quite a bit cheaper.

[drunkenpreacher]

i wasnt sure about the liquid cooling cause ive never used it before and i think its only really usefull in ovrclocked and high end spec machines if ya spend a few hundred on one.
doubt itll make much difference to this tho.

[Swe_Olsson]

Before ordering a computer, read reviews and of course ask people!

I'd personally recommend you a 560gtx videocard and the p67chipset motherboard, and no less than 2500k CPU.
Also remember you'll need a somewhat powerful PSU to supply all these components with electricity.

Try to custom build a intel system, and look what you come out with. Start by picking an appealing Chassi

[Pedz]

I would not worry about getting liquid cooling, especially for the spec your building. From what I hear the latest i7's dont need anything but a good air cooler to massivly overclock (as you cant change the base clock anymore). So either a noctua D14/D12 will do(the D14 being the best air cooler out there)

Also about the GPU, if your willing to spend another few ? then have a look at the new Nvidia 550 Ti

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphi ... b-review/1

around ?110 and performs better than the 5770

[whatshisname55]

I would suggest either a HD 6870/6950 or GTX 560 Ti. And yes, if you can spend money on a SandyBridge CPU then you'll be fine with air, especially if you aren't going to overclock.

I have never heard of the 550 Ti I would assume it's not as powerful as the 560 Ti but I won't know since I'm not going to read that review right now. Either way, the above posters look like they know what they are talking about, so I think you're in good hands here.

[drunkenpreacher]

I trust anyone but myself wen it comes to this tbh lol.

the card offered is: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card so is that the one your referring to?

[drunkenpreacher]

ive checked another post for system requirements for PR:BF2 and PR:A2 (wen available) and the recommended specs wer for a 5770 or higher so i guess its the starting block for me really.

i can always swap it out for another, better card down the line, but for now im just concerned about gettin the machine and gettin into the battle, its been 2years since i last played and watchin videos of it every day is makin me twitch.

[Pedz]

I trust anyone but myself wen it comes to this tbh lol.

the card offered is: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card so is that the one your referring to?

Indeed, however it still isnt a "great" card, but it will beat the 5770. The optimum card would be either the 560 or 460 (both better than the 550 on most occasions). These cards would last longer and not need replacing for quite a while; whilst the 550 might become old that bit faster.

Also you haven't heard of the 550 because it was literally released a few days ago ^^

[whatshisname55]

Also you haven't heard of the 550 because it was literally released a few days ago ^^

Ahhh I see. Sometimes gets difficult to keep up with these releases.

I still have to say I wouldn't go with the basic just because I don't have to go higher. I think that you should go as high as you can with your available budget and then if you aren't a computer enthusiast *cough* then you will be able to wait much longer before getting an upgrade. Be sure to avoid any unnecessary gimmicks so you can spend that money where it really matters.

[drunkenpreacher]

i think so long as the system runs and does what it needs to for now i wont be that bothered. i need to feed my cravings.

These cards are really quite confusing, youve been a great help tho in clearing things up. I shall call upon your services again when its time for an upgrade and theres no holding back on which one to get. No doubt ill be in as big a pile of confusion as i was the other day.