Need new computer!!!

[Danger 729]

So I'm looking for a new computer. I play on a pleb laptop, need to buy desktop. I don't really know to much about computer specs, as far as what I need to run arma very smooth. If anyone knows of any computers or has any suggestions let me know! Looking to spend 800-1400.

[Ozzy Jones 362]

For $1400 you can put together a great rig.

Get a CPU from the top tier of this chart:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

Get a GPU from somewhere in the top six tiers of this chart (preferably tier 3+)

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

Everything else is details for the most part.  

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/beginnersguide

[T3x4sSl4y3r1776 219]

Are you comfortable with building your own computer? If you are or you are willing to put in effort to learn then I would highly recommend buying parts individually and putting it together yourself as you can save a bit of money that way. Don't be intimidated by the idea of putting on together if you have never before, its quite simple and spending a bit of time everyday watching guides will make it a stress free experience.

 

edit: is $1400 your budget for just the computer? Or is it for the total package (mouse, keyboard, monitor, mousepad, etc)?

[Horizon 514]

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/KsGfrH

 

This is my custom build that I built for arma 3. Plays it on ultra like a charm and is quite an impressive machine. I've got a strong cpu that is a bit overkill for other things but I made it for college too. You can save a few hundred with some cheaper parts but the GTX 970 is perfect for arma I think.

[Brennan 568]

Also you can crack windows for an extra $100-$200 off.

[Fedot 1158]

Dizzzy mmutha fukin wright

[Danger 729]

2 hours ago, Quintin said:

Are you comfortable with building your own computer? If you are or you are willing to put in effort to learn then I would highly recommend buying parts individually and putting it together yourself as you can save a bit of money that way. Don't be intimidated by the idea of putting on together if you have never before, its quite simple and spending a bit of time everyday watching guides will make it a stress free experience.

 

edit: is $1400 your budget for just the computer? Or is it for the total package (mouse, keyboard, monitor, mousepad, etc)?

On building it myself...Negative ghost rider.  And would like everything to fall under 1400.

[orcpoc 121]

"Building" it is literally as easy as plugging a toaster in

[djdarkmunk 77]

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/gaming-pcs/

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Infinity_8800_Pro

[Danger 729]

7 hours ago, orcpoc said:

"Building" it is literally as easy as plugging a toaster in

Have you seen these toasters now a days? Pretty intense.

3 hours ago, djdarkmunk said:

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/gaming-pcs/

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Infinity_8800_Pro

that computer is sweet def a possibility...thanks man

[ComradeGoonie 325]

I'm feeling generous today . I have a computer here that I use with a joy stick when playing medic.

 

May not look like much but she can load the Arma launcher menu in 4.5 minutes. Dang good.

[Danger 729]

18 minutes ago, ComradeGoonie said:

I'm feeling generous today . I have a computer here that I use with a joy stick when playing medic.

 

May not look like much but she can load the Arma launcher menu in 4.5 minutes. Dang good.

That is pretty good...is that why you looked like a potato flying in Sophia last night? Lol

[ComradeGoonie 325]

2 minutes ago, Dizzy said:

That is pretty good...is that why you looked like a potato flying in Sophia last night? Lol

I turned into a potato last night and then launched the game. I gotta stay hidden lest the German resteraunts fry me.

[Danger 729]

18 minutes ago, ComradeGoonie said:

I turned into a potato last night and then launched the game. I gotta stay hidden lest the German resteraunts fry me.

I will protect you from the potato snatchers

[Phizx 1287]

I bought my computer for $1350 I'll sell it to ya for $1200.
Specs:
Intel 4790k
Gtx 760 ti
Liquid Cooling
Lime Green LED lighting

[Trimorphious 427]

23 hours ago, Ozzy Jones said:

For $1400 you can put together a great rig.

Get a CPU from the top tier of this chart:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

Get a GPU from somewhere in the top six tiers of this chart (preferably tier 3+)

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

Everything else is details for the most part.  

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/beginnersguide

Ozzy is right, Arma is all about CPU and it is a single-threaded application. Intel chips have far better single-threaded performance, like insanely better. You'll want an i5 or an i7, the higher-tier of both of these CPU families will run similarly. I recently upgraded from an AMD 8350 8-core 4.0 GHz to an Intel 4790k 4-core 4GHz and I experienced a good 50% increase in fps. I get 70-90 fps outside cities and 45-60 inside big cities, depending on how many players are connected. I paid $300 for my chip and it was well worth it for Altis Life. 

Trust me, you'll never go back to AMD. 

*oh and also you don't want to bottleneck with any other parts, so get a decent GPU (maybe even a 980 with your budget, but don't forget Arma will utilize the CPU a lot more) and a newer Intel mobo, if you care that much about quick rendering in of objects and map-loading, get an SSD. 

 

 

Edited January 30, 2016 by Trimorphious

[Danger 729]

15 minutes ago, Trimorphious said:

Ozzy is right, Arma is all about CPU and it is a single-threaded application. Intel chips have far better single-threaded performance, like insanely better. You'll want an i5 or an i7, the higher-tier of both of these CPU families will run similarly. I recently upgraded from an AMD 8350 8-core 4.0 GHz to an Intel 4790k 4-core 4GHz and I experienced a good 50% increase in fps. I get 70-90 fps outside cities and 45-60 inside big cities, depending on how many players are connected. I paid $300 for my chip and it was well worth it for Altis Life. 

Trust me, you'll never go back to AMD. 

*oh and also you don't want to bottleneck with any other parts, so get a decent GPU (maybe even a 980 with your budget, but don't forget Arma will utilize the CPU a lot more) and a newer Intel mobo, if you care that much about quick rendering in of objects and map-loading, get an SSD. 

 

 

Thanks tri, also it's good to see you roaming around on altis once again after your little vacation.

[Phizx 1287]

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