Need cheapest PC build to run Crysis 3 on max 30fps

770s are quite hard to find second hand, and if you can find one usually they are only slightly cheaper than new. And while a i3 probably won't bottleneck a 770, many games are starting to take advantage of quads, so it's a bad idea having a lower end dual core and a high end 770. I say used 7970 and a user or new 8320, with a MSI 970A-G43.
 
Doing more research it seems like the 280x wont be enough to get a minimum of 30fps.

Now I feel like the 770 is right for me.

As for the CPU I'm having trouble deciding between the FX4350 or the i5-3330.

I would rather get the FX4350 because its cheaper and it seems powerful enough....
 
gizmo j said:
Doing more research it seems like the 280x wont be enough to get a minimum of 30fps.

Now I feel like the 770 is right for me.

As for the CPU I'm having trouble deciding between the FX4350 or the i5-3330.

I would rather get the FX4350 because its cheaper and it seems powerful enough....
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If you have a source of income I would save a bit more and get either an FX 8320 or a i5 4670K. You'll be happy you did in a few years. Spending a 120 now and another 120 in a few years is more expensive than 150 now. This advice is something a lot of people need when they're getting new parts. Saving a few more dollars to get something now rather than a weaker one will save you money in the long run.
 
Denther said:
If you have a source of income I would save a bit more and get either an FX 8320 or a i5 4670K. You'll be happy you did in a few years. Spending a 120 now and another 120 in a few years is more expensive than 150 now. This advice is something a lot of people need when they're getting new parts. Saving a few more dollars to get something now rather than a weaker one will save you money in the long run.
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Meh...I think I'll rather get the FX4350...I'm already paying more then I planned to.

Do you think its powerful enough?
 
PCunicorn said:
770s are quite hard to find second hand, and if you can find one usually they are only slightly cheaper than new. And while a i3 probably won't bottleneck a 770, many games are starting to take advantage of quads, so it's a bad idea having a lower end dual core and a high end 770. I say used 7970 and a user or new 8320, with a MSI 970A-G43.
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I would really advise you listen to him.
 
I just seen this video of a guy using a 770 and a overclocked x4 965. His framerates hardly ever drop below 30fps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IkqHd-62fA

The FX4350 is a little better then the x4 965 so I think I'm going to be OK with this build....what do you guys think?

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CPU: AMD FX-4350 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.91 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.54 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.97 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $730.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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SmileMan said:
Can't you get a cheap i5 or FX6xxx/8xxx, because that FX4350 won't be enough.
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On the video I posted above a guy is using an x4 965 and his framerates almost never drops below 30fps. And the FX4350 is a little better then the 965.

Also he is recording which means his framerates would be 7-10fps higher if he wasn't recording.
 
The FX-6300 is the same price as the 4350.

So... get the FX 6300 obviously.

With a GTX 690 the FX 6300 still gets 9 more frames than the FX 4300, so it makes zero sense to get the 4350 over the 6300. Crysis 3 uses 8 cores I belive so the more the better. You'll be held back by the quad core in the 4350.

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OK I'm ready to buy in the next couple of days and was thinking this....what do you guys think?


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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($12.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.97 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $724.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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You have a random 1GB stick in there. Also I'd advise getting 8GB of 1600MHz RAM if you can afford it. At the very least get 4GB of 1600MHz.

Case is kinda small, not sure if a GTX 770 would fit in there.
 
Denther said:
You have a random 1GB stick in there. Also I'd advise getting 8GB of 1600MHz RAM if you can afford it. At the very least get 4GB of 1600MHz.

Case is kinda small, not sure if a GTX 770 would fit in there.
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I put the extra stick because on gamegpu it says Crysis 3 takes up 4.47gb

I was going to get 2x4gb RAM but I wanted to save money so I got a 4gb and a 1gb

I also wanted to run dual channel

Edit: I just found these $50 2x4gb so I'm changing it to this.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbsr
 
A 4 GB and 1 GB will not allow you to run dual channel. And man, you HAVE to go used, or downgrade the GPU. Get RAM used, a 7970 used, and if necessary, a 990FXA UD3 or 970 used.
 
I've not looked through the thread, so forgive me if the answer is already here, but is there any reason why you've gone mATX?

For gaming builds, I would usually advise ATX - get an ATX board and case.

Only go mATX if the build must be small. If you're running high-end video cards (ie, long and produce heat) in that mATX case, you're going to be restricting your overflow and your system will run hotter. Not to mention lack of cable management.
 
the 770 and any other card for that matter will fit into the rosewell case the OP had originaly selected. also, even though I agree that if you have the funds to go atx over micro atx, then you should. however the case the OP selected has a spot that he can mount a fan to, which will help with his heat issue in the smaller case he selected. if funds are an issue, which seems they maybe, then go with what you have selected and throw a fan on the side directed towards the gpu and you will be fine. ive built in that case before and it turned out just fine with a gtx 660ti. with the 120mm from the front blowing right at the back of the card, and a 120mm mounted on the side, the air flow is good and will keep temps down more than enough
 
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