Post your recommended specs for BF3

2009-07-21 18:14:29

#1

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5610|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

I know it's a long way off still, but I just want to see what everybody thought for Medium-High settings.

I assume it would be just guesstimates, but still...

I'm looking at building this sytem:

Processor: Q9550 (Overclocked modestly) w/ Mugen 2 or XIGMATEK Dark Knight
Mobo: Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
RAM: 8GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 (4*2 GB)
HDD: Samsung F1 750GB
Graphics: GTX 260/275 or ATI HD4870/4890 (depends when I build it/prices)
OS: Windows Vista 64, with free upgrade to Windows 7 64
Case:
*Full Tower- Antec 1200/CM HAF 932
*Mid-Tower- CM 590 or 690/Antec 300/900
PSU: Corsair 520W/650W(depending on GFX, probs 650W though)

I may upgrade to newer Graphics someday if/when budget permits (GT300 series)

EDIT: not sure, but thought this was most logical section

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-07-21 18:23:14)

2009-07-21 18:52:00

#2

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6521|...

that's the RAM I should have gotten

2009-07-21 19:33:05

#3

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6138|New Jersey

Why not go i7? Would cost you about $150-$300 more depending on the RAM and mobo you get, but would be way better and way more future proof.

2009-07-21 21:21:00

#4

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5610|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

SpIk3y wrote:
Why not go i7? Would cost you about $150-$300 more depending on the RAM and mobo you get, but would be way better and way more future proof.

I've been looking at that too, it's just out of budget with screen, mouse, and keyboard I want to get.

It's a little closer to budget if I get parts from all over, Micro Center, Newegg, and elsewhere.

I want to go i7, but I'm not sure I can swing it with my budget and the screen, mouse, and keyboard I want.

2009-07-21 21:27:24

#5

GR34: Member; +215|6544|ALBERTA> CANADA

Phenom II? 955? 945? 940? 920?

2009-07-21 21:30:39

#6

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6536|Long Island, New York

It's too early to tell tbh...it's supposed to come out in Holiday 2010, no?

2009-07-21 21:44:42

#7

13/f/taiwan: Member; +940|5697

Poseidon wrote:
It's too early to tell tbh...it's supposed to come out in Holiday 2010, no?

This.

2009-07-21 22:52:31

#8

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5610|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

GR34 wrote:
Phenom II? 955? 945? 940? 920?

I think it's worth the extra $ for future proofing

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-07-22 13:44:54)

2009-07-21 23:07:35

#9

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6658|BC, Canada

12/f/taiwan wrote:
Poseidon wrote:
It's too early to tell tbh...it's supposed to come out in Holiday 2010, no?
This.

2009-07-22 13:47:21

#10

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5610|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Processor: Phenom II 955
Mobo: Asus Crosshair III (combo w/ 955 takes $110 off) Combo w/ Proc: $344.99
CPU cooling: Mugen 2 $36.99
RAM: G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1333 (4*2 GB) $139.98
GFX: GTX 260 core 216 896 MB $85.01 after savings, -$30 mail in rebate
HDD: Samsung F1 750 GB $69.99
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 $138.99
DVD/CD: Samsung DVD burner- SATA $28.99

OS: Vista Home Premium(64 bit)/Windows 7 RC1(Free w/ combo, they send me a DVD to install so I don't have to dl it)/Free Upgrade to 7 from MS $109.99
Monitor: ASUS VH226H 21.5" $179.99, -$20 rebate
Keyboard: G15 $73.99
Mouse: G9 $89.99

Tentative PSU: Corsair 750/850W

Does this all look good?

Only ~$100 more than the Q9550 build I was looking at getting before.

What PSU would be recommended for future proofing/future SLI of 260's or similar?

2009-07-22 13:59:57

#11

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6413|Finland

nickb64 wrote:
What PSU would be recommended for future proofing/future SLI of 260's or similar?

TBH, 625w Enermax runs everything you would get. X2/GTX 295 & i7 &lots of HDD et.c included.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-07-22 14:33:29

#12

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5610|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-07-22 15:55:16)

2009-07-22 16:09:07

#13

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6138|New Jersey

I have the PSU that you picked out (the OCZ one) and it's great. I run my PC 24/7 folding/gaming/movies/internet/whatever and it's been rock solid.

There's a lot of good companies out there, OCZ, Silverstone, Antec, Enermax, Corsair and Thermaltake are just a few.

2009-07-22 16:24:23

#14

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6413|Finland

nickb64 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)

OCZs are TOPOWERS, which are not that great.

Enermax and Corsair are atm the best manufacturers, Seasonic is in top 3 too.

I would recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194027

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-07-22 16:28:35)

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-07-23 02:16:32

#15

CrazeD: Member; +368|6672|Maine

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)
OCZs are TOPOWERS, which are not that great.

Enermax and Corsair are atm the best manufacturers, Seasonic is in top 3 too.

I would recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194027

Why are you omitting PCP&C? Also very excellent PSU's.

2009-07-23 02:46:19

#16

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6413|Finland

CrazeD wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)
OCZs are TOPOWERS, which are not that great.

Enermax and Corsair are atm the best manufacturers, Seasonic is in top 3 too.

I would recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194027
Why are you omitting PCP&C? Also very excellent PSU's.

but they are bit noisy

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-07-23 04:49:35

#17

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6580|SE London

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)
OCZs are TOPOWERS, which are not that great.

Enermax and Corsair are atm the best manufacturers, Seasonic is in top 3 too.

I would recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194027

I thought the Corsairs were just rebranded Seasonics...

2009-07-23 04:54:40

#18

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6413|Finland

Bertster7 wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341018

Would this one be good?

What are recommended PSU Companies??? (saw a thread from a long time ago, but things can change)
OCZs are TOPOWERS, which are not that great.

Enermax and Corsair are atm the best manufacturers, Seasonic is in top 3 too.

I would recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194027
I thought the Corsairs were just rebranded Seasonics...

Some of them are (which makes them excellent), some are customized CWTs.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

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