Ark PC INTEL i7/will it run

[Charlie]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/CharlieFTWGaming/saved/PZwJxr Just curious as i've never built a pc before :P Don't go saying AMD again i'm not taking a risk with it. even if it is the future i'm just not feeling it. had no experience with amd.



I might also need some case fans.

[JDaremo Fireheart]

Publicado originalmente por xFlareon:

Publicado originalmente por margalus:

Yes, that will run this game just fine.

For improvements. A gtx 1070.. but that is more money.

how about a couple of ssd's. 120GB for your os and page file and a bigger one for games and other programs you want to load faster.

In the future like christmas i was gonna get a 1070 and some ssds.



This is like my beggining base, since i cannot go over this price.

i only paid 50 cdn for my 120gb ssd (30gbp)

[Charlie]

Oh ook

[Charlie]

Gonna g but thanks for the tips. I will be buying this pc soon (start buying the parts and building)

[Charlie]

Ya i should get a 120gb ssd that's fine.

[JDaremo Fireheart]

Publicado originalmente por xFlareon:

Ya i should get a 120gb ssd that's fine.

shop around, look for deals. not just online. I haven't bought any of my parts online, I always hit multiple stores for them

[slashbrackets]

Power supply needs to be 650w?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiWThqgFfI4

[Jacknm2]

Publicado originalmente por Running with Scissors:

Power supply needs to be 650w?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiWThqgFfI4

You wanna hit that efficieny curve. So you gotta do the research and math so you can work out what you need. I usually say go for 500w but 650w if your overclocking so you got head room.

Also if you use your PC to charge devices, having more headroom helps.

[Tiramisu]

Cant believe no one is encouraging you to get the unlocked version of the CPU ^^ (I very much am!!)

Also stick with the 650w, even though you absolutely dont need it for what your doing right now, the GPU is a likely candidate for upgrading a little down the road and not needing to worry if whatever you may pick next will be covered (not to mention hassle) is more than worth the small cost difference between a 500w and 650w.

[Charlie]

I have no idea about overclocking, and how to do it.

[Charlie]

Btter gpu or cpu?

[Tiramisu]

If you have ever moved a slider on a screen, you have basic light OCing down. So instead of a 4.2chip(7700), you will have a 4.7chip(7700K /w .2 OC), thats without getting lucky with the silicon, or playing with any advanced settings, or touching the volts, or needing an expensive cooler, or great airflow. Just move a slider!

And if you feel more adventurous somewhere down the road, you can go beyond.

*E: GPU is more important when it comes to gaming. That being said, you can expect to use the same CPU for several generations before needing to move on. Upgrading the GPU later is as easy as it gets, pop the old one out, pop the new one in, done. So getting the CPU right the first time sets you up better in the long run.

[Charlie]

is oc dangerous.

[Charlie]

i won't be oc my graphics card but cpu i might if i got the k

[Tiramisu]

You would have an easier time damaging it by just tightening a screw a lil too much when you install the cooler tbh!

If you keep it simple and take small steps, its unlikely you will come into any issue. Same goes for your GPU. Once you can expel the heat, youre fine. Altho I did play about with a 1060 a bit and bumping the clocks 10% did less than I thought it would. On my 1080ti, I can see the difference from a 5% clock bump.

[Desertworld]

well 2 things there:
1. your 650W PSU is overkill for that hardware. recent graphic cards are very efficient and don't use so much power anymore. a 550W PSU is all you're ever gonna need. even when most of your hardware is at 100% capacity you won't even reach 400W usage so a 550W PSU has enough backups.
2. you decided to get a NON-K version of the cpu which means it's not unlocked and it's not intended to get overclocked, that's fine BUT you decided to get a mainboard with a Z- chipset which has exactly 1 benefit over other mainboards with the H- Chipset: overclocking. that doesn't make sense and is a waste of money. get a mainboard with the H-Chipset if you want that i7-7700 instead or get the i7-7700k if you plan to overclock it