PC build (need feedback)

[Vortex]

So this is my first build, thinking about doing this one, claims to run arma at ultra with 60+ fps.. Think this would be a decent build? 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/pWzKHx/800-gaming-pc-nvidiaintel

[Abzie]

Arma is CPU intensive, the specs are solid, but the CPU is a bit weak. I'd aim for the 6600 personally. If budget allows, get the best CPU you can afford (i4790k is still viable, or 6700k if you have cash coming out your arse)

[CyanogenCX]

I don't think you would get 60+ on ultra on MP servers, SP probably.

Nice build though, I'm looking to build a computer too and I might use this one.

[Gatorade]

I dont know a whole lot on the new skylake technology, but the cpu GHZ is a little low unless you plan on over clocking it (Or if skylake has something to it that im missing)

[Reavantos]

Good build. i dont agree with switching out the 6500. Skylakes per core optimization is pretty good.

 

 

 

 

[Hiraku]

Get a 6600 if you can. That build is near identical to mine, except ive got a 6600. And I run arma at 60 frames near permanently, only drops when kavala gets heated. 

Put arma on the SSD too, stops frame drops when loading new chunks.

[Norwegianviking]

1 hour ago, Sugarfoot said:

I dont know a whole lot on the new skylake technology, but the cpu GHZ is a little low unless you plan on over clocking it (Or if skylake has something to it that im missing)

You cant overclock that cpu. its locked. and you cannot overclock on that motherboard since its an H series.

 

Honsetly thats a good build. i would not recommend a Skylake procesor if you are going for a budget build since those components are still a bit to exspensive. the only thing i would change out is the SSD to a Samsung 850.

I just checked and you can get a cheap Mobo and ddr3 ram for 30 dollars more http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FbwJ6h id say go with that insted

 

But i dont belive you will get 60 FPS on asylum. that testing is probably dont on a Single play mission.

Edited January 18, 2016 by Norwegianviking

[Reavantos]

Just now, Norwegianviking said:

You cant overclock that cpu. its locked. and you cannot overclock on that motherboard since its an H series.

 

Honsetly thats a good build. i would not recommend a Skylake procesor if you are going for a budget build since those components are still a bit to exspensive. the only thing i would change out is the SSD to a Samsung 850.

But i dont belive you will get 60 FPS on asylum. that testing is probably dont on a Single play mission.

LTT said in one of there CES videos that a skylake Mobo is comming out with a nice RTC / multipler controller on the motherboard to allow non-k's to be oc'd (i believe it was asus.. someone who knows the manufacturer should speak up)

 

also there is this:

Oc'n non K skylakes.

[Serpico]

I have a very similar build. I am running with the i5-4690k with a H80i cooler. The CPU overclocked to 4.0ghz (from 3.5ghz). By the time the server is going to restart, my FPS low is 40 in towns. Generally I see it range from 60 to 80 FPS. 

Video settings (same settings when streaming) https://gyazo.com/f50867738f1e4394c98a3fed4fe107a3 and https://gyazo.com/6c1cd76fc66b628f07732a1f4f605c13

Some things to consider, I am also streaming at 1080p 30fps at 3400kb/s so that takes a good chunk of the performance.

If you decide to go with the 6600, remember you have to change that mobo and get some DDR4 ram. You can get a mobo that supports DDR3 and the 6th gen processors, but without ddr4, its not worth it.

Another note, if you get a unlocked processor, such as the 4690k, you will also need to swap that mobo for one with a z97 chipset.

Lastly, the parts you did pick are solid. They will give you a really good performance in ARMA.

[Norwegianviking]

1 minute ago, Reavantos said:

LTT said in one of there CES videos that a skylake Mobo is comming out with a nice RTC / multipler controller on the motherboard to allow non-k's to be oc'd (i believe it was asus.. someone who knows the manufacturer should speak up)

 

also there is this:

Oc'n non K skylakes.

I know. but theres a resion why they have locked CPUs, and thats becouse they are not made to be overclocked. And yes it was asus that did that but as Linus exsplained is that intel might refuse them to publish them

[Reavantos]

Just now, Norwegianviking said:

I know. but theres a resion why they have locked CPUs, and thats becouse they are not made to be overclocked. And yes it was asus that did that but as Linus exsplained is that intel might refuse them to publish them

yeah, its chip binning. which makes sense.

also *fist bump* for a LTT brother

[Norwegianviking]

Just now, Reavantos said:

yeah, its chip binning. which makes sense.

also *fist bump* for a LTT brother

Been a Linus tech tip fan for a while. every day in lunch i watch the new video on vessel.

[Enclave]

It's pretty much impossible to run asylum altis life at 60fps so don't be disappointed when you're running at 30-45fps in towns I can guarantee you won't get a solid 60fps ever in mp servers. Also a different cpu would be a good option for arma

Edited January 18, 2016 by Enclave

[thesavagerain]

2 hours ago, [?] Abzie said:

Arma is CPU intensive, the specs are solid, but the CPU is a bit weak. I'd aim for the 6600 personally. If budget allows, get the best CPU you can afford (i4790k is still viable, or 6700k if you have cash coming out your arse)

6700k is hella cheap. it's like 400$. I am not one to speak though, considering both my pc's cost around 3000$. I run Arma on Ultra with a I7 6700k skylake, dual GTX 980 ti's 32GB of DDR4 Ram and I typically cant throw a game at this pc without getting atleast 60 fps.

[Vortex]

This is my first pc to build so looking into this feedback bigtime, i want my budget to be maxed at $1,500, with tax returns coming and overtime rolling in, its gonne be worth it to me, right now im playing on a 2 year old laptop and it runs the game, but multiplayer is really ehhhhh with it so looking to upgrade to something that can rune MP on arma 3 without issues

[Noble]

I'd go with a Samsung 850 Evo instead of the Sandisk. The 850 Evo 250GB will only cost you about ten more bucks give or take while providing for much faster read and writes.

 

[Vortex]

So I was checking out some prebuilt also and came across this, thoughts?

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=83-230-099

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

4 hours ago, Austin S. said:

So I was checking out some prebuilt also and came across this, thoughts?

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=83-230-099

No

[CyanogenCX]

5 hours ago, Austin S. said:

So I was checking out some prebuilt also and came across this, thoughts?

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=83-230-099

Replace AMD with Nvidia graphics. (AMD sucks for Arma 3)

Edited January 22, 2016 by CyanogenCX

[Vortex]

Other than the AMD graphics which I would switch to nvidea anyways, looks decent?

 

 

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

57 minutes ago, CyanogenCX said:

Replace AMD with Nvidia graphics. (AMD sucks for Arma 3)

 

No.

 

The PSU they put in is bad.

The mobo is bad.

The whole pc imo is just not good. You're saving money on very important parts for more raw power

 

 

 

Edited January 22, 2016 by Sean // Fitty Bread

[Abzie]

2 minutes ago, Sean // Fitty Bread said:

The whole pc imo is just not good. You're saving money on very important parts for more raw power

No. This is someone's first build, and as a base to start with, there is nothing wrong with it, but if it's sole purpose is to play arma, a better CPU will be needed.

Not everyone has to spend hundreds or thousands for quad-sli titans with dual cpu mobos running 6700k's just for a few more frames...

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

Just now, Abzie said:

No. This is someone's first build, and as a base to start with, there is nothing wrong with it, but if it's sole purpose is to play arma, a better CPU will be needed.

Not everyone has to spend hundreds or thousands for quad-sli titans with dual cpu mobos running 6700k's just for a few more frames...

lol

cyberpower defaults to a trash psu that's terrible and will ruin your shit after a long period of time

the mobo is ass and he's wasting 1k now instead of investing another 300 so that he can just upgrade not replace everything

[Abzie]

17 minutes ago, Sean // Fitty Bread said:

lol

cyberpower defaults to a trash psu that's terrible and will ruin your shit after a long period of time

the mobo is ass and he's wasting 1k now instead of investing another 300 so that he can just upgrade not replace everything

EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply "Trash PSU"

ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Entry level, but fine to begin with. Fully featured for a beginner/mid board.

Maybe the OP is already breaking the bank for this build and pls read the specs

Edited January 22, 2016 by Abzie

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

2 minutes ago, Abzie said:

EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply "Trash PSU"

ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Entry level, but fine to begin with. Fully featured for a beginner/mid board.

Maybe the OP is already breaking the bank for this build and pls read the specs

lmfao

 

 

ok those are totally the specs that are in that pc with a LGA1151 CPU and a 600w apexia powersupply

 

lolololollolo

[Abzie]

On 1/18/2016 at 5:20 PM, Austin S. said:

So this is my first build, thinking about doing this one, claims to run arma at ultra with 60+ fps.. Think this would be a decent build? 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/pWzKHx/800-gaming-pc-nvidiaintel

 

Just now, Sean // Fitty Bread said:

lmfao

 

 

ok those are totally the specs that are in that pc with a LGA1151 CPU and a 600w apexia powersupply

 

lolololollolo

Wires crossed much? Or too much 25 year Scotch?

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

Just now, Abzie said:

 

Wires crossed much? Or too much 25 year Scotch?

please stop talking to me now

 

[Abzie]

51 minutes ago, Sean // Fitty Bread said:

please stop talking to me now

 

You quoted a post I made replying to the OP. Very skillet forum user

_{10/10 edit Sean // Fitty Bread}

Edited January 22, 2016 by Abzie

[Sean // Fitty Bread]

Just now, Abzie said:

You quoted a post I made replying to the OP. Very skillet forum user

k bye

[RiverThrough]

I got this ssd probably over a year ago http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Plus-120GB-2-5-Inch-SDSSDA-120G-G25/dp/B00S9Q9UKS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1453485808&sr=1-1&keywords=sandisk+120gb+ssd

Idk if there is a major difference with the one you chose but worth checking it out

Edited January 22, 2016 by RiverThrough

[Vortex]

so doing some further research and this is what i got so far, give me feedback on what can be improved and with what

 

Processor: Intel Core i7-6700k 4.0 GHz ( 64 bit Quad-Core Processor )
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 2 TB HDD + 120 GB SSD
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 4 GB
Power Supply: 600W
OS: Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
Motherboard: Intel Z170

[Starlord]

Skylake is a waste of money. Devin's canyon out performs it both base and overclocked. If you really want DDR4 go x99. But I'd get a 4790k, an AIO liquid cooler and overclock the shit out of it