Thoughts on this rig for RF2 . 3 monitors at a later date Aus $1100

bwana

USB3.0 Port on Front
- w/2x120mm Blue led Fan in Front
- w/1x120mm Blue led Fan in Rear
- w/1x180mm Black Fan in Top

New AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz EIGHT CRORE GAMING COMPUTE, PC WITH WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM

Fully Assembled and Tested!
1 Years (12 Months) Return To Base Warranty!

This system may be eligible for the ''Education Tax Refund''
Visit www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au for more information and details.

**NEW** World's First 8-Core Desktop CPU

Experience the world's first native 8-core desktop processor!
AMD Black Edition CPU! Unlocked Multiplier! Easy OverClocking!

Features:

- Big Brand Motherboard! Gigabyte / MSI / Asrock / Intel, Not Cheap/Unknown Brand!
- Dual Channel DDR3 1333Mhz RAM!
- NEW SATA 3 6Gb/s Hard Disk Drive!
- Dedicated PCI-E Graphics Card for gaming!
- HDMI Output Onboard! Full HD 1080P Playback!
- Dual Monitors (Twin View) Support!
- Multiple Front and Rear USB Ports for your convenience!
- Genuine Windows 7 Full Version Installed with Certificate Of Authenticity!

Specifications:

- CPU: AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz Eight Core Processor AM3+
- Main board: Socket AM3+ Motherboard
- RAM: 16GB DDR3 1333Mhz
- Hard Disk: 2TB SATA III HDD
- Optical Drive: 22X DVD+/- Dual Layer DVD Writer
- Graphics: ATI Radeon 2GB GIGABYTE R9 270
- Audio: Integrated High Definition Audio 6 Channel
- Network: Integrated Gigabit LAN
- Case: ATX Mid Tower Case DH309 with 750W Gaming Power Supply
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit

Bonus:

- TREND MICRO TITANIUM SMART SURFING FOR PC 1U ADD ON for 12 Months Full version;
- Bluetooth Wireless Dongle for device to device wireless connection;
- Wireless N 150 USB Dongle for wireless internet connection;
- USB all in One Card reader for CF, SD , Micro SD, Pro duo etc.. memory card ,easy and portable.

+ will upgrade GFX card to 4gb+
 
- Graphics: ATI Radeon 2GB GIGABYTE R9 270
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Won`t work with 3 Screens...

I had a R9 270X in my Rig (1 Screen/1920x1080) and i was not very pleased. After i replaced it with a Nvidia GTX 980, rF2 is running very smooth.

//Edit: from my Experiences, even a PC is branded as "Gaming bla bla bla", it`s not good, just expensive ;)
 
Thanks Jurgen, just started the shopping process. wont be jumping in too quickly.
 
For RF2 you want more memory buffer with gpu to run triples 4gig min. Good cooling from case and very important CPU cooling.
Suggestions: antec df85 case, plus cpu cooler H1oo will fit in case. The rest is good but i don't like AMD. i7 perfect, Z77 MOB, 700/ 900 series card.
 
Thanks Coops. Im running a 4gb HD5700 card atm and its amazingly good for such an old superseded card , never had issues with ATI/AMD in the past but I do take in what I read about the Nvidia stuff so well open to options. Cheers. The 3 monitor set up will be well down the track but getting a machine that will be capable with modification eventually is my aim .
 
bwana said:
Thanks Coops. Im running a 4gb HD5700 card atm and its amazingly good for such an old superseded card , never had issues with ATI/AMD in the past but I do take in what I read about the Nvidia stuff so well open to options. Cheers. The 3 monitor set up will be well down the track but getting a machine that will be capable with modification eventually is my aim .
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Check my specs: I run RF2 with no probs good FPS. I built mine got most parts off ebay 1st time builder was not that hard. TRY IT. Triples you will never look back.
 
Thanks again Coops, but how do I see your specs?? and btw Soft Plastics as in fishing? South Coast ? Port Mac??
 
Thanks again Coops, but how do I see your specs?? and btw Soft Plastics as in fishing? South Coast ? NSW?

edit , just figured out how to find specs :)
 
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PCCaseGear sell a great range of well built pre-assembled PC's as well as supplying all the best bits to build it yourself. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php...h=1411&zenid=2083f1ca8aee09196fec8e3e3fd84c81

These systems listed in the above link are sans monitor, keyboard & mouse but those peripherals are easily selected and added. I've never bought one of their pre assembled systems, but going by their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pccasegear which showcases plenty of customer builds I don't have any doubts choosing them would not result in regrets.

ps. I have built a total of 6 gaming systems for myself and my kids using parts sourced from them over the last 10 years.
 
I would spend $1100 on Processor, Motherboard, Memory and Graphics Card

(i5-4690 + GTX970 OC = 800 )

save up another 300-400 for the rest.

Can't someone build for you?

Sucks the aussie dollar makes components so dear
 
I have a 965 BE 4 core processor running at standard 3400mhz 16 gig of low speed ram and a mid range m/board and a 4 gig R9 270 vid card with 3 x 24 inch cheapo ( approx. $150 each ) monitors and as you know, it runs my RF2 without a problem and is even better with the new multiview update.

Just hunt around for best prices, there's an MSY in Geelong so see what they can do for you, they will put it together if you're not confident in doing it yourself, even menace might be able to help lol.
 
Don't know anyone can help ? have a spare copy of W7 laying around ? ( lots have gone to W8 )

That saves you almost 200 bucks to start can strengthen components


I have helped heaps of people build / upgrade there PCs.


I show them how and why, then make them do it, they go on to help others and so on and so on.
 
Bwana take Durge up on his offer to help you build . You will never look back and like he says you will learn and can pay it frwd by helping some1 else. Thats what it's should be about helping ppl out if you can.
KNOWLEDGE KEPT IS KNOWLEDGE WASTED.
 
FatCity said:
I have a 965 BE 4 core processor running at standard 3400mhz 16 gig of low speed ram and a mid range m/board and a 4 gig R9 270 vid card with 3 x 24 inch cheapo ( approx. $150 each ) monitors and as you know, it runs my RF2 without a problem and is even better with the new multiview update.

Just hunt around for best prices, there's an MSY in Geelong so see what they can do for you, they will put it together if you're not confident in doing it yourself, even menace might be able to help lol.
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pmsl !! If he built it ,it would crash for sure.. Was on that site this morning fats costs added up about the same but then needed building . Changed motherboards and GFX cards a few times and reckon I could probably do a build myself without to many issues.. Will go have a chat to them tomorrow.
 
DurgeDriven said:
Don't know anyone can help ? have a spare copy of W7 laying around ? ( lots have gone to W8 )

That saves you almost 200 bucks to start can strengthen components


I have helped heaps of people build / upgrade there PCs.


I show them how and why, then make them do it, they go on to help others and so on and so on.
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Thanks Durge ,expect some PM's sooner or later :)
 
coops said:
Bwana take Durge up on his offer to help you build . You will never look back and like he says you will learn and can pay it frwd by helping some1 else. Thats what it's should be about helping ppl out if you can.
KNOWLEDGE KEPT IS KNOWLEDGE WASTED.
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Except fishing holes Coops ;) .. Retired charter skipper here ;)
 
bwana said:
Changed motherboards and GFX cards a few times and reckon I could probably do a build myself without to many issues.
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I sure you can.

Good table and lamp , torch, medium sized phillips head, plastic container for screws and stuff ( tackle box tray is handy) Pack of cable ties differing lengths.

Download all relevant latest drivers and motherboard manual before delivery or pickup , read every page of motherboard manual
especially bios settings and ask anything you do not understand.


When you ready to build try to have 8 hours free lol ( average build time is a hour )

Make a thread the day before, get online with another PC, does not matter how long it takes. ;)

If you give parts list before hand we can do pics to help.



Me same way all the time.

Tower both sides panels off, lay on side , fit motherboard back plate , fit and check motherboards stands , test fit PSU for wiring and length and path.

Test fit motherboard, check where the case fans and front panel wiring hook up and which way the wiring will run, etc.

Cup of coffee and a good think about things.

Onward !

hehehe
 
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Google is your friend! spent the arvo reading up , piece of piss really. Found this a good site for building . http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/ will post with progress/questions Cheers

Im a pretty hands on sort of person , built everything from my house to several boats to 38ft, rebuilt outboards and a few car engines its just pc's have always been a bit of a mystery but after reading up its quite basic plug and play ( after reading manuals etc of course)
 
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bwana said:
Google is your friend! spent the arvo reading up , piece of piss really. Found this a good site for building . http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/ will post with progress/questions Cheers

Im a pretty hands on sort of person , built everything from my house to several boats to 38ft, rebuilt outboards and a few car engines its just pc's have always been a bit of a mystery but after reading up its quite basic plug and play ( after reading manuals etc of course)
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build-gaming-computers .com/
*Better performance.
*Save money.
*Learning Experience.
*You will feel great after having built your own custom machine.
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Pretty well says it all. ;)
 
Wow what a difference. simple to do and transformed my game. My default fps check track is sileverstone and normally with mid to high settings and 10 visible cars at the start I would get choppy fps from 15 to 25 at best . this is what Im getting now. amazed. 66 FPS at start and then averaging between 110/150 for the race







Increased ram 2 x8gb(16gb) AMD sapphire R9 280 3gb oc. coolmaster G700 =$505 Aus total.

time for a new monitor. Back to saving up

btw can run reflections on high but dropped to 50fps at start so bearable but wanted to max out my 60hz screen
 
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Cool :)

Now ya' glad you never brought the thing you quoted in Post #1


lool ;)
 
Half the price ,twice the machine now. Gob smacked at what a visual feast I've been missing. Day /night race 25 gt's at Sebring .bloody awesome.
 
bwana said:
Half the price ,twice the machine now. Gob smacked at what a visual feast I've been missing. Day /night race 25 gt's at Sebring .bloody awesome.
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I'LL prob get told off again for saying it but if you want to play the top SIMS or GAMES of the 21st century you must keep up with PC specs to get the best results. I don't mean yr in yr out.
 
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I'LL prob get told off again for saying it but if you want to play the top SIMS or GAMES of the 21st century you must keep up with PC specs to get the best results. I don't mean yr in yr out.
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I agree, now that Ive seen for myself the difference it makes to have higher end gear. will test a couple of extra monitors I have laying around(60hz) to see if this machine can handle or whether to go a 144hz single , Being 3gb the card may not but if I can get 60fps with some minor setting changes I may . In the meantime Im loving what I have now.
 
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