Mos1ey 6301 Posted August 25, 2013 If you're looking to save some cash you could go with the Radeon 6970. You would save about $30 or so. Keep in mind with a GPU the first number is the series and the second number if it is 1-3 it's crap 4-6 decent 7-9 is what you would want for gaming. Yeah, I had a 6970 before I upgraded to the 780. It's a pretty solid card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sean.koen85@gmail.com 17 Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) AMD Phenom II X4 850 3.2GhzRadeon HD6870 1GB8GB RAM 1333 MhzSeagate 500GB HDDWesternD 1TB HDD (for recording) Is my CPU a bottleneck here, I read on other forums, it's not very good.Will upgrading to a X6 1090T be better, or will the 2 extra Cores make no difference?I can't upgrade to AM3+, cause 'd have to by a new MB aswell, and i'm hoping to avoid that. Edited August 25, 2013 by JohnnyColt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mos1ey 6301 Posted August 25, 2013 AMD Phenom II X4 850 3.2GhzRadeon HD6870 1GB8GB RAM 1333 MhzSeagate 500GB HDDWesternD 1TB HDD (for recording) Is my CPU a bottleneck here, I read on other forums, it's not very good.Will upgrading to a X6 1090T be better, or will the 2 extra Cores make no difference?I can't upgrade to AM3+, cause 'd have to by a new MB aswell, and i'm hoping to avoid that. I don't think you'd notice a huge difference without upgrading to AM3+ unfortunately. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohrtmann 0 Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Hello fellow survivors, I am quite new to Dayz, but loving it and getting better. (Still suck tough ;p)However, i am running it now on a tad old computer, with an HD 5670 1g GPU and a not so new quad core processor. That, and i have a 26inch monitor. Needless to say, i get quite a low fps on very low settings. (15-25). I am going to buy a new pc for Dayz and in the future the standalone, and id very much like your opinions on this setup. Remember, i am running Dayz on a 26inch monitor. Setup:- Intel i5 4430 3.0 GHz- 8 GB DDRIII 1333MHz- 500 GB SataIII- AMD Radeon HD7790 1GB How would this do? any tips on improvement?Looking forward to hearing from you guys.Thanks in advance! Edited August 25, 2013 by Ohrtmann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronGallagher 0 Posted August 25, 2013 I am looking to get into pc gaming and this game is the first one on my mind! Been watching frankie and jack frags since there first videos came out and now i have enough money to buy a decent laptop.Its also gonna be used for college but id like to be able to run dayz,battlefield,football manager,minecraft.. Will this laptop do the job?http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B2HVYT6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers#productDetails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpyGat (DayZ) 497 Posted August 25, 2013 Yes but don't expect a smooth running dayz. The game is very CPU intensive. Even with a i7 @ 5.0ghz I have FPS issues in cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Aquatic Land Walrus 565 Posted August 25, 2013 Pro tip: Use a desktop. I tried an EXTREMELY high end laptop, and only got 20 FPS max while looking straight down. I use a medium tier desktop now and get 40+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sean.koen85@gmail.com 17 Posted August 25, 2013 I don't think you'd notice a huge difference without upgrading to AM3+ unfortunately. Hm, bummer, but thanks for the reply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applejaxc 2500 Posted August 25, 2013 Is a CPU heat of 65c (about 150 fahrenheit) and hard disk of 40c (about 100f) healthy for a laptop? I usually put my laptop on top of the Monster Manual, DM Guide, or Player's Hand Book (because I have D&D rulebooks all over my desk) and make sure the fan doesn't have anything directly under it. That usually takes of 5-10 f's (I don't know how much cooler that makes it celsius-wise) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWAG 0 Posted August 25, 2013 Hello fellow survivors,I am quite new to Dayz, but loving it and getting better. (Still suck tough ;p)However, i am running it now on a tad old computer, with an HD 5670 1g GPU and a not so new quad core processor. That, and i have a 26inch monitor. Needless to say, i get quite a low fps on very low settings. (15-25).I am going to buy a new pc for Dayz and in the future the standalone, and id very much like your opinions on this setup. Remember, i am running Dayz on a 26inch monitor.Setup:- Intel i5 4430 3.0 GHz- 8 GB DDRIII 1333MHz- 500 GB SataIII- AMD Radeon HD7790 1GBHow would this do? any tips on improvement?Looking forward to hearing from you guys.Thanks in advance!That's a pretty solid build I would stick with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWAG 0 Posted August 25, 2013 I am looking to get into pc gaming and this game is the first one on my mind! Been watching frankie and jack frags since there first videos came out and now i have enough money to buy a decent laptop.Its also gonna be used for college but id like to be able to run dayz,battlefield,football manager,minecraft.. Will this laptop do the job?http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B2HVYT6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers#productDetailsFor dayz I think you would struggle with that CPU. If you could get a desktop I would reccomend building one, but if you really need a laptop for college you would probably need to get an Alienware for gaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1aught3r 0 Posted August 25, 2013 Hey im really dying to play dayz but i have a crappy laptop with integrated graphics and stuff, so i think its better and cheaper to just build a pc that can run this game smoothly. Budget: $500-$600Country of Residence: United States of America, Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWAG 0 Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Hey im really dying to play dayz but i have a crappy laptop with integrated graphics and stuff, so i think its better and cheaper to just build a pc that can run this game smoothly. Budget: $500-$600Country of Residence: United States of America, FloridaDoes this budget include a monitor and OS? Edited August 26, 2013 by TWAG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dulix11 731 Posted August 26, 2013 Yes but don't expect a smooth running dayz. The game is very CPU intensive. Even with a i7 @ 5.0ghz I have FPS issues in cities.Holy poop! 5.0GHz? What are you using to cool that thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedyman 13 Posted August 26, 2013 going to buy new gaming pc just wonder what fps will this be on high settings and on medium settings thanks.CPU: AMD A8 6600K 4-Core ProcessorMotherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2 MotherboardGraphics: HIS Radeon HD7790 iCooler 1GBMemory: Corsair CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 Optical Drive: Pioneer DVR-220LBKS Black 24x DVDRWCase: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition Case with 500W USB3.0 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with SP1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dulix11 731 Posted August 26, 2013 <p>going to buy new gaming pc just wonder what fps will this be on high settings and on medium settings thanks.CPU: AMD A8 6600K 4-Core ProcessorMotherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2 MotherboardGraphics: HIS Radeon HD7790 iCooler 1GBMemory: Corsair CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 Optical Drive: Pioneer DVR-220LBKS Black 24x DVDRWCase: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition Case with 500W USB3.0 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with SP1Looks good, 30 - 40 on normal - high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohrtmann 0 Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Hello fellow survivors, I am quite new to Dayz, but loving it and getting better. (Still suck tough ;p)However, i am running it now on a tad old computer, with an HD 5670 1g GPU and a not so new quad core processor. That, and i have a 26inch monitor. Needless to say, i get quite a low fps on very low settings. (15-25). I am going to buy a new pc for Dayz and in the future the standalone, and id very much like your opinions on this setup. Remember, i am running Dayz on a 26inch monitor. Setup:- Intel i5 4430 3.0 GHz- 8 GB DDRIII 1333MHz- 500 GB SataIII- AMD Radeon HD7790 1GB How would this do? any tips on improvement?Looking forward to hearing from you guys.Thanks in advance! That's a pretty solid build I would stick with it. Thank you very much, but does anyone have maybe a little more details as to what fps on what quality settings? remember, this is on a 26inch monitor, so big resolution. Thx in advance! Edited August 26, 2013 by Ohrtmann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1aught3r 0 Posted August 26, 2013 Does this budget include a monitor and OS?I already have a monitor but not an OS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.hopkins@live.co.uk 0 Posted August 26, 2013 Would this be able to handle day z well on low settings?DesktopAMD E1-1200 APUAMD Radeon HD 73104GB RAM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dexterr 10 Posted August 26, 2013 CPU: AMD A8 5600K Black Edition CPU (3.6GHZ, 4MB Cache, 4 Core, HD6570, Socket FM2, 100W (£72) or AMD A-Series A8 3870K Black Edition Quad-Core Processor (3.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, Socket FM1, 100W, Radeon HD6550D, 3 Year Warranty (£71) Motherboard: AsRock FM2A75M-DGS Motherboard (Socket FM2, AMD A75 FCH, DDR3, S-ATA 600, Micro ATX, PCI Express 2.0, 5.1 Channel HD Audio, Support AMD Cool n Quit Technology) (£43) GPU: AMD (XFX) Radeon HD 7850 1gb (£124) Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 (£23) HDD: WD 1TB Blue SATA 6GB/s 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" Hard Drive (£49) RAM: 2 x 4 GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 CL9 HyperX PC Memory Modules (£48) PSU: Corsair 430W Builder Series CX 80+ Bronze ATX Power Supply (£34) 1920x1080p please. Anyway to improve this? Intel is out of the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ocelot07 60 Posted August 27, 2013 CPU: AMD A8 5600K Black Edition CPU (3.6GHZ, 4MB Cache, 4 Core, HD6570, Socket FM2, 100W (£72) or AMD A-Series A8 3870K Black Edition Quad-Core Processor (3.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, Socket FM1, 100W, Radeon HD6550D, 3 Year Warranty (£71)Motherboard: AsRock FM2A75M-DGS Motherboard (Socket FM2, AMD A75 FCH, DDR3, S-ATA 600, Micro ATX, PCI Express 2.0, 5.1 Channel HD Audio, Support AMD Cool n Quit Technology) (£43)GPU: AMD (XFX) Radeon HD 7850 1gb (£124)Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 (£23)HDD: WD 1TB Blue SATA 6GB/s 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" Hard Drive (£49)RAM: 2 x 4 GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 CL9 HyperX PC Memory Modules (£48)PSU: Corsair 430W Builder Series CX 80+ Bronze ATX Power Supply (£34)1920x1080p please. Anyway to improve this? Intel is out of the question. The 5600k is suprisingly a really good performer and is a little faster than the 3870k. I helped a friend build a PC not so long ago he got a 5600k and crossfired it with a 6670 gpu (you are getting 7850 so you can't crossfire but you will get a much better performance anyhow). He plays dayz at 1080p on medium settings at 40+ FPS with AA on low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mos1ey 6301 Posted August 27, 2013 Would this be able to handle day z well on low settings?DesktopAMD E1-1200 APUAMD Radeon HD 73104GB RAM Absolutely not. I don't think you'd be able to open the .exe without getting an error message. Sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dexterr 10 Posted August 27, 2013 The 5600k is suprisingly a really good performer and is a little faster than the 3870k. I helped a friend build a PC not so long ago he got a 5600k and crossfired it with a 6670 gpu (you are getting 7850 so you can't crossfire but you will get a much better performance anyhow). He plays dayz at 1080p on medium settings at 40+ FPS with AA on low.Ah that's good to hear, as I know DayZ is CPU intensive but glad to hear that this CPU can handle it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzltv 2281 Posted August 28, 2013 So I've yet again re-done my build - only real modification is the screen:- http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/mzltv/saved/1vcv Just wanted to question the techies out there to see if my desktop specs would be able to handle a 27" HD monitor at full resolution (1920x1080)?I don't know how it all works really, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume more resolution = requirement for more processing power...If not, I'll just revert it back to a 23.7" ASUS monitor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.hopkins@live.co.uk 0 Posted August 28, 2013 is a sapphire Radeon HD 7730 compatable with a AMD FX 6300 black edition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites