Please help me. by OriginaI March 8, 2015 at 10:03 PM UTC

My computer is OK (like 60+ fps) But I want to expand that.
Not buying a Mac, sorry.
Not going to play games on high quality.
I want mc to run shaders at like 30+ fps or 100+ fps regular.
My budget is around $400 I can go up to like $450 though
(I can build it)

Thanks, birdy

Jerseys March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

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Hacktivism March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

Sorry for bringing down your hopes, but I really don't think you'll get very far with $400.

Jerseys March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

Sorry for bringing down your hopes, but I really don't think you'll get very far with $400.

Yes he can. You could could build a good pc for $300.

1v1Me_ March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

Yes he can. You could could build a good pc for $300.

Ye he can make a good one for around $350

ViceTechnicolour March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

https://oc.tc/forums/topics/54fb71cf67d522a553000004 Not intentionally trying to advertise (since the info is all in here), but recently a moderator from that server was able to make a PC that plays like 170 FPS in Minecraft for exactly $100. Check it out.

BelgiumWaffles March 8, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

Sorry for bringing down your hopes, but I really don't think you'll get very far with $400.

I was thinking THE same thing tho

Jerseys March 9, 2015 at 12:03 AM UTC

https://oc.tc/forums/topics/54fb71cf67d522a553000004 Not intentionally trying to advertise (since the info is all in here), but recently a moderator from that server was able to make a PC that plays like 170 FPS in Minecraft for exactly $100. Check it out.

Fuck no. That shit is like beast. I might build it for my trip to the US.

OriginaI March 9, 2015 at 12:03 AM UTC

Thanks guys!

OriginaI March 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM UTC

Could I get more recommendations please?

RCMP_Mountie March 10, 2015 at 5:03 AM UTC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cRpLK8

This forms very much the basis of your PC, anything else you want to add on, such as the peripherals or the OS for example, are up to you. I wasn't able to add those in the PC build, as your budget is only ~$450.

_Phyre March 10, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/3HsWGX

Build Customized from Boson 2.0 ($300)
Uses a reliable Intel Pentium G3258
1 TB Seagate Barracuda HDD, Gives you plenty of storage.
The 750 Ti + Pentium Combo, should get you above 200+ fps (Minecraft)
BF4 Around 33 fps
Grid Autosport, 720p Medium, 40+ fps
Stock cooler should do fine, as Intel is actually good at making them.
Bioshock Infinite, 720p Medium 38.2 fps average
4GB DDR-3 1866 Ram, Should support you plenty, as I don't even use more than 4GB unless rendering, but still easily upgradable.
However the motherboard has 2 Ram slots, so you might want to go with a 2x4 when you're upgrading RAM
The 430W PSU, Is just enough to fill this up with Power.

Stimulating March 10, 2015 at 6:03 PM UTC

I don't think it's likely you could run shaders on 100+ fps without a bit more of a budget. Because you'd have to let one part's quality suffer in order to get good enough other parts. You have to get a damn good processor, video card and good enough motherboard that actually can support those components, the RAM is also very improtant. Plus the power supply to meet the increased power usage from the parts, plus the $ if you get a legit version of the OS. And the fan as well...

You'd need to spend all of the 400-450 on the motherboard, graphics card and processor to get shaders to maybe run at 100+ fps.

My advice is to save up more. I'd rather wait longer and get what I want and maybe more, than getting it right away and most likely not getting what I want and being stuck with it.

I'm not saying it's not possible, just unlikely.

Gl

Note: cracking OS is painful, but you save SO much on your budget. And try to find good parts on sale, be prepaired to wait a bit.

_Phyre March 10, 2015 at 6:03 PM UTC

I don't think it's likely you could run shaders on 100+ fps without a bit more of a budget. Because you'd have to let one part's quality suffer in order to get good enough other parts. You have to get a damn good processor, video card and good enough motherboard that actually can support those components, the RAM is also very improtant. Plus the power supply to meet the increased power usage from the parts, plus the $ if you get a legit version of the OS. And the fan as well...

You'd need to spend all of the 400-450 on the motherboard, graphics card and processor to get shaders to maybe run at 100+ fps.

My advice is to save up more. I'd rather wait longer and get what I want and maybe more, than getting it right away and most likely not getting what I want and being stuck with it.

I'm not saying it's not possible, just unlikely.

Gl

Note: cracking OS is painful, but you save SO much on your budget. And try to find good parts on sale, be prepaired to wait a bit.

Wtf are you saying?

"Ram Is important"

It is, but if you're just playing Minecraft or CS;GO 4GB of Ram ($30) is fine..

In terms of $400, Its possible to get a PC that runs shaders at 100+ fps.
The motherboard doesn't have to be that good, it just needs to have the socket size, that fits the CPU, and GPU slot, and RAM slots. And USB, other peripherals..
As far as the case goes, Silence isn't very important because you can just put it on a wood thing or on the floor, away from you so you don't hear it as much.

Cracking OS is not worth it, if something goes wrong you are dead.
just spend $80 its worth it... ffs, I mean an OS is a LARGE piece of code compared to minecraft, or any other programs like Sony Vegas which sells for $600, $80 for something thats going to be used EVERYDAY 24/7, Is worth $80...

As for a GPU, all you need is 2GB GDDR-5 vRam, and a clock speed higher than 900MHz to run shaders... Nothing much. As for the processor, a Pentium is perfectly fine, or an AMD X4 840K.

RightSide March 10, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC

Well you could get a Laptop with i3 and 8gb ram and maybe intel 4400 graphics 90fps+

_Phyre March 10, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC

Well you could get a Laptop with i3 and 8gb ram and maybe intel 4400 graphics 90fps+

Way to expensive