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lyons75 wrote:So, how much do we know about the recommended requirements for the game? I'm gonna go do some Google research but I'd also be happy with some experienced opinions and advice about the peripherals. Especially the CPU.
just brew it! wrote:If the recommended system specs K-L-Waster posted end up being anywhere close to reality by the time the game launches, you really need to be paying more attention to the GPU. Those are some fairly high-end GPUs, but relatively low-end CPUs. You could easily end up spending 2-3x as much for the GPU as the CPU...
dragontamer5788 wrote:just brew it! wrote:If the recommended system specs K-L-Waster posted end up being anywhere close to reality by the time the game launches, you really need to be paying more attention to the GPU. Those are some fairly high-end GPUs, but relatively low-end CPUs. You could easily end up spending 2-3x as much for the GPU as the CPU...
Its not so much "could", but "should". The GPU is the piece of the computer that calculates 3d points, paints textures and puts everything on the screen. Its absolutely more important than the CPU, probably 2x to 3x more important. So yeah, definitely spend more on GPU if you care about Cyberpunck 2077 or Witcher 3 (and other, similar games)
just brew it! wrote:dragontamer5788 wrote:just brew it! wrote:If the recommended system specs K-L-Waster posted end up being anywhere close to reality by the time the game launches, you really need to be paying more attention to the GPU. Those are some fairly high-end GPUs, but relatively low-end CPUs. You could easily end up spending 2-3x as much for the GPU as the CPU...
Its not so much "could", but "should". The GPU is the piece of the computer that calculates 3d points, paints textures and puts everything on the screen. Its absolutely more important than the CPU, probably 2x to 3x more important. So yeah, definitely spend more on GPU if you care about Cyberpunck 2077 or Witcher 3 (and other, similar games)
Yeah... but given the "budget important" bit, I'm not sure he's going to be able to afford that. Might need to settle for a lesser GPU and run the game at reduced detail, which would bring the price of the GPU down. It doesn't make much sense to go lower on the CPU to save some $, since you can get one of the recommended CPUs (Ryzen 5 1600) for only ~$120.
just brew it! wrote:Lot of "ifs" there though, given that we don't know how many threads this game will be capable of utilizing, or what else he might want to use this system for. Seems pretty silly to cripple the system just to save $40 (give or take). If that's gonna break the bank, I think the correct answer is "wait to build the system until you've saved another $40, or the price of the CPU comes down".
I assume you're just looking to upgrade for games today?
We can't give you a recommendation on upgrades until you give us the specs of your entire system.
lyons75 wrote:I assume you're just looking to upgrade for games today?
We can't give you a recommendation on upgrades until you give us the specs of your entire system.8 GB RAM
AMD Radeon R7 240
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Also, running a 500GB HDD
I know it's pretty bad but I haven't been gaming at all these last few years. Fun fact, though, I was able to run TW3 on lowest settings without any lag or stutter even though online data said there's no way the game would even start.
To answer your questions, yes, I am looking for an upgrade right now since I'd also like to play some of the new RPG titles. For example, Metal Gear Solid: Phantom Pain looks extremely fun.
JustAnEngineer wrote:A $270 Radeon RX Vega56 is a good choice for gaming at up to 2560x1440 resolution
This one from Reddit is pretty informative and it has led me on to believe I should invest in an Nvidia GPU rather than AMD. GTX 1060 from this list seems pretty good for the price but I'm wondering how long will it last me considering the upcoming titles. I'm guessing it's not good enough for CP2077 but I'll be able to upgrade in 1,5 year when I save up more cash.
lyons75 wrote:As for PSU, I got this one from Amazon a few years ago, I believe it should be fine since it's 500W.
JustAnEngineer wrote:A $270 Radeon RX Vega56 is a good choice for gaming at up to 2560x1440 resolution, but this is getting into the performance range where we're expecting the slightly cut down "Pro" version of Navi to offer lower power consumption (and noise) and lower manufacturing cost compared to Vega. On the NVidia side, this is GTX1070Ti or RTX2060 territory.
I would be very happy to recommend a GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6GB for the OP's needs if NVidia would knock $50 or more off of its $280 price tag.
I am slightly curious about how the OP managed to pair up a one-year-old mid-range Ryzen 5 2600 CPU with a six-year-old Radeon R7 240 budget GPU.
JustAnEngineer wrote:What is the resolution and refresh rate of your current monitor? This is a significant factor in determining how powerful your GPU needs to be for gaming.