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SimCity 5 System Requirements
http://www.simcity.com/en_US/system-requirements
Recommended specs for SimCity5
Processor: Intel core i5 or faster
Operating System: Windows 7
RAM: 4GB RAM
Graphics Card: nVidia GTX 275 or better or ATI 5850 or better
http://www.newegg.com/Store/ComboDeals.aspx?ComboStoreID=3&name=CPUs-Video-Cards
Hello Earth People;
My son (13 years old) wants to build a gaming computer - a truly worthy endeavor. I have built several computers from the chassis up in the past. However, it appears that my knowledge and experience from the 80's / 90's are insufficient for building a truly modern gaming system.
SimCity5 is the target game that the hardware is being bought for. I have included some info and links above.
What I need is some advice from someone who has done this recently. The budget is around $600 (before taxes, shipping, etc...)
If we could start with a CPU / Video Card combo from the newegg.com link above, that would be great. However, if there are better sources for hardware I am open to suggestions.
In the end I would like a fairly complete solution with the motherboard, case and OS specified as well.
Thanks in advance!
- Dave
Recommended specs for SimCity5
Processor: Intel core i5 or faster
Operating System: Windows 7
RAM: 4GB RAM
Graphics Card: nVidia GTX 275 or better or ATI 5850 or better
http://www.newegg.com/Store/ComboDeals.aspx?ComboStoreID=3&name=CPUs-Video-Cards
Hello Earth People;
My son (13 years old) wants to build a gaming computer - a truly worthy endeavor. I have built several computers from the chassis up in the past. However, it appears that my knowledge and experience from the 80's / 90's are insufficient for building a truly modern gaming system.
SimCity5 is the target game that the hardware is being bought for. I have included some info and links above.
What I need is some advice from someone who has done this recently. The budget is around $600 (before taxes, shipping, etc...)
If we could start with a CPU / Video Card combo from the newegg.com link above, that would be great. However, if there are better sources for hardware I am open to suggestions.
In the end I would like a fairly complete solution with the motherboard, case and OS specified as well.
Thanks in advance!
- Dave
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I've built a similar system last week and used this as PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
and this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
as the owner wanted to have the option to water cool in the future.
I prefer Seasonic PSUs, next in order of personal preference are Corsair's PSUs, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
If you're energy conscious, then a Gold or Platinum PSU might be better for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118
The Antec 280 is another excellent case that I personally tested: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129179
HTH,
Dan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
and this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
as the owner wanted to have the option to water cool in the future.
I prefer Seasonic PSUs, next in order of personal preference are Corsair's PSUs, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
If you're energy conscious, then a Gold or Platinum PSU might be better for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118
The Antec 280 is another excellent case that I personally tested: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129179
HTH,
Dan
ASKER
Thank you for the insights!
If anything else, what's your preference for a gaming machine these days: Windows 7 or the new Windows 8.1?
If anything else, what's your preference for a gaming machine these days: Windows 7 or the new Windows 8.1?
Windows 7 64 bit.
Windows 8.1 might work well for new games, but I've had some weird stuff happening on older games (3-5 years) that ran flawlessly on Windows 7.
Windows 8.1 might work well for new games, but I've had some weird stuff happening on older games (3-5 years) that ran flawlessly on Windows 7.
ASKER
Two more items of interest:
How big should the power supply be?
Can you point out a case that would provide ADEQUATE COOLING? (Maybe even one that has an appropriate power supply already built in.)
Thanks again!