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Just ordered a new computer to play ESO..what do you think?

11 posts · started by cindigirl on Feb 19, 2015 · 6875 views · in General Discussion
cindigirlFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 05:45 PM #1
Hi, just bought a barebones system ( I have HD and Mem) to play ESO and do my computer graphics.
Here is the listing...any thoughts.


AMD 64 CPU AM3/AM3+:
AMD FX-8350 Piledriver (Vishera) 4.0GHz (4.2GHz turbo) (Eight Core) AM3+ 8MB Cache
AMD 64 CPU Fans:
Spire Kestrel-King II AMD 64 fan
AMD 64 AM3/ AM3+ Motherboards:
MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) AM3+, Onboard Video, GB LAN
PCI-Express Video cards:
GeForce GT 620 1GB PCI EXpress 16X dual head, HDMI
Sound Cards:
Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)
Network Cards:
Ethernet network adapter (onboard)
Cases Cube:
Thermaltake ARMOR A30i RED ,side window, Front USB 3.0
Power Supply:
Logisys 400W ATX Power Supply


Does anyone think maybe it may need a water cooled process fan?
Cant want to see the graphics...Im running a very old 2.20ghz intel system.

C.
king_honeybadgerFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 06:33 PM #2
You have a very nice processor! In concern of that, I would certainly recommend purchasing a more powerful CPU fan (or water cooler), as that type and level of processor can get very, very hot. Your graphics card should be interesting, but given it's a 620, I must doubt you'll be able to play ESO to full graphical potential, as it is not on the same tier of power/memory that your processor is.

What is your HDD and RAM?

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cindigirlFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 06:38 PM #3
Thanks for the recommendations, I plan to get a better graphics card in time..trust me anything is better than what I have now.
I have 16gb mem(2x8) I can put in and I have a 500gig HD running Win7 Pro in my existing system that will be moved into the new computer and 1 Tb external drive and 500gig extrenal.

I will get the water cooled system in a few weeks after the system comes in.
cindigirlFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 06:56 PM #4
BTW...What graphics card do you think would work well with my new setup?
Thanks...
C.
king_honeybadgerFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 07:41 PM #5
That really depends on your budget. How much are you looking to spend?
cindigirlFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 07:44 PM #6
Around $225 is the most I can wrangle from a paycheck....
I just paid $456 for my barebones system...so money will be scarce for a few weeks.

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ElridgeFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 08:56 PM #7
*looks at all the parts and gives an approving nod, pretending to understand*

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king_honeybadgerFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 09:16 PM #8
Nice try, cat.

Despite the reviews on it, I have this same card from GIGABYTE, and I'm easily able to max out Elder Scrolls Online, run Skyrim with one hundred graphical mods (many of which are very demanding), and I'm almost able to run Crysis 3 at full graphical potential. It works very well, and it's on sale within your price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-202-137&FM=1
cindigirlFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 09:21 PM #9
Cool, thanks, will look into when I have the $$ and want to see how the card coming with it works...more concerned about the heat build up with the processor and getting a cooling system for it...Thanks ever so much.
Now can someone explain the Moon Sugar thingies....here not in the game.
king_honeybadgerFeb 19, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 at 10:02 PM #10
I've had a very good experience with the Corsair H80i Hydroseries water cooler, if you can afford that. Your core will get very hot, and that $10 one that your system comes with ain't gonna cut it. Let me know if you need any other help!

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Soul_destroyer37Feb 22, 2015
Feb 22, 2015 at 01:53 AM #11
i highly recommend you upgrade the graphics card if you don't want to play on the low settings. probably a GTX 670 minimum and up your power supply to at least a 500 Watt so it can actually run steady, reason being is that if you use the supply you have now it dose not meet your systems power requirements and it will drawn power from other components and this could result in crashing. as well a good SSD (solid state drive) for your main systems operations such as windows and other files is worth the money if you have it. honestly you are good with the 16gb of ram though and no upgrades are needed there. all and all its a good start and in time upgrading the odd thing paycheck to paycheck, but i definitely would start with the power supply (500 watt min more likely you want a 600-700 for proper function) then a graphics card and so on :) if you have any questions feel free to ask! building computers is my passion and I'm always happy to help another gamer