Affordable pre-built PC to run the game ?
Hey all! ~ Just wondering if you guys knew of any pre-built PCs that can run MEA. I'm kind of scared and unwilling to build my own but I also can't afford to pay 1500 bucks for a PC with spec requir...
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Tough nut to crack ...
- CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor - $174.99
- Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard - $84.99
- Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory - $102.88
- Storage: Seagate - FireCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive - $69.99
- Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card - $204.99
- Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case - $33.95
- Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply - $29.99
- Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit - $89.89
That is $800.00 altogether for self-assembly, without screen, keyboard, mouse etc. You may need additional parts, tools maybe.
I selected the parts via online pc builder pages that compare prices available, so please understand this just as a guideline.
You can upgrade CPU (Ryzen 1800X), memory (+16Gb), GPU (Vega, 1080ti), storage in the future easily once you are willing to invest extra money.
Theoretical saving up to $200 with a end price of $600 by evaluating the following:
- If you have an OS you can save this money of course (saves $90).
- You could reduce memory to 8Gb if you have to (for saving $50).
- Maybe cheaper B350 mainboard, but maybe with lesser potential to OC or upgrade (saving $30).
- I wouldn't recommend any smaller CPU. Also an SSD is more expensive with less capacity. The selected SSHD (or hybrid) is fast. But you could use a common HDD (saves $20).
- Graphic card ... well, this is the crucial part. A 6 or 8gb card is not required. Not for Andromeda or other games currently. 1080p is fine. There are some cheaper alternatives like MSI or Sapphire RX 470 4Gb or a MSI GTX 1050 Ti 4Gb (saves $60).
$850 with Ryzen 5 and GTX 1060
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883230212
Or buy a $280 AMD desktop with an 8 core CPU and 8GB of RAM and stick a $200 graphics card in it. It will play everything out right now.
Notice that AMD processors have somewhat poor performance in games except the new Ryzen line of processors.
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My pc is 4 yrs old and it runs ME:A fine. Only thing i've added lately is an RX470 8gb ram ver.
All you need is a 4 core cpu i5 mid range. Basic motherboard, 16 mid level ram. You could easily build one for $400 or less.
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My pc is 4 yrs old and it runs ME:A fine. Only thing i've added lately is an RX470 8gb ram ver.
All you need is a 4 core cpu i5 mid range. Basic motherboard, 16 mid level ram. You could easily build one for $400 or less.
While I basically agree on the specs (see my post and calculation bottom page 1), it was asked for a pre-build if possible. And Windows alone costs about $100 ...
The best I could see is $600, with a Ryzen 5 and RX 470 / or 1050ti.
Unless one- a) can simply re-use existing parts form an old PC (like case, power supply, cables, maybe hdd and windows) and pays a Pizza for assembly.
- b) looks for a used 2-3 year old gaming PC.
