I'm currently running on one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003070YJW/ref I usually get 30-50 fps, when not in a fight, with it dropping to like 15-20 fps during larger fights(and sometimes below 10). I've tweaked my settings, I've tried turning off hyperthreading(made things worse). using SweetFX. graphics settings are all kinda low, wish I could use higher settings. Since I can't quite get the performance i'm looking for, so I'm thinking about building a computer. Its been a few years since my last build, so I'm not super up-to-date on hardware. Looking to spend like 700 at the most(not including monitor, I've got one of those) Recommendations for processor, video card, RAM? Will probably get an SSD. Is an I-7 the best processor to go with? Or something with less cores & more ghz, considering poor multi-core support that I've read about? Could I get a few suggestions for video cards, so I can kinda shop around?
I run a 2600K at 4.4 (stock is 3.4) Asus Z68 motherboard 8GB of 1600Mhz RAM GTX480 with a slight overclock on a SATA 6GB/s SSD and I get up 45fps while recording, never below 30 in even the most insane battles on Ultra graphics. I'm not totally sure but that should be within your budget of 700. It's already been stated numerous times they are still optimizing and they will eventually include multi core support.
I run with 15-3570k. It runs about $220-40. Maybe snag a 660 ti sc for $299 on amazon right now. 8 GB of RAM, a $100 Gigabyte Mobo, thats what Im running with it can be upgraded later, and a HDD if youre going budget. A SSD can be bought later, load times arent that bad with by hard drive
+1 on the HDD. You can put a lot more money toward your CPU and GPU if you wait until later for an SSD. If you get a 7200 or 10k rpm platter, performance isn't going to be an issue. Switching later is pretty easy. I'm running Western Digital Scorpio Black platters, which are good enough that I'm satisfied to wait for SSD tech to improve and cost to go down.
May I recommend turning shadows off completely as a temp fix. Under usersettings.ini in your PS2 folder set shadow detail to ZERO 0. It will disable all shadows in game. Personally improved my spotting and gave me instant 20 FPS. This is because they haven't taught my processor how to track and command a continent of shadows yet. Major CPU power freed up.
You will not get a worthwhile new i5 nor i7 rig at 700. Around $850 for i5 or $950 for i7 plus the cost of windows. If you can afford more afterwards dump it into a better GPU. Unless you stream or other programs that utilize hyperthreading, go with an i5. It will look something like this. If you want to go i7 switch out other CPU for this.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388575/Core_i7_3770K_35GHz_LGA_1155_Processor http://www.microcenter.com/product/376491/Core_i7_2700K_35GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor Both are unlocked for overclocking. This is where I built my current PC, saved about 150 over Newegg, even with warranty purchases.
This is my exact setup, i run everything on MAX w/ highest resolution, and get 70-80fps when at Warpgate, or 50-60 FPS in intense battles, lowest i have seen is 45. Decently cheap setup, these things r prolly cheaper now, this was a few months ago. make SURE YOU GET THE SSD, totally worth it. ZOTAC ZT-50304-10M GeForce GTX 560 Ti OC Video Card - 1024MB, GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), 2x Dual-Link DVI, 1x Mini-HDMI, DirectX 11, Dual-Slot, SLI Ready, Overclocked (Z700-0569) 1 $199.99 $199.99 Patriot G2 Series PGD316G1333ELQK Desktop Memory Kit - 16GB (4x 4GB), PC3-10666, DDR3-1333MHz, 240-pin DIMM, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24 CAS Latency, XMP Ready (P33-5114) 1 $99.99 $99.99 GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H Intel 7 Series Motherboard - ATX, Socket H2 (LGA1155), Intel Z77 Express, 1600MHz DDR3, SATA III (6Gb/s), RAID, 8-Ch Audio, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0, CrossFireX/SLI (G452-2363) 1 $149.99 $149.99 Cooler Master RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 V6 GT Multi-Socket CPU Cooler (C283-3126) 1 $59.99 $59.99 Ultra LSP650 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration (ULT-LSP650) 1 $54.99 $54.99 Intel Core i7-2600K BX80623I72600K Unlocked Processor - Quad Core, 8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz Max Turbo), Socket H2 (LGA1155), 95W, Fan, Retail (I69-2600K) 1 $289.99 $289.99 OCZ OCZSSD2-1VTXPL120G Vertex Plus 2.5" Solid State Drive - 120GB, SATA II (O261-6401) 1 $119.99 $119.99