Equipment for Star Citizen includes various tools and gear designed to enhance gameplay.
Equipment for Star Citizen includes various tools and gear designed to enhance gameplay.
Elektron2K02
12-07-2016, 09:26 PM #1No, those graphics cards won't handle Max at WQHD with over 60 FPS. The 980 would likely be better suited for that setting.
I checked the RSI forums and it seems people are expecting Star Citizen to use a lot of resources, possibly even more than Crysis 3. The 980 should boost performance by 10-15% while cutting costs by 40-60%. If you need them right away, the 970 would be the best choice. I’d suggest getting one 980 now and saving for another later. This will help you get the most performance per inch in your system, which is what I’ve been focusing on.
StephanKruger
12-08-2016, 12:37 AM #2You're back again! I was nervous about the other one, sorry I checked the RSI forums and it seems people are expecting Star Citizen to use a lot of resources, possibly even more than Crysis 3. The 980 should boost performance by 10-15% while cutting costs by 40-60%. If you need them right away, the 970 would be the best choice. I’d suggest getting one 980 now and saving for another later. This will help you get the most performance per inch in your system, which is what I’ve been focusing on.
xXFirewitherXx
12-08-2016, 03:45 PM #3Currently, the arena commander runs smoothly at 60fps. When the complete game launches, performance may change.
Ender_Craft47
12-08-2016, 06:38 PM #4I possess ample space inside my unit. The biggest issue is price. My budget focuses on getting value for money. The SLI 970s should cost roughly $100 more than the 980, but would the improvements justify it?
lets_miklas
12-13-2016, 06:20 AM #6On a single overclocked 970 and an overclocked i7 3770 running at 1440p maximum settings, I achieve about 30 frames per second (sometimes dropping slightly). It consumes roughly 3.5GB of VRAM. Others claim SLi 970s deliver around 60fps, but you’ll likely face VRAM limitations as the game progresses, making performance increasingly difficult no matter how much VRAM you have. If you’re planning to build a system for this title now, aim for 60fps only if you’re prepared. Building a machine for it at launch would be nearly impossible in about two years—people who tried back then are still upset, and they blamelessly. The same applies to any game: wait until it’s closer to release before investing. Keep in mind that 1440p handles about 78% more pixels than 1080p, and we currently lack AA or full-resolution textures (or all of them), plus other upcoming features.
gustavbengters
12-13-2016, 07:21 AM #7My target is 1440p, and the current power needs for 4K are extremely high. I upgraded my GPU because I realized my plan at Microcenter.
robin_james1
12-13-2016, 11:22 AM #8If you upgrade now, GTX970s are great for 1440p resolution. I only own one, but I really like it. Keep an eye on PCPer.com for updates about the VRAM "issue" that has been reported recently. They plan to release frame time tests using the latest 500MB later today. Nvidia mentioned in upcoming drivers they'll enhance memory handling further, though I haven't faced any problems myself yet.
I'm trying to join the right discussion about building a high-end rig. I'm planning a 4K setup and have some questions along the way. So here we go! Warning! My experience with builds isn't top-notch—I've been checking forums and YouTube tutorials. Q1: How does the Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP480G4R5 2.5" 480GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC drive compare to the Samsung 850 EVO-Series MZ-75E1T0B/AM 2.5" 1TB SATA III 3-D vertical SSD? Q2: Should I invest in a Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-core, 3.0GHz, LGA 2011 v3, 140W desktop processor? It's expensive, but is it worth it for gaming? If yes, which motherboard would fit? Thanks, everyone, I hope I find the answers here.