F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming I’d like to ask something.

I’d like to ask something.

I’d like to ask something.

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oliv8041
Member
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10-17-2016, 11:41 AM
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For my upcoming Christmas, I’m planning to assemble my own personal computer for the first time. I'd like to inquire about whether a system featuring an Intel i5-4440 processor, paired with a Sapphire R9 280X graphics card and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, would be adequate for playing games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, The Sims series, Fortnite, and Grand Theft Auto V at a reasonable level. My budget is approximately $200.
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oliv8041
10-17-2016, 11:41 AM #1

For my upcoming Christmas, I’m planning to assemble my own personal computer for the first time. I'd like to inquire about whether a system featuring an Intel i5-4440 processor, paired with a Sapphire R9 280X graphics card and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, would be adequate for playing games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, The Sims series, Fortnite, and Grand Theft Auto V at a reasonable level. My budget is approximately $200.

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Arkin2000
Member
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10-17-2016, 07:54 PM
#2
Absolutely. That equipment should definitely handle those games quite effectively.
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Arkin2000
10-17-2016, 07:54 PM #2

Absolutely. That equipment should definitely handle those games quite effectively.

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Fullalexis10
Member
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10-17-2016, 09:23 PM
#3
Absolutely. That equipment should handle those video games quite effectively.
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Fullalexis10
10-17-2016, 09:23 PM #3

Absolutely. That equipment should handle those video games quite effectively.

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Dyrani
Junior Member
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10-18-2016, 09:03 PM
#4
Absolutely. That equipment should handle those games quite effectively. Therefore, it ought to perform adequately if you also attempt to broadcast and capture gameplay as well?
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Dyrani
10-18-2016, 09:03 PM #4

Absolutely. That equipment should handle those games quite effectively. Therefore, it ought to perform adequately if you also attempt to broadcast and capture gameplay as well?

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GirlOnFire07
Junior Member
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11-03-2016, 07:30 PM
#5
Regarding my gaming email:

Justin M. Beauvais:

Yes, that equipment should handle those games quite effectively.

Therefore, it ought to operate satisfactorily if I also attempt to broadcast and capture video? However, you lack sufficient processing power for smooth streaming, though recording might be feasible. AMD offers software that utilizes the graphics card to log gameplay footage with minimal performance degradation. Streaming necessitates significant CPU power, which will likely diminish video quality or gameplay—and particularly with an older i5 processor, it's probable that both will occur.
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GirlOnFire07
11-03-2016, 07:30 PM #5

Regarding my gaming email:

Justin M. Beauvais:

Yes, that equipment should handle those games quite effectively.

Therefore, it ought to operate satisfactorily if I also attempt to broadcast and capture video? However, you lack sufficient processing power for smooth streaming, though recording might be feasible. AMD offers software that utilizes the graphics card to log gameplay footage with minimal performance degradation. Streaming necessitates significant CPU power, which will likely diminish video quality or gameplay—and particularly with an older i5 processor, it's probable that both will occur.

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SilverSmurf
Member
56
11-05-2016, 02:56 AM
#6
Justin M. Beauvais sent this message:

For my games email:

Justin M. Beauvais:

Yes, that equipment will operate those games quite effectively.

Therefore, it ought to perform adequately if I also attempt to broadcast and capture?
Regrettably, you lack sufficient processing ability for high-quality streaming, though you might be able to record. AMD offers software that employs the graphics card for gameplay capture with minimal performance impact. Streaming demands a significant amount of central processing unit power and will either diminish broadcast quality or gameplay—and with an older i5, most likely both.

Well, then I’ll simply use my PlayStation to stream and record, and I will only play on the PC from time to time.
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SilverSmurf
11-05-2016, 02:56 AM #6

Justin M. Beauvais sent this message:

For my games email:

Justin M. Beauvais:

Yes, that equipment will operate those games quite effectively.

Therefore, it ought to perform adequately if I also attempt to broadcast and capture?
Regrettably, you lack sufficient processing ability for high-quality streaming, though you might be able to record. AMD offers software that employs the graphics card for gameplay capture with minimal performance impact. Streaming demands a significant amount of central processing unit power and will either diminish broadcast quality or gameplay—and with an older i5, most likely both.

Well, then I’ll simply use my PlayStation to stream and record, and I will only play on the PC from time to time.