Performance on the battlefield in Battlefield 1 is strong and engaging.
Performance on the battlefield in Battlefield 1 is strong and engaging.
Determining the ideal CPU setup depends on balancing performance needs. A higher number of cores such as those in the FX 6300 could help with multitasking, while fewer powerful cores like an i3 might suffice for basic gaming. The most affordable GPU capable of running at 30 FPS with low or medium settings would likely be a budget model from AMD or Intel. It’s not necessary to delay building a rig until newer models like Zen or Polaris arrive; you can start with current options and upgrade later if needed.
It's Frostbite 3, designed with similar needs as Battlefront and Battlefield 4. OP: It worked well with my FX-8350 for those games, and I didn’t notice any change when I switched to a 4790k. You should be okay with the 6300. For graphics cards, if you have $250 by then, I’d go for one of these options. It consumes less power and matches at least a 390/x card’s performance. My HD-7970 at 1100Mhz handles BF4 Ultra 1080p at 60 FPS minimum, costing me $125. Older cards like the 7970, R9 280, and R9 285 will still perform well at medium settings. IF YOU'RE ASSEMBLING A COMPUTER, choose a Haswell or Skylake i3, or an i5 if you can afford it. My thought is: i3s offer comparable and better performance in newer games, including Battlefront. If you have an i3, you can move to an i5 later, or with the 6300, the latest you’ll likely get is the 8350—still not very impressive today.