Build a PC for Rome 2 / Hardware Recommendations and Advice Thread

[Biggus Splenus]

I ran S2 on Ultra w this PC with smooth FPS (I've read somewhere tho that S2 (or TW series in general) tends to lower details on its own under certain conditions), but didn't do any huge battles.

Also, GPU is what affects detail levels, and RAM/CPU for Unit size, in terms of performance ?? (I know its not as simple as that, but in general, unit size relies mostly on CPU/RAM and details/effects/textures is where GPU really steps in; GPU=quality and CPU/RAM=Quantity)

1080p monitor? Huge battles with a few stacks will definitely stress it much further, and even more so if you've got the unit size on ultra (which I don't do anyway, I hate big units).

Yes, GPU affects all graphical settings, CPU is for unit sizes, animations and shadows too (GPU and CPU work together with shadows, but it's more work on the GPU). RAM has nothing major to do with performance, as long as you have at least 4GB of DDR3, you're all set

[Biggus Splenus]

i planning to go with the very good tier ($894-$904). will it performance become better if i change the processor to i5?

If you want to do that, just upgrade to the "Great" tier it's much better value because it's got current gen hardward

[SpecialPH]

1080p monitor? Huge battles with a few stacks will definitely stress it much further, and even more so if you've got the unit size on ultra (which I don't do anyway, I hate big units).

Yes, GPU affects all graphical settings, CPU is for unit sizes, animations and shadows too (GPU and CPU work together with shadows, but it's more work on the GPU). RAM has nothing major to do with performance, as long as you have at least 4GB of DDR3, you're all set

Yup @1080p

I don't expect to do a whole lot of 40v40 anyways (or even 20v20).

[JaM]

i have just upgraded my PC with GTX760 (asus), previously i had GTX560TI. In shogun2 benchmark (DX11) i got 75+ FPS, so hopefully it will be enough for standard play in Rome 2

[Pteradon]

I was thinking about to add 8GB of RAM to my system,
but after reading this topic, i will keep the money in my wallet

ICPU - i7 2600k @ 4.4 GHz
GPU - EVGA GTX670 SC
Mobo - ASUS P8Z68-V pro
RAM - Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz

[alQamar]

Very true! No need for that. Check this thread
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...-TW-tech-myths

[Hadro]

Hello!
I was asked by a friend to find him a good gaming PC for under $1200 AUD. He has no components, no screen, no keyboard. To top all of this off, he needs to get the computer through a specific website as he has a gift card.
Here is the website: http://www.mwave.com.au/custombuild

If someone could do me a massive helping hand and customise one of those PC's and then take a screen shot of the final components check list, that would be unreal!!
Feel free to PM me or reply onto this tread. Thanks so much

[Biggus Splenus]

Ill do it Hadro give me a while

EDIT: Do you want one of those custom builds from the site, or do you want me to whip up a fully custom build?

[GoodKingAlf]

Ok, I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new Clevo laptop through PC Specialist. I'm still torn between the Vortex and the Optimus. Both specs are the same (Processor: i7400QM, RAM: 8GB) apart from the 765m vs 770m graphics card. The price difference is £300 which I can just about afford if I really stretch but it's really not ideal for me.

Basically, do we reckon the 765 will handle rome fine enough or should I invest the extra (300 quid!) for the 770?

[Biggus Splenus]

Ok, I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new Clevo laptop through PC Specialist. I'm still torn between the Vortex and the Optimus. Both specs are the same (Processor: i7400QM, RAM: 8GB) apart from the 765m vs 770m graphics card. The price difference is £300 which I can just about afford if I really stretch but it's really not ideal for me.

Basically, do we reckon the 765 will handle rome fine enough or should I invest the extra (300 quid!) for the 770?

I would save that money mate The 770m seems to be only 10% better
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-...Force-GTX-765M

[Hadro]

Ill do it Hadro give me a while

EDIT: Do you want one of those custom builds from the site, or do you want me to whip up a fully custom build?

thanks so much! If you could just use parts from that website it would be great! So click on one of the pre-made custom build and it allows you to completely overhaul the components.

thanks again! +rep

[Ellixhirion]

OK my turn, even if i am sure it will run, how smooth willit really run with this config?

Intel I7 4770K 3.5 GHZ (msi)
16 GB RAM DDR3
Nvidea GTX 770 2 GB ram dedicated
250 SSD + 3 TB
Fractal define F4 case

[Epic28]

OK my turn, even if i am sure it will run, how smooth willit really run with this config?

Intel I7 4770K 3.5 GHZ (msi)
16 GB RAM DDR3
Nvidea GTX 770 2 GB ram dedicated
250 SSD + 3 TB
Fractal define F4 case

Amazingly smooth. You will be able to run max settings/huge unit sizes with zero lag or performance hiccups.

[Biggus Splenus]

OK my turn, even if i am sure it will run, how smooth willit really run with this config?

Intel I7 4770K 3.5 GHZ (msi)
16 GB RAM DDR3
Nvidea GTX 770 2 GB ram dedicated
250 SSD + 3 TB
Fractal define F4 case

Max it out, smooth as a baby's bottom

Try overclocking though, it's the reason you payed for a K series CPU.

[Ellixhirion]

Thx can't wait to see all this shiny armor blinding my eyes!

[Evelien]

Just bought a new desktop !

• Cooler Master K-380 Advanced 3.0 Green
• 600 Watt Cooler Master power
• Intel Core i5 4430 3.00 GHz
• Silent PC
• MSI B85M-E33
• 7.1 Soundcard
• 8GB DDR3 RAM
• 500 GB SataIII Harddisk
• DVD burner/writer (?)
• Nvidia GTX 760 2GB
• TP-Link 300MB Wifi card
• 19 Inch Envision(Gigabyte) P971wL screen
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
• Crysis 3 for free
• 3 Jaar Pick-Up and return warranty (fix problems for free)

And a basic mouse and keyboard. Also getting a freww mausepad !

[Biggus Splenus]

Just bought a new desktop !

• Cooler Master K-380 Advanced 3.0 Green
• 600 Watt Cooler Master power
• Intel Core i5 4430 3.00 GHz
• Silent PC
• MSI B85M-E33
• 7.1 Soundcard
• 8GB DDR3 RAM
• 500 GB SataIII Harddisk
• DVD burner/writer (?)
• Nvidia GTX 760 2GB
• TP-Link 300MB Wifi card
• 19 Inch Envision(Gigabyte) P971wL screen
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
• Crysis 3 for free
• 3 Jaar Pick-Up and return warranty (fix problems for free)

And a basic mouse and keyboard. Also getting a freww mausepad !

Congrats How much did that cost you?

[Evelien]

Congrats How much did that cost you?

Alot! Since I can't build my own pc (this webshob gamepc.nl builds it for me). Cost me €1197 (which is probably the cheapest way off getting a really good and finished computer over here). The warranty and windows 7 do cost a lot.. but I don't have a windows 7 cd over here so had to include it.

I think I could've saved around 100-200 euro's if I build it myself. If you're a computer noob like me and live in the Netherlands or Belgium I highly recommend this website.

[Biggus Splenus]

Alot! Since I can't build my own pc (this webshob gamepc.nl builds it for me). Cost me €1197 (which is probably the cheapest way off getting a really good and finished computer over here). The warranty and windows 7 do cost a lot.. but I don't have a windows 7 cd over here so had to include it.

I think I could've saved around 100-200 euro's if I build it myself. If you're a computer noob like me and live in the Netherlands or Belgium I highly recommend this website.

Well that sure is expensive!

Warranty is a given with any individual product you purchase from a producer, so it's kind of wrong for them to charge you extra for it...

I think you probably could have saved 200 or over doing it yourself, but fear not, you have a very powerful machine in your hands now

[Evelien]

Well that sure is expensive!

Warranty is a given with any individual product you purchase from a producer, so it's kind of wrong for them to charge you extra for it...

I think you probably could have saved 200 or over doing it yourself, but fear not, you have a very powerful machine in your hands now

No I got extra warranty. The normal and free warranty is 2 years on everything. But I'd have to bring or send the computer to them which would cost me alot. So I bought an extra year of warranty with pick up and return.

There was no other way for me to get a desktop this good for this price build by a specialist game pc shop. Like I said.. I can't build a pc myself and don't know anybody that could (even if I did.. that could cause extra risks). Now I'll have everything I need with good warranty and I'll be able to use it immediatly. Just have to put the power on for the screen and pc and I'll be ready to go! Both the mouse and keyboard work with a usb so that's handy aswell.