Mummelmann said:
A few problems with your statement, one being that hardware components is a lot more expensive in some regions, I live in one such region. Another one is that "you can crush any game out there maxed for less then $900" is simply not true. A game like Metro 2033 Redux at 1440p on ultra will eat up most hardware setups and I've seen rigs with a clocked 980 GTX struggle with even older titles. A clocked 980 GTX will be seeing 45-60 FPS on Metro Last Light Redux, for instance, that is hardly "crushing" it. Hitman: Absolution on ultra and 1440p and 8x AA on the same card will yield merely 30-36 FPS, which is considered quite poor on PC. These figures will wary based on the entire setup but 2000$ is not a huge fortune at all when it comes to true performance and anyone who spends a lot of time with PC's will tell you as much. Reference: http://www.sweclockers.com/recension/19726-evga-geforce-gtx-980-superclocked-acx-20/5#pagehead |
Ok I probably shouldn't of used the word "crushed" but definitely playable on maxed settings and your right it depends on the countries cost. But here's a build that's $830 after rebates (still under $900) that'll play anything today.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $241.98 @ Newegg |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $28.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $100.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | *G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $51.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | *Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.64 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | *XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card | $239.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | *Thermaltake 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.99 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $892.45 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00 | |
| Total | $832.45 |
