Fallout 4

[Daimhin]

Hi guys!

I'm looking at getting a new computer essentially just to run Fallout 4!

What I'm looking for is a playable experience. It doesn't have to be on maximum graphics settings, but it does have to run sufficiently well that I don't regret buying a new computer!

Below is the spec that I have come up with:

Case STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-6500 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® B150 PRO GAMING D3: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM) 16GB HyperX FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 950 - 2 x DVI, HDMI, DP
2nd Graphics Card NONE
1st Hard Disk 1TB 3.5" SEAGATE SSHD, SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM (64MB + 8GB SSD CACHE)
2nd Hard Disk NONE
M.2 SSD Drive NONE
1st PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
2nd PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive NONE
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply CORSAIR 350W VS SERIES™ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans NONE
LED Lighting NONE
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking WIRELESS 802.11N 450Mbps/2.4GHz DUAL-BAND PCI-E CARD
Wireless Router/HomePlugs NONE
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Price £816.00

If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate hearing them.

My budget is flexible: I would rather spend a little more (if I have to!) so that the game actually runs, but likewise, if I've overspec'ed somewhere I don't want to waste money.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Slightly different build, but will perform much better overall, slightly over the cost of the previous build:

Case
InWIN 703 MID TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK/RED) **You need a fairly decent case for a gaming build with good airflow**
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-6600 (3.3GHz) 6MB Cache **Better processor**
Motherboard
ASUS® Z170-P: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs **Much cheaper motherboard but won't affect performance**
Memory (RAM)
8GB HyperX FURY DDR4 2133MHz (2 x 4GB) **8Gb is fine for your needs, easy and cheap to add more should you want in the future**
Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - DVI, HDMI, mDP - 3D Vision Ready **MUCH better graphics, Fallout will need some power**
Free Item
FREE RAINBOW SIX OR ASSASSINS CREED with select GTX 9 Series GPUs!
1st Hard Disk
1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm) **From experience, hybrid drives aren't worth it, you'll get better overall performance with the Caviar black**
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Router/HomePlugs
HomePlug 500 Mbps Starter Kit - Internet Through Powerline (£29) **Much better performance that WiFi**
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £931.00 including VAT and delivery.

Unique URL to re-configure: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-skylake-pc/5Dm0XO5aNt/

 

[MazLad]

I'd recommend going fast track if you want to play Fallout4 on release date. Remember PCS need to build it and will have other builds in progress. Also highlighting fast track will alert you to any immediate stock issues.

 

[Daimhin]

Slightly different build, but will perform much better overall, slightly over the cost of the previous build:

Unique URL to re-configure: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-skylake-pc/5Dm0XO5aNt/

Thank you very much for your, very swift, reply! I will certainly take on board your points, since I'm out of touch these days with the respective interplay of various components!

However that build (including a monitor) is just over £200 more than the one I posted. I appreciate that it's substantially faster, but do you think it needs to be that much quicker to play Fallout 4? If the answer is "yes" then that's fine!


MazLad - thanks for the heads-up, though I had already thought that!

 

[keynes]

Thank you very much for your, very swift, reply! I will certainly take on board your points, since I'm out of touch these days with the respective interplay of various components!

However that build (including a monitor) is just over £200 more than the one I posted. I appreciate that it's substantially faster, but do you think it needs to be that much quicker to play Fallout 4? If the answer is "yes" then that's fine!


MazLad - thanks for the heads-up, though I had already thought that!

The answer is yes. The system you posted seems unbalanced and the gtx 950 will struggle with gaming at decent settings.

 

[Daimhin]

The answer is yes. The system you posted seems unbalanced and the gtx 950 will struggle with gaming at decent settings.

Thanks!

 

[Daimhin]

1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)

Vs

240GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W)


Very similar price and have a 1TB external HDD USB3.0 for storage.

Any real difference?

 

[SpyderTracks]

1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)

Vs

240GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W)


Very similar price and have a 1TB external HDD USB3.0 for storage.

Any real difference?

I wouldn't go for the V300's as they have very serious performance issues and only reach about half stated speeds.

BUT, SSD is fantastic compared to even the very best HDD. Personally, I'd say if you can afford it and have other means of storage you can use, then YES I'd definitely get an SSD.

Any other SSD model other than the V300's would be great.

 

[keynes]

1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)

Vs

240GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W)


Very similar price and have a 1TB external HDD USB3.0 for storage.

Any real difference?

The v300 suffers from performance issues. Caviar black is faster than the standard hdd. Having an external hard drive for storage is not good for storing applications or programmes.

 

[GeorgeHillier]

Case CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 200R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4460 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard Gigabyte Z97P-D3: ATX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM) 8GB Kingston DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card 4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - DVI, HDMI, mDP - 3D Vision Ready
2nd Graphics Card NONE
1st Hard Disk 1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
2nd Hard Disk NONE
3rd Hard Disk NONE
4th Hard Disk NONE
M.2 SSD Drive NONE
1st PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
2nd PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
RAID NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive NONE
Memory Card Reader NONE
Power Supply CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Fan Controller NONE
Extra Case Fans 2x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)
LED Lighting NONE
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Router/HomePlugs NONE
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Firewire NONE
TV Card NONE
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 10 (64-bit) Home DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Monitor NONE
2nd Monitor NONE
3rd Monitor NONE
4th Monitor NONE
Monitor Cables NONE
Eyefinity Adapter / GeForce 3D Vision NONE
Keyboard & Mouse NONE
Mouse NONE
Game Streaming NONE
Gaming Mouse Pad NONE
Games Controller NONE
Speakers NONE
Webcam NONE
Headsets NONE
Surge Protection NONE
Cable Tidy NONE
Printer NONE
External Hard Drive NONE
Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation NONE
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Promotional Item FREE RAINBOW SIX OR ASSASSINS CREED with select GTX 9 Series GPUs!
Pricing Information
Price (excluding VAT) £680.83
Price £817.00

 

[ihavenoideawhatiamdoing]

Don't get the v300 ssds as they have performance issues, I would get a Samsung or hyper x ssd as there is a massive difference in performance

 

[Daimhin]

Case
SHARKOON VG4-W GAMING CASE (Green LED)

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-6500 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache

Motherboard
ASUS® H110M-D D3: Micro-ATX, LG1151, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs

Memory (RAM)
8GB Kingston DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)

Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - DVI, HDMI, mDP - 3D Vision Ready

Free Item: FREE RAINBOW SIX OR ASSASSINS CREED with select GTX 9 Series GPUs!


1st Hard Disk
1TB WD BLACK WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)

1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM

Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY

Processor Cooling
INTEL STANDARD CPU COOLER

Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING

Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS 802.11N 450Mbps/2.4GHz DUAL-BAND PCI-E CARD (£29)

USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS

Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)

Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)

Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

Monitor
ASUS VE228TR 21.5" LED DISPLAY, D-Sub, DVI-D (£87)

Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)

£869.00 inc VAT and Delivery.

I've decided on a budget of £850 so, taking comments on board I am now looking at the above.


I would have liked faster RAM and an SSD but cut them (and the CPU) back in order to get the GPU recommended.

I'm going wireless because I can't run an Ethernet cable at present and my house is old and the wiring is no more reliable than wifi! (things to do on the house is one of the reasons the budget is lower than Id like!)

Thanks for the comments guys, I really appreciate them!


So, the main question is: will this run Fallout 4?

 

[keynes]

Looks good, you may want to consider dragonfly CPU cooler

 

[Daimhin]

Final tweak if you don't mind commenting:

Case
SHARKOON VG4-W GAMING CASE (Green LED)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4460 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H81M-PLUS: Micro-ATX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
8GB HyperX FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - DVI, HDMI, mDP - 3D Vision Ready
Free Item
FREE RAINBOW SIX OR ASSASSINS CREED with select GTX 9 Series GPUs!
1st Hard Disk
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
ASUS VE228TR 21.5" LED DISPLAY, D-Sub, DVI-D (£88)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £857.00 including VAT and delivery.

Obviously a slower CPU and using the saving to go for an SSD

Any thoughts between these two?

 

[Daimhin]

Well, I hope this works, as I've just ordered it!

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Daimhin]

 

[Daimhin]

Case SHARKOON VG4-W GAMING CASE (Green LED)
Change to: SHARKOON BD28 GAMING CASE (Green LED)
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4460 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Change to: Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4690 (3.5GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® H81M-PLUS: Micro-ATX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM) 8GB HyperX FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card 4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - DVI, HDMI, mDP - 3D Vision Ready
1st Hard Disk 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk NONE
1st PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
2nd PCI-E SSD Drive NONE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive NONE
Memory Card Reader NONE
Power Supply CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans NONE
LED Lighting NONE
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Router/HomePlugs NONE
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Firewire NONE
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 10 (64-bit) Home DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor ASUS VE228TR 21.5" LED DISPLAY, D-Sub, DVI-D

For the record, this system runs Fallout 4 on Ultra!