JimiJames Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Im looking to build a new PC with its sole intention of playing FM13 on it with as many leagues as possible without later season slow down. Is this even possible? What would be the minimum CPU power, RAM , Hard Drive size and speed to be able to do so?? and would an inbuilt motherboards graphics be good enough or will i need a seperate one for matchday?? I absolutely love FM but dont want to spend big money on a gaming spec PC, when it is the only game that i play!! Much thanks to anyone with the know how to help me with this as i cant wait to start building, Roll on FM13. James, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haunted1234 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 whats your budget? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 £500 mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haunted1234 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 get the i7 3770, which has good enough build in graphic, and build the rest of the pc around it, should be able to do it within the 500 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterprise589 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 2x6870, i5 3570k and 16GB RAM cost me ~£700 about 8 months ago and runs 36 leagues fine with 4.5 star performance So 8GB 1 powerful graphics card and a decent processor is what you will need and affordable on £500 easily enough provided you're not including 10TB of storage array and 3 24" monitors. As mentioned the i7 3770k is an excellent processor and a good starting point for ~£210. Decent card can be <£100 and £40 for the memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 for £500 id want : 8GB ram a decent I5 cpu.. 2500k or if you can afford.. 3570 ( or 3570k if you are comfortable overlocking) that chip has more than enough graphics capability built on , so don't worry about that.. as an idea to base on : http://www.chillblast.com/Chillblast-Fusion-Chimera.html that's a solid solid machine.. if you are building yourself.. you can swap and change as you see fit and still come in at under £500.. eg. 3570 over the 2500k etc but yes... i5 cpu 8GB ram 64 bit OS and you are set Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for the help guys, im going for the I7 Ivy Bridge as it has inbuilt graphics, but does that also mean that that covers sound too or i need a sound card? cant find info about that anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliatam Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I am also checking for new laptops and FM is the only game that i play.. Can you also tell me about the Hard Disk ? If HDD or SSD would make a difference in playing FM 13? The laptop i wanted to get is HDD but i am reading about SSD - that how it makes the machine fly etc. but it's really expensive. Would this make a change for FM 13? Running the game faster and so on? What is the most important to run FM faster ? Processor , ram or Harddisk? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo_rune Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for the help guys, im going for the I7 Ivy Bridge as it has inbuilt graphics, but does that also mean that that covers sound too or i need a sound card? cant find info about that anywhere? You won't need a sound card. I believe all CPUs have had integrated sound for some years now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haunted1234 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 The laptop i wanted to get is HDD but i am reading about SSD - that how it makes the machine fly etc. but it's really expensive. Would this make a change for FM 13? Running the game faster and so on? Cheers. not really, just saving and loading of games, just playing it doesnt make a noticable difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 have a look at refurbished laptops/pcs, can pick them up so much cheaper, worth having a look, i got my laptop for £400 and i run 32 leagues with no problem at all and i have an i7 processor with 8GBram to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 You won't need a sound card. I believe all CPUs have had integrated sound for some years now. Thanks mate !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outseyuk Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This should more than cope should it not? Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M Memory: 6 GB DDR3 Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6490M (1 GB DDR5) Display: 39,6 cm (15,6") High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display (1366 x 768) Hard drive: 640 GB SATA (5400 rpm) I hasten to add this is for a refurb laptop for £366 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 where is that from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outseyuk Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 My bad, one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130781053750?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2061wt_1199 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 i got mine from currys, for £400 from their own website refurbed and its brilliant, got an i7-2630 and it runs fm easily with no problems plus other things like going on the net at same time, currys refurbed laptops are good though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outseyuk Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. It was £406 until lunchtime today. They also have very similar specced HP with 650gb HDD for £3 less. I'm riding it out to see if they get lower, or may take the plunge when they have 5 left ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 wait till tomorrow, pcworld/curry update their website(least i remeber it being on a friday, i waited 5 weeks for the right deal ) and depends on how much time they have left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outseyuk Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Cheers mate. Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 no problem, as long as it arrives before fm comes thats the main thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm_77 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Must have. i5 SSD 8GB Ram (no more needed) Win 7 64-bit Try ebuyer for good deals (also Novatech) Easier to build your own PC rather than buy anything from a shop as you know what's in your machine then. Do not buy DELL!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Do not buy DELL!!!! I really dislike seeing things like this. I'm working on a 7 year old Dell Precision 390 right now - doing graphic design. I have a 6 year old Dell laptop that runs FM12 perfectly fine. And my new Dell laptop plays FM12 like a dream. Fair enough if you have a recommendation on specific rigs or makes - but I think dissing a specific company (dell or not) should be avoided. Not having a go - I just don't think it's fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984mattyd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 i have a dell and it runs like a dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Been looking at novatech's barebone deals the £500 quid one looks its got i7 3770 and an Intel Z77 Express Chipset mobo, 750w PSU anyone recommend doing this? or just best to build yourself? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 oh and does anyone know if a Intel Z77 Express Chipset has built in wifi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliatam Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Must have.i5 SSD 8GB Ram (no more needed) Win 7 64-bit Try ebuyer for good deals (also Novatech) Easier to build your own PC rather than buy anything from a shop as you know what's in your machine then. Do not buy DELL!!!! Originally Posted by aliatam View Post The laptop i wanted to get is HDD but i am reading about SSD - that how it makes the machine fly etc. but it's really expensive. Would this make a change for FM 13? Running the game faster and so on? Cheers. not really, just saving and loading of games, just playing it doesnt make a noticable difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Just invested in this from Dell (my current machine is 5 years old): Processor - Intel® Core™ i5-2320 Processor (3.0GHz, 6MB) Operating System - Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English Memory - 8GB2 DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz Hard Drive - 2TB Serial ATA (7.200 Rpm) Hard Drive Video Card - NVIDIA® GeForce GT 640 1GB Graphics Card 3 Years McAfee Anti-Virus Software All for £629 - plus you get a FREE X-Box! Should be able to run plenty of leagues on FM13 with that bad boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 id say you got done.. but hey.. what do i know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outseyuk Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'd agree based on what someone on this forum posted the other day: http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5755G_1175154.html Sure it's an Acer but it's a fine deal and £130 less. Hey ho. Although it seems like they've discontinued that deal with this one (£50 more): http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5755G_1152339.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 funnily enough it was me who posted that deal.. the one for £50 more was on there as well tbh.. it's just a case of which one you happen to click on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakobx Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 You won't need a sound card. I believe all CPUs have had integrated sound for some years now. Thats not true. Sound is integrated on the motherboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwoodrob Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Been looking at novatech's barebone deals the £500 quid one looks its got i7 3770 and an Intel Z77 Express Chipset mobo, 750w PSU anyone recommend doing this? or just best to build yourself? :)Yes,thats what i did from Novatech,very good company,mines been running now for 3/4 years no problems!,,this is ideal if its the first time your messing around with the insides of a PC,gives you confidence to do more the next time,like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 agree with rob ... i like novatech... they've never been anything but helpful to me and are happy to answer anything you throw at them during the purchase and build periods... barebone deals are nice too if you don't wanna start from scratch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 this is pretty nice tbh http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/pcs/pc-1638p.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiJames Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks guys ordered a barebones from Novatech •Intel Core i7 3770K Processor •8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR3 Memory •750W Gaming PSU •Intel Z77 Express Chipset then a seagate 2TB sata Hard drive and a Sony DVD writer all for £593 Should be able to **** da **** outta FM with that lol, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Interested to know if anyone thinks the hyper-threading in the 3770 will give much of a performance boost for FM compared to the 3570? I just got a 3570 and have 8gb RAM, thoughts on how many leagues I can run? I was running 5-6 countries with a total of probably 15 leagues on a far worse machine without too much trouble so thinking I can go quite good with this system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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