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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Oct 20, 2015 8:36:27 GMT

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Post by Si on Oct 20, 2015 8:36:27 GMT

This seems to have popped up on our rFactor 2 thread. So I thought I'd open this thread for people to comment and add in any pre-built PCs for our less tech savvy users.

rFactor 2 requirements first:

Minimum:
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon II x2 or better
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, with latest Service Packs
- 4GB RAM
- nVidia GTS 450 or AMD Radeon 5750
- 1GB Video Memory
- DirectX 9.0c
- 10GB free HD space
- DirectX compatible sound card
- Broadband internet connection

Recommended:
- 3.0 GHz Intel i5 or 4.0 GHz AMD FX or better
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, with latest Service Packs
- 8GB RAM
- nVidia GTX 760 or AMD 7870
- 2GB Video Memory
- DirectX 9.0c
- 50GB free HD space
- DirectX compatible sound card
- Broadband internet connection

Please post any pre-built systems below

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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Oct 20, 2015 8:41:44 GMT

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Post by Si on Oct 20, 2015 8:41:44 GMT

Vendor: Scan
www.scan.co.uk/

Reference: Scan Code LN64992
www.scan.co.uk/products/scan-g15a-gaming-pc-amd-a10-7870k-8gb-ram-radeon-r7-cit-marvel-microatx-case-1tb-hdd-win-10

This should meet the recommended specification.
Just over £400 delivered.

Last Edit: Oct 21, 2015 22:14:30 GMT by Si

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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Oct 20, 2015 20:39:47 GMT

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Post by Si on Oct 20, 2015 20:39:47 GMT

Going a little more up market here....
Overclockers have a massive range:
www.overclockers.co.uk/
Although they can be a bit more expensive.
When you look at their custom built PCs, you'll need to make sure you add your operating system on top. Unless you have a DVD from a previous PC that you are disguarding.
I'd recommend Windows 10, if you're buying new here. That adds around £80 to the cost.

Plenty of choice on the Gaming PC section.
Make sure the Graphics card has 2GB, as some don't.
You can customise any of them before buying, but it alters the price. So one that was £420 needed a graphics card to run rFactor 2.

I do like the look of this one:
Quality components used throughout. ASUS motherboard etc..
www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-089-OG
£505
+£80 for Windows 10 64bit
Total £585

Also, worth bearing in mind is that their PCs come with a decent warranty for custom built machines.

Last Edit: Oct 21, 2015 7:34:36 GMT by Si

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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Oct 20, 2015 20:48:21 GMT

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Post by Si on Oct 20, 2015 20:48:21 GMT

One from eBuyer now
www.ebuyer.com/

Ugly looking PC box, but it's all included. Delivery free.
www.ebuyer.com/717958-pc-specialist-fusion-gamer-lite-ii-gaming-pc-pcs-d828670
£440 delivered
Nice points about this one:
Has a decent motherboard with ASUS.

...and it's eBuyer, so you can get cashback if you use Quidco:
www.quidco.com/

Last Edit: Oct 21, 2015 22:15:43 GMT by Si

john7 Eddie Irvine Posts: 933	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 7, 2016 11:10:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by john7 on Feb 7, 2016 11:10:29 GMT Would a brand new white computer equipped with, AMD Radeon R5-330 DDR3 (2GB) graphics, be OK for rFactor2?

Si Administrator Posts: 3,756	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 7, 2016 12:42:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si on Feb 7, 2016 12:42:48 GMT I'm not sure John. The R5 is a very low end card despite the 2GB. There are not many reviews on it. The AMD R7 and above cards will guarantee that rFactor2 will work nicely. I'll do some more checking later and let you know.

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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 7, 2016 12:54:32 GMT

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Post by Si on Feb 7, 2016 12:54:32 GMT

Hmm well it seems the card is really designed for 1080p video playback and not DX11 games.
See the review sections on EBuyer:
www.ebuyer.com/641531-sapphire-r5-230-2gb-ddr3-vga-dvi-hdmi-pci-e-graphics-card-11233-02-20g?gclid=Cj0KEQiA89u1BRDz8enExq7rvN0BEiQAaFCHm10ozoWSaaTdVOFhEHWy0oY8pOiguYvJFiy9DPIbT1AaAg3R8P8HAQ#fo_c=951&fo_k=eec7ff43304af09e0cfe7801f5e09b88&fo_s=gplauk?mkwid=s1uCoFeOZ_dc&pcrid=51482416379&pkw=&pmt=

If you are buying a new PC, make sure you can upgrade components on them. I would look for one with a AMD R7 or Nvidia 740 or 750.
One of those cards should be around the £90 price point from EBuyer. That's around £60 more than a AMD R5.

john7 Eddie Irvine Posts: 933	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 7, 2016 18:52:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by john7 on Feb 7, 2016 18:52:27 GMT Cheers Si.

Dunki F1 Driver Where are the beers? Posts: 366	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 9, 2016 15:38:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dunki on Feb 9, 2016 15:38:28 GMT Yeah agree Si, not really up to the job.

wrighty Jenson Button Call me Mark Posts: 2,665	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 9, 2016 19:01:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wrighty on Feb 9, 2016 19:01:28 GMT Remember John your graphics card will also need to support your new triple screens when they arrive

john7 Eddie Irvine Posts: 933	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 9, 2016 19:24:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by john7 on Feb 9, 2016 19:24:48 GMT I would need a man cave for that Wrighty SWMBO would not be happy .

john7 Eddie Irvine Posts: 933	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 12, 2016 16:51:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by john7 on Feb 12, 2016 16:51:12 GMT So.......is a Nvidia GeForce 730 2GB GDDR3 suitable?

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rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 12, 2016 18:45:46 GMT

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Post by wrighty on Feb 12, 2016 18:45:46 GMT

Sounds great to me John thumbsup . I'll have to start thinking about selling my half of the company as you are getting really geeky teeth By the way, I have no idea if the card is good enough

Actually I bought an AMD Radeon HD 7800 series card a few years back and installed it myself. Also had to renew the CPU or was it the GPU as it wasn't powerful enough for the new card . bloody tight fit getting it in though but managed with some gentle persuasionhehe Card has no problem dealing with triple screens etc and is easy to use, but can't for the life of me remember how much I paid for it. Bought in Germany, so tax free with a Military discount and paid in the Euro, maybe equivalent to ten bob thumbsup

Edited to say, hope this helps teeth

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john7 Eddie Irvine Posts: 933	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 12, 2016 18:56:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by john7 on Feb 12, 2016 18:56:29 GMT Cheers partner . It's part of the spec of a Dell running an i5 processor.

Dunki F1 Driver Where are the beers? Posts: 366	rFactor 2 - Spec PC Feb 12, 2016 19:35:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dunki on Feb 12, 2016 19:35:17 GMT www.tomshardware.co.uk/best-gpus,review-33382.html 730 may not be up to the job, have they got an upgrade option? Got a card worth 120 -150 ish which is prob sweet spot for price/ performance balance.

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Post by john7 on Feb 7, 2016 11:10:29 GMT

Post by Si on Feb 7, 2016 12:42:48 GMT

Post by Si on Feb 7, 2016 12:54:32 GMT

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Post by john7 on Feb 9, 2016 19:24:48 GMT

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Post by Dunki on Feb 12, 2016 19:35:17 GMT