Computer spec for TGC and JNPG

[LeeRob23]

Hi All,

I have read nearly every thread on this so sorry for posting another PC spec post that has been done to death by now but i'm trying to find a PC for as cheap as i can that has a good balance between a set up that suits both sims as they seem to be tailored for slightly different system set ups:
Intel i5 6400 Quad Core @ 3.30GHz, GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5, 8GB DDR4 2133MHz RAM, 120GB SSD, ASUS B150M Pro Gaming, AvP Venom White Case, Dual Aerial 300Mbps Wifi Card, No Operating System

CPU
• Intel i5 6400 Quad Core Processor running at 2.70GHz With a Turbo Mode of 3.30GHz
• Genuine Intel Cooler

Graphics
• NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5 GDDR5 Graphics
• you can run games at ULTRA settings at a 1080p resolution.

Memory
• DDR4 2133MHz RAM
• PLEASE SEE VARIATIONS ABOVE FOR SIZE OPTIONS

Storage
• PLEASE SEE VARIATIONS ABOVE FOR STORAGE OPTIONS
• 24X DVD / CD - RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive*

Motherboard
• ASUS B150M Pro Gaming Motherboard
• 1 x PS/2 Ports
• 4 x USB 3.0 Ports
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 6 x Sata III Ports
• 1 x mSata Ports
• Gigabit 10 / 100 / 1000
• 8 Channel HD Audio
• 1 x PCI Express x16 V3.0 Slots
• 1 x PCI Express x4 Slots
• 2 x PCI Express x1 Slots

Wireless
• 300Mbps Dual Aerial Wifi Card

Operating System
• Available with no OS or Windows 10
• If Windows is selected, it will be fully installed & Updated.

Case
• PLEASE SEE VARIATIONS ABOVE FOR CASES

PSU
• 850W Power Supply

Misc
• Supplied with UK Mains Power Cable
• Supplied with All Relevant Driver Discs for Motherboard etc.

Thanks in advance, any feedback would be great.

[aeroburner]

good solid computer will have no issues

[LeeRob23]

good solid computer will have no issues

Thanks mate, they have these quite cheap at the moment at £620

[FaultyClubs]

The power supply is overkill you can save money there with no impact but otherwise looks good.

PG uses the cpu more than tgc. 2.7ghz i5 works fine but if you are ultra fussy some user courses benefit from higher clock speeds at times as they are not always as well optimized. Luckily PG doesn't glitch as much as TGC so it runs smoother at lower frame rates.

TGC uses the graphics card more than PG. The 3gb 1060 is really a different card than the regular version. Less horsepower in addition to less memory. Plenty for PG and I expect for TGC too. I haven't seen anyone with a 3gb version actually confirm this though.

[LeeRob23]

Hi mate, thanks for the reply. Do you think the graphics card below would be better as its the same price?

NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

Thanks.

[LeeRob23]

Found the below spec:

CPU

• Intel i5 4590 Quad Core Processor running at 3.30GHz With a Turbo Mode of 3.70GHz
• Genuine Intel Cooler

GRAPHICS

• NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
• 1 X DVI-I Port
• 1 X DVI-D Port
• 1 X HDMI Port (With Audio Over HDMI Support)
• 1 X Display Port
• This PC Supports a Maximum Of 4 Monitors.
• With this level of graphics you can run games at ULTRA settings at a 1080p or higher resolution.

MEMORY

• 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz RAM
• MAX RAM Supported by motherboard in this PC is 16GB over 2 slots.

STORAGE

• Kingston 120GB SATA III Solid State Drive
• 24X DVD / CD - RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive

MOTHERBOARD

• MSI H81M-E33
• 2 X ULTRA High Speed USB 3.0 Ports
• 4 X High Speed USB 2.0 Ports
• 2 X SATA III Ports
• 2 X SATA II Ports
• Gigabit 10 / 100 / 1000 Ethernet Port
• 8 Channel HD Audio
• 1 X PCI Express X16 V2.0 Slot
• 1 X PCI Express X1 Slot
• 2 X PS/2 Port (For Keyboard / Mouse)
• 1 X Serial Port Header
• Full specifications of this board can be found here

CASE

• High Quality EVO Gaming PC Case in BLACK with Switchable RED or BLUE LED Strips
• 2 x 120mm Dual Colour LED Fan, 1 x 80mm Dual Colour LED Fan
• 3 x Additional USB 2.0 Ports on Front Top of Case

PSU

• XFX PRO Series 550W PSU, EXTREMELY High quality with Proven Reliability
• 80+ Bronze Certified for High Efficiency and Lower Electricity Bills!

Does this one look a better fit with the quicker clock speeds but different graphics card?

[aeroburner]

stick with the first one the graphics on this one is bare bones why put yourself into a struggle with the game if not needed

[LeeRob23]

Hi mate, is the 3gb 1060 ok then or should i be looking at something better? Is the 3GB 1060 a better card than the 4GB 970 and 4GB 980 cards?

[aeroburner]

980 TI is a real good card as long as its the TI but that cost is comparable to a 10 series in pricing, I feel any 10 series card is a great option compared to a 970 if getting a new computer, but what I have seen on the reviews though this 3gb is only slightly better then the 970

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3114719/components-graphics/evga-gtx-1060-3gb-review-a-compelling-200-graphics-card-with-a-questionable-future.html?page=2

[LeeRob23]

Hi again, sorry for bombarding you I've got 1 last spec to check if that's ok, do you think it's better than the first one I posted. It has a 6GB graphics card but the motherboard is different?

CPU
Intel i5 6400 Quad Core Processor running at 2.70GHz With a Turbo Mode of 3.30GHz
Genuine Intel Cooler


GRAPHICS
NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
With this level of graphics you can run games at ULTRA settings at a 1080p resolution.


MEMORY
8GB DDR4 2133MHz RAM
MAX RAM Supported by motherboard in this PC is 16GB over 2 slots.


STORAGE
Kingston 120GB SATA III Solid State Drive
24X DVD / CD - RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive


MOTHERBOARD
MSI H110M PRO VH
2 X ULTRA High Speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
4 X High Speed USB 2.0 Ports
4 X SATA III Ports
Gigabit 10 / 100 / 1000 Ethernet Port
8 Channel HD Audio
1 X PCI Express X16 V3.0 Slot
2 X PCI Express X1 Slot
1 X PS/2 Port (For Keyboard / Mouse)
1 X Serial Port Header
Full specifications of this board can be found here


CASE
High Quality AvP Venom Gaming PC Case in WHITE
2 x 120mm Fans
1 x Additional USB 3.0 Ports on Front Top of Case
2 x Additional USB 2.0 Ports on Front Top of Case


PSU
850W Power Supply With Large 120mm Fan for Quiet Operation

[aeroburner]

Yes that's nice the only comment I might have is this for just sim play or are you using for more

[LeeRob23]

It's just for sim play and won't be used for anything else as I have a work laptop for day to day use

[aeroburner]

You should be fine the only reason I am asking is the ssd at 120 is not much memory

[LeeRob23]

OK thanks for all your help

[Migolfer]

Hi everyone! New guy here.

I just ordered my ST and trying to decide on sim software. I would like to go with JNPG to save the money and go to TGC next year. I would like to just get TGC now and purchase it outright but I think wifey would make me live in the garage with the sim if I do that.
I just got a gaming laptop and now a little concerned it's not going to be powerful enough. I have looked around on here and it seems like you guys are using pretty powerful machines.

Asus
I7 dual core 6500 U mobile processor (this is my main concern for JNPG) but it says it has 4 core processing speed.
NVIDIA 940 MX graphics card with 2 GB dedicated memory
12 GB RAM
2TB hard drive

i was on a site that checked my computer for JNPG and it said I met the minimums but wanted to check with you guys to see what you thought.
Man I wish they had trials for these games!
Honestly seems a little crazy they don't.



i appreciate the help everyone!

[keither5150]

That laptop will have a terrible time with TGC. It is not powerful enough for TGC. You need to take it back if you still can. Also stay away from whatever the minimum specs are.... nobody is happy with minimum specs. Go for recommended specs and above. You don't want your sim to look like minecraft. Save money and go with a desktop..... then tell your wife how much you saved.

[Migolfer]

I was worried you were going to say that!
Thank you for the help.

[Migolfer]

How about this one...
i7 quad core with boost 6700 HQ
12RAM
GTX 970 M with 3 GB dedicated memory.

[keither5150]

GTX 970M is a little less powerful than a GTX960...... do you really need a laptop? For the price of a gaming laptop, you can purchase a regular laptop and a gaming PC. If you have to have a laptop, try to finding one with a 10 series card in there. The mobile versions of the 10 series cards have pretty much the same performance as their desktop counterparts. The 9 series......not so much. Can the 970m run TGC.... yes but you will have to lower the settings a bit.

Compare GPU's here http://gpuboss.com/compare-gpus

[Migolfer]

Great thank you so much!