low budget rig for FAF

[PhilipJFry]

I've tried to get some friends of mine to play FAF lately but not all of them have suitable gaming rigs.
There was a thread dedicated to this kind of stuff but it has been locked and i have no clue how much has changed since it was updated the last time.
If someone who knows stuff about IT could give some advice on cheap yet decent PC parts for FAF that would be really nice.

[TheKoopa]

For just plain fa I would say an i3 of some kind and maybe some r7

(I'm running an i3-4160 and an r7 360, both are ~$120 but if you're a Nvidia fan boy you can get a ti 750)

[Viba]

Yeah pretty much, if they want new components cheap for FA, some i3/pentium with good single thread performance for CPU. 8 gigs of basic ram, some 100$/€ gfx and suitable basic motherboard.

A second hand i5/i7 rig with a K processor can even give more value for money for the future with overclock and more threads.

[md1892]

This may be useful, lots of other info on there also:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html

[IceDreamer]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/36QCwV

Just an idea. Basic, but will run FA and general computing nicely.

[JoonasTo]

Everything except CPU and MB enabling the CPU upgrade if necessary is worthless when it comes to FAF. Any modern GPU, even the low-end ones, will run the game at decent rates(mid-range cards get around 300-400 fps and late-game is CPU bottle-necked) and extra ram is not needed(faster ram actually does help if you overclock but the effect is very minor, some 10-20 cpu test points.)

So like people here said before, intel cpu go go go!

[Hzale]

Get a G3258 and a mainboard (non Z) that can still OC the CPU out of this link (https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/wh ... 8.2389948/)
OC the cpu to 4.4-4.5GHz and you get a 145 Cpu Score !! Better than an I7-4790 @ 4GHz.
4Gb Ram and some cheap Gpu like HD5850

[tatsu]

For just plain fa I would say an i3 of some kind and maybe some r7

(I'm running an i3-4160 and an r7 360, both are ~$120 but if you're a Nvidia fan boy you can get a ti 750)

even an GT 450 is enough for FA and then that allows you more budget for CPU for which FA is a real hog when you get into bigger number of units.

so you can use this website to build your PC https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ (this or any other builder website)

here's a list i made for you which IMO is made for optimal FA enjoyability : AKA low graphics high(est) CPU. this is reputably the best CPU with which to play FA and the rest are just parts built around it. notice i cut corners wherever possible to bring the price to it's lowest : I didn't put an optical drive as CDs are basically junk nowadays (I personally haven't used one in a decade. literally.) I didn't put an SSD as it won't do FA much good. (it still could but that's up to you to add one). I didn't put a custom cpu cooler even though that's highly recommended if you want to get the most performance out of your CPU. (considering H60's are at 50 bucks on newegg that's a freakin steal for how good those are). i picked a cheap case. and the cheapest 8GIG memory set i could find (although mushkin are the best ram manufacturers after G.skill so again a steal) the HDD is best GIG to dollar ratio imaginable (although i would honestly go with the slightly more expensive seagate option for more longevity. I really like seagate), I didn't put an operating system because for FA (and most other games), you can get away with playing on linux and if you want to go windows either way there's no reason for you to be paying for it, and lastly the power supply i din't go for the cheapest one there was but i went for the cheapest 80+ gold certification there was. PSUs aren't to be taken too lightly. they power all your parts. if they don't protect these parts you could end up paying the whole lot again simply because of the psu.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/tatsujb/saved/GTV6hM

here's another build that evens this out a bit more in favor of better graphics which again, FA won't exploit, I cannot stress that enough but people don't listen so whatever :
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/tatsujb/saved/ZbGGXL

it does come down to 150 bucks cheaper though. as always CPUs are the most expensive part in a build

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/36QCwV

Just an idea. Basic, but will run FA and general computing nicely.

tehee

not bad but your build comes more expensive then mine but only 22$ more expensive.

I do have to admit that given that's they're selling it at the same price as a 750ti (100$) there's literally no reason not to go with the light-years better RX 460. good pick there

@PhillipJFry

a Frankenstein of the two builds would probably be ideal :
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tatsujb/saved/6HbXLk
comes at a round 700 bucks

[tatsu]

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13226&start=10 this thread also veered into CPU discussions so if you want extra info

[IceDreamer]

@Tatsu - Removing the SSD because 'It doesn't do much for FAF' is just backwards. An SSD is the single most important component in any modern PC build. Don't have one, don't even bother making the computer, it's not worth it. Got to remember, this rig will be used for everyday computing as well as FA, and an SSD is completely essential for that now, IMO. Likewise with the RX 460. While true FA isn't graphically intensive, it CAN have detail settings pushed up much higher with a decent GPU, which makes a difference not in gameplay but in enjoyment, and a better GPU also allows much more room for non-FA endeavours.

@OP - My build is overall the best general computing experience outlined here so far. If you want to save a bit more from it, do it with the RAM, MOBO, and Case. Could also reduce PSU to 400 or even 350W, but make sure to get Corsair, EVGA, Superflower etc, a good brand. I consider that CPU and GPU combo the bare minimum of "Worth purchasing at all" right now, else you risk your PC instantly being totally out of date before you even put it together.

EDIT - Also your PSU choice is so incredibly overblown it made me laugh in exasperation. You do not need a 650W PSU for a modern non-SLI gaming rig. At all. Ever.

Edit 2 - Basically, @OP, you end up with the cheapest "This is kind of an acceptable build to even bother with" looking like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/42vWr7