Hey, my current laptop is only capable of building rather large maps in Unreal (and Unity) in somewhat low resolutions due to my rather weak video card. I’ve been doing some research into what to perhaps equip my next pc with (which I am going to most likely custom build), but would like some more opinions before making a decision. I wouldn’t be using it to actually play new high-end games, only hopefully design some beautiful looking games.
Okay, first is 8 GB RAM likely sufficient, or would 16 be better? My laptop only ever uses about 65% when using Unreal up to this point, but that doesn’t mean it won’t use more later.
Second, I’ve been looking at a few stronger CPU’s, but can I get great performance with 4 Ghz, or do I need 4.5 or better to get the best performance? Also, should I get an 8-core, or is 6 perfectly fine?
Finally, I was looking at getting a GeForce 1060, but is 3 GB Ram fine or is 6 noticeably better?
Any help or suggestions is appreciated, and don’t worry I’m asking other people I know for some help too since this is my first serious computer and all.
I think GTX1060 is a great option, I’m going to get one myself.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ should be decent enough.
I’d go with 16GB and 6GB Video RAM. It’s quite an investment so better be safe than sorry, even if it’s not noticeable at first.
The 3GB model of the 1060 actually has less CUDA cores as well so it does perform a little worse. I would get either RX 480 4/8GB or the GTX 1060 6GB.
I think the consensus right now is that the 480 is better at DX12/Vulcan and the 1060 better at DX11. Not entirely sure how drastic those performance differences are but it’s something to consider.
8GB of RAM is the new 4GB so I think you’re pretty safe there though you can always add more if you need it. Also for the CPU I think you’d be pretty set with a 6-core 4GHZ, don’t think more cores would be of much use to you currently.
Okay, got my new pc and it seems to work great, but I’m considering trying to keep it (specifically the cpu and video card) a little cooler. Does anyone know if there is a cooling system made to take care of both of those components at once, or even if there is is it better to get separate coolers for each? I’m not saying it’s reaching bad temperature levels, just a bit hotter than I’d like.
I’ve never bothered with custom cooling for GPU. And people always reccomend the Hyper 212 Evo for great budget air cooler. Though it’s infamous for being hard to install.
Thanks. It seems to be better now (the strain I put it through day 1 was probably the worst it’ll ever see), but I will definitely keep that suggestion in mind.
