Building the Perfect Gaming PC for GTA V and Far Cry 4

From a person who runs Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) and Far Cry 4 on their PC at 900p resolution, here's a detailed guide on the configurations required to run these games smoothly.

Key Assumptions and Budget

First, let's assume you have a 1080p monitor. For those who cannot make this assumption, a 50,000 INR budget might be a stretch. For those with a 1080p monitor, the recommended budget is:

Processor: Intel i5-4440 Reason: An old processor but solid quad core for any gaming load at an unbelievable price. Motherboard: LGA 1150 motherboard (e.g., Gigabyte H87D3H) Reason: No need for a powerful motherboard if you're not planning to overclock. Overclocking will be explained later. GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB Reason: Flawless ultra gaming at 1080p. You can maximize all settings on any game except for MSAA.

Personal recommendation: AMD Radeon RX 480. It will save you a bit in the budget and it is a solid choice for ultra settings.

Further Budget Breakdown

From the initial budget, about 20,000 INR is left. If you purchase old hardware, you can save a significant amount. It's important to understand the price premium new hardware often comes with. Look at the performance differences between Intel generations and you will see the advantage of older models.

Interestingly, Graphics cards should be your main focus. If you immediately think 2000 INR won't get you anything, consider this: My local store offers a 5,000 INR case, a 1,000 INR old 320GB hard disk, and another 5,000 INR for a fan. You can see, the graphics card is a critical component and should be your primary budget allocation.

The Power Supply and Case

The power supply is the most crucial part of the computer. It significantly affects the longevity of your PC. Buy one from prominent brands like Corsair or Zebronics to ensure it lasts. Keep the build as a balance to the overall cost, but a quality PSU and case with a window will enhance cooling and performance.

For those who strictly limit the budget to 50,000 INR, options like an AMD Radeon R7 370 or Radeon R9 27 would offer better value. However, with an ultra-900p resolution, the 27 works flawlessly or the R9 27 would be more than enough.

PC Build Checklist and Conclusion

With the budget breakup, you can get the following components for an ultimate gaming experience:

Intel i5-4440 Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 Only 2,000 INR left please pick old hardware from shops like RAM, SSD, etc. Motherboard: LGA 1150 (e.g., Gigabyte H87D3H) Power Supply: Quality item from Corsair or Zebronics

This build not only meets your current requirements for GTX V and Far Cry 4 but is future-proof as well. It can accommodate up to 16GB of RAM. The GTX 1060 is undoubtedly the best graphics card in its price range.

Your PC can deliver a beastly performance for both 1080p and 1440p gaming at 60fps. It can even handle VR and 4k, albeit at a slower frame rate. All of this for about 54,000 INR. However, if you prefer, you can opt for a 500GB storage drive instead of the 1TB for better value.

Given that this build can outperform other builds mentioned in the comments, you can feel confident in this configuration. Irrespective of the GPU (NVIDIA GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480, or even older models), the i5 6400 has proven to be more than a match for the competition. Frankly, any laptop with a GTX 940m is underpowered in comparison.

Though I overspent by 5,000 INR for better performance, I wouldn't regret it. I hope this build convinces you to invest in something as robust as this. If you have any questions or plan to build a similar setup, feel free to reach out!