This $600 Computer Can Run Crysis on Very High
There are certain false rumors and internet memes that just don’t like to die. One of those is “but can it run Crysis?” A year and a half after its release, the game remains a formidable test of PC hardware. But it’s a test that can be passed now on a budget, without breaking the bank.
So you want to run Crysis on Very High? Bad news first–you’re going to have to build your own computer. Don’t worry, though. If you’ve ever played with Legos, it’s not much harder than putting together a set of them. The hardest part is knowing what components to buy and what works with what–and that’s what I’m here to help you with. If you need help figuring out which Lego brick goes where, Google is your friend.
With that out of the way, what specs are you looking at for under $600? They’re surprisingly not half bad.
- Intel Pentium E5200 (Core 2 Duo architecture) at 2.5GHz
- 4gb DDR2 1066 memory
- AMD Radeon HD4870 1gb
- 250gb hard drive
- DVD burner
- 500W Antec Earthwatts (SeaSonic-made) power supply
This computer should run Crysis on Very High at 1680×1050 at around 30fps, give or take. That’s not a lot, but trust me when I say that it’s more than playable, due to the game’s motion blur effects. (The rule of thumb for Crysis is that you can multiply its frame rate by 1.5 to get a more accurate picture of the game’s playability.)
So what parts do you need, specifically?
- Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz
- Asus P5QL PRO LGA 775 motherboard
- G-Skill 4gb (2×2gb) DDR2 1066 memory
- Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 1gb
- Antec Earthwatts 500W power supply
- Western Digital Caviar SE 250gb 7200RPM SATA hard drive
- Sony Optiarc 24x DVD burner
- Gigabyte GZ-X5BPD-500 ATX computer case
- Rosewill 120mm case fan (for additional cooling)
The total in my shopping cart is $578 before shipping and handling. The operating system, mouse, keyboard, and monitor are not included, and all prices are based on NewEgg.com and subject to change.
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