Speeding Up!

[RubberKerfuffle]

Been considering upgrading my PC so its fit for gaming is boosted, especially Planet Coaster and, while I'm fully aware that it takes a lot to run the game at a very high framerate, I was wondering what is the main component that needs upgrading between the RAM, CPU AND GPU for this purpose?

This is my current spec:

- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650 @ 3.00GHz
- RAM: 4GB
- GPU: GeForce GTX 960 (4GB/DirectX12)

I am aware of the recommended system spec as displayed on the Frontier website so I'm considering a PC based on that (while potentially upgrading the GPU in the process) but one of my friends thinks only the GPU needs replacing to improve game performance. Anyone agree or think differently?

 

[SoapyIllusion]

Most games leverage GPU power for specifics aspects such as lighting, shadows, reflections and particles effects. Its hard to say specifically what PC uses. I've never dug that deep. But In either case I would recommend upgrading both.

Depends on what you're looking to spend and what you're hoping to get out of your new PC build. In any case no matter what processor you buy you're not going to see perfect performance in PC. Im running an i5 6600k with 16GB of ram and GTX1070. I still run the game on a custom setting with 2x super sampling. I still see regular drops on mid size parks. Average of 40-60FPS. Not stable by any means.

That kind of computer would run you about 1500-1600 USD with everything. (Whole build not just upgrading) An i7 of any size or more ram or better video card would cost even more. I believe the improvement would be marginal at best. Money wise cost you a lot more. You have to ask yourself is that improovement worth the cash?

I also suggest upgrading your RAM 4GB isnt enough to cut running PC all that well...

if you only could upgrade one item I suggest your processor over the gfx card.

 

[Fishook]

You need to upgrade you motherboard and cpu, as well as adding more memory 16gb ideally. I am running a i7 6700K with 32gb ram and GTX1080 , I am more than happy with performance until you run some custom highly detailed parks. then you FPS suffers.

If I am creating a Sandbox Park I don't bother with Guests and stuff until I have finshed it.

 

[RubberKerfuffle]

I am running a i7 6700K with 32gb ram and GTX1080 , I am more than happy with performance until you run some custom highly detailed parks. then you FPS suffers.

Yeah sounds promising! I'm looking into one of those custom builds you pre-customise on the Novatech website and I'm literally basing it on the system requirements for PC.

Im running an i5 6600k with 16GB of ram and GTX1070. I still run the game on a custom setting with 2x super sampling. I still see regular drops on mid size parks. Average of 40-60FPS. Not stable by any means.

40fps sounds way better by than 4fps if you ask me. That's with guests in the park anyway, but it's pretty slow now that vendors roam the park.