Scrapper_511

Hello again folks. Just in case any of you were curious about how this build was going, the last component (the monitor) arrived a few days ago and everything came together very nicely. The computer has been purring along very, very nicely and I finally reinstalled SB and got to see my scenarios and maps again after a very long hiatus. Where I was previously getting 23fps in extremely busy scenes, I am now getting no less than 50fps (and with details maxed out)! Ironically, this rig, along with the other PCs in my household, will mostly be relegated to home-schooling duties for at least the next several weeks. Here's is a rundown of parts (in order of purchase): AMD Ryzen 5 3600 MSI B450 Tomahawk Max Fractal design Focus G medium tower MSI Radeon RX5700 Mech OC Corsair Dominator 32GB DDR4 PC3200 Samsung EVO 860 1TB SSD Western Digital Blue 3TB Hdd Corsair RM750x Power Supply ASUS VG249Q (1080p, 144MHz, IPS) 24" monitor I haven't built a computer from the ground, up like this since I I got an AMD K7 I think. Computer cases and fans have come a long way and it amazes me how quiet they can be even though they are so perforated for venting purposes. RGB is all the rage and I initially scoffed at it, but I myself am probably going to upgrade some fans with fine RGB ones. The Radeon RX5700 has been flawless despite all the driver and cooling problems I've read about, and it pairs very well with my ASUS monitor, which I am quite thrilled about. That's that, thanks for your time. Time to update my signature...

Thanks all. I did review the install instructions in the readme but for whatever reason I couldn't wrap my head around it (quite possibly because all my kids are stuck at home). I'll update the USB stick too (which I've already been using the back-up some maps). Thanks again; I'll give it another run on my next day off. I'm definitely looking forward to getting back into SB in this new build!

So, I finally finished my build and it's time to reinstall SB. I've just downloaded v4.162 and patch v4.163, but I've forgotten what to do about the map package and map tools. Is there anything current in the red USB stick that I can still use? Please advise. Thanks in advance and I hope you're all well.

Thanks for the monitor recommendation. I'm leaning towards a 144hz and 1080p monitor in the sub $200 range and I see that Acer slips right under that. We'll see; I still need to read up on monitor reviews. Also, I agree on the RAM. I've never had to do so much research to find a set that'll work for my CPU/mobo (having to go through manufacturer's compatibility list is a pain). I have decided to go 32GB of DDR4 PC3200. Still narrowing down which brand and model to go with though. As for a GPU, I've been eyeing nVidia's RTX 2060 Super, but I am not going to take advantage of Ray-Tracing and couldn't pass up on a $325USD deal for a MSI Mech OC Radeon RX5700. My most demanding games are SB and CMANO so I'm not too concerned about the temp or driver issues I've been hearing about for this card and AMD, respectively. Speaking of which, these two titles will probably end up sharing a 1TB SSD along with Win10, then I'll also get a 1TB Hdd for my other games/apps. So, this build is coming together steadily. My next investment will probably be a 750W PS, Win10 and the RAM, followed by the storage devices, input devices, and finally the monitor.

I don't think so. It's a 20" LG 2040T LED monitor. Anyway, this turned out to be a complete replacement of an entire PC setup, instead of an incremental upgrade. This if fine, but I do have to spread out the purchases a bit more which will delay the complete assembly. Would appreciate RAM (specific brand/model) and monitor recommendations, at the moment.

My immediate concern is that a brand new monitor is not going to fly under the wife's radar. Fortunately, as far as my wallet is concerned, a good replacement can be had for cheap; possibly making this the least expensive component of this build! Tankenator, yes I am considering SSDs for storage, although my existing SSD will likely be carried over.

Thanks for the video. I'm leaning towards a 2060 Super. On the other hand, these new cards don't have DVI, which means I'll have to upgrade my monitor as well.

Oh gotcha, thanks. No used parts for me, and no eBay neither. 😀 Glad it worked out for you though, and after seeing what 1070s go for, you got quite the deal!

No, not the 1070. What I meant was: a top end card currently costs upwards of $300USD, which I will not spend on a single part. I am considering GPUs w/ 6GB that are well below that price-point. 🙂

Thanks for that bit about wear leveling, Ssnake; I'd never heard of it. Upgrading to the Ryzen makes my Geforce 1050ti the major bottleneck now and investing in expensive CAS 14 RAM in 3200-3600 class doesn't seem like a good choice unless I have a top-end GPU which I am not spending more than $300 for. Gonna take some time finding the sweet spot for me here. Thanks for the heads-up, storm'! Hi Red'. After a quick search I learned that the 1066 requires 400W. I don't think your 460W supply leaves much room for "error". As far as CPUs go, consider ones with the best single-thread performance you can afford. I have a 650W PS if you were wondering.

Hello folks. Parts for my new system build have started arriving at my doorstep and before I order more parts, I'm asking for recommendations here (after all, this rig is practically being built around SB). So far I've got an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and an MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX motherboard. I'm likely to re-use my 250GB SSD, 1TB SATA hard drive and GeForce GTX 1050ti. The Tomahawk B450 board is M.2 storage capable; I'm totally new to this tech, but I think I will install SB and all map content on a M.2 SSD. First question arises here: Is a 1TB M.2 SSD big and reliable enough to install all SB content in (I will be editing maps frequently)? FYI, in my current setup, I have the 250Gig SSD sharing Win7 and SB which was fine until map-editing proved that 250Gigs was not enough. I will use my previous 250 GB SSD to solely boot Win10. Another thing I'm wondering about is RAM. Does SB benefit from 32GB of memory? Anyone have a recommendation for the fastest and most reliable brand and model? This is all I can type and think of at the moment, so I will post this before retiring for the evening. Thanks in advance...

Looks impressive, Michael. It'll should run SB without a hiccup. I'm building around a Ryzen 5 3600 which is on its way along with a B450 motherboard. Parts to follow. PM me if you want to continue this discussion.

I'm on a SB sabbatical as I collect parts for a new computer, but I'm looking forward to getting back into it ASAP. Thanks for the update.

Interesting pics and back-story, Ssnake. You done good. 👍

All the more why it's pretty neat SB was mentioned by the site. : )