Hey everyone! I'm completely new to gaming PCs and need some help setting one up. I want to play modded Minecraft with around 300+ mods, and maybe a few mods for The Sims as well, but I'm mainly focused on Minecraft. I found a PC that looks good, but I'm not sure if it can handle that many mods. I changed the processor to an Intel i7-4790. Can anyone recommend any budget-friendly gaming PCs or laptops that could support such a mod-heavy setup? Here's the spec of the one I've been eyeing:
- ASUS GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5
- Intel i5-4590 (4 Cores, 3.3GHz)
- 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Kingston
- 128GB Kingston 2.5" SSD
- 1TB WD Hard Drive
- Gigabyte H81M LGA 1150 Micro-ATX Board
- Vida 500W 80+ Rated
- Intel CPU Stock Cooler
4 Answers
When it comes to modded Java edition, you need a CPU with fast cores since it relies heavily on single-thread performance. Ideally, you should have at least 32GB of RAM for smoother gameplay, especially if you're multitasking with other applications. 16GB might be okay on Linux, but Windows setups usually need more.
The setup you found isn't really suitable for running modded Minecraft effectively. It has an old CPU and GPU, insufficient RAM for large mod packs, and a questionable quality power supply. I suggest looking into a build with contemporary components or checking out the used market for something like an R5 3600 with a GTX 1070. You'll definitely want at least 32GB of RAM to avoid long load times and to ensure a smooth experience.
Honestly, the best gaming PC for Minecraft would have something like a 9800x3d. However, if you're on a budget around $300, it's going to be a challenge to find something suitable. You might want to focus on getting the best value PC that can effectively run Minecraft with mods.
I don't mind stretching my budget a bit over £300, but I really want to keep it under £1000.
Be cautious about using a PC that isn't compatible with Windows 11, especially since modded Minecraft requires a Microsoft account to operate. The specs you've shared seem outdated. The stock Intel cooler isn't a great choice for high-performance CPUs either. You might be better off searching for something more modern.
Got it, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the tip!