ArmA 3 System Requirements

[mbamg]

OS - Vista 7 64-bit
CPU - i3-380M
GPU- ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5650M
RAM - 4GB
DirectX - 11 (but just barely)

Guess I'm jumping onto the bandwagon with this one. In ArmA 2, I experience FPS lag in medium settings when smokes are deployed, running at 1080p resolution with 1500 something 3D resolution. I also have to turn down AA, as it's something that my GPU isn't very good with, apparently. If I am to play ArmA 3, running medium settings smoothly is enough for me. What do I need to upgrade in order to achieve that?

[ruhtraeel]

OS - Vista 7 64-bit
CPU - i3-380M
GPU- ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5650M
RAM - 4GB
DirectX - 11 (but just barely)

Guess I'm jumping onto the bandwagon with this one. In ArmA 2, I experience FPS lag in medium settings when smokes are deployed, running at 1080p resolution with 1500 something 3D resolution. I also have to turn down AA, as it's something that my GPU isn't very good with, apparently. If I am to play ArmA 3, running medium settings smoothly is enough for me. What do I need to upgrade in order to achieve that?

CPU = i3
GPU = Radeon 6870/GTX 550 Ti
RAM = 4GB

---------- Post added at 03:07 ---------- Previous post was at 01:23 ----------

Edit: Actually an i5 would be better. Any i5 would do I think

...you aren't planning on upgrading your laptop, are you? From what I'm guessing it's a Lenovo Y460?

[mbamg]

CPU = i3
GPU = Radeon 6870/GTX 550 Ti
RAM = 4GB

---------- Post added at 03:07 ---------- Previous post was at 01:23 ----------

Edit: Actually an i5 would be better. Any i5 would do I think

...you aren't planning on upgrading your laptop, are you? From what I'm guessing it's a Lenovo Y460?

A Gateway NV5922h (they still sell it at the Source). Yep, I'm not even considering upgrading this laptop, and I think it'll be a few years before I get a computer that can play ArmA 3 well. Just wanted to get some clarification.

[samyG]

Just for the record, as far as Intel CPUs go, there really isn't that much of a difference between say, an i5-2500k and an i7-2600k. Basically, it goes likes this:

Core i3 CPUs contain 2 cores and has Hyper-threading enabled.

Core i5 CPUs contain 4 cores and DOES NOT have hyper-threading.

Core i7 CPUs contain 4 or more cores WITH hyper-threading.

As far as modern gaming is concerned, you could easily pass with an i3 cpu and a mid-range card BUT it would, of course, be more worth your money to invest in an i5 cpu. Now, in regards to an i7 cpu, they do not increase performance in anyway in comparison to an i5 expect for a few instances where a game would ever so slightly take advantage of the extra cores/threads (CIV V for example). Really, I would only recommend buying a core i7 cpu if you plan on making gameplay vids because the rendering process relies greatly on the amount of cores/threads contained in the CPU.

If you are planing on buy a brand new cpu and you DO NOT already own a first gen core processor (core i5 760, core i7 960) or second gen core processor (i5 2500(k), i7 2600(k)) then save up and purchase an i5 3570k or an i7 3770k. If you own a 2500k or 2600k, merely invest in a new graphics as well as a good aftermarket heatsink to overclock your cpu (if you have the unlocked version (K)). Anyone with an i3 cpu that is first or second gen, you are allowed to purchase a new quad core cpu, lol.

[SeaFoam]

I for one will be holding off on a new rig until Intel's Haswell comes out next spring. That is, unless AMD can pull a miracle out.

My current rig is sufficient though.
i7-920@4.0
12gb@2000
3x 6970 2gb

Most importantly, though - 256gb Crucial M4 SSD

[Tonci87]

I don´t think that people who own a i7 2600k need to OC. My CPU runs at 3,9GhZ without overclocking, that should be enough for Arma 3.

[samyG]

I for one will be holding off on a new rig until Intel's Haswell comes out next spring. That is, unless AMD can pull a miracle out.

My current rig is sufficient though.
i7-920@4.0
12gb@2000
3x 6970 2gb

Most importantly, though - 256gb Crucial M4 SSD

Crucial 512 GB M4 SSD for $384.22, you can't get a better deal than that.

[doveman]

I know a lot of people will recommend i5/i7 but I can't afford to change my whole system. I currently run a Phenom II X4 955 @3.8ghz and was wondering if the FX-8120 is likely to improve my Arma3 experience much, as I can currently get £20 cashback on it and was thinking of giving my current CPU to my Dad to upgrade his Athlon II X3 425 (he only really plays X-Plane, but even that could do with a better processor)?

[Old Bear]

I think you will get nothing -apart frustration- in moving from a Phenom II 955 to a FX-8150

Have a look here on this test on Hardware.fr :
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/842-...rma-ii-oa.html
Of course, it's in French but have a look at the pic !

Stack your money somewhere to buy the late winning GPU at the right time ... at game release, you are in no hurry to buy anything now !
ATM, just wait for the "Community Alpha" release.

From my point of view, now, as I am writing the best hardware team for Arma2 is Intel/Nvidia. I was totally disappointed by AMD Buldozer performances and ... well... exploded by ATI 6970 electric consumption. That's why I switch to i7-3770/GTX670.

[doveman]

Hmm, that doesn't look promising I agree, although Arma II doesn't use all the cores properly does it so perhaps Arma III will benefit more? I've already got a 2GB 6950 unlocked to 6970 and overclocked so I won't be upgrading my GPU anytime soon.

Anyway, I guess I should hold off and wait for the Alpha as you suggest. Guess my poor old Dad will just have to put up with his Athlon II X3 435!