Eagles092 10 Posted June 22, 2009 So I was looking at the req. specs and I have all of the req. except the graphics card, I only have a nvidia 6800 and I was wondering if it would be enough to run it on low settings. I also saw on some other sites that the req. were a nvidia 6800 or higher(like gamestops website i think). So if anyone knows please tell me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booga 10 Posted June 22, 2009 Well all I know is that I am running ArmA2 with 2x8800GTS SLi with a Q6600 quad core, and I am running it on mostly low settings :( it still looks amazing but not as great as I thought. I had to lower my setting mainly due to random crashes I was getting after about 30mins of play. So I am going to OC my cpu and see if I can get anything better, if not then I guess a new g-card is in order. But to answer your question, I think you will be hard pushed to run ArmA2 on low settings, but I don't know the rest of your system, take the plunge, buy the game and find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagles092 10 Posted June 22, 2009 Well if I were to buy a new graphics card can anyone know a what the cheapest ones that will work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisky_Delta 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Well i am using an EVGA 260 216 core and i run Arma 2 on maximum settings no problem. To run Arma 2 i would look at a card around the £100 mark. A 9800gt, Ati 4850 would be good options. As to why booga is using two 8800gts and he gets crap fps, i can only assume Arma2 is not SLI efficient. £100 will get you a good card for your money. For top graphics you porb couldnt beat a 4870x2. regards Whisky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booga 10 Posted June 22, 2009 Well either the 8800's or 9800's versions from Nvidia seem to be working for arma2 with mid/low settings. But as most retailers will tell you, nothing can be guaranteed :rolleyes: ---------- Post added at 04:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:01 PM ---------- Well I remember seeing that XP doesnt like to run SLi that much as well and that is my OS, so that could also be the cause of some problems. I never said I get crap fps tho, infact mine is around the 30-50 mark most of the time even in the middle of battle. It just doesn't look as nice as it could do, but I'm about gameplay not about UBERLOOKS! and Arma 2 offers miles and miles gameplay :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushlurker 45 Posted June 22, 2009 Hi Eagles... I'm getting more than adequate performance and graphics quality out of a 8800GTS @ 1920x1200... On a smaller monitor it would probably be even better... However... I'm thinking of upgrading since I've got cash to spare... not that theres anything wrong with my card - its not that old and works perfectly... Have you contemplated buying a used card??? Not that I'm volunteering to sell u mine, haha - but if you're OK with buyin a used one - check out eBay... you can pick up an 8800GTS 512mb for around £50-60 which will leave both 8 and 9 series GT cards standing... theres lots of people selling perfectly good cards to upgrade to the latest ubermodel... Worth a look if you want more bang for your buck... B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagles092 10 Posted June 22, 2009 Just wondering how many of you are actually using 2 graphics cards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
