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pjacques012 Dec 1, 2015 @ 8:52pm

Arma 3 cheap computer

I'm looking to get a new tower to run Arma 3. I've been running it on my laptop with lag and I can't stand it anymore. I found a tower with these specs and im curious if its enough or if I can add anything to it to get it to a decent level.

SPECS:

CPU
Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed
3.0 GHz

Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720

Memory
Memory Capacity
4 GB DDR2

Hard Drive
HDD
250 GB

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pjacques012 Dec 1, 2015 @ 9:02pm

or

Processor
AMD FX-6300 3.50 GHz

Processor Main Features
64 bit 6-Core Processor

Cache Per Processor
8 MB L3 Cache

Memory
8 GB DDR3 1600

Storage
1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM

Optical Drive
24x DVD+/-R/+/-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE

Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB

Power Supply
400W

Darkgodam Dec 1, 2015 @ 9:13pm

You have a better chance with the Fx 6300 but you will have to drop everything down and you will still have trouble holding 30fps. Doubt the game would even start on the first system. Now if you wanna drop $300 on a gtx 970 and replace the 750ti...you'd be in good shape.

Revelene Dec 1, 2015 @ 9:58pm

ArmA 3 is heavy on 2 threads and the rest are left out to dry, due to the game's engine having issues with multi-threading.

If ArmA 3 is your focus, get something Intel 4th Gen and up with overclocking capabilities.

pjacques012 Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:38pm

how about:

Intel Core i5-6400 2.7 GHz

Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Cache Per Processor
6 MB L3 Cache

Memory
8 GB DDR4 2133

Storage
1 TB SATA 7200 RPM

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 4 GB D

_I_ Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:42pm

arma likes an i3 or pentium g more than fx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj7wnRA1yDo

and how it goes of 6300 even overclocked ot 4.3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcmZJ7yx3FE

Last edited by _I_; Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:54pm

Revelene Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:44pm

Originally posted by pjacques012:
how about:

Intel Core i5-6400 2.7 GHz

Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Cache Per Processor
6 MB L3 Cache

Memory
8 GB DDR4 2133

Storage
1 TB SATA 7200 RPM

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 4 GB D

For ArmA 3, you'll want an unlocked processor.. like the i5-4690K or i5-6600K (note the 'K' as it indicates that it is unlocked).

You'll also want a stronger GPU than a GTX 745. I'd recommend at least a GTX 960.

76561198258443021 Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:46pm

AMD FX-6000 and FX-8000 don't give the performance their clockspeed in GHz would imply.

pjacques012 Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:53pm

what would Y'all rcomend for somewhere close to under $1000 then? just tower

_I_ Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:54pm

for $1000usd, you can easily get an i5 4690k or 6600k and gtx 970 or r9 390

pjacques012 Dec 2, 2015 @ 8:25pm

any pre-builts that are worth my money?

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Rove Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:06pm

Here's for 1/2 that, under $500 after rebates:

AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card
Raidmax ATX-249B (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Thermaltake SMART 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DVLmwP
Base Total: $541.82
Promo Discounts: -$5.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$70.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $469.81

That should play whatever you want nicely and certainly exceeds the specs for ARMA 3.

If you really wwant to spend more you can though:

AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
XFX Radeon R9 290X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card
Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case
Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 PWM CO 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan
XFX ProSeries 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Patriot Blast 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2DMWFT
Base Total: $1098.79
Promo Discounts: -$5.00
Combo Discounts: -$15.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$90.00
Shipping: $8.97
Total: $997.76

That should stomp all over anything at all like it owns it at 1080p. As resolutions increase it will get slower, maybe only 30 FPS in 4K, could be more or less depending on game. That's only because of the graphics though and some things will still play well even at 4k.

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Revelene Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:14pm

Originally posted by pjacques012:
any pre-builts that are worth my money?

Just build your own and avoid prebuilds. Prebuilt PCs typically have poor choice components, usually of poor quality or basic OEM low-tier components. You can find prebuilt PCs with decent components, but they are way overpriced.

Don't be afraid of building your own PC... it is very simple. Plenty of guides to help you. It is about as simple as plug-and-play. Use PCPartpicker.com to help you find the best prices on parts and help with figuring out compatibility.

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_I_ Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:18pm

ignore rove, those builds are outdated
fx6-8 will get about 30fps with arma3

$500-1000 can build a very nice gaming pc with an i5 and r9 or gtx

building will save about $200+ over buying a prebuilt and you can get better compoentns

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r4w4cf

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.73 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($283.98 @ Newegg)
Case: *DIYPC Solo-T1-BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.89 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $826.53

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Revelene Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:23pm

Originally posted by _I_:
ignore rove, those builds are outdated
fx6-8 will get about 30fps with arma3

$500-1000 can build a very nice gaming pc with an i5 and r9 or gtx

building will save about $200+ over buying a prebuilt and you can get better compoentns

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r4w4cf

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.73 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($283.98 @ Newegg)
Case: *DIYPC Solo-T1-BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.89 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $826.53

^this

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76561198258443021 Dec 2, 2015 @ 11:09pm

AMD FX-6000 and FX-8000 are very slow in ARMA 3, best avoided.

Intel Core i5 is best for ARMA 3 and best price/performance ratio too.

Last edited by Sooty & Sweep; Dec 2, 2015 @ 11:09pm

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