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Open Forum => Public Discussion => Topic started by: J O. Wolfe on July 15, 2015, 08:55:30 AM

Title: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: J O. Wolfe on July 15, 2015, 08:55:30 AM
Having FPS issues that don't allow me to perform at the efficiency that I would prefer.

I need a computer that can clock 30+ Frames for about 300-400 Dollars.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: 1LT (Ret) Aston on July 15, 2015, 12:02:32 PM
If you're using a desktop, is there any hardware you can move over? Hard drives, optical drives, cases, power supply etc?
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: CPT (Ret) Richardson on July 15, 2015, 12:18:46 PM
You're not going to be able to build a computer for 300-400. What you can do is upgrade your current computer. Also keep in mind that even on a $10,000 computer, ARMA can still run at less than 30 FPS in multiplayer.
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: G. Knight on July 15, 2015, 12:30:18 PM
Quote from: 2LT Richardson on July 15, 2015, 12:18:46 PM
<snip> even on a $10,000 computer, ARMA can still run at less than 30 FPS <snip>

... with AMD at it's core lol

But to confirm what everyone has said above, it will be difficult on that budget to build a rig for Arma with brand new parts.   Scavenging your current set-up and filling the gaps will be the key to stay around the price range you want, otherwise, you are looking at a minimum of $600 - 700 for a fresh build and that's still sacrificing a little.
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: M Lawrence on July 15, 2015, 12:49:30 PM
My friend bought a 30 FPS med-high settings ARMA 3 build just recently. All parts are new, except the VGA which he got off ebay and a 22" LCD which he got from me for $65

- Celeron G1820 ($46)
- R9 270 ($130 used)
- 8 GB RAM - GoodRam 1600MHz ($80)
- power supply & case ($49.99)
- some cheap mobo, I think it was Assrock B35M ($65.99)
- Win 7 Home Premium OEM (ebay, $70)
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: SSG (Ret) McAllister on July 15, 2015, 07:28:34 PM
Have you tried optimizing some settings for better FPS?  It's possible to get quite a few frames out just by changing a few settings.
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: Goldberg on July 15, 2015, 08:38:34 PM
Quote from: PV2 J. Wolfe on July 15, 2015, 08:55:30 AM
Having FPS issues that don't allow me to perform at the efficiency that I would prefer.

I need a computer that can clock 30+ Frames for about 300-400 Dollars.
Thanks.

What are your current specs? What's you CPU and graphics card? That money could be better spent on upgrading one of them.
Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: J O. Wolfe on July 17, 2015, 01:15:08 PM
Running a Laptop, planning on Getting a desktop.
Settings are optimized

Title: Re: Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh
Post by: J O. Wolfe on July 17, 2015, 02:34:54 PM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gkr9dC

Current Build.
Can play on Ultra Settings at 30FPS
Med-High at 60FPS