curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 Hi all,,i am a complete noob to all this but i really wanna start playing...Can anybody please explain in noob language how i start??Do i have to buy ARMA II then download the DayZ Mod from here??What are the costs behind getting startedCheers CuRbY 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Killer 0 Posted January 7, 2013 You need to buy Arma 2: Combined operations then download the mod 'DayZ'. Easy and simple, but check you have the requirements :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImageCtrl 719 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4639/... then download the DayZ Mod from here?? yes Edited January 7, 2013 by NoCheats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 You need to buy Arma 2: Combined operations then download the mod 'DayZ'. Easy and simple, but check you have the requirements :)Cheers for the rapid response sounds simple..Requirements you say??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Nasty 1023 Posted January 7, 2013 yes minimum requirements as in make sure your PC can run the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Killer 0 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) The system requirments can vary, people with high end systems can't even run it because the game is not fully optimized yet untill the stand alone which is coming very soon. Edited January 7, 2013 by Mr Killer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 Ok I haveCOMPAQAMD Athlon II X2 245 Processor 2.90 GHzMemory RAM 4.00GB 3.75 GB useable64 bit operating systemWindows 7With 688 GB to play withis this any good??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klesh 2423 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Buy the combined operations bundle from steam.Install and run the 2 games it gives you (Arma 2 & Operation Arrowhead), until you get to the main menus. Exit.Install DayZ Commander (www.dayzcommander.com)Inside DayZ Commander, install DayZ, and the Arma Beta.Inside DayZ Commander, find a server and proceed with the game!Let us know if you make out okay with the install.Edit: Just saw those system specs, that's pretty low man. What is your graphics card? Edited January 7, 2013 by klesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 dam i thought it was ok shows how crap with comps i am, where would i find that info on my graphics card soz to be thick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 sorry to double postI have a ATI Radeon 3000 graphicsany good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klesh 2423 Posted January 7, 2013 Go to your device manager (just search "device manager" in the search field on the start menu in Win7) and expand the display adapters section. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klesh 2423 Posted January 7, 2013 sorry to double postI have a ATI Radeon 3000 graphicsany good?I'm not an expert, but I don't think it is very good. From what I can tell, its from 2008(ish)? Is that right?Let some of the experts come in here and give their advice.Question: do you play any other games with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 ok so i just read a few reviews and my graphics card is pretty poor, but would my system run this game or would i have to upgrade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) buy a better system if your from the uk i would recomend these http://www.meshcomputers.com/ Edited January 7, 2013 by danman200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 buy a better system if your from the uk i would recomend these http://www.meshcomputers.com/cheers mate prefered your first link ;) do you give advice on winning the lotto to pay for one of these :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 cheers mate prefered your first link ;) do you give advice on winning the lotto to pay for one of these :D first one was an accident whats your budget? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 cheers mate prefered your first link ;) do you give advice on winning the lotto to pay for one of these :D whats your budget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 Zilch at the mo unless i raise some funds, could i not just upgrade a few bits and bobs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Zilch at the mo unless i raise some funds, could i not just upgrade a few bits and bobs?itll be cheaper to buy a new pc if you raise around 500 i would get something like this ( on slae atm)http://www.meshcompu...homepage_panel1 Edited January 7, 2013 by danman200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 itll be cheaper to buy a new pc if you raise around 500 i would get something like this ( on slae atm)http://www.meshcompu...homepage_panel1looks the biz, and £500 smackers is doable but only towards the end of the month, unless i sell my vintage raleigh burner lol...is it not worth just trying to see if i can play the game on this system as iam very impatient and cant wait 4 weeks to get involved..curby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 looks the biz, and £500 smackers is doable but only towards the end of the month, unless i sell my vintage raleigh burner lol...is it not worth just trying to see if i can play the game on this system as iam very impatient and cant wait 4 weeks to get involved..curby what do you mean by burner as in a ssb/cb radio? well there is one pc for 300... that you can build your self or get somebody to build for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 what do you mean by burner as in a ssb/cb radio? well there is one pc for 300... that you can build your self or get somebody to build for youBurner is an old skool bmx bike from the early 80's.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 Burner is an old skool bmx bike from the early 80's..k like i sed you can build a pc that will ru bf3 cod 2 on low/med even dayz on low with 30+ fps in cherno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curby23 2 Posted January 7, 2013 k like i sed you can build a pc that will ru bf3 cod 2 on low/med even dayz on low with 30+ fps in chernook no worries i will look into raising some funds then...cheers mate, will hook up when i finally get going...curby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danman200 3 Posted January 7, 2013 ok no worries i will look into raising some funds then...cheers mate, will hook up when i finally get going...curby heres the link to thee 300 quid pc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
