Regarding Optimization

[Rileybrown2 0]

i had alot of trouble with ARMA 2 regarding FPS, where i can play other games on High setting with about the same level of detail as ARMA/DAYZMOD i was wondering if we have heard anything of how the game will run compared to ARMA 2 if it's the same, well then i can barely play.

[GOD™ 2795]

ArmA 2 is very CPU intensive.

EDIT: also what are your specs?

Edited March 14, 2013 by GOD™

[Mos1ey 6301]

It's pretty much the same. It's optimised a bit better, but the graphical fidelity has been ramped up too.

[Rileybrown2 0]

AMD FX 4100 Quad Core 3.60Ghz, Windows & Home Premium 64-Bit, 760 series motherboard, AMD FX-4100 Quad Core CPU, 16GB DDR3 RAM,

1GB ATI 7750OC PCI-Express Graphics, Card Reader, DVDRW, 2TB HDD

[Rileybrown2 0]

not the best custom build but it runs games alright, except ARMA

[Mos1ey 6301]

Aren't those FX-4100s dual-cores with 2 logical cores per physical? That and the fact that your GPU is a bit weak are the source of your problems in ARMA 2.

[GOD™ 2795]

Aren't those FX-4100s dual-cores with 2 logical cores per physical? That and the fact that your GPU is a bit weak are the source of your problems in ARMA 2.

Not to mention AMD

[Mos1ey 6301]

I've got a 6970 OC and I'm running max settings just fine, thankyouverymuch.

ARMA isn't so keen on the AMD CPUs though, that's undeniable.

[GOD™ 2795]

I've got a 6970 OC and I'm running max settings just fine, thankyouverymuch.

i have an AMD only cuz i was on a budget when building my PC and everyone i asked recommended Nvidia and say amd is terrible so i don't know.

[Mos1ey 6301]

That's BS.

I don't trust their CPU's but for power:price AMD GPUs are the way to go. If you're looking for pure power and price isn't an issue however, then I would go with a top-tier Nvidia card.

[intensity 157]

i have an AMD only cuz i was on a budget when building my PC and everyone i asked recommended Nvidia and say amd is terrible so i don't know.

Nvidia master race reporting in. Built my CPU with the 680 and I love it.

@OP: But seriously, just listen to mZLY. He's a wizard!

[Rileybrown2 0]

right, what do you recommend for around $200?

[Mos1ey 6301]

Nvidia master race reporting in. Built my CPU with the 680 and I love it.

@OP: But seriously, just listen to mZLY. He's a wizard!

Trying to convince mummy dearest to give me a large chunk of cash towards the GTX Titan for my birthday. xD

Failing that I'll probably go with a 680 though, they're great GPUs. They pack a lot of punch and in a year or so when it starts to struggle the price will have dropped and you'll be able to just chuck another one in there and run them in SLi instead of breaking your bank over another new top-tier card. That's my plan anyway...

right, what do you recommend for around $200?

Well the problem that you're gonna have is that you'll need a new motherboard too which is obviously gonna cost you a bit more. Honestly, I'd sit tight and save up til you can afford something like an i5 3750k with a decent motherboard. Maybe a bit of tweaking can get the game running a bit better in the mean time...

Have you made any changes to your config at all? And are you using any startup parameters when you load the game at present?

Edited March 14, 2013 by mZLY

[Rileybrown2 0]

so if i went ofr AMD with a new motherbaord for about $400? will i then be bottlenecked by my Graphics card?

[Mos1ey 6301]

With $400 you'd probably be able to get youself a decent i5 and an ASUS mobo for it.

You would be bottlenecked by the GPU but I doubt you were planning on hanging on to that card forever? I'd just make that the next componant on the upgrade list, lol.

[Rileybrown2 0]

Thanks man You have my Beans!

[Mos1ey 6301]

Haha, no problem!