A good computer for arma?

[KronikAlkoholik 0]

Ok I'm really interested in Arma, love all tactical & simulator type games. However my computer isn't up for the job. So a new computer was offered to me at a good price. As my knowledge of computers isn't great there are somethings I'm not certain about. Supposedly there is a problem with Vista and 4gb right? What about SLI connected nvidia GPU's?

Computer specs

Mobo: Inno3D SL7i680a

CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600

GPU: 2 x Inno3d GeForce 8800GT 512MB (SLI)

RAM: 4GB GeIL DDR2-800 CL5

Notice the 2 GPU's and 4 gb of ram. I will be playing more games then just ARMA. Flight simulator for example, perhaps IL-2 sturmovik and SoW: Battle of britain if that ever comes out.

And as a new player what squads should I check out, some that play co-op realistic and are around GMT english speaking.

[Winters1807 0]

my squad RCB would be glad to take you on

check out our forums

http://ckclaw.net/forums/index.php

and the recruitment post made

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....t=69828

*and that system will run arma very nicely

[icehollow 0]

Mate you've got yourself a bloody awesome system there. There's no problem with vista and 4gb, the thing is vista uses up like 1 gig of RAM for itself cause it's such a slut, so you need like 2 gig minimum. You may encounter crashes with ArmA this will most likely be from Vista, because once again, it's a slut.

And once again, that system you got is totally set for the dx10 onslaught (of course none of us know about dx11 and windows vienna being right around the corner ... f'ing ridiculous microsoft is).

[456820 0]

For ArmA that might not be the best computer for it, ArmA has issues with 8800s let alone two of them. Also I think there's a few people experiencing problems with 4GB RAM (Might be wrong I don't often pay much attention )

What OS do you plan to get with that computer, ArmA also has problems with Vista as other games do. If your getting the computer more specifically for ArmA it might be best to wait for the 1.09 patch to come out to see if BIS actually do fix the Vista and 8800 problems.

[icehollow 0]

For ArmA that might not be the best computer for it, ArmA has issues with 8800s let alone two of them. Also I think there's a few people experiencing problems with 4GB RAM (Might be wrong I don't often pay much attention )

What OS do you plan to get with that computer, ArmA also has problems with Vista as other games do. If your getting the computer more specifically for ArmA it might be best to wait for the 1.09 patch to come out to see if BIS actually do fix the Vista and 8800 problems.

I disagree, my mate has a monster system similar to his and he runs arma on max settings at 60-70 + FPS at all times. The only problems I've seen from 8800s with arma is the GTS models. This guy has the better GT model.

[boomboomer 0]

The machine should romp home, apart from:

Vista is unsupported and Arma won't start with 4Gb fitted.

DX10 cards all have issues with ArmA, ranging from fog to complete failure.

SLI is a nightmare to get working in ArmA.

Only one of your quad cores will actually be running ArmA

FSX will love your machine, ArmA will be indifferent at best.

[KronikAlkoholik 0]

So would only one of the GPU cards work on Arma or won't it work all together?

Is this problem with DX 10 cards universal or is just sometimes this happens and sometimes not?

I could remove 1 GB to make vista work, I can't really get Xp here since vista came out.

[456820 0]

Quote[/b] ]I disagree, my mate has a monster system similar to his and he runs arma on max settings at 60-70 + FPS at all times. The only problems I've seen from 8800s with arma is the GTS models. This guy has the better GT model.

I was just warning that many people have problems. I have an 8800gts card and run ArmA on max everything with around 50+fps. It was mainly just a warning that a lot of people do experience problems with Vista and 8800s.

[BraTTy 0]

I don't want to sound rude but just another bragging topic about some super-computer.You say you got a deal ...but quad-core and dual 8800's? I know how you can save alot of money but is off-topic here

Will my 10,000 ghz, 64 gig memory machine run this game sorta thing ?

i'm currently using a PIV 3.0 gig, 7600gs and have children and bills and would love a pc you can afford

Belongs here:

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....t=52409

You would get more input there

[KronikAlkoholik 0]

Sorry Bratty this post wasn't supposed to be some kind of bragging post. I know this computer is powerful, I just wanted to be sure Arma could use both GPU's and Vista could run it. Also if people might say something like "that cpu is junk get this one isntead".

I actually haven't got my hands on this computer yet and I bet you it costs more here then it would in UK or most other places so I myself would love to have the same money to buy a computer there for I would get so much more.

The good price I'm getting here would probably make you scream at it's high price but that's just due to our ridicilously high taxes.

[Winters1807 0]

VAT for the lose!

[KronikAlkoholik 0]

Yeah here the Toll is 10-20% regularly for electronics and then 24.5% buyers tax wich we call "the sink"

[boomboomer 0]

So would only one of the GPU cards work on Arma or won't it work all together?

Is this problem with DX 10 cards universal or is just sometimes this happens and sometimes not?

I could remove 1 GB to make vista work, I can't really get Xp here since vista came out.

One will work for sure, two might work with a bit of sweat and tears. You may experience just a little fog, random crashes or bad artifacts. As I said all DX10 cards are affected, to a greater or lesser extent - SLI will just make things more interesting but there are lots of posts about both subjects.

It's possible to get Vista to run it with 4Gb fitted but having 1Gb disabled - again there are other posts on how to do this.

You'll have so much fun getting it all working you won't need to play games on it.

[raedor 8]

Please check this thread.

Closing.