Will my PC Run this? What CPU/GPU to get? What settings? System Specifications.

[echo1 0]

To get advantage of dual channel you need to change to 2x2048 and read manual for mb to find out which slots you should use.

If you have 4 sticks, it means that you have two dual-channel RAM channels. However, 2x2GB sticks is preferable to 4x1GB sticks for the simple reason that if you go to upgrade in the future, you don't have to throw away some of your RAM to make way for the new stuff.

[Cobra Pilot 10]

How about this card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161244

[Azamato 0]

So my 9600gt is broken and i'm 98% sure that they will not give me a new one even though i have warranty... so i prolly will need to buy a new gpu the HD4750 is the closest to my budget, is it like the same as my 9600gt cuz it was a good card.

Don telle me to bbuy a HD4850 or whatevs :D

[echo1 0]

How about this card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161244

That's a good one.

[ForeverOmega 10]

Hey yall, long time follower for ARMA 2, didn't really Enjoy the first but i liked what i played of the demo and the videos and big follower of OFP2 and PRoject Reality

but anyway's i was seeing what yall were typing and i was wondering if anyone has this set up and what are the specs they can run it at.

Vista

GTX 260 Core 216 SLI

i7 920 (Not Overclocked) Or 4890 1gb Crossfire

4Gigs of DDR3 ram

What is the exact settings and can i run AA on with either?

[echo1 0]

In the time it will take for someone with the exact specs to find your post, you can download the demo and check for yourself. Bare in mind that ArmA2 and SLI/Crossfire aren't completely compatible, you may not to play around with your driver settings (plenty of guides around if you search for it) to get the full effect.

GTX 260 Core 216 SLI

i7 920 (Not Overclocked) Or 4890 1gb Crossfire

So wait, which one do you have? GTX260 SLI or 4890 Crossfire?

[Jack-UK 0]

Hey yall, long time follower for ARMA 2, didn't really Enjoy the first but i liked what i played of the demo and the videos and big follower of OFP2 and PRoject Reality

but anyway's i was seeing what yall were typing and i was wondering if anyone has this set up and what are the specs they can run it at.

Vista

GTX 260 Core 216 SLI

i7 920 (Not Overclocked) Or 4890 1gb Crossfire

4Gigs of DDR3 ram

What is the exact settings and can i run AA on with either?

I'd suggest you go for one card rather than SLI.. dunno if it equates to a GTX295 if u got rid of one of the cards? Otherwise how about a GTX280/285?

[Plumb-82nd- 0]

swap the 9400GT and the 9800GTX over :p

(and probably the power supply too)

Agreed. That power supply isn't cutting it.

[ForeverOmega 10]

I'm saying i don't have either cards, which one is better?

i'm purchasing them next week, just deciding

[wooly-back-jack 10]

Id go for 4890!

[echo1 0]

I'm saying i don't have either cards, which one is better?

i'm purchasing them next week, just deciding

A single HD4890. No point in getting two.

[oyman 0]

Vista

GTX 260 Core 216 SLI

i7 920 (Not Overclocked) Or 4890 1gb Crossfire

4Gigs of DDR3 ram

What is the exact settings and can i run AA on with either?

I have a i7 920 and a gtx260 with 3gb of ddr3 ram at 1600mhz and I can run at High settings with normal AA and AF with barely any lag, even through the campaign. You should also look into getting a triple channel memory kit.

[doakwolf 10]

I'm saying i don't have either cards, which one is better?

i'm purchasing them next week, just deciding

Have a look here. I know it's only one benchmark but it actually has the 4890 over the GTX285 for ArmA2

[thegooseisloose? 10]

AMD Phenom II x3 720 @ 2.8ghz

4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR3 1333 RAM

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P DDR3 Motherboard

1x 1GB Radeon HD4870 Chipset

Vantec ION2+ 600W PSU

22x Samsung DVD RW

Sata Seagate 1TB HDD

Samsung 23" 2333SW Monitor

Thats about it, all in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

Thanks

EDIT: all (except for the monitor of course) in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

[thedudesam 10]

Does this game fully utilize quad core?

[thegooseisloose? 10]

Does this game fully utilize quad core?

I think it might, im pretty sure its optomized for multiple cores, i dunno about 'fully utilizing' them though.

[Jack-UK 0]

AMD Phenom II x3 720 @ 2.8ghz

4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR3 1333 RAM

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P DDR3 Motherboard

1x 1GB Radeon HD4870 Chipset

Vantec ION2+ 600W PSU

22x Samsung DVD RW

Sata Seagate 1TB HDD

Samsung 23" 2333SW Monitor

Thats about it, all in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

Thanks

EDIT: all (except for the monitor of course) in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

I would estimate you'd be able to run the game smoothly on high settings!

[pbz06 10]

I would estimate you'd be able to run the game smoothly on high settings!

I doubt it, after reading this thread.

Seems that most people, even with super high end computers are struggling.

[filth merchant 10]

i'd love an official BIS answer on this if possible.

does arma2 fully utilise quad core? or is a dual core just as good?

specifically, what's better... a kentsfield qx6850 or a wolfdale e8600? (if both are overclocked).

secondly, does arma2 take advantage of the sli system and utilise both graphics cards in a noticeable way?

thanks.

[WannaBeMarine 10]

Arma2 uses all four of my cores on my q9550 overclocked to 3.4ghz, and both of my gtx 260s. I did have a dual core e8400 that just was not up to snuff even with both cores in use. I am not BIS, but it works for me.

[R3MF 0]

i sincerely hope so, as my PC has both a quad CPU and a 9800 GX2 SLI GPU.

[wooly-back-jack 10]

Have a look here. I know it's only one benchmark but it actually has the 4890 over the GTX285 for ArmA2

at 1280x1024 with a fillrate of 150% and everything on normal with low AA and AF, what kind of settings are they for those cards? lol

Needs moar benchmark.

(Don't get me wrong, my next card is going to be Ati, they seem to last longer than Nvidia in minimum and recommended specs on games)

[Gringo85 0]

Updated from dual core CPU to quad core CPU and I'll tell you will see a different, especially in FPS inside the FPS killer Arma II cities. Quad core deffinatly improves and it's better in Arma II. CPU in Arma II is the key, I recently upgrade and I'm basing my thoughts in experience. My 2 cents.

[Daddl 10]

Any chances to get Arma running decently on my notebook: Core 2 Duo P8600@2.4 GHz, 4GB ram, NVidia 9300M GS (256 MB dedicated VRAM), Vista Business 32bit? The demo runs like shit even on low resolutions and using reduced quality settings... I guess the gfx card is the main bottleneck, but using which settings might the game be actually enjoyable on a rig like this?

[Headshot119 10]

AMD Phenom II x3 720 @ 2.8ghz

4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR3 1333 RAM

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P DDR3 Motherboard

1x 1GB Radeon HD4870 Chipset

Vantec ION2+ 600W PSU

22x Samsung DVD RW

Sata Seagate 1TB HDD

Samsung 23" 2333SW Monitor

Thats about it, all in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

Thanks

EDIT: all (except for the monitor of course) in a NZXT Apollo (Black) Case

What OS are you using?