bravo 6 0 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) I just purchased a new system and while I'll be waiting for a few days - I was wondering if anyone has a similar setup to which they would be able to tell me what they were able to get their settings to:CPU: i7 920 Ram: 6GB Triple Channel Video: GTX 285 1GB Monitor/Resolution: 24'' 1920x1200 16:10 My hope is that with a view Distance of at least 3000, can have everything on high with a stable 30fps. But... I have my doubts. @Victor, why did you choose the GTX 285 1GB and not the XFX Ati HD4890 Black Edition 1024MB DDR5 PCI-E? Look at results: ArmaA2_GPUs edit: the XFX Ati HD4890 Black Edition 1024MB DDR5 PCI-E is cheaper Edited June 25, 2009 by bravo 6 added link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etc 10 Posted June 25, 2009 Say wha? Even with those specs and on normal they only get around 40 FPS max? This will be improved through patches and tweaking right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSeven 10 Posted June 25, 2009 I have an 8800GTX and, while I'm running ArmA2 on moderate settings with a 3k view distance at 35-45FPS, I'd like to know if its advisable to upgrade. If yes, to what exactly? What's going to give me the best bang for my buck and be relatively future-proof? Buying the very top of the line three years ago gave me a lot of time to enjoy games at high settings, but the setup is beginning to lag behind more up to date hardware. Should I hold out for a couple more months to see what happens with the next gen' or should I look for a deal on a 2xx now? So many considerations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i am haji 10 Posted June 25, 2009 Can someone put up the spefication directly from the box? Well, im getting second thoughts about my laptop..i dont think it will play well. AMD turion 2.1 ghz dual core ATI Radeon 3200 3gb ram Vista x86 I would really like to know if i can at least get 20 fps on low settings. I was playing Arma 1 on very high/high on 1024x600 but post processing and shadow had be off if wanted it to average around 30fps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 Grab an ATi Radeon HD4890. Also, you should have posted this in the Arma2 system specs thread instread of creating a new one. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azamato 0 Posted June 25, 2009 It says minimum reqs P4 3.0ghz (i have) 7800gfx card (i have 9600gt) 1.5gb ram (i have 2) Recomended Dual or Quad core (i have not) 8800gt or hd4850 card (mine is a bit slower then 880gt) 2gb (i have) still im hoping to be able to play it by testing out the demo :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 P4 3.0ghz (i have) 7800gfx card (i have 9600gt) 1.5gb ram (i have 2) You should be fine on normal. EDIT: maybe some things on high, for example AF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azamato 0 Posted June 25, 2009 You should be fine on normal.EDIT: maybe some things on high, for example AF. You're kidding. Right? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i am haji 10 Posted June 25, 2009 Grab an ATi Radeon HD4890.Also, you should have posted this in the Arma2 system specs thread instread of creating a new one. :) Laptops are unupgradable unfornately, the 3200 is not to shabby for a latop and meets recomended specifications for most game but its the processor i wish i could upgrade more than anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 Laptops are unupgradable unfornately, the 3200 is not to shabby for a latop and meets recomended specifications for most game but its the processor i wish i could upgrade more than anything My post was directed at EightSeven. Looks like when the threads got merged, your post got pushed between his and mine. Sorry for the misunderstanding. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edworld 10 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) I have the pleasure to inform you that Arma 2 running best with very high option on a laptop as Asus N51VF Intel Core 2 Duo P9550, 2.66 GHz, 3MB cache L2, FSB 1066 MHz 4096 MB DDR2 800MHz 15.6'' WXGA HD (1366 x 768) LED - Color Shine NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M, 1024MB When I say BEST and VERY HIGH option I mean the gameplay is fast and all graphic are set up at the best level!! I was uncredulous! Edited June 25, 2009 by edworld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robdv19 10 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) I've got a question about my Arma2 graphics performance: According to the recommended system specs I should be able to run this game pretty well on my rig: AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core Processor @5 Ghz 3GB system ram Geforce 9800GT WinXP I can run Crysis on high settings whereas I have to turn everything to low in Arma2. (viewdist. 3.6km) If I play Arma2 on normal or high I get very poor performance (not above 20fps when walking alone in a field) I play Armed Assault on High settings with a viewdistance of 8+km Any suggestions? Edited June 25, 2009 by robdv19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwegian 10 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) What spesifications ingame should I run on, for not lagging and so on when I have: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT A 2.26-7-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU P8400 4 giggs memory Its also a notebook/laptop HP HDX 16 Edited June 25, 2009 by Norwegian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSeven 10 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) Grab an ATi Radeon HD4890.Also, you should have posted this in the Arma2 system specs thread instread of creating a new one. :) My apologies, so many bloody forums and threads around here and simply not enough time to spend looking for the right place to put stuff. Thanks for the suggestion. Been weighing different cards but with the market so convoluted it's difficult to make a concrete decision. Is there an option I can go with for less then $200? I can spend more if it's more prudent to do so, but I'd like to not break the bank whilst upgrading like I did last time. Like this one, for example? Edited June 25, 2009 by EightSeven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 Is there an option I can go with for less then $200? The HD4890 should be available for just under $200. Not sure about current exchange rates, but the online shops in Germany show it at 175-180 Euros. For example here. It's definitely the best card for you from what I've seen. Performance-wise it's on par with the GTX285 but at less than 2/3 of the price. Best value for money you'll get, in my opinion. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSeven 10 Posted June 25, 2009 The HD4890 should be available for around $200. Not sure about current exchange rates, but the online shops in Germany show it at 175-180 Euros. For example here.It's definitely the best card for you from what I've seen. Performance-wise it's on par with the GTX285 but at less than 2/3 of the price. Best value for money you'll get, in my opinion. :) Thank you, sir! I'll place my order for one today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 Thank you, sir! I'll place my order for one today. I just googled the current exchange rates... looks like the Euro is stronger than I thought... €175 are apparently almost $250. :( In that case maybe the HD4870 really is the better option. Unless you're prepared to fork out a bit more. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSeven 10 Posted June 25, 2009 I just googled the current exchange rates... looks like the Euro is stronger than I thought... €175 are apparently almost $250. :(In that case maybe the HD4870 really is the better option. Unless you're prepared to fork out a bit more. :) Just placed my order for an HD4890 with NCIX.com @ $271.52 shipped express. You do not want to know how much more (how many times more, that is!) I paid for my 8800GTX over three years ago. $271.52 is a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhoCares 0 Posted June 25, 2009 A little advice for those looking to get a HD4890 based card: You might look for one with a custom cooler design, as the ATI reference design is known to be one of the loudest cards ever. I'd definiatly suggest to look for reviews of whatever card you intend to buy. With that in mind I read good reviews of the Sapphire HD4890 Vapor-X. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moosenoodles 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Id like a developer if possible to reply on this question: You "Unified" the patches to include all languages.. You also set exe triggers to check serial localisation and force default languages that cant be chosen in menu yet. This is really bugging some peeps that cant now play on decent servers with checking on, as nobody is yet using a "across the board" server key for mod enabled language pbo files... I dont like to pester server admins all the time for a key.... why Unifiy the patches if your going to lock out choice via where you bought your game? I mean all the strings/tags are there in the pbo, Id like to use it. After following ofp/arma/arma2 for so long cut us some slack please? Grrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddogx 13 Posted June 25, 2009 @Moosenoodles, a dev has already answered this question somewhere: it's down to the publishers. BIS have to include the localization check. If they want to remove it, the publisher has to agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StefX 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Just placed my order for an HD4890 with NCIX.com @ $271.52 shipped express. You do not want to know how much more (how many times more, that is!) I paid for my 8800GTX over three years ago. $271.52 is a bargain. I did the same, I've just baught an 4890 and will give my so good 8800GTX to my brother. the 8800TX is a graphic card wich will stay in memory. Since more than 2 years I am running all the game full on my 24" screen! (I wouldn't change it if my bro did not play ARMA2..) Now she will replace the 7600GT of my brother with his 17" screen, she will please another gamer for years! What a card!:ok: BTW what is the best settings for ATI drivers to run best with ARMA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moosenoodles 0 Posted June 25, 2009 @Moosenoodles,a dev has already answered this question somewhere: it's down to the publishers. BIS have to include the localization check. If they want to remove it, the publisher has to agree. That is pretty damn harsh... Nice to see its all thrown back on the customer of "well you bought it early you could of waited" charming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EightSeven 10 Posted June 25, 2009 I did the same, I've just baught an 4890 and will give my so good 8800GTX to my brother.the 8800TX is a graphic card wich will stay in memory. Since more than 2 years I am running all the game full on my 24" screen! (I wouldn't change it if my bro did not play ARMA2..) Now she will replace the 7600GT of my brother with his 17" screen, she will please another gamer for years! What a card!:ok: BTW what is the best settings for ATI drivers to run best with ARMA? Awesome stuff! I hope I can crank the settings, but we'll see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilfury 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Balance is the best settings. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
