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Okay, I just got ARMA 2 and I have a bunch of questions, but I'll spare you all by simplifying it into two questions: 1: Are there any recommended guides for newbies (a wiki would be okay) 2: Is there an IRC channel for ARMA?

I would like to also ask if the actual game performs better than the demo due to lack of bugs and/or other improvements.

Ok- I haven't posted here in a while, due to real life cutting in, but I did end up getting computer. I did get this with gaming in mind, but not top priority. It was a good deal at the time, so it was a good purchase. Specs: i7-860 @ 2.8 Ghz (Im not going to be able to overclock in the near future:() 1TB HD 8 GB RAM Nvidia Geforce 310 (I know, I know, its pretty crappy.) The actual model is the Studio XPS 8100 if anyone needs to know. I know it can run ARMA (or at least the demo :)) with semi-good quality, but I was wondering how I could maximize this. I am looking to get a better GPU in the near future, but until then, I am fine with what I have. I want to see how ARMA will look with the best settings I can get while still having enjoyable playability. Does anyone have some recommended settings that I should test out?

Okay- these specs are final for me, as I've already ordered the computer. i7-860 (8mb cache) @ 2.8 gHz 8GB dual channel DDR3 SDRAM (I know this, if anything here, is what will kill me)- nVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB DDR3 1TB- 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s 16mb cache Win 7 Home Premium What kind of settings am I looking at? Will I be able to run this game enjoyably?

Does anyone know how these specs will handle? AMD Phenom II Processor X4 820 Windows 7 64 bit 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM 1TB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) nVidia GeForce 310 512M GDDR3

What's your budget? I could possibly help, unless of course you're happy with those specs.

It does indeed look like a very good mother board, i must admit. What memory are you using with this; DDR3 2200, 1600 or what

Does anyone know how the EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR mobo is? I'm thinking of getting it instead of the ASUS P6T. Link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188051

Thanks on that one, you saved me there. And i forgot to mention i was getting a 650W PSU. Thanks. EDIT: I just checked and it is actually compatible with the 1366 socket, I just had to look under specs. Thanks for looking though. Also after checking I found that my motherboard does not support 6 GB/s on the hard drive, so i switched to a 1TB 32MB 3 GB/s one. I also switche dmy memory to a better deal with the corsair xms3 6GB. The two switches canceled out and i am now only $10 higher than i originally was.

Okay, I have finally decided on these specs; Intel Core i7-930 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 Quad Core Geforce GTX 260 896MB ASUS P6T Corsair XMS 6GB (Should i get more?) Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200 RPM COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray burner ARTIC COOLING Frezzer 7 Pro Total comes out to $1300, which is pretty good. Any other thoughts, although I am happy with these specs, I have never run ARMA, and therefore do not know how it would work. Any idea on the settings I would expect, while keeping a good frame rate? Thanks to all who helped in my search, especially Leon86

Ok guys, due to an investment from a family member, my budget is now $1500 (or 1,100 euros). Any additions/modifications to this list: i5-750 asus p7h57d-v evo motherboard http://tinyurl.com/yj89jx5 for hardrive looking for a good case don't know about memory, but DDR3 obviously I also need help picking a cooling system, because i intend to overclock. Other components yet to be decided. Any recommendations appreciated, thanks

Ok so far I've decided on i5-750 for cpu, the 9800 GTX+ for graphics, and im thinking the ASUS LGA1156 for motherboard, but im not sure about that. Any other suggestions for memory/motherboard/hardrive/ or anything else? You guys are helping alot, thanks.

Ok guys treat me like I know nothing about computers (even though I do [a little bit]). I am looking to build a PC to run Arma 2 for around $1000 (give or take a few $100). The most important thing for me is FPS, which I am looking to get about 25-30. I would like to be able to run it on med settings while maintaining around those frames, but High settings are of course preferred. I am open to any suggestions for specs. I have some ideas in mind, but I just wanted to see what the general opinion is. Thanks