I'd like to get into Arma 3 and but need to upgrade first. I'm just starting Arma 2 OA and like it a lot, but I'm getting around 15-25 fps on singleplayer low details no AA with 2560x1440 resolution. I read that Arma is very CPU dependent, but this article seems to show that GPU matters just as much: http://www.techspot.com/review/712-arma-3-benchmarks/page4.html
I only have $150-$200 to spend on either the video card or the CPU/motherboard. I know I won't play anywhere near 60fps, but I just want to know where to put my money into for the best value. I can always upgrade more later. A requirement is that I play at my current resolution.
Considerations:
FX 8320BE $100 from Microcenter + a budget OC motherboard (which one?)
--OR--
Powercolor Radeon HD 7850 2GB: $120
--OR--
Something else!
Current Setup:
CPU: Phenom II x2 560, no core unlocks and overclocked to 3.7Ghz stable.
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
MB: MSI 870a-g54, non FX (not AM3+)
VIDEO: Galaxy GTX 460 768MB
PS: 500W
RAM: 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
Approximate Purchase Date: this month
Budget Range: $200 after shipping and rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Arma 2, Arma 3, DayZ
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU & motherboard OR video card
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter, Newegg
Location: NY, NJ
Parts Preferences: Any
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560x1440
Additional Comments: None
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Play Arma 2, Arma 3 and other simulations
I only have $150-$200 to spend on either the video card or the CPU/motherboard. I know I won't play anywhere near 60fps, but I just want to know where to put my money into for the best value. I can always upgrade more later. A requirement is that I play at my current resolution.
Considerations:
FX 8320BE $100 from Microcenter + a budget OC motherboard (which one?)
--OR--
Powercolor Radeon HD 7850 2GB: $120
--OR--
Something else!
Current Setup:
CPU: Phenom II x2 560, no core unlocks and overclocked to 3.7Ghz stable.
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
MB: MSI 870a-g54, non FX (not AM3+)
VIDEO: Galaxy GTX 460 768MB
PS: 500W
RAM: 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
Approximate Purchase Date: this month
Budget Range: $200 after shipping and rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Arma 2, Arma 3, DayZ
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU & motherboard OR video card
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter, Newegg
Location: NY, NJ
Parts Preferences: Any
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560x1440
Additional Comments: None
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Play Arma 2, Arma 3 and other simulations
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