Danger 729 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 So I'm looking for a new computer. I play on a pleb laptop, need to buy desktop. I don't really know to much about computer specs, as far as what I need to run arma very smooth. If anyone knows of any computers or has any suggestions let me know! Looking to spend 800-1400. Quote Link to comment
Ozzy Jones 362 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 For $1400 you can put together a great rig. Get a CPU from the top tier of this chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html Get a GPU from somewhere in the top six tiers of this chart (preferably tier 3+) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html Everything else is details for the most part. https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/beginnersguide Quote Link to comment
T3x4sSl4y3r1776 219 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Are you comfortable with building your own computer? If you are or you are willing to put in effort to learn then I would highly recommend buying parts individually and putting it together yourself as you can save a bit of money that way. Don't be intimidated by the idea of putting on together if you have never before, its quite simple and spending a bit of time everyday watching guides will make it a stress free experience. edit: is $1400 your budget for just the computer? Or is it for the total package (mouse, keyboard, monitor, mousepad, etc)? Quote Link to comment
Horizon 512 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 https://pcpartpicker.com/b/KsGfrH This is my custom build that I built for arma 3. Plays it on ultra like a charm and is quite an impressive machine. I've got a strong cpu that is a bit overkill for other things but I made it for college too. You can save a few hundred with some cheaper parts but the GTX 970 is perfect for arma I think. Quote Link to comment
Brennan 568 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also you can crack windows for an extra $100-$200 off. Quote Link to comment
Fedot 1158 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Dizzzy mmutha fukin wright Quote Link to comment
Danger 729 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Quintin said: Are you comfortable with building your own computer? If you are or you are willing to put in effort to learn then I would highly recommend buying parts individually and putting it together yourself as you can save a bit of money that way. Don't be intimidated by the idea of putting on together if you have never before, its quite simple and spending a bit of time everyday watching guides will make it a stress free experience. edit: is $1400 your budget for just the computer? Or is it for the total package (mouse, keyboard, monitor, mousepad, etc)? On building it myself...Negative ghost rider. And would like everything to fall under 1400. Quote Link to comment
orcpoc 121 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 "Building" it is literally as easy as plugging a toaster in Quote Link to comment
djdarkmunk 76 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/gaming-pcs/ https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Infinity_8800_Pro Quote Link to comment
Danger 729 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 7 hours ago, orcpoc said: "Building" it is literally as easy as plugging a toaster in Have you seen these toasters now a days? Pretty intense. 3 hours ago, djdarkmunk said: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/gaming-pcs/ https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Infinity_8800_Pro that computer is sweet def a possibility...thanks man Quote Link to comment
ComradeGoonie 325 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm feeling generous today . I have a computer here that I use with a joy stick when playing medic. May not look like much but she can load the Arma launcher menu in 4.5 minutes. Dang good. Quote Link to comment
Danger 729 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, ComradeGoonie said: I'm feeling generous today . I have a computer here that I use with a joy stick when playing medic. May not look like much but she can load the Arma launcher menu in 4.5 minutes. Dang good. That is pretty good...is that why you looked like a potato flying in Sophia last night? Lol Quote Link to comment
ComradeGoonie 325 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dizzy said: That is pretty good...is that why you looked like a potato flying in Sophia last night? Lol I turned into a potato last night and then launched the game. I gotta stay hidden lest the German resteraunts fry me. Quote Link to comment
Danger 729 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, ComradeGoonie said: I turned into a potato last night and then launched the game. I gotta stay hidden lest the German resteraunts fry me. I will protect you from the potato snatchers Quote Link to comment
Phizx 1287 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I bought my computer for $1350 I'll sell it to ya for $1200. Specs: Intel 4790k Gtx 760 ti Liquid Cooling Lime Green LED lighting Quote Link to comment
Trimorphious 427 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 23 hours ago, Ozzy Jones said: For $1400 you can put together a great rig. Get a CPU from the top tier of this chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html Get a GPU from somewhere in the top six tiers of this chart (preferably tier 3+) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html Everything else is details for the most part. https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/beginnersguide Ozzy is right, Arma is all about CPU and it is a single-threaded application. Intel chips have far better single-threaded performance, like insanely better. You'll want an i5 or an i7, the higher-tier of both of these CPU families will run similarly. I recently upgraded from an AMD 8350 8-core 4.0 GHz to an Intel 4790k 4-core 4GHz and I experienced a good 50% increase in fps. I get 70-90 fps outside cities and 45-60 inside big cities, depending on how many players are connected. I paid $300 for my chip and it was well worth it for Altis Life. Trust me, you'll never go back to AMD. *oh and also you don't want to bottleneck with any other parts, so get a decent GPU (maybe even a 980 with your budget, but don't forget Arma will utilize the CPU a lot more) and a newer Intel mobo, if you care that much about quick rendering in of objects and map-loading, get an SSD. Edited January 30, 2016 by Trimorphious Quote Link to comment
Danger 729 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, Trimorphious said: Ozzy is right, Arma is all about CPU and it is a single-threaded application. Intel chips have far better single-threaded performance, like insanely better. You'll want an i5 or an i7, the higher-tier of both of these CPU families will run similarly. I recently upgraded from an AMD 8350 8-core 4.0 GHz to an Intel 4790k 4-core 4GHz and I experienced a good 50% increase in fps. I get 70-90 fps outside cities and 45-60 inside big cities, depending on how many players are connected. I paid $300 for my chip and it was well worth it for Altis Life. Trust me, you'll never go back to AMD. *oh and also you don't want to bottleneck with any other parts, so get a decent GPU (maybe even a 980 with your budget, but don't forget Arma will utilize the CPU a lot more) and a newer Intel mobo, if you care that much about quick rendering in of objects and map-loading, get an SSD. Thanks tri, also it's good to see you roaming around on altis once again after your little vacation. Quote Link to comment
Phizx 1287 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi, this is fraggityfive. Swag Quote Link to comment
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