[FiveDime]

http://i.imgur.com/wPfBb.jpg

[ScizzMoney]

^^
Yay, I have 2x 6990 :D

Time to enjoy my .25 K/D ratio.. :(

[PornMaster]

I have a 965 x4 amd
gtx 560 hawk
4gb ram

ran >60fps

hmm....

[roastpuff]

Hmm, time to get another 560Ti to go SLI with.

[RRxtar]

lol at having to build a new computer everytime a new game comes out

[StylinRed]

ugh...

well i guess it is time to upgrade for me though im using 1 ATI 4870 and a older/slower dual core athlon (cant remember which)

[twitchyzero]

lol at having to build a new computer everytime a new game comes out

my last build was around BF2 cause I remember the Radeon 9600, 1.3GHz Athlon 512MB DDR1 memory just couldn't cut it

[Culverin]

I've got a 6950, looks like I'll be fine. :)

[RacePace]

http://i.imgur.com/bEEp0.png

[twitchyzero]

comm: "Get Out!"

*runs other teammates over*

[striderblade]

I know this is not bf3 but man i never realize how beautiful BF2 can look if you look at in slow motion. This is still the game i played the most on my pc and is also the only game that prevent me from completing my other list of games.
Beautyfield: A BFBC2 Beautytage by AIMJaCoBy - YouTube

[PornMaster]

We don't notice how beautiful bc2 is because 2 minutes into the game everything is blown the FUCK UP

[twitchyzero]

no Frostbite 2.0 no care
it's going to give CryEngine 3 a run for its money :fullofwin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9287rWQca0

[PornMaster]

Some rumors say that the beta release is Sept 11 and advance beta for MOH and pre orders thru origin are sept 9

[turbomelon]

Battlefield 3 Physical Warfare Pack Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

[twitchyzero]

seems like only EB's going to carry that..no thanks

[PornMaster]

Battlefield 3 - Retailer Pre-order Offers (http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/pre-order-offers)

I ordered from FS so hopefully they get the skins 2.

The spectat kit actually helped a lot in bc2

[haymura]

will 2 6850s crossfire be enough to run this on near high settings or should i look into going 580gtx SLI?

[twitchyzero]

6850 CF should do the trick for high...probaby not ultra settings but that's like $250
if you wanna SLI 580GTX that's at least $750...overkill

[haymura]

6850 CF should do the trick for high...probaby not ultra settings but that's like $250
if you wanna SLI 580GTX that's at least $750...overkill


how big of a difference is it between 6850 CF and 580gtx SLI?

[ime2006]

how big of a difference is it between 6850 CF and 580gtx SLI?

GTX 580 SLI is slightly faster

[jello24]

Can anyone here recommend upgrades for this game that will run 1920 x 1080? looking for high to max settings...

My current setup that I built for SC2:
Core i7 930 @ 3.4 GHz
4GB of ram, that used to be 6GB when i first installed it
Radeon 5770

I'm guessing to run the required setting i'd just need to grab a 6970? or would a 6950 be enough?

[twitchyzero]

not a bad idea to stick another 4GB ram
6950 should be good for med-high...as for 6970 over the 6950...you'll have to wait until people benchmark their cards with beta testing in the next few weeks to see if it's worth the extra cash

[woob]

Where are you guys pre-ordering from?

I want the SPECACT kits, but it seems BestBuy Canada does not have the promotion. As such, it may just be D2D for me.

[FiveDime]

Where are you guys pre-ordering from?

I want the SPECACT kits, but it seems BestBuy Canada does not have the promotion. As such, it may just be D2D for me.



I pre-ordered from EB.

[StylinRed]

so my desktop is


AMD XP 6400+ black edition 3.2ghz (found out just now that its worse than a icore2duo E6750 2.67ghz)
ati 1gb 4870
4gb ram
asus m2a am2 board


should i just do an enitrely new build or can i look to simply upgrading something?

[woob]

I pre-ordered from EB.

Other than the Karkand pack, are there any perks to ordering from EB (vs. other re/e-tailers)?

Direct2drive is the cheapest so far ($45), albeit the cheapest without offering any perks (Physical Warfare/SPECACT, etc), so I think I'm going to go with them unless I can find a way to get the US BestBuy pre-order bonuses up here.

[twitchyzero]

Eb has the physical warfare...which is early access to those weapons/mods. I was gonna go with Spectat at bestbuy as well..for me it really doesnt matter now i guess..although I do want to get a physical copy.

stylin just play low-med with your current set-up...or buy a new computer if you got cash to burn

[PornMaster]

if anyone needs new computer stuff just shoot me a pm.

I can get it at cost and will hook you guys up

[Pocakj]

Stylin in my opinion you could think about upgrading to a newer motherboard (ex. socket 1155). Check the local stores like ME or NCIX, some times they carry board+cpu bundles for very good prices. Check your current ram and decide maybe if it's worth it to get an additional 4gb. The Kingston HyperX 4gb I got in the winter only cost around $80, so it's not too expensive. But do make sure the parts fit perfectly together though. As for the video card I do believe the 4870 may be a little on the low-end side for running this game. Better frame rates = better gameplay right? :P

Maybe look to invest in a GTX 570 if the 580 is too expensive. Or if possible SLI 2 GTX 460s :P

[PornMaster]

its always better to buy 1 better video card than to sli 2 older generation ones

[twitchyzero]

Battlefield 3 Operation Guillotine Trailer [HD] - YouTube
hory shet..night-time assault
dat lighting :fuckyea:
it's good to seeing it based on actual in-game footage...instead of pre-alpha software lol

in other news, health regen is now a server option, hope it includes vehicle auto-repair. They need to do the same with 3d spotting so a hardcore mode won't be needed :fullofwin:

[PornMaster]

OMG JIZZ

[604nguyen]

^^

:sweetjesus::sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

[Tegra_Devil]

http://alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/large/sweet-jesus-l.png

[strykn]

^^^^

http://menversus.com/images/Is-This-Real-Life.jpg

[ForbiddenX]

JIZZED indeed.

I don't really want to be playing this game on low/med settings :( I want to run this on max! My wallet :( it cries

[bobola]

I think is better to just buy a better single video card.
SLI/Crossfiring is mostly for people who wants EVEN MORE.
OR
Alternatively, ie. you found a great price on mid end cards and buy 2 to achieve a similiar or greater performance than a high end one


Debating if I should upgrade some parts or not!

Q9550 @3.4 Ghz
4gb ram
GTX 570

[RacePace]

http://www.woosk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/to-much-want.jpg

[ime2006]

I jizzzzzzzzzzzzzed againnnnnnnnnnn

[roastpuff]

Debating if I should upgrade some parts or not!

Q9550 @3.4 Ghz
4gb ram
GTX 570

You should be fine... maybe more RAM.

[twitchyzero]

GTX 570 and looking to upgrade? :seriously:

[ime2006]

I think is better to just buy a better single video card.
SLI/Crossfiring is mostly for people who wants EVEN MORE.
OR
Alternatively, ie. you found a great price on mid end cards and buy 2 to achieve a similiar or greater performance than a high end one


Debating if I should upgrade some parts or not!

Q9550 @3.4 Ghz
4gb ram
GTX 570


Just get another 570 for SLI

I m getting another 580 for SLI in a month.

[haymura]

i really want to run this game in max settings. what do i need to upgrade in my build?

my current build:

Asus Maximus Gene III mobo
core i5 760
sapphire radeon 6850 (crossfire)
corsair 750w psu
8gb ram

[roastpuff]

You should be close... videocard upgrade is what I'm thinking you'll need if at all.

[Culverin]

That night time ops looks so sick.

CoD: MW3 is screwed.

[bobola]

GTX 570 and looking to upgrade? :seriously:

Haha

no, was just thinking cpu/mobo + ram only!!
Just got the 570 earlier this year.

dont have to play everything in ultra..
just high is fine..!

[strykn]

is a 560TI the best card to get 250$ and under

[kchan]

is a 560TI the best card to get 250$ and under

i believe the 560ti and 6950 are the cards to get at that price mark
they both perform differently depending on game since lots of things to consider (shaders etc.) you know those shit ahha u know more than me

if you will be running 3 monitors, get the 6950 if not, get whichever is cheaper

[roastpuff]

560Ti wins out for BF3, I think... EA games are usually NVidia optimized.

[kchan]

560Ti wins out for BF3, I think... EA games are usually NVidia optimized.

ive read on the forum that for BF3 its not nVidia optimized like in the past with BF2
but who knows

[twitchyzero]

it'll be interesting to see what cards will handle tesselation the best in BF3..only beta benchmarks will tell as it was absent in alpha

[illicitstylz]

Battlefield 3 Operation Guillotine Trailer [HD] - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LLfzFk14-I)
hory shet..night-time assault
dat lighting :fuckyea:
it's good to seeing it based on actual in-game footage...instead of pre-alpha software lol

in other news, health regen is now a server option, hope it includes vehicle auto-repair. They need to do the same with 3d spotting so a hardcore mode won't be needed :fullofwin:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/077/988/my_body_is_ready.png?1287301242

[PornMaster]

it'll be interesting to see what cards will handle tesselation the best in BF3..only beta benchmarks will tell as it was absent in alpha

I bet bf3 will use more processing power than any game, with the amount of physics, players and shit going on

[illicitstylz]

I bet bf3 will use more processing power than any game, with the amount of physics, players and shit going on

how's the group buy coming along?

[PornMaster]

RS Mods will not allow it because I am not an RS sponsor.
you guys should riot :)

I got the official quote and it would save everyone $30 on a video card and like over $100 on a processor.

High end video cards would save like 50+

[PornMaster]

When will the beta fucking start UGGGH.

I just thought of something sick. What if on any map half of the gameplay is in the day and it switchs to night.... DAMN

[SpuGen]

^
That would be cool as hell.
It shouldn't even be that hard to put into the game should it? I mean, GT5 has that feature.

[RacePace]

When will the beta fucking start UGGGH.

I just thought of something sick. What if on any map half of the gameplay is in the day and it switchs to night.... DAMN

that'd be pretty unrealistic, would rather it slowly fade between sunrise and sunset

[StylinRed]

that would be awesome for those hour+ long games that it transitions from afternoon to dusk etc

[twitchyzero]

RS Mods will not allow it because I am not an RS sponsor.

really...i'm sure i've seen group buys for car parts not through a sponsor..could be wrong (the diamond racing steelies)

edit: nm...apparently it was a sponsor since it's under that forum

[RAYClovis]

Damnit, I want to play it but I don't know if my ages old rig can handle this kind of action at even low-mid with 64. D:

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GTS. Time to upgrade. :okay:

[TOS'd]

Damnit, I want to play it but I don't know if my ages old rig can handle this kind of action at even low-mid with 64. D:

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GTS. Time to upgrade. :okay:

Almost identical lol

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GT. Time to upgrade. :okay:

[akalic]

why are people eager for beta? i was just about to preorder it until i found out the beta was only for US rersidents according to origin? or am i missing something? where is everyone preordering

[striderblade]

Battlefield 3 | Jets gameplay NEW - YouTube

Jet gameplay. Think this is the console version.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[604778]

Almost identical lol

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GT. Time to upgrade. :okay:

Core i3, 4GB Ram, and a GTX 460. Time to upgrade :okay:

[FiveDime]

Battlefield 3 | Jets gameplay NEW - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXhxgvWpSHw&feature=player_embedded#)

Jet gameplay. Think this is the console version.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)


and also the dev version.

[roastpuff]

Sweeet, JHCS.

[twitchyzero]

not sure about jets in campaign mode to be honest..looks boring

[Cman333]

I hope my 560ti is enough to run this. I upgraded just for this bloody game!

[EcLiPsEbOi]

why are people eager for beta? i was just about to preorder it until i found out the beta was only for US rersidents according to origin? or am i missing something? where is everyone preordering

I am curious to know as well. I am thinking about preordering with a US address and hope that they will let me play the beta?

Anyone have any better ideas or does anyone know if my method will work? Maybe they'll ban ips from outside the US?

[EcLiPsEbOi]

RS Mods will not allow it because I am not an RS sponsor.
you guys should riot :)

I got the official quote and it would save everyone $30 on a video card and like over $100 on a processor.

High end video cards would save like 50+

Was there a specific type of CPU/Video Card that everyone had to get or they could choose anything? I wonder how many others are interested in this.

Edit: didn't know there was a multi+ quote sorry for posting twice.

[Pocakj]

GTX 570 anyone? GTX 580 is far too expensive ... :(

I hope I don't need to upgrade anything else..

Currently :Core i5 760, 8gb ram, GTX 460 :okay: (soon to be 570!)

Also just bought a TX750 power supply cuz my current 500 W is giving me bluescreens occasionally...

edit:

To the techies - Should I save some $and go for the MSI 570 spend a little extra for better cooling with the ASUS 570 :S I've read mixed reviews, and I'm not really sure what would be the wiser choice

[Pocakj]

Battlefield 3 | Jets gameplay NEW - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXhxgvWpSHw&feature=player_embedded#)

Jet gameplay. Think this is the console version.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)


:eek2: If only this was recorded in 1080 !!

Is it just me or does the player aircraft movement seem a bit choppy?

[Pocakj]

For anyone who hasn't seen this or hasn't preordered yet, I found a site with a great price.

Battlefield 3 CD Key - Origin Download (http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/products/Battlefield-3-CD-Key-for-Origin-%252d-Scan.html?setCurrencyId=2#reviews)

[twitchyzero]

^ that site doesn't look 100% legit..i dont know

I think I'm either going with the 570 or whenever the 6870 replacement comes..
just go with the MSI..unless you are looking at EVGA.

edit: MSI has mini-HDMI and no display port...I'll be looking for something with DP

[akalic]

you sure that site is legit...?

[kchan]

If you don't care about noise the Msi is perfect
The Asus card runs a lot of quieter

That's what I collected before I made my choice of video card couple months back before I settled down for an Asus 6950 (same cooler different card)
But the Msi cyclone cooler is known to be loud
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[PornMaster]

^ that site doesn't look 100% legit..i dont know

I think I'm either going with the 570 or whenever the 6870 replacement comes..
just go with the MSI..unless you are looking at EVGA.

edit: MSI has mini-HDMI and no display port...I'll be looking for something with DP

it says mini hdmi
but it is a dvi and in the box has dvi hdmi adapter

[strykn]

WTFF PNY GTX 560tI WAS ON SALe for 179$ at ncix.. sold out now fuck i missed it!!!!!!!!!

[roastpuff]

:eek2: If only this was recorded in 1080 !!

Is it just me or does the player aircraft movement seem a bit choppy?

Bet you it's console graphics not being able to keep up. I have the same thing happening to me with HAWX2

[604nguyen]

not sure if that sites legit

g2play has it slightly cheaper than retail at $47
G2PLAY.NET - BE SMART, PAY LESS ;) :: Battlefield Series (http://www.g2play.net/store/Battlefield-Series/)

legit site, bought from them few times before

[roastpuff]

I have the ASUS 560Ti Direct CUII, it is very quiet! My friend has the MSI Twin Frozr, he's had to RMA his already, and the cooler is not as quiet IMO.

[m3thods]

WTFF PNY GTX 560tI WAS ON SALe for 179$ at ncix.. sold out now fuck i missed it!!!!!!!!!

It actually took a while to sell out. I bought mine the first day thinking it would sell out that night- but was tempted the days after whether to add a second for SLI :P


It's actually very quiet for a single-fan 560Ti. My case fans (120mm Antecs on High) are louder even at load. It barely fit in my P180 though.

[akalic]

OnlineKeyStore - The 21st Century Way To Play -... (http://www.onlinekeystore.com)

also sells it for 29.99 euros

[Pocakj]

So how exactly is this group buy going to work? And when abouts is it going to happen?

[Pocakj]

OnlineKeyStore$-$The$21st$Century$Way$To$Play$-... (http://www.onlinekeystore.com)

also sells it for 29.99 euros

duuude. i really wanna know how legit these places are.. sounds a little too good to be true!

[PornMaster]

I have bought keys from online stores,
however never a new release game.

Kinda ify new release game will never go for that low...
better be safe and pay $20 for peace of mind

[Pocakj]

Battlefield 3 beta is ready, DICE waiting for Sony and Microsoft - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-beta-is-ready-dice-waiting-for-sony-and-microsoft/)

:O

[TOS'd]

My body is ready.

[roastpuff]

Damnit, I want to play it but I don't know if my ages old rig can handle this kind of action at even low-mid with 64. D:

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GTS. Time to upgrade. :okay:

Almost identical lol

Q6600 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 8800GT. Time to upgrade. :okay:

Core i3, 4GB Ram, and a GTX 460. Time to upgrade :okay:

I hope my 560ti is enough to run this. I upgraded just for this bloody game!

If you guys want a good non-ref 560Ti...

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II Fermi 830MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 2XDVI Mini HDMI PCI-E Video Card - DirectCanada (http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD2617&vpn=ENGTX560%20Ti%20DCII/2DI/1GD5&manufacture=ASUS)

Cheap for the card, go to Memory Express and pricematch. :fullofwin:

I'll be grabbing another one to go SLI with.

[Pocakj]

If I could SLI i would get 2 560Ti's :( But I can't :okay:

[PornMaster]

It's better to get one powerful video card than to sli video cards

[bobola]

Battlefield 3 beta is ready, DICE waiting for Sony and Microsoft - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-beta-is-ready-dice-waiting-for-sony-and-microsoft/)

:O

Why wait for the console..
PC gaming ftw !! :fuckyea:

[m3thods]

It's better to get one powerful video card than to sli video cards

it sounds like he already has one, which would be the sensible time to use SLI.

but yes you're correct- it's almost always best to get a more powerful single card (unless you can afford 2 top cards in tandem)

[RacePace]

Beta is world wide in case you were wondering

https://twitter.com/#!/seeson/status/114552604813557761

[ForbiddenX]

If you still don't have it Preordered and you plan on getting it for PC. You can get a free copy of DeadSpace 2 if you preorder through origin.

Origin (http://store.origin.com/store/ea/html/pbPage.bf3promo/)

[m3thods]

For those of you still looking for a video card:

Gigabyte GTX 560Ti (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61236&promoid=1146) - 159.99 After $20 MIR (Only for today 9-16-2011).


Looks like a beefy HSF too, but at 9.5" you'd have to check your cases. :)

[roastpuff]

For those of you still looking for a video card:

Gigabyte GTX 560Ti (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61236&promoid=1146) - 159.99 After $20 MIR (Only for today 9-16-2011).


Looks like a beefy HSF too, but at 9.5" you'd have to check your cases. :)
That's not a Ti... regular 560 - which is still a decent card.

Here's the TI version: Gigabyte 560 Ti (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58366&vpn=GV-N560OC-1GI&manufacture=Gigabyte)

[m3thods]

That's not a Ti... regular 560 - which is still a decent card.

Here's the TI version: Gigabyte 560 Ti (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58366&vpn=GV-N560OC-1GI&manufacture=Gigabyte)

Oops my bad thanks for the catch. I got too excited :okay:

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

you guys think two gtx260 SLI'd can handle this shit?
12gigs ram
core i7 920.

[ForbiddenX]

Would I be better off getting a 6950, 6870 or a 560Ti?

I'm currently using:
AMD Athlon x2 620 OCd to 3.2Ghz going to get a 1100T as an upgrade
4GB of RAM --> 8GB
XFX 4870 --> one of the three video cards
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[roastpuff]

Well, depends... the 560Ti is the current bang for buck price-leader, neck and neck with 6950 1GB versions. Some of the sales now make a lot of sense - under 200$ for a 560Ti? Yes please. The 2GB of the 6950/6970 IMO don't make sense unless you have a huge screen with killer res - a 30" with 2560x1600, or something like that.

Some games are better on the 560Ti, some games are better on 6950 - depends on what they optimize it for. Traditionally, EA games optimized for Nvidia, Valve likes ATI.

Also, I like the Nvidia drivers much more than the ATI ones. And they use less power and in general are quieter than ATI products.

@ Ulic - you should be fine... but maybe time for an upgrade soon? 260's are getting pretty long in the tooth.


EDIT: Or Hell, get two of these: Gigabyte 560 (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61236&promoid=1146) and SLI them. Better than a GTX580 in performance for less.

[strykn]

who's down to pitch in for a Revscene server?

[twitchyzero]

first XBOX footage...just the extended trailer from last week looks pretty darn good for pos hardware
Battlefield 3 - Xbox 360 Operation Guillotine Gameplay Trailer - YouTube
DICE...why you no release Guillotine Pt II yet

[PornMaster]

console graphics look pretty shit

[ime2006]

first XBOX footage...just the extended trailer from last week looks pretty darn good for pos hardware
Battlefield 3 - Xbox 360 Operation Guillotine Gameplay Trailer - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzA4dv0xkzg)
DICE...why you no release Guillotine Pt II yet

Lighting is totally shit compare to PC.

Becuz of DX11 ?

[ScizzMoney]

Looks good enough so I can actually play with friends. Only like 3 of my friends have PCs that can run it, everyone else plays on Xbox.

[ime2006]

you guys think two gtx260 SLI'd can handle this shit?
12gigs ram
core i7 920.

you seriously going to use a Non DX11 card for BF3 ??

Dude you'll lose DX11 effects. unless u don't care about those dx11 effects.

[Vansterdam]

what am i looking to spend if i wanna buy a new computer setup that will run BF3 on near high settings?

was hoping to spend 1000-1500 max if i can find all the parts i want on sale or something and build it slowly =P

[ime2006]

what am i looking to spend if i wanna buy a new computer setup that will run BF3 on near high settings?

was hoping to spend 1000-1500 max if i can find all the parts i want on sale or something and build it slowly =P

get the following parts
i7 2600k $320~350
socket 1155 main board. $120~180
4gb x 2 ddr3 1666mhz or higher $60~90
gtx 580 $450~550
850 psu. $150
cheap case. $60~100

Other misc, just use some left over lol

this roughly around 1500 or cheaper

You should be able to max out ~~~~

[604778]

What parts do I need to upgrade for this game?
I currently have a Core i3, GTX 460, 4GB of ram 400w psu(i think) and a cheap case.

[ime2006]

What parts do I need to upgrade for this game?
I currently have a Core i3, GTX 460, 4GB of ram 400w psu(i think) and a cheap case.

at what setting you want ? low, med, high ?

[twitchyzero]

What parts do I need to upgrade for this game?
I currently have a Core i3, GTX 460, 4GB of ram 400w psu(i think) and a cheap case.

should be good for medium settings

[604778]

at what setting you want ? low, med, high ?

Preferably high.

[roastpuff]

Preferably high.

CPU, video card, PSU, RAM... the whole nine yards then.

At least a quad-core i5, GTX 560Ti, 8GB RAM and a 600W+ PSU for high.

@Vansterdam - here's a mock computer build, before tax & Windows. There's some MIR's that are not counted yet - about $50's worth.

This will play it at high settings, but not maxed out. You'd need to SLI the GTX570 for that.

[Vansterdam]

i don't mind picking up the parts slowly if its gonna save me some money from online and local sales and such

1500 is my budget

just tower, no need for monitor,keyboard,mouse

i need something that runs quiet and would last me for the next 3-4 years

if someone on here can start recommending me parts that are on sale for a killer price/deal (compared to regular retail price)

i shall start my new build slowly =P

again, i don't mind buying each part separably as ill prob get a better deal if i do VS buying a new built pc all at once


just looking to play BF 3 on high settings + browse/download internet

any help would be great

thanks

[tegz]

i5 2500k+mobo deals from NCIX, most of the mobos are decent
GTX580 or 2x 560Ti
750~1000W psu depending or Sli or not
any WB black hdd
corsair dominator 8gb ram - these are pricey but awesome for overclocking

if you want to squeeze performance out of the beast that is the 2500K processor, spend some time oc'ing it's really worth the money.

[Vansterdam]

what do you guys think about this build


Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 55544 $44.44 $44.44


Intel Core i7 2600K Quad Core Unlocked Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.4GHZ Sandy Bridge 8MB
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 57960 $343.84 $343.84

MSI H61M-P21 (B3) H61 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 PCI-E16 3PCI-E VGA Audio LAN SATA2 Motherboar *IR-$2*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 59106 $60.16 $60.16


OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan Active PFC Power Supply
Free GROUND SHIPPING for this order!
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
NCIX.com SURPRISE SPECIALS!
Available in limited quantities only. Hurry! No rainchecks or Price Matches for these items are available after limited quantities are sold out. Note: Your order for these items are counted only after you've completed your purchase.
In Stock 33040 $64.99 $64.99


Western Digital WD20EARS Caviar Green 2TB SATA2 3Gbps 64MB Cache 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 49591 $77.99 $77.99


Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower ATX Case 3X5.25 1X3.5 5X3.5INT No PS
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 55447 $38.56 $38.56

Samsung SH-S243D/BEBE 24X Black DVD Writer SATA OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 45667 $27.99 $27.99

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Hawk OC 950MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E Video C *IR-$10*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 60642 $269.99 $269.99



YOUR TOTAL $927.96

hoping this runs preety quiet+high performance


i also hope to get this much cheaper too =P like 800 tax in

what do you guys think? for the price+ performance is it worth it?

is there anything i should change? like motherboard/ram/powersupply/harddrive

[604778]

roastpuff, whats that site?

[kchan]

what do you guys think about this build


Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 55544 $44.44 $44.44


Intel Core i7 2600K Quad Core Unlocked Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.4GHZ Sandy Bridge 8MB
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 57960 $343.84 $343.84

MSI H61M-P21 (B3) H61 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 PCI-E16 3PCI-E VGA Audio LAN SATA2 Motherboar *IR-$2*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 59106 $60.16 $60.16


OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan Active PFC Power Supply
Free GROUND SHIPPING for this order!
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
NCIX.com SURPRISE SPECIALS!
Available in limited quantities only. Hurry! No rainchecks or Price Matches for these items are available after limited quantities are sold out. Note: Your order for these items are counted only after you've completed your purchase.
In Stock 33040 $64.99 $64.99


Western Digital WD20EARS Caviar Green 2TB SATA2 3Gbps 64MB Cache 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 49591 $77.99 $77.99


Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower ATX Case 3X5.25 1X3.5 5X3.5INT No PS
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 55447 $38.56 $38.56

Samsung SH-S243D/BEBE 24X Black DVD Writer SATA OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 45667 $27.99 $27.99

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Hawk OC 950MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E Video C *IR-$10*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 60642 $269.99 $269.99



YOUR TOTAL $927.96

hoping this runs preety quiet+high performance


i also hope to get this much cheaper too =P like 800 tax in

what do you guys think? for the price+ performance is it worth it?

is there anything i should change? like motherboard/ram/powersupply/harddrive

If you want to save some money then an I5 is enough for your needs (BF3 + web surfing)

If you want quiet stray away from the MSI videocards as they are mostly known for good cooling & noise, go for an Asus Direct CU 560ti since it can provide a good balance between noise and cooling
However, if you plan to run a 3+ monitor setup in the future get an HD6950 as its in the same range as the 560Ti

Case, go for something like a Sonata or Fractal R3 as they have sound deadening in them

Ram, maybe its just me but Id get G-skill or Corsair to match your CPU since they have much better quality and wont really limit your overclock headroom

PSU, is really an important part of the rig and I wouldnt cheap out on an OCZ psu as I've heard and seen reviews that its a hit or miss, get something thats gold certified

HDD, if you are only running 1 hard drive, get a WDD black to stay in budget instead of the green as the green series are slower and are good for storage purpose and not so much gaming

[illicitstylz]

^ knows his stuff.
definitely don't overlook PSU and HDD (HDD commonly the choke for PC performance)

[604778]

Here's the upgrade that I was looking at. Tell me what you guys think.


NCIX Value Bundle Deal Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core CPU & MSI P67A-C43 DDR3 Motherboard
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
$319.99

1 x MSI P67A-C43 (B3) P67 ATX LGA1155 DDR3 1PCI-E16 3PCI-E 3PCI SATA3 USB3.0 Audio GBLAN Motherboard
1 x Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB

OCZ ZS Series 750W ATX12V V2.2 24PIN ATX SLI Ready 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply 135mm Fan
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
$94.99


Corsair Obsidian Series 650D Mid-Tower Case ATX 4X5.25 6X3.5INT USB USB3.0 1394 Fan Ctrl No PS
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
$154.99

Corsair XMS CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
$51.99

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II Fermi 830MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 2XDVI Mini HDMI PCI-E Video Card
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
$249.99


Batman Arkham City (PC Game) Coupon for Digital Download *NVIDIA Promo Only*
$0.00

Total: $871.95

Edit:
Should I add another $50 for NCIX to assemble it?
I'm able to assemble a PC but I'm scared at the same time. haha. Unless someone is willing to help me? :) Ahem Ahem, ForbiddenX

[roastpuff]

roastpuff, whats that site?

It's Memory Express. And build the PC yourself, it's easy.

Also, for your build - pricematch DirectCanada for the Asus 560Ti at 242.99, get the G.skill ram @ 1600Mhz instead. 49.99 at Memory Express so you can PM @ NCIX.

@Vansterdam - dude, look at the list I built you. It's better than what you picked out for gaming and o/cing, the 61-series boards are useless for o/c.
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[woob]

For those of you looking for the SPECACT kit, it costs less than $6 here: Battlefield 3 SPECACT Kit, Battlefield 3 Dog Tag Pack, BF3 (http://www.mmoga.com/EA-Games/Battlefield-3-SPECACT-Kit-Dog-Tag-Pack.html)

Confirmed working by numerous users on the official forums and on reddit: EA Forums (http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1424655-battlefield-3-dogtag-specact-5-euros-perfect-people-pwp.html) reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield3/comments/kgsty/specact_kit_dog_tag_pack_on_sale_for_4_forum_link/)

[twitchyzero]

if you are looking to get a new computer read the last few pages of this thread on RFD
[Comp] NCIX: Custom Built Computers - $1000 and $700 Gaming Computers - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ncix-custom-built-computers-1000-700-gaming-computers-760568/302/)

see what other people are assembling...see what's popular and make your own list and post it here for others to critique

$50 for NCIX to put it together if you don't want to do it yourself

[RacePace]

In case you guys don't know, Origin gives you a 25% of coupon for your birthday, so you can create a new account where your birthday is tomorrow lets say, and preorder BF3 for 25% off

[Vansterdam]

the pc you built for me is gona be like 1500$

i think i can get a killer setup for under 1000 easily.. maybe a bit over but yea..

i don't think i will OC this build.. (i dunno shit all about overclocking and i would like this comp to last for 3-4 years without breaking down)

taking kchans info into consideration i came up with this. (i don't mind upgrading to i7 vs i5 if this comp is gonna last me for another 3-4 years)
unless the prices/performance for i5+MB is really good right now

i heard the video card i selected is only loud when im running games but for other daily uses it should be able to run preety quiet no?



Intel Core i7 2600K Quad Core Unlocked Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.4GHZ Sandy Bridge 8MB
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 57960 $343.84 $343.84

MSI H61M-P21 (B3) H61 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 PCI-E16 3PCI-E VGA Audio LAN SATA2 Motherboar *IR-$2*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 59106 $60.16 $60.16

Add NCIX EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN What's this?

Samsung SH-S243D/BEBE 24X Black DVD Writer SATA OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 45667 $27.99 $27.99

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Hawk OC 950MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E Video C *IR-$10*
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 60642 $269.99 $269.99

Add NCIX EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN What's this?

G.SKILL Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Memory
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 57953 $53.03 $53.03

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 6GB/S 7200RPM 64MB Cache 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
In Stock 50895 $87.70 $87.70

Add NCIX EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN What's this?
Shipping Estimate:
Postal Code:

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YOUR TOTAL $842.71



the only thing i need to add is a PSU+CASE

for power supply i probably only need something 650-700W MAX
dont really care what the case looks like as long as its cheap + quiet + good airflow


might also need a new motherboard suggestion other then the one i posted.

i noticed the HD i selected says sata3 but the motherboard says sata2 only (does this mean it wont work?)

[fs604]

^ 2600k wont help u at all with gaming. You're paying 100$ extra for hyper threading you dont need. Also, terrible mobo.
Sata3 means transfer rates are faster but you wont notice a difference with a hdd because they are too slow.

Case: haf 912
Psu: tx650 or if u want the extra power saving and fully modular go for hx650
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[Vansterdam]

is the i5 2600k really that good/worth it?

shit if someone can OC my build safely maybe ill go with the i5 2600k instead ( from reading other peoples suggestions/builds on here)

with that being said

isnt ncix having a deal on the i5+mobos?


what would you guys recommend?


is this the best one for the price?

Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
NCIX.com - Buy Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB - Intel - BX80623I52500K - in Canada (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=Intel)

[twitchyzero]

sata is backwards compatible
you don't need i7 2600K for gaming...save yourself at least another $100 by going with a regular 2500 not the unlocked 2500K since you do not plan on overclocking.
your mobo is mATX...should go with ATX so you can fit in standard case
pick reputable brand PSU corsair/seasonic..maybe antec as well

[kchan]

Lots of members here would gladly help OC and reach you while enjoying a bud and beer LoL
Jokes aside, you only need i7 if you do programs that will utilize the extra 4 threads which 80% of the programs out there don't in our market atleast
You will notice bare to no increase if you game with i5 or i7

The msi cooler will be louder and noticeable even on idle, I'm very picky person so I have lots of emphasis on quiet :(
But take your time do research and ask around or just us :)
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[fs604]

is the i5 2600k really that good/worth it?

shit if someone can OC my build safely maybe ill go with the i5 2600k instead ( from reading other peoples suggestions/builds on here)

with that being said

isnt ncix having a deal on the i5+mobos?


what would you guys recommend?


is this the best one for the price?

Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
NCIX.com - Buy Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB - Intel - BX80623I52500K - in Canada (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=Intel)

there are tons of guides on how to OC a 2500k.
The only reason you would get a 2600k instead is for the hyperthreading which will help in video rendering and stuff like that.

NCIX has weekly sales promos that update on wednesday nights but I would not get the bundles even though it seems like a good deal. You can pricematch from directcanada and save even more.

You guys are forgetting about z68 and srt. Will increase load time for bf3 and when it says it will make your hdd "4x faster" it has been proven to be true. (well not exactly 4x but definitely very impressive)

try the z68xp-ud3-issd and 2500k if you are interested in srt.

[illicitstylz]

sometimes on ncix if you separate the combos (eg cpu + mobo) and price match them through shopbot.ca etc, they end up being cheaper than the combo price.

but you should make your own thread and have all the related posts moved out of this since this is getting off topic regarding building pc's.

[ime2006]

Get a i7 2600K and OC it to 5Ghz Like mineeeeeeee

http://www.cbbimg.com/out.php/i86185_5Ghz.jpg

[RacePace]

In case you guys don't know, Origin gives you a 25% of coupon for your birthday, so you can create a new account where your birthday is tomorrow lets say, and preorder BF3 for 25% off

Nm, just use these codes to get the discount:

6yze4x8e4948997
2ib33a934qqen4b

[akalic]

they don't work :okay:

[twitchyzero]

lots of buzz right now that DICE will be announcing the beta tomorrow
my guess is MoH LE/Origin people will get it by the end of the week...then next week open to everyone.

[PornMaster]

link?

[RacePace]

Sept 29th is beta time, 27th if you preordered through Origin or have MoH

Battlefield 3 Beta (http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/beta)

http://blog.wtfconcept.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/awwww-yeah.jpg

[RacePace]

For the ppl upgrading their comps:

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
OS: WINDOWS VISTA (SERVICE PACK 2) 32-BIT
PROCESSOR: 2 GHZ DUAL CORE (CORE 2 DUO 2.4 GHZ OR ALTHON X2 2.7 GHZ)
MEMORY: 2 GB
HARD DRIVE: 20 GB
GRAPHICS CARD (AMD): DIRECTX 10.1 COMPATIBLE WITH 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 SERIES, WITH ATI RADEON 3870 OR HIGHER PERFORMANCE)
GRAPHICS CARD (NVIDIA): DIRECTX 10.0 COMPATIBLE WITH 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 OR 500 SERIES WITH NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GT OR HIGHER PERFORMANCE)
SOUND CARD: DIRECTX COMPATIBLE
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
DVD ROM DRIVE


RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
OS: WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
PROCESSOR: QUAD-CORE CPU
MEMORY: 4 GB
HARD DRIVE: 20 GB
GRAPHICS CARD: DIRECTX 11 COMPATIBLE WITH 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 OR ATI RADEON 6950)
SOUND CARD: DIRECTX COMPATIBLE
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
DVD ROM DRIVE

[illicitstylz]

intense video card recommended settings.

[haymura]

i went nuts on upgrading my comp to get ready for upcoming new games.


Asus Rampage III extreme mobo
Core i7 960
Corsair 1200w psu
Corsair dominator 12gb ram
dual GTX580 sli
2x 120gb corsair force GT solid state drive
1TB black caviar HDD
benq xl2410t 120hz monitor
NZXT black phantom case


hopefully that would be enough to run BF3 on max settings and last me awhile on upcoming new games.

[twitchyzero]

:fulloffuck::fulloffuck:

Dice is trolling us...they've mentioned sys specs would be close to that of BFBC2

http://smidig.se/files/inte_hemsida/580.PNG

pretty sure people with 560/6950 wanted to play on high...now it's only good for medium

so it really is true...you need GTX580 in SLI to run ultra max'd out...I'm guessing that means a single 590/6990 is barely enough to moax out...that's at least $800 in graphic processing power

BF3 is the new Metro 2033/Crysis

looks like I won't even be able to run this lowest possible setting 800x600 on my 5 year old comp while I wait for ivy bridge/PCI-E 3.0 graphic cards...

[TOS'd]

Damn, i dont have a dvd rom drive.......lol.

My 8800GT just barely made the cut.

[roastpuff]

Geez, I'm both glad and sad I went dual 560Ti's.

[twitchyzero]

^ i wonder if you can pull off ultra @ 1080p smoothly with MSAA and other fps killers off.

beta is still Operation Metro, no mention of whether it's 64 players for PC (I'm guessing not)

[roastpuff]

^ i wonder if you can pull off ultra @ 1080p smoothly with MSAA and other fps killers off.

beta is still Operation Metro, no mention of whether it's 64 players for PC (I'm guessing not)
We'll see when the beta comes out. I'm damn worried, and I thought I over-killed when I built my system.

i7-2600k @ 4.1Ghz
Gigabyte Z68-UD4P
8GB G.Skill DDR3-1600 Ripjaws X
120GB Intel SSD + 2TB Hitachi Deskstar
SLI Asus 560Ti DirectCUII
750W PCP&C Silencer Crossfire Quad

[RacePace]

^ i wonder if you can pull off ultra @ 1080p smoothly with MSAA and other fps killers off.

beta is still Operation Metro, no mention of whether it's 64 players for PC (I'm guessing not)

Operation Metro is Rush mode, so 16 v 16 on PC

[jackmeister]

Asus Rampage III extreme mobo
Core i7 960
Corsair 1200w psu
Corsair dominator 12gb ram
dual GTX580 sli
2x 120gb corsair force GT solid state drive
1TB black caviar HDD
benq xl2410t 120hz monitor
NZXT black phantom case



GTX 580 is around 500 each right? you spent 1000 on video card alone?

[604nguyen]

i went nuts on upgrading my comp to get ready for upcoming new games.


Asus Rampage III extreme mobo
Core i7 960
Corsair 1200w psu
Corsair dominator 12gb ram
dual GTX580 sli
2x 120gb corsair force GT solid state drive
1TB black caviar HDD
benq xl2410t 120hz monitor
NZXT black phantom case


hopefully that would be enough to run BF3 on max settings and last me awhile on upcoming new games.

:sweetjesus:

Pretty sure that setup will run on max

[roastpuff]

:sweetjesus:

Pretty sure that setup will run on max

Not when the the devs said that to run Ultra you need SLI GTX580's. :fuuuuu:

[604nguyen]

Not when the the devs said that to run Ultra you need SLI GTX580's. :fuuuuu:

^lol whoops wrong quote haha my bad, i was lookin at haymura's specs

i wonder if sli 570's would do the trick

[Ch28]

Not when the the devs said that to run Ultra you need SLI GTX580's. :fuuuuu:
That's why console gaming has jumped ahead of PC gaming by such a huge margin. Nobody wants to put up with the shit of having to constantly shell out hundreds and hundreds of dollars just to stay on par

[haymura]

GTX 580 is around 500 each right? you spent 1000 on video card alone?


yea i did. like i said, i went overboard....

[roastpuff]

That's why console gaming has jumped ahead of PC gaming by such a huge margin. Nobody wants to put up with the shit of having to constantly shell out hundreds and hundreds of dollars just to stay on par

But console gaming looks like such shit. :( And no 64-player maps is a no-no for REAL BF experience, IMO.

[Cman333]

yea i did. like i said, i went overboard....

You went above and wayyyyy beyond overboard

FML

I feel feeble with 560ti

You guys think Corsair 650tx PSU will be enough for 560ti SLI?

[kchan]

You went above and wayyyyy beyond overboard

FML

I feel feeble with 560ti

You guys think Corsair 650tx PSU will be enough for 560ti SLI?

yes 650w PSU is enough to handle 2x560ti

but wait till bf3 is officially out, test it with your current setup
not happy? then you can upgrade

the longer you wait to re-upgrade your rig = cheaper things can be

[Pocakj]

Sigh ...

i5 760 @ 3.2ghz
8gb ram
GTX570 DirectCUii
750w PSU

Only to know I can't even run it on the highest settings :okay:

[twitchyzero]

yeah...pretty bs how a high mid-range/low high-range $250 card (560/6950, respectively) can only run medium
let's all boycott and torrent this game :troll:

[Cman333]

I should've waited before the upgrade. I thought I'd be styling with the 560ti.

Now i'm tempted to sell it and just get a 580

To SLI or not..... argh.

[Pocakj]

Battlefield 3 beta starts Sep 29, system requirements revealed - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-beta-starts-sep-29-system-requirements-revealed/)

System requirements and open beta information, for anyone that's interested

[Pocakj]

I should've waited before the upgrade. I thought I'd be styling with the 560ti.

Now i'm tempted to sell it and just get a 580

To SLI or not..... argh.

Sigh in order to SLI I'm going to need a new mobo. And if I'm gna get a new mobo I might as well get a better cpu. And In order to do both of these I need to also get a new case and swap everything over.. AGAIN. Then on top of that, I haven't even gotten my second video card!

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuu

[604778]

Why do you gotta SLI for games like this? -_-
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[ForbiddenX]

Because a single GPU doesn't have enough power and you need two of them

[PornMaster]

Because a single GPU doesn't have enough power and you need two of them

Wrong,
people have 1 video card already and want more power so they SLI

Most people doing a new system will get the best video card possible so they dont have to

or some people want the best performances and go apeshit on 2 of the best video cards, like a fellow rser:fuckyea:

[DC5-S]

Im still on a core2 duo oc'd to 3.2ghz with a 8800gt. I've been able to run all dx9 games on high.. deus ex, bf bc2, dead island, dragon age 2, dead space 2, crysis etc.. think ill be able to do the same with this game. 1600x1200 res.. I've always told myself ill only upgrade when I cant run better thrn med settings on most games.. but PC games haven't made my h graphical progress since crysis. And that game still looks the best.. I think for skyrim ill have problems
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[ime2006]

Im still on a core2 duo oc'd to 3.2ghz with a 8800gt. I've been able to run all dx9 games on high.. deus ex, bf bc2, dead island, dragon age 2, dead space 2 etc.. think ill be able to do the same with this game. 1600x1200 res
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This set up is ganna waste BF3 so bad.

Cuz no DX11

[DC5-S]

Im gonna wait for next gen Intel cpus before I upgrade.. yeah but dx 11 ain't a huge difference
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[Cman333]

yeah...pretty bs how a high mid-range/low high-range $250 card (560/6950, respectively) can only run medium
let's all boycott and torrent this game :troll:

Or we could just join the rest of the world and play on console. :failed::heckno::suspicious::concentrate::\ :fuckthatshit:

The reason we're PC fans is cuz console is not enough and we want the besssst.

[Culverin]

I wonder what is the max res this game can kick out?

Surely it can't be 6-monitor eyefinity setup?

[Teh Doucher]

Lol anyone actually buying this game on xbox or ps3?
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[Pocakj]

My brother's getting it for xbox .. I'm getting it on PC. I guess I'll have the best of both worlds :)

[Vansterdam]

Both xbox n pc
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[Brian604]

Hmm I wonder if I can max it out...

I7 2600k
8gb ram
Sli 480 gtx
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[quasi]

Both xbox n pc
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Yup, same. Most of my friends don't PC game so I'll play 360 with them but otherwise I'll play it on PC.

[Pocakj]

Ughh still debating whether I should preorder @ EB games or try an online store :X

[quasi]

Ughh still debating whether I should preorder @ EB games or try an online store :X

EB has that thing on if you trade two games worth $8 or more towards a preorder of BF3 and a bunch of other games they'll give you $50 trade value. Something to keep in mind if you have some mediocre games kicking around you don't play.

[Vansterdam]

^ whats ur 360 gamer tag lol

[RacePace]

watch for new drivers before the beta drops

Nvidia preparing special drivers for Battlefield 3 beta - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/nvidia-preparing-special-drivers-for-battlefield-3-beta/)

[PornMaster]

Yea they better fucking make special drivers,

the normal updates on alpha test were FUCKED
and people had to dl beta drivers that only helped a bit.

BTW
I have a i7 system for sale
Asus p67 mobo SaberTooth
i7 2600k
blu ray player/dvd writer
8gb ram
2tb wd hdd
asus gtx 560ti
antec case
600w psu

built for vansterdam but if he doesn't want it then its up for grabs :)

Cheap price

edit: all brand new parts

[Cman333]

wanna part? I could use 560ti SLI :)

[ime2006]

wanna part? I could use 560ti SLI :)

I have a 560ti for sell.........

you want it ?

[Cman333]

I want the Asus because it's what I already have. If you do shoot me a pm.

:)

[Pocakj]

if you decide to part out let me know :) I'll take the mobo and cpu x)

[RacePace]

The recommended settings are for high, let us rejoice

Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/repi/status/117250670511407105)

[roastpuff]

The recommended settings are for high, let us rejoice

Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/repi/status/117250670511407105)

Thank God. http://soshable.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Everything_went_better_than_expected.png

[beanzzz]

Yea they better fucking make special drivers,

the normal updates on alpha test were FUCKED
and people had to dl beta drivers that only helped a bit.

BTW
I have a i7 system for sale
Asus p67 mobo SaberTooth
i7 2600k
blu ray player/dvd writer
8gb ram
2tb wd hdd
asus gtx 560ti
antec case
600w psu

built for vansterdam but if he doesn't want it then its up for grabs :)

Cheap price

edit: all brand new parts

Might be interested, shoot me the price please!

[RacePace]

........

[metal]

Might preorder on Origin to get early beta access then cancel, since I wanna use my ton of Future Shop gift cards to buy BF3.... Anyone see any flaws with this plan??

[PornMaster]

I did that for bc2

[twitchyzero]

if you think that's worth the hassle just to play an unfinished product 48 hours earlier...

[PornMaster]

I never ordered from origin
but I did it on steam

I played the beta, got bored, emailed steam and cancelled

it was easy because it was not billed until release date I dont know how it works with origin

[Narayan]

if you think that's worth the hassle just to play an unfinished product 48 hours earlier...

Beta starts on Sept 29th if you pre-order... thats almost a month early...

[roastpuff]

Beta starts on Sept 29th if you pre-order... thats almost a month early...

Open beta is Sep 29.... anyone can join.

Early beta for pre-order or MoH Tier 1 owners starts 48hrs early on Sep 27th.

[RacePace]

it was easy because it was not billed until release date I dont know how it works with origin

it's the same

[metal]

Meh, not a hassle at all, took all of 30 seconds to preorder, and I assume the same to cancel...

[Leetastic]

Don't know if anyone posted this but 26.99 for Pre-Order CDKEY
Battlefield 3 CD Key (http://cdkeyshere.com/battlefield-3-cd-key.html)
Paypal only, but if anything happens you can dispute.
[Games] buygamecdkeys.com - hot! Battlefield 3 ea origin key pre-order 24.69!! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/buygamecdkeys-com-hot-battlefield-3-ea-origin-key-pre-order-24-69-a-1085478/2/)
Discussed here
I already pre-ordered!

[PornMaster]

wouldn't trust them,
I purchased a cd key from some fishy websites before and I filed a dispute and they say cancel it and we give cd key, ok done they send cd key.

Doesnt work won't get money back because you can file a dispute on the same transaction once its closed

and changing it to a claim is a hugggee hassle

[PornMaster]

I think the beta map is going to be the same as alpha

"Operation Metro"

I hope they balanced that map and added destruction....

it was pretty fucking hard for the opposing team to win at all

[PornMaster]

DICE aiming for “full year of play if you want to unlock everything” - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/dice-aiming-for-full-year-of-play-if-you-want-to-unlock-everything/)

1 year of unlocks WOOO lol

[bobola]

DICE aiming for “full year of play if you want to unlock everything” - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/dice-aiming-for-full-year-of-play-if-you-want-to-unlock-everything/)

1 year of unlocks WOOO lol


"over an hour of gameplay per day for 1 year" :fuckthatshit:

[RacePace]

Prepare your anuses, new Nvidia drivers increase performance by 38%!

Graphics Driver - GeForce 285.38 Driver - GeForce (http://www.geforce.com/Drivers/Results/38108)

[turbomelon]

Battlefield 3 / Jay-Z -- "99 Problems" Full-Length Gameplay TV Ad - YouTube

some new footage in this latest trailer

[striderblade]

LOL i havent' reach lvl 50 yet in BFBC2. Level 44 now. Almost there. Fuck 1year to unlock everythere. WTF is there that many weapons or require shit load of experience to get a level

[twitchyzero]

it says roughly 400 hours to unlock everything...which isn't hard at all for a game this big
Gran turismo 5 takes roughly 700 hours to get everything.

Above and Beyond the Call with jay-z tune? they are trying too hard to beat MW3 with their eminem music when they don't need to...

I wonder if the system requirements is meant for before or after that nvidia optimization :megusta:

[PornMaster]

Prepare your anuses, new Nvidia drivers increase performance by 38%!

Graphics Driver - GeForce 285.38 Driver - GeForce (http://www.geforce.com/Drivers/Results/38108)

:sweetjesus:

[PornMaster]

to access the beta

battlelog.battlefield.com

and you have to dl from origin

[akalic]

what is the difference between early beta and open beta?

[twitchyzero]

nothing

[PornMaster]

8am beta start *sigh*

[beanzzz]

8am beta start *sigh*

Where did you read that?

All of the websites I've visited pointed to a 5am start time, which gives me 2 hours before I have to go to work!

[ForbiddenX]

Probably 8AM EST

[EcLiPsEbOi]

to access the beta

battlelog.battlefield.com

and you have to dl from origin

Can anyone log in yet?

[b92]

do you have to have an invite to your account to log in or can you use the one you already have for bf2?

[PornMaster]

should be same ea account

I am using the same one for alpha test and pre order
no luck yet

[PornMaster]

PC vs Console Graphics comparison
pretty shocking

Battlefield 3 comparation PC vs. Playstation3 Split Screen - YouTube

[b92]

hmm cant wait to see how the jets play out in the game. I guess you gotta stay within the boundary area just like bf2 with the helis

[PornMaster]

Battlefield 3 beta keys will be sent out from 1PM to 3PM, CET - Battlefield 3 (http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-beta-keys-will-be-sent-out-from-1pm-to-3pm-cet/)

[classified]

has anyone got access yet?

[PornMaster]

waiting for key

[PornMaster]

supposedly everyone is gonna get mass emailed at 5am for the key

[classified]

yeah just read that to, hopefully it comes so i can dl and go to sleep

[PornMaster]

fail,
now ea posted on twitter 12am est latest everyone will get beta

[beanzzz]

I WANT MY BETA CODE!!!!!!!

[RacePace]

http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/10265613.jpg

[RacePace]

got my code, brb downloading


http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/memes-aw-yea.jpg

[striderblade]

Woot me too. Can't wait to get home
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[roastpuff]

BRB dling. And then off to class. :(

[TOS'd]

You guys all order from origin? I feel so alone, ordered from direct2drive.

[RacePace]

Yeah, what was the incentive from ordering from D2D?

[TOS'd]

Just 15% off retail and no tax.

[RacePace]

you can still get 25% from Origin with the birthday code

[TOS'd]

Now I have to figure out how to cancel my d2d order...lol


EDIT:

nm. it cost me $45.86 through d2d
and with 25% off of origin it will cost $44.99 before tax (even more if there is tax). i'll just wait until thursday..

[PornMaster]

Downloading AWWW YEA

[PornMaster]

made an RS platoon

Its RevScene

didn't know what to use for emblem just used a sideways 8 as tittys or ass LOL

[TOS'd]

/jelly

Have to wait until thursday to play.

[strykn]

not a fan of this server browser thingy -.-

[RacePace]

You can add me on Origin, ID is also RacePace

[Kaolinite]

yayayayayyyayayaya downloading weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[PornMaster]

yay all unlocks available during beta!

Some first impressions:
Beta is waaay better than alpha, a lot more balanced
they fixed a ton of shit
like the spotting feature can not be spammed anymore.
more destruction
overall game balance ( can actually pass the 1st mcom station)

28 - 18 for first game not bad :)

[TOS'd]

I jealoussss

[604778]

Stupid question, but will Steam be having BF3?

[TOS'd]

Nope

[Pocakj]

What's this birthday 25% off deal coupon from origin?

[RacePace]

You get a 25% off code from EA on your birthday for any purchase on Origin. So just sign up for a new account with a different email, say your birthday is tomorrow, and tomorrow you'll get a 25% off code. Use that code for your main account to purchase BF3

[TOS'd]

Is there tax from origin?

[RacePace]

ya

[Jsunu]

Is there tax from origin?

Yup, I hate buying from Origin because of this... wish it was on steam :okay:

[TOS'd]

Ok guess ill wait till thursday for beta. 15off and no tax is better that the 25off plus tax.