Battlefield 3 thread - Server details in opening post -

Nexus18 · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:43

Also do people think a 560Ti 1GB either the OC one by MSI or GB will run this maxed at 1920x1080 with FPS above 45, maybe above 50 on average?

By maxed I don't mean a xxxx load of AA, 2x or 4x would do but pretty much all the settings like texture, shadows etc. set to the highest option available.

Gerard · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:43

Nexus18 said:
Also do people think a 560 1GB either the OC one by MSI or GB will run this maxed at 1920x1080 with FPS above 45, maybe above 50 on average?

By maxed I don't mean a xxxx load of AA, 2x or 4x would do but pretty much all the settings like texture, shadows etc. set to the highest option available.

Id say wait till the beta before comitting to anything, that'll give a rough idea of retail performance.

Nexus18 · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:45

BUT I WANT TO KNOW NOW!

Gerard · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:47

Nexus18 said:
BUT I WANT TO KNOW NOW!

The spirits say, wait till the beta NooB!

Nexus18 · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:49

peterattheboro · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:53

I think you'd be asking for a bit much. For this reason I chopped in a 560ti for a 570.

Nexus18 · 18 Aug 2011 at 23:58

Sry I meant the TI version.

Which 560TI did you have and which 570 did you get?

A 560TI OC performs just as good as a stock 570 and the GB SOC performs considerably better than a 570@stock.

mehuk · 19 Aug 2011 at 00:07

I thought games usually announced what spec they require by now?

Is there something coming out soon that BF3 will expect us to have or something?

peterattheboro · 19 Aug 2011 at 00:07

I had the OC and went for a stock 570. I've noticed a nice improvement in benchmarks so I'm confident BF3 will handle just fine

Also running an i5 2500k and 8GB ram.

Nexus18 · 19 Aug 2011 at 00:13

WTF!? Benchmarks!?

Benchmarks mean xxxx all in terms of real world performance for games!

nick1988 · 19 Aug 2011 at 01:43

flamesuit

I have just been talking to EA support and I have found out the problem some people are having with codes. the code format xxxxxxxx is for european codes that are handed out when you say that you are from the UK and dont work on the pre order on the origin site. However if you say your region is US you get a code in this format xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx which does work for preordering a UK copy of BF3 on origin. Hope this helps out the people that have been having problems.

/flamesuit

Neil79 · 19 Aug 2011 at 01:48

Thanks Nick

Luckly i got the correct code straight away and preordered

pinkacidbootson · 19 Aug 2011 at 02:07

If it is possible to download a digital copy of BF3 using the serial from a DVD copy, then why are we all pre-ordering on Origin for £32 when the DVD pre-order is available for £28?

Neil79 · 19 Aug 2011 at 02:11

Beta

pinkacidbootson · 19 Aug 2011 at 02:15

Somehow I've only just discovered that you can redeem a digital copy. I was under the impression that I would have to put the DVD in every time I want to play. Not sure 48 hours early beta access is worth £4

Edit: balls to it, I'll stick to Origin. At least it will be available to play on release day.

beechgrove · 19 Aug 2011 at 02:37

Gerard · 19 Aug 2011 at 02:47

Looks like smoke bombs firing from the tank near the end of that but they don't seem to do much at all.

WingZero30 · 19 Aug 2011 at 04:24

pinkacidbootson said:
If it is possible to download a digital copy of BF3 using the serial from a DVD copy, then why are we all pre-ordering on Origin for £32 when the DVD pre-order is available for £28?

Pre-ordering on Origin also gives you both Karkand + Physical warfare pack.

With retail it's mainly either Karkand or Physical Warfare. So you don't get both

craptakular · 19 Aug 2011 at 06:50

I have the limited edition ordered from jungle so do I get karkand and some crappy suit DLC?

Ak!ta · 19 Aug 2011 at 07:52

Ordering from a certain high street retailer gives you both Karkand & Physical warfare pack.