Possible spec to max out A3 & BF4

gwr3850 · 2 Oct 2013 at 10:55

Hey guys,
Tried asking on an existing thread instead of creating a new one. But not received any replies. Hopefully I can get a little more assistance here

I too am looking for upgrade possibility to be able to completely MAX out games mainly Arma 2&3, BF4 and may re-install FSX. I'd like to be able to get decent frames so I can use Fraps.
Arma 2 for instance on my clan multiplayer server with 60+ players frames are between 24-40 (Not recording) depending on how much it has to render.

I have been looking at the following

Also considered adding another 240GB SSD

What do you guys think?

gwr3850 · 2 Oct 2013 at 11:05

Thanks Steve, I know Arma are very demanding on hardware and optimization hasn't been the best, a clan member bought a similar spec'd bundle as above and his FPS rocketed up in A2.

A 2700k you say? couldn't see one on here, are they older than the 4770k? Also what makes that a better CPU than the new chipset? my 2500k is currently clocked at 4.4 by the way. I also thought about the screen above as I'd like to move into 3D and the extra Hz are meant to smooth out gameplay.

gwr3850 · 2 Oct 2013 at 11:15

Interesting thoughts there Penguin, How much performance increase do you get with SLI?

gwr3850 · 2 Oct 2013 at 20:08

Is my mobo a good platform though, would I benefit with a higher end mobo? Is there a risk of heating issues with this board?

Nice video on youtube on wasteland Steve lol I've seen you have 3770k, how does that compare to a 26/27k?

gwr3850 · 2 Oct 2013 at 20:35

Ah thanks Doom, I just meant with the 680's being beefy cards and the two PCI lanes might of been a bit close. Where as higher end boards seem to have more spaced out PCI slots
Or is that a misconception on my part?

I've also just thought, I assume there is a need for a higher powered PSU?

gwr3850 · 3 Oct 2013 at 01:46

Ah ok thanks again Doom, mine is the first one you linked indeed, infact I think I picked that board as in SLI it splits the speed 8/8 and oh fair enough I just remember how the 480's needed 1000W+ in SLI haha

gwr3850 · 3 Oct 2013 at 20:00

Well guys I am hugely grateful for all the insight you have given and minimized my shopping list a large margin to 3 items

For piece of mind do you think it'd be best to get a new chipset to ensure longevity.
So that brings it to
The Asus 144hz Monitor,
2700k
An extra SSD for my simulation games