Can I run Squad with this setup(current)

[Legitgamer1261]

I have an i3-4160, 24gb ram, amd 7870 gigabyte x3 windforce. I know the cpu isn't great but im looking for at least 40-50 fps while playing online. Planning on getting a i5 when I can because im poor and its the cheapest upgrade I can think of fps wise

 

[atomicWAR]

I see no reason why not. Though I think you would get more bang for your buck with a new GPU over a CPU even for a small budget.

 

[Barty1884]

You should have no problem, assuming you're not attempting to play above 1080p.

The minimum requirements for the game are a Core2Duo E4400 - the i3-4160 is more than capable.

Honestly, the i3 is capable of running more powerful cards than the 7870, I wouldn't bother upgrading to a Haswell i5. The only real worthwhile option would be the 4690K, but you'd need a new motherboard to OC it. On a budget, the 4160 is still a great option.

Out of curiosity, why do you have 24GB RAM? That's totally overkill for gaming, and the i3 isn't exactly the best option if you're getting into RAM intensive tasks like editing etc.

 

[Legitgamer1261]

You should have no problem, assuming you're not attempting to play above 1080p.

The minimum requirements for the game are a Core2Duo E4400 - the i3-4160 is more than capable.

Honestly, the i3 is capable of running more powerful cards than the 7870, I wouldn't bother upgrading to a Haswell i5. The only real worthwhile option would be the 4690K, but you'd need a new motherboard to OC it. On a budget, the 4160 is still a great option.

Out of curiosity, why do you have 24GB RAM? That's totally overkill for gaming, and the i3 isn't exactly the best option if you're getting into RAM intensive tasks like editing etc.

the ram is just future proof for no bottle necks (this was 2015) and the i5 because I enjoy strategy games on a grand scale such as total war games with hundreds to thousands of troops on a single battlefield and better performance in games such as bf4