How well can i run bf3?

[crames]

i5-3570@ 3.4ghz
12gb gskill ripjaws 1600mhz ram
sapphire radeon HD5830
1290x1024 res

any other specs youd need just ask

just want to know if i can run it @60fps at that res on any settings

 

[boabs]

sapphire radeon HD5830 pritty slow. i get 40fps on high with 6850oc same cpu and ram as u.

 

[crames]

thought that would be the case, im upgrading to a gtx670 soon, will i need a larger psu i have a 550watt atm

 

[namelessonez]

The 550W will suffice for the setup. But just to be on the safer side, I'd get at least a 600W. What brand is your current PSU?

 

[Gallarian]

Recommended wattage for 670 is 500watts (http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-670/specifications) so a 550watt PSU would be fine - as long as:

a - It's a good quality one, i.e. a well known reliable brand such as Corsair and is 80+
b - Youre getting a stock 670, not an overclocked one.

 

[Gallarian]

By the way.. if you are going to get a 670, please tell me your going to upgrading your monitor! Playing at that res with that card seems a little odd to me

 

[crames]

hah, ill upgrade to a 600w psu , monitor is next thing on my list ;D want a good pc first, monitor is last on my list

 

[crames]

was thinking about this psu http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=PSUCLM0625&name=COOLER-MASTER-625W-Extreme2-dual-+12V-outputs-3-Ye should be fine for mine needs right?

 

[namelessonez]

was thinking about this psu http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=PSUCLM0625&name=COOLER-MASTER-625W-Extreme2-dual-+12V-outputs-3-Ye should be fine for mine needs right?

I'm running mine on a CoolerMaster as well. While many people consider it to be an 'ok-ish' brand, I haven't faced any issues till date (touchwood!). Corsair, Antec are some of the better brands which will be recommended by many here over CoolerMaster.

Personally, I'm happy with a CoolerMaster.

 

[jay2tall]

What brand/model is your current 550W PSU? It should be sufficient for a GTX670 as long as it has a decent Amp rating.

 

[Gman450]

I'd go for a better PSU, for lower the price.
Seasonic S1II 520
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&Tpk=Seasonic%20S12II%20520
That or, a 620W PSU from seasonic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

 

[Gallarian]

To answe the original question though;

A 670 + i5 3570 + 12GB RAM = 50-60 fps on BF3 on full maxed out Ultra settings @ 1920x1080

 

[crames]

The psu is unbranded as far as i can tell, so i will definately be getting a new one

 

[namelessonez]

Good call!!