Will an i3 run Arma 3?

[StupidCompterDumbass]

Looking into getting an i3, will it run Arma 3? Currently I am thinking about buying a FX-6300 or Athlon II X3 450.
Current Build (without processor)
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDhfVn
Should I just stick with an AMD Processor? (it's a budget build). Thanks!

 

[rockie_]

if it is i3 number 2100+

But post your current processor specs

 

[Beezy]

any other games? the i3 at stock or an FX 6 core will have just about the same performance..
http://www.techspot.com/review/712-arma-3-benchmarks/page5.html

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

if it is i3 number 2100+

But post your current processor specs

Intel Pentium, 2.0 Ghz, 2 Cores

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

any other games? the i3 at stock or an FX 6 core will have just about the same performance..
http://www.techspot.com/review/712-arma-3-benchmarks/page5.html

Arma 3, Wargame: ALB and RD, Coh:2 Western Front Armies, thats about the most intensive stuff I'll be playing. Besides that it's Garry's Mod and Half Life.

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $616.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 20:52 EDT-0400

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $616.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 20:52 EDT-0400

I think I'll use elements from this, though the motherboard uses an older chipset, thanks for everyones help, have a nice night.

 

[rockie_]

No need of BIOS update
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A97_LE_R20/HelpDesk_CPU/

about the USB headers , who cares , just wont be connected
later you can add another 4GB RAM

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I'd say that you should get the 6300. The Athlon will not be good, considering that it is a bit outdated. I wouldn't go for that unless i'm on a budget

Looking at your build I see that you have a high priced case and more RAM then is actually needed. I would go ahead and get 4gbs RAM and like a $30 - $40 case and put the extra money toward a better card. a R9 270x is a better purchase for the money you'd save if you take my advice with the case and the RAM. You could also get an OS for free if you want 😉 that's totes what i'd do.

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[Beezy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $616.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 20:52 EDT-0400

I think I'll use elements from this, though the motherboard uses an older chipset, thanks for everyones help, have a nice night.

the older chipset is fine, it just means you cant run two GPUs alongside (effectively). But don't expect to do any overclocking on the LE version of the M5a97 board, to leave the OC option open for the future I would get at least an M5a97 R2.0 (non LE version)

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

I'd say that you should get the 6300. The Athlon will not be good, considering that it is a bit outdated. I wouldn't go for that unless i'm on a budget

Looking at your build I see that you have a high priced case and more RAM then is actually needed. I would go ahead and get 4gbs RAM and like a $30 - $40 case and put the extra money toward a better card. a R9 270x is a better purchase for the money you'd save if you take my advice with the case and the RAM. You could also get an OS for free if you want 😉 that's totes what i'd do.

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Do you mean Steam OS or Linux?

And that case is incorrect, I'm actually getting a NZXT Source 210.

 

[Guest]

No, the Core i3 familly cannot handle the requiments of the Arma, because this game is CPU-intensive: http://superuser.com/questions/790418/why-are-videos-rendered-by-the-cpu-instead-of-the-gpu
The FX-6300 is a good choise, althought you should then be careful to watch graphics video card you are looking for.
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What is your actual build? Let me take a look.

 

[sora]

I think it is definitely capable of running ARMA 3 and DayZ.

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

No, the Core i3 familly cannot handle the requiments of the Arma, because this game is CPU-intensive: http://superuser.com/questions/790418/why-are-videos-rendered-by-the-cpu-instead-of-the-gpu
The FX-6300 is a good choise, althought you should then be careful to watch graphics video card you are looking for.
~~~
What is your actual build? Let me take a look.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623i32130

 

[rockie_]

No, the Core i3 familly cannot handle the requiments of the Arma, because this game is CPU-intensive: http://superuser.com/questions/790418/why-are-videos-rendered-by-the-cpu-instead-of-the-gpu
The FX-6300 is a good choise, althought you should then be careful to watch graphics video card you are looking for.
~~~
What is your actual build? Let me take a look.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623i32130

if you have it , no need of new CPU and mobo

 

[Guest]

Go fo the FX-6300. This CPU is going to bottleneck your graphics video card and the game will need to poorly the quality of the engine (mechanics, rendering, system...).

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

Final-
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.52 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($109.94 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor ($114.48 @ Mwave)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($21.99)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Generic USB External DVD Combo CD-RW Burner Drive Black (CD-RW) ($12.49)
Total: $782.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 00:08 EDT-0400

 

[rockie_]

Go fo the FX-6300. This CPU is going to bottleneck your graphics video card and the game will need to poorly the quality of the engine (mechanics, rendering, system...).

He could first try with his current (if so) i3 2130 and then decide whether to upgrade it or not

 

[Guest]

Great! I could just change the monitor for an ASUS, but that build is great!

 

[StupidCompterDumbass]

Go fo the FX-6300. This CPU is going to bottleneck your graphics video card and the game will need to poorly the quality of the engine (mechanics, rendering, system...).

He could first try with his current (if so) i3 2130 and then decide whether to upgrade it or not

I dont have either, decideding wich one to buy.

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $187.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 00:29 EDT-0400

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