09-04-2013, 05:10 PM
Hey,
So after downloading the dev-branch to check out Altis, I was a bit disappointed. The game runs like crap, and I have to go windowed 1280x786 with 1km VD to make it playable. (stratis was ok-ish)
So this might be the trigger to upgrade my ancient PC (core2Duo E4300 1.80Ghz OC to 2.4 Ghz, GTX 260, 4GB DDR2) and get ready for the winter, when I get some more time to play again.
But, I have no clue what's good these days, as I didn't keep up with the hardware development like I used to do. And I'm a bit lazy, so I want to ask you tech guys for advice on the main components. I dont have a very strict budget, but I have the habit to get the best stuff that just dropped in price because there is something better.
So what I want to upgrade:
Requirements:
Any advice on any component is welcome! That might at least give me a place to start.
So after downloading the dev-branch to check out Altis, I was a bit disappointed. The game runs like crap, and I have to go windowed 1280x786 with 1km VD to make it playable. (stratis was ok-ish)
So this might be the trigger to upgrade my ancient PC (core2Duo E4300 1.80Ghz OC to 2.4 Ghz, GTX 260, 4GB DDR2) and get ready for the winter, when I get some more time to play again.
But, I have no clue what's good these days, as I didn't keep up with the hardware development like I used to do. And I'm a bit lazy, so I want to ask you tech guys for advice on the main components. I dont have a very strict budget, but I have the habit to get the best stuff that just dropped in price because there is something better.
So what I want to upgrade:
- Motherboard
- CPU + Cooling
- RAM (8GB?)
- GFX card
- Corsair TX 650 PSU (I like it because it's silent with a huge fan)
- Intel 330 SSD, 180GB, SATA
- Hitachi 2TB HDD, SATA
- Hauppauge WinTV card (PCI-e, so I can live without any PCI slots)
- Optical drive (never use it)
- Case (old, but still stylish)
Requirements:
- Runs Arma 3 well @ 2560x 1600 (!)Â
- Silent! the small fan on my GTX260 is a noisy bitch, and since I use the same PC as media centre (it's in my living room), it's too loud. Anything with a large fan, or better, passive cooling is a prÃ.
- Motherboard: Gigabit Ethernet, good on-board sound (?), UEFI bios (is that standard these days?)
Any advice on any component is welcome! That might at least give me a place to start.