Helping a friend out and came to these two options. I know Arma usually is more CPU intensive, but i want to get someone else's opinion. Thanks.

 

 

 

Option 1 :: Get a GTX 650 or Radeon 6850 and keep his current CPU, Intel i3 @2.8 GHZ (Could possibly over clock)

 

 

Option 2 :: Upgrade MOBO and CPU to an AMD bulldozer X4 (not sure which one yet) and get a lower end GPU like GTS 450

 

Any help is much appreciated, thanks!

Edited February 2, 201412 yr by Jeffy Jeff

Avoid AMD as much as possible in my honest opinion..

AMD is Shit 

Avoid AMD as much as possible in my honest opinion..

nononon. Wrong.

nononon. Wrong.

Buy vishera instead of bulldozer.

Helping a friend out and came to these two options. I know Arma usually is more CPU intensive, but i want to get someone else's opinion. Thanks.

 

 

 

Option 1 :: Get a GTX 650 or Radeon 6850 and keep his current CPU, Intel i3 @2.8 GHZ (Could possibly over clock)

 

 

Option 2 :: Upgrade MOBO and CPU to an AMD bulldozer X4 (not sure which one yet) and get a lower end GPU like GTS 450

 

Any help is much appreciated, thanks!

Whats the rest of his specs mobo, ram, gpu specify which i3?

Edited February 2, 201412 yr by dogkind

i3 3rd gen (2.8ghz), 8gb ram, current is Intel Graphics HD 2500

I have two pc's with both decent gfx cards. I'd recommend either the GTX 7950 or the Titan .

i3 3rd gen (2.8ghz), 8gb ram, current is Intel Graphics HD 2500

 

Then i would recommend getting a new GPU, instead of getting a 650 get a 660 it,will perform a lot better(only a little more money), Since your current GPU is a IIG(Intel intergrated  graphics)

Your current CPU i3-3220T(this is what i wanted to know model/type) is fine honestly, Also you cant OC your CPU(DON'T TRY).

Your ram is fine, i also presume you are the op's friend.

You should be able to run arma 3 on high maybe even ultra but defiantly not AA+.(With the new gpu)

GL

Edited February 2, 201412 yr by dogkind

I would recommend also getting a new GPU. You can better buy AMD Radeon GPU since its better with gaming (and its cheaper).

 

I would not overclock the i3, since there your friend is possible using the standard Intel CPU-cooler and that is not recommended. ;)

I prefer the amd tbh.