Intel i3 3.2Ghz dual-core, 8Gb High-performance *forget full spec* dual-channel, Leadtek GTX 460 OC Edition... dunno can or not. The most demanding game that struggles for me at max settings is "Metro 2033" (without AA runs smoothly, max settings 1920x1080). Of course, what I want for BF3 is 1920x1080 max settings. At least 2x AA. Not sure can or not, might turn off AA and reduce resolution but never graphical settings. I want to see full destruction! The 38% performance boost from the new Nvidia drivers seem to give me a boost of confidence, and so should it be for everyone else.

Beta... I thought WHQL... I never use Beta drivers. Err... there have been "occasions" with Nvidia's Beta drivers *Remember fan stopping?*

Recommended Quad-core processor? Oh dear...

Recommended System Requirements
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit PASS
Processor: Quad-Core CPU FAIL - - hancur my i3
Memory: 4 GB PASS
Hard Drive: 20 GB PASS
Graphics Card: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950) FAIL - GTX 460, super offer price cannot resist liao
Sound Card: DirectX compatible PASS
Keyboard and Mouse PASS
DVD ROM Drive PASS

My GPU only 768Mb... processor dual-core. Looks like have to compromise.

I will try the Beta. If it performs as expected, PC version it is. If not, 360. We'll see...



This post has been edited by defaultname365: Sep 28 2011, 12:22 AM

Wow, kinda scary with all the performance talk... I recall years ago on my old machine, running "Battlefield 2", all settings turned down and still pauses occuring. I still remember the developer saying recommended is "dual-core processor with 2Gigs memory" and I was like WTH... now for "Battlefield 3" it is "quad-core with 4Gigs memory".

*I have yet to see any games utilize more than 4Gigs memory. Perhaps this will be the first.

Benchmarks have started to appear for the Beta...





Gone case... bye bye 1920x1080. 21fps min and 23fps max for GTX 460! On an i7-2600k. On an i3, going to be a slide show. Even 560 Ti holds up really well. If performance is an issue regardless of resolution, goodbye PC version for me.

This post has been edited by defaultname365: Sep 29 2011, 01:44 PM

Whoa. Seriously... average 60fps, max 76fps. That gives me an awful lot of hope. Will try to Beta and experiment the settings to see how it goes.

Lol, will come after you if the performance is questionable since you gave me hope! Kidding, kidding... only planning to buy a brand new rig next year (Ivy Bridge + Nvidia 600 Series).







This post has been edited by defaultname365: Sep 29 2011, 01:43 PM

Just have *some* hope. I am planning on maxing out all settings and then lowering reso all the way down and turning off AA if I must. I said the exact same thing in 2007 for "Crysis" - - ended up leaving PC gaming and going console... now I'm back and with an option to opt for console version anytime.