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Digital Foundry - Preparing your PC for Battlefield 3

EuroGamer - In an age where triple-A game development leads on console, there's a strong argument that cutting-edge PC development is a thing of the past, a relic of a bygone era. But next week, PC gaming enthusiasts can afford themselves a little old-school rejoicing, because DICE's Battlefield 3 changes that: it's a top-of-the-line experience that leverages the power of PC architecture and offers up a game that is technologically way in advance of its console siblings.

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LackTrue4K5334d ago

2 days away?! (i dont know how long it takes to build one) but i think its too late!? NO?

Theo11305334d ago

It takes like 2 hours or less, depending on your proficiency at building computers.

BiggCMan5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Yea a couple hours is all it took my friend and I to build mine. Still gotta buy the stuff though, which takes a few days to be sent out. Anywho, my beast is ready for action. GTX 580, i5 2500k at 3.5ghz, 8gb RAM, Battlefield 3 already downloaded. Just gotta wait till Monday at midnight, and i'll be playing!

LackTrue4K5334d ago

O_o" Really?! that fast?! dam, im not that teck-ie but thats cool. i always see thiz rigs and would thank it takes them a 2 days or so to build!

3GenGames5334d ago

^Go AMD x64 quad core dude, save yourself the time and especially money. i#'s aren't as efficient cycle wise nomatter what bent stats you have seen. Only trying to help...

nveenio5334d ago

Yeah, building a computer is simple. The most time consuming part is the installation of the OS and peripherals. (But Windows 7's installation is the easiest and fastest in Windows history.)

AKS5334d ago

Hmm, it took me longer than that, but nevertheless I'm ready. I put together a 2600K/ CF 6950 rig this summer.

bumnut5334d ago

Correction, It takes 2 hours or less if everything goes to plan!

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MaxMurdoch5334d ago

building PCs isnt hard at all. dont believe me? You could do it in a single day with no prior experience (prolly less). Look here:

http://www.pcityourself.com...

Dojan1235334d ago

Question - if I SLI my 570 will my I-920 be a major bottleneck? Am I better off upgrading my CPU? I do not want to buy another Motherboard for now so I need to stay with a 1366 chip if i need to upgrade.

C_Menz5334d ago

BF3 is mainly GPU heavy so you may be fine with your current CPU.

nveenio5334d ago

Agreed. Your GPU is fine, too. Don't do any upgrading until you play the game. Once playing, you can monitor each. If something is maxing out, you can upgrade it.

shockdude5334d ago

Better SLI your 570, your CPU is great.

AKS5334d ago

I think you'll be fine with that CPU. Good CPUs tend to be fine for gaming for a decent span of time. It's graphics cards that get outdated rather quickly.

This game does use plenty of GPU power, though! An upgrade there is a good idea.

SH0CKW4VE5334d ago

i5 2500k @3.6 GHz watercooled,
GTX 580,
8GB RAM,
2TB HDD,
Microsoft X4 Keyboard,
Logitech MX518 (great value for money mouse, who the hell buys razer products? $40 for a mouse pad? LOL)
Sennheiser PC 360s to take advantage of all that glorious sound design!

Shadowaste5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Built my most recent build on the kitchen counter while making tacos, the pc was done before the tacos, I am serious!

Multitasking FTW!

It's that easy, if you were capable of making lego sets as a chap, you can build a pc!

I-7 2600
8gb DDR3
2x 570 SLI
Win7 64
1tb HD

PC moves from 55" Samsung with Klipsh 5.1 two towers
to LG 30" 2560x1600p monitor for those truely sexy games!

ssean2275334d ago

How are the 570's in sli I have an evga superclocked and was thinking about picking up another one for sli.
I7 960 watercooled
12gb ddr3 1600
80gb intel ssd
75gb wd raptor
1tb media hd
570 gtx

AKS5334d ago

I'm not sure if mixing taco making and PC building is the best idea. I'd keep those activities separate.

Allowen5334d ago

Will this game be even "heavier " then The Witcher 2 game ?

I can rum TW2 on the high (with no fps drop) settings and what about BF3 ?

C_Menz5334d ago

I played both and personally Wither 2 pushed my PC harder than BF3. BF3 does looks nicer however.

caboose325334d ago

I think Battlefield 3 is more impressive graphically, but the Witcher 2 has one of the best gritty art styles in a game I have ever seen.

C_Menz5334d ago

Agreed. I loved that game and with the recent 2.0 patch I will do another run through once I get my BF3 fix.

Really hope that that they make a third game and expand it even more since it is one hell of a game.

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Battlefield 3 Cut Missions From Campaign Detailed by Former DICE Dev

Battlefield 3's former Lead Designer has revealed that there were two cut missions from the main campaign

XiNatsuDragnel508d ago

I wish someone can get those EA game leaks to see all the cut content ngl

anast507d ago

Get rid of campaigns, move the game to mobile, and try to compete with warzone. They would save time and money.

Johnh5223507d ago (Edited 507d ago )

Bf4 was fun hope the new bf is just as good.

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Battlefield Needs the Glory Days of BF3 and Bad Company 2 Back

Whether it comes through remakes or a new game with a similar style, DICE should aim to revive the glory days of Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2.

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masterfox1293d ago

hmmm I think there will be no old BF glory days for EA since they are loyal to their greediness and laziness :D

Knightofelemia1293d ago

You're asking for a miracle with EA that will never happen unless they can exploit the money making schemes behind it.

MadLad1293d ago

We'll see what happens now that Zampella is overlooking the series.

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Father__Merrin1292d ago

Anyone that wants to plat bf3 you can still go ahead and play it

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Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Installation and Beginner's Guide Released

This Battlefield 3 Reality Mod installation guide will show you step-by-step on how to install the new reality mod by Venice Unleashed.