Battlefield 3 will need monster rig to run on ultra settings.

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#1 Gambler_3
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Seems like an all too popular question here has been somewhat answered by the devs.

"DICE community manager Daniel Matros has been answering questions about Battlefield 3 on Twitter. Battlefield fan @bkohn1 asked him whether a rig matching the Battlefield 3 recommended system requirements would run the game on ultra settings. Matros replied to say that "recommended is usually medium." :o

So will a top of the range Nvidia GTX580 do the trick? Apparently not. Matros revealed that we'll need two 580s in SLI(:|) to make the most of the Frostbite 2 engine. The minimum system specifications may not be too punishing, but for those who want to see Battlefield 3 at its very best, a hefty upgrade may needed. Battlefield 3 may well be worth the expense. Would you be tempted to upgrade?"

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/09/23/battlefield-3-will-need-monster-rig-to-run-on-ultra-settings/?sf2231582=1

So seems like this is gonna be the next crysis eh?

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#2 blaznwiipspman1
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i think thats bull. It is being developed on consoles so the game wont be too demanding.

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#3 GD1551
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The community manager doesn't know the what the recommended specs mean. Infact if you have the recommended you can play on high.

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#4 Gambler_3
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i think thats bull. It is being developed on consoles so the game wont be too demanding.

blaznwiipspman1

Well metro 2033 was also developed for console and it is currently the most demanding and one of the best looking game.

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#5 theking52_TDK
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For those saying its made for consoles so the specs speculation is BS... keep in mind they've made it ground up from the PC. Its not a port, so I'm thinking there will be a lot more ... everything.

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#6 GarGx1
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Metro 2033, although a lovely looking game, is very system hungry because of poor optimisation on the PC.

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#7 hartsickdiscipl
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If I can't run this game on max detail settings with at least 2xAA at 1080p (which it's looking like I won't be able to), I might have to do something foolish like buying an LGA 1155/AM3+ SLI mobo with appropriate CPU and picking up another 560 Ti SOC. We'll see.. Maybe I'll find self-control that I haven't had in the past.

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#8 gunmaster55555
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i think thats bull. It is being developed on consoles so the game wont be too demanding.

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You obviously haven't looked at console graphics and then pc graphics for BF3. I recommend you take a look before making a post that makes you look like a fool.
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#9 deactivated-59b71619573a1
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While his claims are bold you have to put them into context. Ultra means everything maxed out maybe at 1080p and running 60+fps. That would be very demanding im guessing. But the fact that high probably won't look hugely different and will run a lot more efficiently means you could probably get away with decent looking graphics on less powerful systems. Read between the lines

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#10 mitu123
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Metro 2033 is ridiculous, lol.

Well, looks like SLI/Crossfire is needed for Ultra for now.

High is still doable on even current rigs.

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#11 Mehdi-Y
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What the heck is the point of waiting for something so demanding that we can't even play in ultra settings unless we get to spend a load of money on a monster rig?

I hope the devs are just messing with our heads :|

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#12 mitu123
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This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

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#13 Chris_53
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If this is true, then it looks like im settling for medium-high, since the GTX570 is only the next best thing from the GTX560ti and there isnt exactly a huge difference between the two cards.
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#14 Mehdi-Y
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This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

mitu123

The music :x

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#15 Birdy09
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Ultra likely means with supersampeling on ... oh sure its nice, but I can easily live without it.
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#16 mitu123
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[QUOTE="mitu123"]

This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

Mehdi-Y

The music :x

I know, it needs to be changed, or muted.
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#17 gameguy6700
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The E3 demo was running on a single GTX580 according to Dice, so one would expect that you could at least come close to maxing out the game with "only" a single GTX580, unless the E3 demo was running on medium settings or something.
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#18 mitu123
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The E3 demo was running on a single GTX580 according to Dice, so one would expect that you could at least come close to maxing out the game with "only" a single GTX580, unless the E3 demo was running on medium settings or something.gameguy6700
I think that was high.
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#19 LordsLoss
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I'll SLI my 580 on Black Friday. I just hope there are some good sales.
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#20 streetridaz
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I'll SLI my 580 on Black Friday. I just hope there are some good sales. LordsLoss
Jeeesss and i'm running eyefinity. Thats going to hurt my 5830's. I'm upgrading to 6950 soon but even that sounds like its going to hurt. LOL
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#21 silversix_
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I will be pissed if i get same fps in BF3 as i'm getting in Metro2033 maxed. Really hate having 84fps in one area then 23 in another, wtf.
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#22 gameguy6700
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[QUOTE="LordsLoss"]I'll SLI my 580 on Black Friday. I just hope there are some good sales. streetridaz
Jeeesss and i'm running eyefinity. Thats going to hurt my 5830's. I'm upgrading to 6950 soon but even that sounds like its going to hurt. LOL

You know you don't HAVE to run in eyefinity, right? I have two 6970s and even I find myself having to disable eyefinity in more demanding games. I'm not getting my hopes up for playable 6000x1080 in BF3.
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#23 Lach0121
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Meh I will worry with the game later on..

There are plenty others to keep me entertained.

The only military style FPS that has me intrigued at the moment is Counter Strike: GO (which unfortunately isn't coming till next year sometime)

But by the time I build my new rig, I might even throw in a second GTX570 to match my current one for SLI, I will probably be eargerly wanting to play BF3, and good that it will be a game that will be a beautiful sight to behold, once I do decide to play it on the new rig.

Until then I hope you all enjoy it though, It seems like it will be a great game.

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#24 Chris_53
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I cant wait for this game but im hoping my specs can handle the game at least on high @1080p with no AA. I only have a Phenom II X4 955 and a single GTX570 so maybe I shouldnt get my hopes up too much.
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#25 hartsickdiscipl
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I cant wait for this game but im hoping my specs can handle the game at least on high @1080p with no AA. I only have a Phenom II X4 955 and a single GTX570 so maybe I shouldnt get my hopes up too much. Chris_53

You should be fine.

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#26 GTR12
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If this is true, its gonna be the new Crysis of games, looks so awesome that no-one can max it until 3rd or 4th gen of GPU's.

I cant wait and I hope hes right.

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cannot wait to test out my xf 6950's. More than anything though, I hope there will be an Australasian server to play on.

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#28 GTR12
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cannot wait to test out my xf 6950's. More than anything though, I hope there will be an Australasian server to play on.

sailor232

We are gonna get booted to like Japan/China/Korea and stuff probably.

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#29 deactivated-5cf4b2c19c4ab
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This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

mitu123
That is a terrible trailer by any standards. What in the world was DICE thinking, especially after some of the great ones they made before.
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#30 G13RainbowSix
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hopefully my newly purchased evga gtx580 classified will be up to the task

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#31 mitu123
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[QUOTE="mitu123"]

This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

ferret-gamer
That is a terrible trailer by any standards. What in the world was DICE thinking, especially after some of the great ones they made before.

I agree, but graphically it's amazing.
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We are gonna get booted to like Japan/China/Korea and stuff probably.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! We were given Australasian servers for 1942 and bf2 if I'm not mistaken so it's a good possiblilty. It will take a little while to get them though.

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[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="mitu123"]

This has to be Ultra settings, it just looks too good, lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B5sRCqLf20

mitu123
That is a terrible trailer by any standards. What in the world was DICE thinking, especially after some of the great ones they made before.

I agree, but graphically it's amazing.

Yeah just wow. i need to see moar!!!
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[QUOTE="mitu123"][QUOTE="ferret-gamer"] That is a terrible trailer by any standards. What in the world was DICE thinking, especially after some of the great ones they made before.JetB1ackNewYear
I agree, but graphically it's amazing.

Yeah just wow. i need to see moar!!!

Next week you can... We all can :D

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Monday is too long.D=
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#36 mitu123
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This trailer is better BTW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbnPHmql4O4

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#37 deactivated-59b71619573a1
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This trailer is better BTW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbnPHmql4O4

mitu123

I agree 100% it sets the mood for the game so much better. But I think the Jay-Z thing might actually work on some people. I mean, we're gonna get the game regardless because we're BF fans but even if 1 person buys the game because of the song in the trailer then thats a success really. But I still prefer the "serious" trailer

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#38 broken_bass_bin
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i think thats bull. It is being developed on consoles so the game wont be too demanding.

blaznwiipspman1

The PC is the lead platform. Anyone who's seen any of the gameplay trailers should know that it will almost certainly be the Crysis killer we've all been waiting for.

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#39 mitu123
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canyourunit says I can't run it, but yougamers and gamedebate(more so with GTX 460 SLI on High) said I can, lol wut?

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#40 deactivated-5cf4b2c19c4ab
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canyourunit says I can't run it, but yougamers and gamedebate(more so with GTX 460 SLI on High) said I can, lol wut?

mitu123
none of them have the faintest clue right now. They just guess based off othet game's released system requirments.
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#41 mitu123
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[QUOTE="mitu123"]

canyourunit says I can't run it, but yougamers and gamedebate(more so with GTX 460 SLI on High) said I can, lol wut?

ferret-gamer

none of them have the faintest clue right now. They just guess based off othet game's released system requirments.

Exactly, but I certainly know I can run it, definitely with my next build.

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#42 GamerSyrim
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Most new builds over $1500 should run it perfectly.

I play the alpha with a core2duo @ around40 - 50 frames solid so it should be all good

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#43 msfan1289
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if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

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#44 LordsLoss
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if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

msfan1289

The 6970 is on and off with the GTX 580, but the 580 is still the fastest single GPU on the market.

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#45 hartsickdiscipl
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if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

msfan1289

The closest single-gpu card from AMD is the 6970. It's right on par with the GTX 570.

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[QUOTE="msfan1289"]

if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

hartsickdiscipl

The closest single-gpu card from AMD is the 6970. It's right on par with the GTX 570.

I gueess I will need another 6990.

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#47 hartsickdiscipl
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[QUOTE="hartsickdiscipl"]

[QUOTE="msfan1289"]

if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

Alienware_fan

The closest single-gpu card from AMD is the 6970. It's right on par with the GTX 570.

I gueess I will need another 6990.

I think you'll be ok :P

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#48 LordsLoss
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[QUOTE="hartsickdiscipl"]

[QUOTE="msfan1289"]

if you need at least 2 GTX 580s to run on ultra then on high or very high should run fine on one GTX 580 or GTX 570 ( if my GTX 570 struggles ill just OC that sucker till get catches on fire by once that happen ill get a GTX 580 lol...jk)

also what ATI card is similar to the GTX 580?

Alienware_fan

The closest single-gpu card from AMD is the 6970. It's right on par with the GTX 570.

I gueess I will need another 6990.

Where are those pics Alienware_fan?

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#49 iEvilClown
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It's a bit weird they mention Nvidia cards and didn't care to mention any ATI cards. Probably Nvidia payed them a big chunk of cash to promote there graphics cards. Any ways would 2 2GB 6950's run this game on Ultra high?

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#50 GTR12
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It's a bit weird they mention Nvidia cards and didn't care to mention any ATI cards. Probably Nvidia payed them a big chunk of cash to promote there graphics cards. Any ways would 2 2GB 6950's run this game on Ultra high?

iEvilClown

Probably, but my heart really wants to say no, just because we need a Crysis killer.