Battlefield 3 system requirements revealed

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/08/battlefield-3-system-requirements-revealed/

• Hard Drive Space: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
• OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHzRAM2GB
• Video Card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card

• Hard Drive Space: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
• OS: Windows 7 64-bit
• Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPURAM 4GB
• Video Card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, GeForce GTX 460, Radeon Radeon HD 6850

I'm calling bull until I see it on Battlefield's official site.

These specs are similiar to those fake ones sent out around E3.

oh lol I can't run it hahafunsohng

Not all that unreasonable if you've upgraded within the last year or so. I'd like to see how it performs at "Recommended" specs though, as I doubt it'll run fantastically.

I got the recommended settings, and I already planned to upgrade to the GTX 590, anyways. Good to know (if true).

My laptop has the minimum 0_o

Looks like I will be ok. But i still going to upgrade

If true, I'm all set for some great frames per second (well I hope). I bet at 1080p maxed with the recommended it'll be chugging.

Not all that unreasonable if you've upgraded within the last year or so. I'd like to see how it performs at "Recommended" specs though, as I doubt it'll run fantastically.

lundy86_4

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Not all that unreasonable if you've upgraded within the last year or so. I'd like to see how it performs at "Recommended" specs though, as I doubt it'll run fantastically.

CwlHeddwyn

Yep. I always aim above and beyond (I typically like to have much higher specs than necessary).

Definitely better than minimum, but not close enough to recommended :P

My 2 6970s are ready.

Bring it on. :P

Resisting urge to buy new graphics card until next-gen.

oh lol I can't run it hahafunsohng

8800 GT not a DX10 card? It's the only part I know you have and I'm pretty sure it's DX10.

Having run Vista on 1GB RAM, on a laptop I might add, there's no way you'd be on your PC at all without a minimum of 2GB. It's bad. Very bad.

That leaves the processor. Surely, it's a dual-core?

Yup, I knew it, this wont be maxxed on a GTX 460 or a 6850 ... like people have claimed. reccomended is never maxed 1080p 2x AA at 40+ FPS .... But, none the less will probably play great with some settings turned down. cant wait.Birdy09

How do they come up with recommended specs anyways? 60fps at minimum settings under the most intensive moments in the game?

[QUOTE="CwlHeddwyn"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Not all that unreasonable if you've upgraded within the last year or so. I'd like to see how it performs at "Recommended" specs though, as I doubt it'll run fantastically.

lundy86_4

Yep. I always aim above and beyond (I typically like to have much higher specs than necessary).

If this is true, then I'm ready! Bf3 Maxxxx here we go!

yeah, pc specs are a minefield, so many different components out there makes the spec estimations a lot like guesswork. oh & backgrpound programs are renowned for sapping performance. so the specs they post only really apply to brand new 'clean' PCs that just have the OS & game installed.CwlHeddwyn

:P

I learned a long time ago to keep my gaming PC clean. Now it's solely used for gaming and video playback. I have nothing other than the necessities installed.

Man, do I need an upgrade though :(

dam wont be able to max it out

If this is true, I am all set :). My quad core CPU OC'd to 4 GHZ should work well, and my GTX570 is quite a bit better than a 460.

I'm calling bull until I see it on Battlefield's official site.

These specs are similiar to those fake ones sent out around E3.

Wasdie

original source is gamestop

Arm, leg, firstborn.

yay recommended met easily :D

The podcast that just came on the other day had the DICE guy talkin about they're gonna hold off the sys reqs because the development has to get to a certain phase obviously. I don't expect the requirements to come out till just before or along with the September Beta.

I hope the people that just meet the minimum requirements don't complain about performance issues for no reason this time.

If those are real, should run easily.

Well I'm over minimum, and under recommended, but only just. It will run, that's all that really matters.

The podcast that just came on the other day had the DICE guy talkin about they're gonna hold off the sys reqs because the development has to get to a certain phase obviously. I don't expect the requirements to come out till just before or along with the September Beta.

Mystic-G

Not official yet, but I have a 5850, how does that stack up against GTX 460/6850? I know it's better than a 460 for sure. If recommended is highish settings at 60fps (they keep talking about 60fps in PC version) then I will be fine either way.SaltyMeatballs

5850 is slightly better than the 6850 I believe.

I'm calling bull until I see it on Battlefield's official site.

These specs are similiar to those fake ones sent out around E3.

Wasdie

Right on the top... they are the same as the last set so... they seem reasonable, yet again, but it's still sounding like bs.

Not official yet, but I have a 5850, how does that stack up against GTX 460/6850? I know it's better than a 460 for sure. If recommended is highish settings at 60fps (they keep talking about 60fps in PC version) then I will be fine either way.SaltyMeatballs

This should help you.

I'm getting it for the 360 but my PC could run it. I'd have to spend another 70-100 bucks on a new graphical but no probs. LustForSoul

If that's true I should do 30FPS when I max it out, come on 2nd GTX 460.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Not official yet, but I have a 5850, how does that stack up against GTX 460/6850? I know it's better than a 460 for sure. If recommended is highish settings at 60fps (they keep talking about 60fps in PC version) then I will be fine either way.bleehum

This should help you.

5850 is slightly better than the 6850 I believe.

with_teeth26

Oh, it's all good then. I am above recommended I guess :P

I'm calling bull until I see it on Battlefield's official site.

These specs are similiar to those fake ones sent out around E3.

Wasdie

This. But I do expect the final req's to be similar

My laptop crashed due to runescape O.o :lol:

What's the cheapest gfx card that's better than the recommended one?

What's the cheapest gfx card that's better than the recommended one?

2-10-08

What's the cheapest gfx card that's better than the recommended one?

2-10-08

If these specs are right, you could probably go for something along the lines of a GTX 560.