Cheap Arma 3 PC Build- Help meh

[J O. Wolfe]

Having FPS issues that don't allow me to perform at the efficiency that I would prefer.

I need a computer that can clock 30+ Frames for about 300-400 Dollars.
Thanks.

[1LT (Ret) Aston]

If you're using a desktop, is there any hardware you can move over? Hard drives, optical drives, cases, power supply etc?

[CPT (Ret) Richardson]

You're not going to be able to build a computer for 300-400. What you can do is upgrade your current computer. Also keep in mind that even on a $10,000 computer, ARMA can still run at less than 30 FPS in multiplayer.

[G. Knight]

<snip> even on a $10,000 computer, ARMA can still run at less than 30 FPS <snip>

... with AMD at it's core lol

But to confirm what everyone has said above, it will be difficult on that budget to build a rig for Arma with brand new parts.   Scavenging your current set-up and filling the gaps will be the key to stay around the price range you want, otherwise, you are looking at a minimum of $600 - 700 for a fresh build and that's still sacrificing a little.

[M Lawrence]

My friend bought a 30 FPS med-high settings ARMA 3 build just recently. All parts are new, except the VGA which he got off ebay and a 22" LCD which he got from me for $65

- Celeron G1820 ($46)
- R9 270 ($130 used)
- 8 GB RAM - GoodRam 1600MHz ($80)
- power supply & case ($49.99)
- some cheap mobo, I think it was Assrock B35M ($65.99)
- Win 7 Home Premium OEM (ebay, $70)

[SSG (Ret) McAllister]

Have you tried optimizing some settings for better FPS?  It's possible to get quite a few frames out just by changing a few settings.

[Goldberg]

Having FPS issues that don't allow me to perform at the efficiency that I would prefer.

I need a computer that can clock 30+ Frames for about 300-400 Dollars.
Thanks.

What are your current specs? What's you CPU and graphics card? That money could be better spent on upgrading one of them.

[J O. Wolfe]

Running a Laptop, planning on Getting a desktop.
Settings are optimized

[J O. Wolfe]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gkr9dC

Current Build.
Can play on Ultra Settings at 30FPS
Med-High at 60FPS