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    I can't tell how to read the system requirements. Will my laptop run BF3?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 408Cali, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Specs in signature.

    What does DirectX10 or 11 compatible video card mean? I'm pretty sure my card can run DirectX11 and 10 but what does that have to do with what cards will run the game?

    Could someone give me an estimate on how well the game will run on my rig? I don't want to buy it if I can't play online (I don't mind playing on low settings, this game looks amazing)

    I can play these games at good FPS on these settings:

    BF:BC2 on MED
    MW2 on MED
    Black Ops on MED
    Minecraft on FAR render distance
    CS:S on HIGH
    The witcher 2 barely on LOW
    FUEL on MED
    L4D2 on MED
    Garry's Mod on MED
    Leage Of Legends on HIGH

    Most of these games can run on a higher setting but I prefer a bit more FPS since I play multiplayer a lot so I go with one setting below.





    Minimum requirements for Battlefield 3

    OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
    Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
    RAM: 2GB
    Graphic card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card.
    Graphics card memory: 512 MB
    Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version


    Recommended system requirements for Battlefield 3

    OS: Windows 7 64-bit
    Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
    RAM: 4GB
    Graphics card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, GeForce GTX 460, Radeon Radeon HD 6850
    Graphics card memory: 1 GB
    Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
     
    408Cali, Sep 1, 2011
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    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    it should run.

    it won't run anywhere near at max but it should run.
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 1, 2011
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    Baka (・ω・)

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    GT540M Baka estimates to run BF3 on low-med settings with slight hiccups on the usual dust that Battlefield series loves to use ._.
     
    Baka, Sep 1, 2011
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  4. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Do you know if it will run fluently in multiplayer? That's my determining factor. If it'll run on low or medium without often or significant FPS dips, I'll buy it. If it won't, its not worth it for me.
     
    408Cali, Sep 1, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    hard to say before it's released, but i would expect occasional dips. "often" and "significant" are very fluid descriptors. It will be neigh impossible to get a straight answer using language like that.
     
    masterchef341, Sep 1, 2011
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Wait for the open beta and try it out.
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 1, 2011
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    3demons Battlefield 3 Ace

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    once the beta comes out, can anyone try it?
     
    3demons, Sep 1, 2011
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  8. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. Pre-orderers get the beta 2 days early though.
     
    408Cali, Sep 1, 2011
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  9. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    source?

    also do you know when the beta is supposed to come out?
     
    masterchef341, Sep 1, 2011
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  10. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    the beta is supposed to be on semptember 11th, so i guess the pre-orderers like my self will get the beta on the 9th.
     
    aduy, Sep 1, 2011
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    Pre-orders FROM ORIGIN get beta access. Us people that saved $15 buying elsewhere get nothin', well except $15! :D
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 1, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I'll take my $15, thank you.
     
    masterchef341, Sep 1, 2011
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    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Any source for the beta release date of Sept. 11th. Thanks.
     
    Talon, Sep 1, 2011
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  14. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Lol before asking what my source is, howbout using Google.

    And any other answers on my rig running BF3 before I try the beta out? I'm anxious about this game :p
     
    408Cali, Sep 1, 2011
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    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    True! My 5730 is around 5-10% better ( done benchmarks vs a friend of mine who has a GT540M ).

    Pretty easy to say : if you run Metro 2033, you'll run BF3. I run Metro 2033 at 1080p, DX11 w/ Tessellation and Normal settings ( 25-40 FPS ) or High ( 15-20 ).

    It has already been proven false by DICE.
     
    Phistachio, Sep 2, 2011
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  17. Lieto

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    ii would assume 540m and the likes will "enjoy" low settings seeing how i play on medium in bf2 with my 6750
     
    Lieto, Sep 2, 2011
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  18. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    I play BC2 at 1080p, DX10 with the following settings order : High, High, Low, Low, 1x, 1x, Off, Off. And I get 30-100 FPS.
     
    Phistachio, Sep 2, 2011
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    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    what resolution is the display on your A53SV?
     
    moviemarketing, Sep 2, 2011
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    Toledano Notebook Evangelist

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    Can You Run It?

    This website scans your computer to see if your current configuration can play said game. Battlefield 3 isn't on the list yet, but once it's on the list, you can see whether or not you can run it. Hope this helps. :]
     
    Toledano, Sep 2, 2011
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  21. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    That website is meh. It only checks your HW config and compares with the specified by devs.
     
    Phistachio, Sep 2, 2011
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  22. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    It's 1033x768. 720p I think.
     
    408Cali, Sep 2, 2011
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  23. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    1366x768. Standard HD screen.
     
    Phistachio, Sep 2, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I wasn't questioning you, I just wanted the link to read.

    Thanks for the heads up about Google. Learn something new every day.
     
    masterchef341, Sep 2, 2011
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    Will my 6990m run this on low?
     
    mrfranevil, Sep 3, 2011
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  26. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Trololo, it'll run on EASILY on Medium, and High. Not maxed though.
     
    Phistachio, Sep 3, 2011
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    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    how would you know that card could probably run all the settings on high with at least 16x AA and 16x AF at about 50-60 fps. with overclocking even higher.
     
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Because DICE said that there is no hardware available to run BF3 COMPLETELY maxed. :)
     
    Phistachio, Sep 3, 2011
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    Zymphad Zymphad

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    Lies. Just more marketing bs.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    They said that on an E3 interview, but now I can't find it.
     
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    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    I say you have to run BF3 on a rocket ship with satellite super technology with a 76000 ati radeon to run bf3 on max. Just sayin. Don't hate on the specs of awesomeness.
     
    408Cali, Sep 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    lol, you caught yourself in that one :p


    An ATi Radeon 7600 is OOOOOOOLD! :p
     
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    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Re-read it :p
     
    408Cali, Sep 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Dude, u crazy?


    That's not enough! :p
     
    Phistachio, Sep 3, 2011
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    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Shall I edit in another zero? Cause I can. And I will :p
     
    408Cali, Sep 4, 2011
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    This game is not going to be a game like Crysis which is wowzers. My current work computer could run the game at max. And it only has dual 6870s.
     
    AlienTroll, Sep 4, 2011
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