Question on what this rig can run

[sonicsloth]

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 Ghz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i33220

Motherboard: I'm really not sure what what I should get for this.

Ram: ADATA Gaming Series DDR3 1600Mhz 8 GB Kit 2 x 4 GB CL9 Desktop Memory AX3U1600GC4G9-2G

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SUPERCLOCKED 2048MB GDDR5 DVI HDMI DP Graphics Card 02G-P4-2662-KR

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX

Optical Drive: Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - Bulk - IHAS124-04 (Black)

Power Supply: Antec VP-450 450 Watt Energy Star Certified Power Supply

Case: NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)

This is the rig I'm looking to make, I was just wondering if it will be able to run stuff like BF3 and games on the higher end of the spectrum thank you!

[Phrosty]

Do you already have a monitor? Any certain resolution you plan on playing at?

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[sonicsloth]

Do you already have a monitor? Any certain resolution you plan on playing at?

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I have a monitor, 1080p

[MathieuB]

That current setup will run games at 1080p but you'll have to lower the graphic settings a notch or two.

If you want to run bf3 with graphic settings maxed up, I'd look into at least a Tier 3 of the Mainstream Gaming PCs.

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[PwnBroker]

with that setup you'll be able to run BF3 at 1080p on ultra preset at about 50 fps. keep in mind that you wont be able to run multiple cpu demanding programs in the background while playing bf3 with that cpu. other than that, the i3 will run it just fine.

like mat said if you want to run ultra with lots of AA/AF or MSAA you will have to upgrade to keep the frame rates from dipping in heavy multi-player action.

[sonicsloth]

Thanks so much everyone!