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    B3 Beta Info

    Get it while it's hot.

    http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/beta

    Oh, and EA can take 'ORIGIN' and stick it where the sun doesn't shine.
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    Well Hy, being a PC lover and all, you are stuck with Origin. EA is going to push that until it can't be pushed no more :-(


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    Just wondering Hy what is it about Origin that you don't like pretty much like steam just not as well done, same basic concept though.

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    Gunny - Although I admit I like STEAM and the way it manages the games/updates, etc - and it works pretty damn well now, I just don't like being forced to have yet another application or client running in order to play a game.

    The last I saw origin, it was a cluster f@#k of an application that sucked up resources in the background. Plus, in general, I don't have alot of trust or faith in EA. So the less I have to be 'married' to them - the better.

    I pre-ordered through Amazon, but I am aware I'll still have to have Origin in order to run the game. I fully expect a ton of crashing, punk buster problems, and a slow response from EA during the launch.
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    At least during the Beta I'll be able to see how much computer I'll need.

    It's been years since I followed what's the best bang for the buck. Anyone got a good resource to help me decide what new hardware to get?
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    Sonic,

    Go over to MaximumPC.com and check out the 'Best of the Best'. They give a money is no object recommendation, a mid-range, and a budget recommendation.

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    I can pretty much run everything at near full eye candy at 1680x1050 resolution (Native for my monitors). However, I may upgrade my video card to a 580 if I think BF3 is worth it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by [AK]Hylander View Post
    I pre-ordered through Amazon, but I am aware I'll still have to have Origin in order to run the game. I fully expect a ton of crashing, punk buster problems, and a slow response from EA during the launch.
    Before you start bashing the console kiddie here. Maybe you should grab a copy for the 360. You don't have to deal with most of that crap that is going on with the PC, and from a visual standpoint it's going to pretty much look the same.


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    Quote Originally Posted by [AK]StitchJones View Post
    Before you start bashing the console kiddie here. Maybe you should grab a copy for the 360. You don't have to deal with most of that crap that is going on with the PC, and from a visual standpoint it's going to pretty much look the same.
    No thanks, I want to play with those who wear big boy pants. Purchasing for a console doesn't exclude games from having nasty bugs and problems either.

    If they ever get to a point where you can play on the console using a keyboard and mouse, and you can compete with those on the PC at the same time - I would consider adding a box to my "PC" setup. But until then, the 360 is probably going to serve much more as a multimedia box than a gaming platform for me. It's not about the looks/graphics or even the gameplay, it's just the overall experience I enjoy on the PC more. I never say never though.
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    Playing the beta if you want to add me to friends list on origin its Gunnyhighway92

    Hit level 19 and really enjoying this so far some glitches but it is a beta after all so to be expected.
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    downloading now

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    enjoying it also. Good stuff.


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    Played it for a bit this morning. I liked Bad Company 2 better. Don't like to have to access the game through a web browser (seems really lazy of the devs), don't like Origin, and cringe at having to unlock all those individual upgrades for every weapon.
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    Wow video card denied! Thats a first for me.......Anyone know any beta drivers that can get me to play. Nvida 8800gt <---------guess Im getting old. Dont have cash for new vid card right now!

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    Enjoying it quite a bit. I joined AK group - just waiting for approval.

    Also, I downloaded the latest BETA drivers for my 470, and performance seems pretty solid but I am getting a lot of 'flashing' and 'flickering' from time to time. No, it's not flashlights or such - it's the actual screen. Is anyone else experiencing these 'flashes'? I see reports of it on the EA forums, but not a whole lot of discussion about it in terms of solutions, ideas, and such.
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    Hey Camel,

    Sent you a PM. I have a video card you can have if you want it, which would be a decent step up.

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