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[EskimoJoe]

You shouldn't need 1k plus. With about 850 bucks and some black friday / cyber monday + holiday deals coming up, you might be able to build something that exceeds AH3 standards with everything you need.  Plus, if it doesn't pan out, I'm sure you could either sell it to another player looking to upgrade here, or maybe try to get into some other games.

Ultimately, I understand your apprehension. But there's always options, and it might be worth your investment if you're looking for the addiction again 

[Bruv119]

hey cav good to see your still about.

numbers are enough for some good battles in your time zone.   Off hours or Euro times are pretty bad.   However that being said you can still get some good fights.  I do think we have hit rock bottom and are building it back up again.   Small maps definitely helping and just need side switch down to one hour.   

[Traveler]

Those were the days, thats for sure!  I'll likely come back, but the numbers do make me a little apprehensive on spending $1k+ on equipment for the sole purpose of playing this game.

You can buy a gaming machine for under $800.00.  Computers are really cheap right now.

[68Raptor]

You can buy a gaming machine for under $800.00.  Computers are really cheap right now.

Forgive the ignorance but do you have a link or where I could buy one? Looking to add a new one. Thanks!

[cav58d]

Forgive the ignorance but do you have a link or where I could buy one? Looking to add a new one. Thanks!

Me too!  Find me a rig for $800 or less and I'm back tomorrow!

[Bizman]

Actually, if you can find a little older system with an Intel i3 or i5 processor running at 3 GHz or more and a motherboard with a free PCI-e 16x slot, all you'd need is a decent video card like a GeForce GTX 1060 plus possibly a better power supply. That combination shouldn't be more than 400 or so.

[EskimoJoe]

Forgive the ignorance but do you have a link or where I could buy one? Looking to add a new one. Thanks!

There's a few good threads in the Hardware section of the forum.

The popular pre-built one is about 830 bucks, plus probably shipping and any extras you want.

http://www.digitalstorm.com/vanquish-5.asp

[JunkyII]

hey cav good to see your still about.

numbers are enough for some good battles in your time zone.   Off hours or Euro times are pretty bad.   However that being said you can still get some good fights.  I do think we have hit rock bottom and are building it back up again.   Small maps definitely helping and just need side switch down to one hour.   

For sure side switch needs to go down even in peak times...People also need to stop flying like little women these days....swear the bish attacking A69 last night...maybe 1 out of 10 of them would actually fight the others would just sit on their perch waiting for you to not be looking.

[Traveler]

Forgive the ignorance but do you have a link or where I could buy one? Looking to add a new one. Thanks!

Just go into google and search for Gaming computers, you get about 10 links on the first page.
Hope this helps.

[GScholz]

Here is a build that would run AH3 just fine: http://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guide-budget-gaming-pc/

[Rebel28]

I purchased mine off the Bay from this company http://www.ebay.com/sch/magic-micro/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= The price was $639 this did not include a video card as I already had one (purchased also on EBay second hand). Here is a list of the system specs. it runs the game at a solid 60 frames with all details maxed NEVER DROPS. You can build it anyway you like with the drop down choices and the system was well put together with all cables well routed and dressed out inside.

Intel 6th Gen "SkyLake" CPUs:
    Intel Core i3-6100 SkyLake 3.7GHz Dual Core

Intel i3/i5/ i7 CPU Fans:
    Intel Socket 1150/1155 CPU fan

Intel 6th Gen "Skylake" Motherboards:
    Asus H110M-A , Onboard Video HDMI, DVI, GB LAN, DDR4, USB 3.0

DDR4 System memory:
    16GB (2x8GB) PC4-17000 DDR4 2133MHz Dual Channel

Hard Drives & SSDs:
    1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM SATA3 6GB/s 64m Cache

Optical Drives:
    ASUS 24x SATA DVD Recorder +R/RW -R/RW

Sound Cards:
    Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)

Network Cards:
    Ethernet network adapter (onboard)

Cases:
    Thermaltake Versa H21 black, front USB 2.0 & 3.0

Power Supply:
    Thermaltake TR2 700W ultra quiet ATX Power Supply, SLI & X-fire ready

Operating Systems:
    Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit DVD
 

Warranty:
   1 Year Limited with Lifetime toll free Technical support.

[DmonSlyr]

hey cav good to see your still about.

numbers are enough for some good battles in your time zone.   Off hours or Euro times are pretty bad.   However that being said you can still get some good fights.  I do think we have hit rock bottom and are building it back up again.   Small maps definitely helping and just need side switch down to one hour.   

Yup, quicker small maps with shorter base distances make the fights more actionable and easy to find.

I think 3 hour switch times would be the right compromise. It would make it hard to spy and switch, while still allowing for players to even out if need be. Side switching is crucial to keeping the #s and fights even.

[38ruk]

I saw this on newegg for $699, and it would run AH3 just fine .Its a factory refurb from asus

Intel Core i7 6th Gen 6700 (3.4 GHz)
16 GB Ram
AMD Radeon R9 370
Windows 10 Home 64-Bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883221275

[BBQsam]

Prime time USA main arena pushing 200 and often exceeds it.  From what I understand HT will continue fixing bugs then will spend advertising dollars then it should really climb!

[NatCigg]

anyone wanting to buy a computer or computer parts remember we are thee weeks away from big sales.  now's the time for research so you can make a educated decision on black friday and cyber monday.