Due to a recent discussion I was wondering how much a setup would cost that can run Forged Alliance Forever without slowing down the game. Surprisingly it appears you can build such a computer with a budget of as little as 400 euro's.
I'm writing a wiki article on how to get the most out of your game, both in terms of simulation speed and fps. I'm hoping to gather tips and tricks in this topic, to solidify the article.
Answers I'm particularly interested in:
- (1) What minimum build do you have / have you made that runs Forged Alliance Forever?
- (2) What tricks would you recommend a user that wants to get more performance out of this game?
Some statistics:
The average game has 2000 to 4000 units, with peaks to 7000 units. My computer has a Ryzen 3600G, which is no longer for sale anymore. But it can run up to 6000 units without any problems on the FAF Develop game type. Therefore to be able to run 6000 units without any problems you need the following hardware as a minimum:
Hardware | Price | description |
---|---|---|
CPU / GPU: Ryzen 5600G | €130,- | Cheap but fast processor with integrated graphics. The 4600G or 3600G are sufficient too, if you manage to buy them 2nd hand |
RAM: 2x 8GB | €50,- | Anything works here, including 2x 4gb. These do not appear to be sold commonly anymore, therefore 2x 8gb |
Storage: Crucial MX500 | €50,- | Anything works here, as long as it is an SSD and not a physical drive or an M2 disk. The former is made for storage, not for games. The latter can cause stutters on various systems (including mine) |
Motherboard: ASUS Prime A320M-K | €62,- | Has a limited number of slots but that is sufficient for this build |
Power supply: be quiet! 400W | €50,- | Anything works here, as long as it can supply enough power for your system. You can likely re-use your current power supply if you have an existing desktop |
Case: Cooler Master Masterbox | €50,- | Anything works here, likely even your existing case if you have one |