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Far Cry 3 [PC]
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Far Cry 3 PC Release date
EU Release Date:
Nov-30-2012
US Release Date:
Dec-04-2012
AU Release Date:
Nov-29-2012
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Genre
Shooter
Sandbox
Theme
Crime
Far Cry 3 is available on PC
Direct X
Far Cry 3 has the option of advanced Direct X which usually result in enhanced graphics. If your system is not good enough for these higher levels of DX the game should still run ok
Co-op Game
Far Cry 3 has a co-op mode so you can play with your mates on the same side, usually through the main story mode
Online Only
Far Cry 3 can not be played without constant online access. This could be due to security reasons or because of the nature of the gameplay
MultiPlayer
Far Cry 3 is designed to be played with other people or it is heavily bias towards that type of gameplay
Online Activation
Far Cry 3 can not be played without first activating the game online. Once activated the game may be playable offline. If our Online Only button is also highlighted then you will need constant online access
Downloadable Content
Far Cry 3 is intiailly released as a download. It is usually an expansion pack so check to see if you need a main game before getting this. Far Cry 3 may be released in the shops at a later stage
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XBox 360 Game
Far Cry 3 is available on the Microsoft XBox 360 console
PS3 Game
Far Cry 3 is available on the Sony PS3 console
Back of the Box
Beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by piracy and human misery, where your only escape is through drugs or the muzzle of a gun. This is where you find yourself, trapped in a place that’s forgotten right from wrong, a place where you must live by the principles of violence to survive. Discover the island’s bloody secrets and take the fight to the enemy; improvise and use your environment to survive; and outwit its roster of ruthless, desperate characters. Beware the beauty and mystery of this unexplored paradise.
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Far Cry 3 System Requirements
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4 GB
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8 GB
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Far Cry 3 Minimum System Requirements

CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3GHz or better

RAM: 4 GB

GPU RAM: 512 MB DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher

GPU: Nvidia GeForce 8800 / Radeon HD 2900

DX: 9


Far Cry 3 Recommended System Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3-530 / AMD Phenom II X2 565 or better

RAM: 6 GB

GPU RAM: 1024 MB DirectX 11-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 640 1GB / Radeon HD 4850

DX: 11

 

Far Cry 3 Hi-Performance System Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD FX-4150 or better

RAM: 8 GB

GPU RAM: 1024 MB DirectX 11-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 / Radeon HD 6770

DX: 11

 

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mydreamrigmaza90210
19:46 May-21-2013

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max out no AA? right?
emilsz
19:47 May-21-2013

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of course :D
you might want to get an am3+ mobo instead of your 1155 though :D
ankur586
07:19 May-22-2013

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Max for sure and you can apply some AA. :)
hamzawaleed1996
06:48 May-21-2013

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is it necessery to have a 8gb ram to run this game on high setting?or it will run smoothly on 4 gb ram with high setting?
vedajanitra
06:59 May-21-2013

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i don't think it's neccesarry, unless you want to max everything on full HD. And of course it will run smoothly with 4GB and high settings on your rig.
hamzawaleed1996
05:09 May-21-2013

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can I play far cry 3 on high setting with 45_50fps????
Haxxan
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Yeah, just turn off AA to improve your fps :)
EvolutionNoob
20:49 May-20-2013

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What FPS will I be reaching on this game? Thanks:)
scottyjay
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Max settings with 80+ fps :)
EvolutionNoob
21:03 May-21-2013

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Thanks, what about if I was running Fraps?
hamzawaleed1996
19:36 May-20-2013

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plzzzzzzzz suggest me any low budget gpu which can handle this far cry 3 on high setting with 50+fps plzzzz suggest me!
SperchezRobert
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Maybe a HD 7770 or HD 7750
arthurjeron
19:47 May-20-2013

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Radeon HD7750 cost about $124
emilsz
20:52 May-20-2013

and thats barely a few fps difference than with his current card.
maybe a bit more than just a few fps since he uses small res. A small upgrade anyway
SFhades2
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Try buying my gpu it only cost around $184 and has a huge chance to get lower this end of the month ;)
TejanDua1234
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yes GTX 650 and gt 550 ti not have much of a diff... but performence wise gtx 650 is better!!!
lachauthenacho
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Many people are saying i cannot run this and saints row the third, can i run either at 30 fps constant at 1280x760. pleaae help. more priority on saints row.
emilsz
20:12 May-20-2013

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well, you can run this one with playable fps on low settings.
have fun! :)
lachauthenacho
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and the fps would be??
emilsz
20:18 May-20-2013

average would be about 30fps if you use your current res :)
arthurjeron
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hamzawaleed1996
18:28 May-20-2013

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what settings for me???how much fps???
TejanDua1234
18:31 May-20-2013

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u cud easily get 30+ fps by keeping overall settings at medium on ur res. !!
hamzawaleed1996
18:36 May-20-2013

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if I upgrade ram to 8 gb then which setting and fps?
TejanDua1234
18:38 May-20-2013

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i upgraded mine from 4 to 5gb i just had a lil boost of 4-7 fps....thts true i saw this with fraps on overall low settings at my res!!!
hamzawaleed1996
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that means I can get 35+ fps on my pc with medium setting?
TejanDua1234
18:53 May-20-2013

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yes ofcourse n the game would run smoothly i guess ull get more than 40+ since ur gpu is 126% better than mine!!!
sharkbf3
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dude high settings at thet res
Falvius123
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What do you think about my new laptop acer ? i can play this game on medium-high with a decent fps 40+ ? i hear the acer laptops have problems ? it is true ? what kind of problems they have ? thanks. :)
ankur586
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Sure you can. :)
TejanDua1234
18:34 May-20-2013

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no theres nothing lyk this i hav had all acer laptops mines an ultrabook which provides the highest battery life in this segment!!!
dont worry ull never have any sort of probs!!
sharkbf3
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same with asus!
bure123
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Can i play on max-high whit no AA ?
FPS 35-40+
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Yes you can :)
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Are you sure? :D
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yes becouse you have low resolution
clostr98
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on what setting this game will be run ?
MrGreenBean
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easily high settings man with 30+ fps enjoy :)
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ok..thanks bro :D
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anytime man :)
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