Arma 3 on SSD
Arma 3 on SSD
I finally installed an SSD just for gaming (850 EVO 500GB). I understood it would help lessen stuttering in games like Arma 3 or DayZ because of the way assets load over large distances, but I didn’t expect how much of a difference it would make. When I played Arma 3 on an HDD, my CPU clocked at 4.5GHz and during King of the Hill 100 in a city mode it was extremely slow—I felt like I was getting only 20 FPS even though I had well over 30. After switching to SSD and removing my upgrade, my speed dropped to 3.9GHz and the game ran smoothly. I can now aim accurately during intense firefights and explosions without any issues. If you’re playing Arma 3 and thinking about getting an SSD, it’s definitely a must for this title (DayZ probably too, though I don’t own that one).
I’m not facing any issues at all, but my powerful CPU is something few people have, so I understand your point. Most users struggle to keep the game running smoothly, yet... an SSD definitely makes a difference.
The 250GB drive should work with your OS, Windows 7, Steam, Fallout 4, Arma 3, and Malwarebytes.
Arma 3 includes a part of the code at the end of each frame for loading assets. Using a slow HDD can noticeably affect performance. It rarely changes overall frame rate but can cause instability, especially during fast movement like in a helicopter. This is one of the few games where an SSD significantly improves gameplay quality. However, the game is also poorly written, leading to generally poor frame rates due to its single-threaded nature.