Can I run battlefield 3

[Robertclive]

AMD phenom 2.8ghz quad
4 gigs of ram
ATI Radeon HD 5700 series with 2 gigs of ram
500 gb hard drive

If not what I need to do

[Shneckie]

You could probably get away with low settings.

[Bolkonsky]

You'll get 60fps on low, depends on your resolution though.

[Robertclive]

so do I need to buy a new computer

[PoleCat]

so do I need to buy a new computer

In summary - no. Your computer is still within its days but it is being quickly outmoded. Bolkonsksy says you'll be able to play the game on low settings and at a lower resolution. Accept that fact - your system is not high-end but neither is it low-end.

As you only have $100 in the bank and are on your new job then take some advice - save up your cash, play on your old system until it begs for death, and then buy a new system when you've gotten the last drop of performance from your old machine. Just my two cents. Good luck!

[Jaketh]

If you play games like Battlefield alot then yes, but if your more casual you can get away with your current setup.

[Robertclive]

****, what do I need to get, I haven't looked at computer stuff since two years

[Jaketh]

These But really what would your budget be?

[Robertclive]

I know for a fact I can't buy an alienware. I right now I have 100 bucks, but I start working next week

[Jaketh]

100 dollars will buy you half an xbox

[Bolkonsky]

You'll run fine on low settings. I run BF3 at 1400x900 on lowest settings with an OC'd GTS 450 (about the equivalent of a 5770.)