I need Medievil requirment! Fast!

[james]

Sorry for posting this thread in the wrong forum, but I need this information quick.

Could someone post the minimum requirments for Medievil Totla War.


PS - Is it the same requirments as Shogun?

Please post becuase I am buying Medievil Total war tomorrow

[Al Qasim Hussein]

You definitely need a computer.

Oh, and a mouse.

[james]

You are so stupid...there is me coming in here to read the requirments and look, a stupid post. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif

[GeWee]

james, go here (http://www.totalwar.com/community/medieval/medsup.htm) for the system requirements.

[Stormer]

System Requirements

MINIMUM CONFIGURATION
Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows XP (Windows NT is not supported)
Intel Pentium II 350Mhz MMX or AMD processor with supported Direct3D video card
128 MB RAM
4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
1.4 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games (additional space required for Windows swap-file and DirectX 8 installation)
16 MB Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 8.1 compatible driver
Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher (not on CD; available at www.microsoft.com)
Keyboard
Mouse
RECOMMENDED
750 MHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD processor
128 MB or more RAM
8x or faster CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
1.4 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games
64 MB or greater Direct3D capable video card.

The recommended specification is required to play the LAN or Internet mode. For this, a network card and/or modem are needed. IDEAL
1.2 GHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD processor
256 MB or more RAM
8x or faster CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
1.4 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games
Fast 64 MB Direct3D capable video card

hope they help

[james]

Cheers people http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

16 MB Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 8.1 compatible driver?

Where do I get that...But I know how to get DirectX 8.1.

[Naagi]

Local computer gaming store should have a nice 3d video card. Or if your in the states, hit the nearest Wal-Mart. Radeon supposedly came out with a new one that supports the not yet out DirectX 9, but hey some people have problems with ATI products. I'd go for a 32 or higher, though once you hit 32 I think you need the AGP type cards. Talking about 100 bucks for these if not more.

Naagi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[james]

Is it absolutely necessesary to have a video card for M:tw.

[MF_Ivan]

Yeah, if you want nice frame rates and decent resolution. If your a cheapo type of guy buy a Geforce4 MX series, although not the best still worth it for the price. Around 60-70 $.

I got a Geforce4 Ti4200 for $90 but that was the an early bird deal (after thanksgiving sale).

Good Luck.

[Kensai Achilles]

your last reply is a bit vague to me but if you can see anything on the screen then u have a video card mate. Just check what kind it is you have.

The importance of good a video card and good support from its manifacturers are (the obvious ones): stability of the game (less likely to have crashes/conflicts/other probs) and it also speed up game performance. There are others concerning rendering and such but no need to worry about them mate as long as you can play and enjoy.

ATI (marked built by ATI) and its clones (powered by ATI) have economic budget line up you can choose, then buy the OEM version of it (no retail box) online for even cheaper price. Just make sure it's not refurbish.

this link has product info:

Ati Products List (http://mirror.ati.com/products/builtdesktoppc.html)

Cheers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[TheViking]

run dxdiag you will get alot of info about your pc there

[james]

The thing is I don't think I have a good video card because while I'm playing Shogun there is a big black box around the 'battle' screen but I am used to it.

The only things I need to aqquire are-

1- Windows media player
2- DirectX 8.1 unless it is provided on the disk
and 3- A video card... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif

Thanks anyway.

[HopAlongBunny]

There is a version of DirectX8.1 provided with the game. Some ppl even recommend using it over (perhaps) more up-to-date ones you might download on the web.

Cheers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[james]

Well the very bad news is that I did not buy it. Simply because on the back of the MTW box said that the game requires a 3D accelerator card, which is something I don't have and I have no money to purchase.

James = http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[_Martyr_]

But thats what these people have been saying all along?? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[james]

In the above post explaining all system requirments, it said nothing about I 3D accelerator card. Yes it did say Video card but no 3D card.

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[ToranagaSama]

Dude, every modern PC comes with a video card that does 3D. It's just a matter of how well it does it. The major factor is how much memory the video card has. In the specs above minimum is 16 megabytes. Reccommended is 64 megabytes. Get the 64 megabytes

Provide a little info, and people could help you better.

What freaking PC do you have? Do you know?

Where'd you buy it? What's the model and model number? Is it a Gateway, Dell or something else?

First off, here's a couple books that everyone should have in their PC library:

How Computers Work (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789725495/qid=1041112870/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-4690857-1647048)

The Hardware Bible (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789717433/qid=1041114019/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-4690857-1647048?v=glance&s=books)

Both will make your PC life a lot easier.

Good Luck