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Jango Fett
05-19-2004, 23:06
3200+ amd athlon, 512 mb ddr ram, nvidia geforce fx 5600, do you think my pc will run rome total war with high fps when it is released or should i upgrade ram or graphics card? any advice please. the game looks so awesomehttp://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-2thumbsup.gif but it looks like its going to demand a lot in hardware. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-anxious.gif

Kraxis
05-19-2004, 23:30
That should be enough. They have time and again claimed it should be playable on a level like that of MTW. That I don't believe, but it must mean they have done something to lower the requirements drastically.

Shahed
05-19-2004, 23:56
Hey Jango long time no see m8 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Well I think it should work, maybe upgrade the video card. Not sure though, it really should be all right. It's much less demanding than LOMAC is, surely. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Scipio
05-20-2004, 00:11
Well, I believe I saw on one of the articles I read, the spec's on the trial computers for RTW, can anybody expand on this?

Kraxis
05-20-2004, 00:20
Ahhh... I see I have not been the only one facing problems in this thread.

The specs there were perhaps not the greatest out there, but one can't expect them to play on the advised level of system. They never do that, they just buy new computers that they know can play 'everything' for a while and then they buy new ones again after that... I would not expect the specs they used to be the required level.

Scipio
05-20-2004, 00:28
LOL yeah sorry bout that, annoying as hell aint it?

Kraxis
05-20-2004, 00:52
You BET

ThePeach
05-20-2004, 01:33
I have been worrying about this myself - the game looks so freaking awsome, yet... I mean, thousands of troops, all 3D? Sounds pretty intense.

My specs:
AMD XP 25000
512MB 266Mhz DDR Ram
GeForce MX440 (128MB)

I'm thinkin I should upgrade my video card, but I just don't know for sure. I'd sure like to buy and iPod, but if Rome needs a better card... tough choice.

Any thoughts?

Scipio
05-20-2004, 02:34
Heres a thought, go for the video card, I mean do you really need to have 3000 songs where ever you go? Is life that boring? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

son of spam
05-20-2004, 03:56
yeah, have the devs confirmed min system specs yet?

I have

1.6 gig Pentium northwood
768 meg DDR 333mhz ram
geforce fx 5600 ultra

I only get 8000+ 3D marks in 3D mark 2001 though.

Mr Durian
05-20-2004, 05:56
I have a 1.8Ghz Pentium 4
256 DDR Ram
Geforce 4 440mx 32mb

From what I heard the processor is ample enough. you dont need a uber processor jsut a moderately fast one. However Alot of Ram and a fast video card would be needed.

What about the soundcard?

Aymar de Bois Mauri
05-20-2004, 10:48
Quote[/b] (ThePeach @ May 19 2004,19:33)]My specs:
AMD XP 25000
512MB 266Mhz DDR Ram
GeForce MX440 (128MB)

Any thoughts?
YES XP 25000??? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-stunned.gif Are you a AMD developer with a future prototype? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-surprised.gif

Aymar de Bois Mauri
05-20-2004, 10:58
My specs are:

Celeron 466
512MB of SDRAM
GeForce 4 MX440 64MB DDR

So, I will definitelly have to buy a new PC in September... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-sad.gif

My goal is something like:

Athlon 64 3400+
1GB of DDR
GeForce 6800 256MB DDR2

Knight_Yellow
05-20-2004, 11:45
anything above or at these specs should run RTW great on full settings in SP.

2 gig cpu
512mb ram (should realy have 1 gig though, realy cheap)
GFX card.... FX series upwards for Nvidia and 9600 upwards for ATI

Now if your specs are lower than that dont worry, you will be able to play the game, just not at full settings.

alman9898
05-20-2004, 11:50
I've got

512 mb ddr ram
80 gb 7200 rpm hard drive
radeon 9100 128 mb card
1.5 gHz
amd xp 2000

The_Emperor
05-20-2004, 14:03
My 1.8 GH is going to have a major makeover soon... And when its done it should be a healtyh 3.4 GH AMD. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

Other games have proven my system needs a makeover and the release of RTW is a good enough excuse for me. I just have to experience the best graphics and performance when it gets installed

Knight_Yellow
05-20-2004, 14:50
Come august ill be working for BP.

so any comp upgrades i want now will be getting bought then.

Im realy only wanting another gig of ram and a 9800 pro.

only going to be £200-250

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

bighairyman
05-20-2004, 20:56
I got an HP PC

2.0GHz Intel 4 processor

512MB DDRSDRAM

60.00GB Hard Drive

and i got Intel extreme graphics with takes up to 48 MB of video memory from the RAM.

Medieval Total War works perfectly on my PC with all maxed out options. including 200 man unit size.

But will Rome work on my PC? and i have enough money for 1 graphic card, and it has to be under $100, what's the best out there? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-anxious.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-embarassed.gif

son of spam
05-21-2004, 00:39
Quote[/b] (bighairyman @ May 20 2004,14:56)]I got an HP PC

2.0GHz Intel 4 processor

512MB DDRSDRAM

60.00GB Hard Drive

and i got Intel extreme graphics with takes up to 48 MB of video memory from the RAM.

Medieval Total War works perfectly on my PC with all maxed out options. including 200 man unit size.

But will Rome work on my PC? and i have enough money for 1 graphic card, and it has to be under $100, what's the best out there? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-anxious.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-embarassed.gif
Depends. You can get a good geforce FX, like the 5600 ultra, for under $100. Or you could go for a radeon 9600 pro.

Dunno which is better though, haven't followed graphics cards for a long time.

Ragss
05-21-2004, 04:57
Knight_Yellow is right in my opinion. Around 2 ghz processor, 512 megs of ram, and a new video card.


bighairyman, your comp looks fine except for the video card. Since its an HP I dunno if you are able to put a new card in there, but I assume so. For 100 bucks this (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-289&depa=1) is perfect, and its a great card. But Id wait till the game comes out, as there might be better cards for the same price by then.

Knight_Yellow
05-21-2004, 09:29
Quote[/b] (bighairyman @ May 20 2004,20:56)]I got an HP PC

2.0GHz Intel 4 processor

512MB DDRSDRAM

60.00GB Hard Drive

and i got Intel extreme graphics with takes up to 48 MB of video memory from the RAM.

Medieval Total War works perfectly on my PC with all maxed out options. including 200 man unit size.

But will Rome work on my PC? and i have enough money for 1 graphic card, and it has to be under $100, what's the best out there? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-anxious.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-embarassed.gif
ud say a 9600. you could probably even get a Pro version.

the cheap FX's are mid range cards realy..... not much to brag about, a 9600 though will run future games like HL2 quite well though.

partly why im now a ATI whore.

ThePeach
05-21-2004, 17:50
lol, sorry, one too many zeros on the proc speed there...

and yes, iPods are cool... for the bus and such. I guess if you drive around you don't really need one, but I take the bus to school in a city with a pathetic public transit systems, so long waits are the norm. if you don't have a buddy to talk with, why not kick back with some tunes?

HalfDone
05-21-2004, 22:34
how about this...

amd athlon processor 1.1GHz
geforce fx 5200 128mb
384 MB ram
60 GB hard drive

The game should work but how well do you guys think it will run? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

Based on what you guys say im gonna upgrade. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-smile.gif

Knight_Yellow
05-22-2004, 00:05
Quote[/b] (HalfDone @ May 21 2004,22:34)]how about this...

amd athlon processor 1.1GHz
geforce fx 5200 128mb
384 MB ram
60 GB hard drive

The game should work but how well do you guys think it will run? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

Based on what you guys say im gonna upgrade. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-smile.gif
low to mid range.

your Gfx card is ok, processors on its last legs though.... Ram could do with a top up to 500.

If you want my opinion

lets say youve got £150 to upgrade (for example)

http://webplus.silicon-group.co.uk

Celeron: 2400 400MHz FSB Socket 478
Price: £58.00


512mb DDR 400
Price: £75.00

would boost your performance a good bit.

If you had more money available then look into the GFX card sector...

ATI RADEON 9600 PRO 128MB
Price: £80.00

GEFORCE FX 5900 128MB
Price: £135.00

ATI RADEON 9600XT 128MB (HERCULES 3D PROPHET)
Price: £150.00


but get a second opinion like.

Kongamato
05-22-2004, 00:28
Athlon 64 3200+

ATI Radeon 9700 Pro

512 mb RAM

This shouldnt have any problems, right?

Brighdaasa
05-22-2004, 00:32
tbh, i wouldn't use a celeron on a gaming pc, they're just crap, mostly u're better off with lower speed PIV or amd than a celeron (they lack cache memory, which makes for a big performance hit)

i'd personally go for the AMD xp2500+ 333MHz FSB: £61 (or the slightly cheaper 2400, all from KY's link)

Ragss
05-22-2004, 02:19
yes 2500's are still a great deal. Im not sure about this, as I hear the newer ones are locked, but they are also excellent for overclocking, and can easily obtain 3200 speeds on air cooling.

bighairyman
05-22-2004, 04:41
Quote[/b] (Ragss @ May 20 2004,22:57)]Knight_Yellow is right in my opinion. Around 2 ghz processor, 512 megs of ram, and a new video card.


bighairyman, your comp looks fine except for the video card. Since its an HP I dunno if you are able to put a new card in there, but I assume so. For 100 bucks this (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-289&depa=1) is perfect, and its a great card. But Id wait till the game comes out, as there might be better cards for the same price by then.
That card does looked pretty good, i found it on another website that sells for $86, also there's a bid on Ebay for $69.00. I might wait thought http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-anxious.gif . There's still almost at least 4 more months till RTW comes out, prices may go down then. But is there any Chance of RTW working on my PC without upgrading? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-inquisitive.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-inquisitive.gif

ThePeach
05-22-2004, 20:41
when you guys talk about dollar prices for those ATI cards, i assume you mean US dollars, right? so probably about $200 for a decent card in canada... i think i'll buy the card before the 'pod - gotta play HL2, you know? hopefully that and medieval will tide me over until RTW, i spend way too much money on games anyways...

Sir Wombat de Funk
05-22-2004, 22:02
I want to respond to one of knight yellow's earlier comments about a guys processor being on its last legs....

He currently has a amd athlon, and he is told to upgrade to celeron..... doesnt this mean he will need to upgrade his mobo too??

Not 100% but i thoiught AMD's and pentiums needed different mobo's

Crimson Castle
05-23-2004, 04:22
whatever you do. Don't get the Pentium Prescotts. They have a serious heating problem and are not up to scratch yet.

If you do get one - consider a good case with good ventilation and space + extra cooling components and fans.

I have one and when I'm running MTW or Farcry - the CPU temp goes up to 55C.

Moreover there is little diff between the Prescotts and normal intel CPUs.

Put the money to getting the Dual channel RAM instead.

hoom
05-23-2004, 09:01
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-computer.gif
Whatever you do, don't get a Celeron you mean.
Prescots ain't great either...

Generally I reckon ~2ghz will be fine.
Similarly a gf4 4200/radeon 8500 should be ok too.
(A gf fx 5200 doesn't count as better than a 4200)
512mb ram will probably be ok.

Same goes for most games lately anyway.

A min-spec machine is likely to be running with heavy lod effects, low polys on soldiers close to the camera, low texture detail & a bunch of effects turned off (like the shiny helmets seen in recent movies/screenies).

Again this is not different to most recentish games.
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Knight_Yellow
05-23-2004, 14:48
Quote[/b] (Sir Wombat de Funk @ May 22 2004,22:02)]I want to respond to one of knight yellow's earlier comments about a guys processor being on its last legs....

He currently has a amd athlon, and he is told to upgrade to celeron..... doesnt this mean he will need to upgrade his mobo too??

Not 100% but i thoiught AMD's and pentiums needed different mobo's
that is a possibility yes.

good MOBO is roughly... £80 in the UK.

If its a P4 your going for then the ASUS boards are the boyos.

Asus deluxe P4 with Raid cost me about £90 back at christmas.

ThePeach
05-23-2004, 19:21
i was lookin around online and i found a Radeon 9600SE for $200 CDN. im fairly illiterate when it comes to techno-babble however, so i need someclarification - does all that crap about smartshader (or whatever its called) mean that this has pixel shader support? can it run HL2 and RTW? also, what excatley does AGP DO?

hoom
05-24-2004, 04:46
All radeons 9500 and above have ps2.0.
However, basically 9600se is not powerful enough to matter much that its capable of ps2.0 because its only got a 64bit memory controller while the slightly more expensive & much better 9600pro has 128bit (this makes a big difference)

$200 canadian sounds pricy for a 9600se.
Spend another ~$30 & you should be able to find a 9600pro? Don't quote me on that though I'm from a different hemisphere...

But Rome ain't gonna be using ps2.0 as far as I know.
It might not even be using ps1.1 (gf3) but it will be pumping lots of polygons & texture, to which extent, the more powerful the graphics card, the better (obviously).

ThePeach
05-24-2004, 05:01
thanks, duke

i kinda figured that RTW wouldn't use PS 2.0, but (unless I'm mistaken) half-life 2 does and i definently want that one.