MIITW Machine

Greetings:
Just as the title says I plan on building a computer expressly for playing this game.
So...I'm here to ask your help in its design.
Please be aware that I am located in a rural area.
My internet is serviced by a satellite company, which means no "Steam".
For an os I have Windows XP-Pro 64bit, and Win 98 which I can upgrade to Win-XP 32 bit.
If this build will also run earlier games like Medieval Total War Viking invasion or Rome Total War That would be great.
I plan on getting the hardware from the usual online retailers.
I do hope that you will give me your thoughts on what will work well.
:help:
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This is gonna be quite interesting - because we're building a rig for... old times? Fun challenge!

So you're looking best at Windows XP Pro, but I would suggest 32-BIT rather than 64 because it will run MTW more stable. Video card should be no more than 512MB but you should have I think about 2 GB of RAM and at most a Dual Core processor built 2006-2007 latest.

Is there any way you can upgrade your internet?

Thanks Edy Z.
Good information.
Agreed, regarding the operating system.
I do plan on installing MTW,so Windows 32bit it is.
Also the duel core processor.
As far as my internet, yes. I did try buying more bandwidth from the satellite company, but still couldn't get "Steam" to install.
Between Windows security protocol and slow internet, its been a few years that I could play my favorite games.
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Just want to bring you up to date on this project.
I have on order a core2 duo cpu and Asus motherboard.
Looking at ordering a vid card.
Question:
Some of the vid cards have ddr3 ram, and some have ddr2.
Are the ones with ddr 3 to be avoided same as on board ram ?
Thanks
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Is there anybody out there ? ? ?
Any way...
Cpu came in as well as new/old speakers and sub.
Still waiting on the motherboard.
Anyone know what the best size monitor can be used, taking in Edy Z' parameters?
Wonder if I can run a 27"??
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