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The subject of the post explains it all really. What are the system requirements for M2TW? I am eagerly anticipating this game (after all it says on amazon that it wil be historically accurate) yet I do have a low spec PC (256MB RAM, 128MB Nvidia Geforce 4 MX 4000, 1.5 Ghz AMD Athlon Processer). So I really need to knbow whether I can play it before I pre-order it.
Thankyou
Well judging from Soulflame's post in this thread I understand the minimum specs are:
Does that mean you can run it ? I personally have no idea...Quote:
System
1. The only real number I got were 1.8 Ghz Gf4 128 for minimum specs
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Well I'd say the CPU could perhaps be strong enough but AFAIK the 4MX is not really a good card (can it handle directX 9 at all?) and I'm almost sure 256 MB of RAM won't be enough, I recommend you buy another 512 MB (even if you need a new machine anyway, you could simply continue using the ram)
PS: Of course, you could also ignore what people tell you here and simply try to run the demo ;)
I don't know the exact specs but Shoggy (.com) simply said this:
If you can play RTW on high, you can play MTW2 on medium.
That's where my knowledge of PCs ends, but I think you will know now ... hopefully
hey, Stig, check out Soulflames thread on this page ....the answers. he asked in an interview last week for the minimums. as was mentioned above it was:
Dutch_guy said
soulflame asked alot of questions you will be interested in reading. i thought i might make a thread at the .com to link them, but i never did it.Quote:
System
1. The only real number I got were 1.8 Ghz Gf4 128 for minimum specs
edit: i made a thread in the .com medieval tw2 forum to link the interview with soulflame
Well what Shoggy told me was ages ago, early this year, when the MTW2 forums where spammed, this was to keep them silent, but I believe it's correct. Which means what Dutch Guy said is correct, as that can play RTW on medium.
I bet 512MB of Ram will be the minimum...MTW was 128MB, RTW was 256MB, so probably M2TW will be 512MB of RAM requred...
For MTW my PC was basically at the minimum across the board (I had 350MHz, 128 MB of RAM and a 32MB PCI video card). I could play single player, but at times I would get some lag) I think I was able to play on large units but I am sure I turned down(off) many of the graphics settings.
so as long as you have the minimum you will probably be able to play but I think your 1.5Ghz processer is below the 1.8Ghz required..
I think if you don't play multi player you could get a bottom end computer and it will be fine. I think the main thing is to make sure you have 128MB of video memory. Of course the better card you have the more units you can have on the screen and the higher the graphics settings.
Well I can play RTW on medium, does that mean I can play M2TW on low?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stig
Dude - I'd at least get more RAM - I've got 768mb of RAM,, 1.5 processor and 128mb radeon card and it chugs on decent settings on Rome - let alone Medieval.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthius Julius
Pentium R 4 CPU 3.60 GHz
2.00 GB
ATI 256
Now, I need to know if my ATI is good enough.
ATI what? 9600? 9300?? you have variations on that you know.
I have 1024 RAM,3.0 ghz and geforce 7600 gt 256 mb.Will I be able to play the game on lets say med/med-high settings?
Hmm. Double your RAM at the least. Triple or quadruple would be better. And get rid of that card. It's actually a Geforce 2 over-clocked and given more modern VRAM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthius Julius
In response to Mathius, the simple answer is no unfortunately mate. If by some miracle you managed to get the game to run on your current system I doubt it would be playable.
As we already got a thread for it and people are apparently answering I'll also ask:
Dou you think it's gonna be playable ( to me that means battles with absolutely no bells&whistles and everything on low run without lags) on a Athlon XP 2400+ (1826MHz), 512 Mb RAM (perhaps gonna double it if I find some ram that suits the board) and a Geforce 6200 /w 256 MB VRAM (the AGP version)?
Matthius Julius
Yep you wil be able to run it on mininmum req. But i would defiantly get my self a bit more Ram and pehabs as well a new Processor, but you a going to run it with a little lack
Ha ha! Someone just stole my computer so I built a new one with plenty of guts for M2:TW. Core 2 Duo 6600 with 2 gig ram and Nvidia 7900GT w/512 Mb of ram. If the game is any good it is gonna rock on this bad boy.
OMG a 7900 gt ^^Quote:
Originally Posted by Satyr
If you had more money,you should have gone for the 7900 GTX :)
But a 7900 gt will play the game very good ;-)
omg, how did you afford it? Recently inherited kilobucks?
Well some of us actually works:2thumbsup:
Well some of us actually go to school instead of working....(money=>down)Quote:
Originally Posted by azraeltheFallen
school en werken werkt ook :)
iam on school and i work. I only get 50 euro's a month but i can affort a new com about that :)
my pc is running at .AMD Sempron(tm)processor 3100+ 1.81GHz,512mb of ram ..well i be able to play ?
And some of us get free checks from the government for going to school. :jumping:Quote:
Originally Posted by hoetje
This is probably a silly question, since I bought a fairly nice computer a few days ago that should be fine. Still, given my ignorance of all things computer related(except that higher numbers usually=good). Is this one ok? A friend says I may need to replace the video card but he only plays first person shooters that I'm told suck up memory.
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4200+ dual-core - 2.2GHz
Memory: 2GB DDR2-533MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x1024)
Hard Drive: Some gigantic number of gigabites.
Video card: Either NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE, w/ TurboCache, or NVIDIA GeForce 7500LE, TV-Out, DVI, VGA, I think.
I'm pulling this numbers from the hp website, I'm actually on a different comp at the office.
Also, what does a dual core processor do? The salesguy said it effectively means my processor runs programs at double the stated speed. In this case I guess that would be 4.4 GHz.
Ok heres my old boy
AMD 3200+ 2.5 i think.
ATI X800 XT PLATINUM 256MB
2G's of RAM DDR2
Where can I buy this CPU?:laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bopa the Magyar
oops sorry...:shame:
np m8. Would be nice, if a 32GHZ CPU would exists. But I guess, the game developer would be able to program laggy games also on this machine. :laugh4:
http://p223.ezboard.com/fshoguntotal...cID=3141.topic
maybe that helps
I have a laptop with a 2.4ghz pentium 4, 1024megs of ram and a ATI Radeon 7500 64meg card.
I don't plan on buying M2TW because of the requirements. I think my system is ok, but my video card blows chunks.
Oh so thats why when I got my computer upgraded (128MB RAM to 256 and 32MB intigrated graphics to 128MB) the graphics card was so cheap (£12)!Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573
Yeah but then you also have a laptop, which can be pretty irritating while gaming, atleast in my experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by fallen851
lol my rig:
1Gb Ram
AMD Athlon 2700+ 2.17 GHz
ATI radeon 9200SE
Me doubts ill be able to run
Well I think you're right unless you change your graphics card.
Nah what I know of it you're safe, unless you want big graphicsQuote:
Originally Posted by King Ragnar
Well it my graphics card that always lets me down, but hopefully will have a new one by release...
Yeah I don't know lots about graphic cards, apart from the fact that everyone who wants one should buy the 7600GT, as I have it and it's both damned good and cheap
Wasnt there a big problem with certain graphics cards and RTW (ie didnt work at all)? I took a quick look but couldnt find the info.
I have a AMD sempron 2800+ 2 GHz 256 mb ram G-Force fx 5200 .I don't think that i will be able to play m2tw at all.What do you think?
i would advise a 512MB stick of memory and a Geforce 7600GS as a minimum upgrade.
No it has problem with the new 9 nVidea driversQuote:
Originally Posted by SpencerH
I would get 512 or 1028 ram (since your processor isn't that great 512 might even be better)Quote:
I have a AMD sempron 2800+ 2 GHz 256 mb ram G-Force fx 5200 .I don't think that i will be able to play m2tw at all.What do you think?
And the 7600GT card, it's 120 euros, about 80 ponds or 150 dollars
I have that one too and it's verryyyyyy good indeed + cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stig
It is the best card if we're talking about price/performance ^^
My config: A64 3000, 2gb ram + 7800 GT ( 460 / 1150 ) . Can i play the game with überhigh settings?
I have a 1.7 Celeron, with 768MB of RAM and a GeForce FX 5200. Im going to take the risk and buy Medieval 2.
Im getting Total War Eras for my birthday next month and Medieval 2 for Christmas. YAY!
Destroy the Celeron! From what I have seen they are rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickening
Aye. That they are. Although this PC has been good to me over the years. Im confident it will run Medieval 2 to a decent degree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthius Julius
Well atleast on normal high settings. Maybe not in MP tho, if you play that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Legioner
Yeah it's a Celeron and that's the bad part. From what we heard 1.7 might just be good. Just switch everything to lowest and try to avoid long games (don't game for too long, 1 hour max I think, maybe 2)Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickening
Some of us do both? :idea2:Quote:
Originally Posted by hoetje
:laugh4:
No offense, but that isn't going to run MTW II very good...Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickening
Well stranger things have happened. I am saving my money for an upgrade and if MTW 2 doesn't work then Ive still got the other three games to play in the meantime ~:cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ice
I'm going to get my new laptop after Windows Vista brings in shader modle 4.0 with Directx 10. I just want to know if what I want to get will be OK. The graphics card will probably be slightly better when I get it (faster clock speed than the one listed e.c.t), but it will probably still have the same ammount of memory.
Intel Core Duo 1.8Ghz
Nvidia Quadro FX 120M 512MB (256MB of graphics memory, 256MB shared)
2GB RAM (2x1024)
Ok would this work (and yes I do know that laptops are not meant for gaming!).
Ive got ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 series
59.7 Gb of free space
Pentuim 4 CPu 3.06 Ghz
768 Mb of RAM
I have no idea when it comes to hardware/systems, so could a be able to play M2TW?
Yeah I have a FX 5200 and I have no hope it can run MTWII, since it can barely handle RTW on medium. I expect I'll have to upgrade at least to a 6800GT (I have an AGP motherboard rather than PCI-E, so I am pretty limited in what I can do for video cards). But I'm at 3.0 and 2GB RAM so otherwise good to go.
That will be enough for 1024x768 on high settings.:2thumbsup: At least I hope. GeForce 7600GT is the best mid range graphics card. :book:Quote:
Originally Posted by hoetje
For the same money Radeon X1900XT 256MB is faster than 7900GT 256MB. Plus can HDR and AA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Satyr
Both video card are terrible for playing. Buy at least Radeon X1600XT or GeForce 7600GT. As you have pretty powerfull machine go on stronger video card (and you will need very good PSU).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zimfan
Not true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zimfan
Well, yopu don't need a very good one, just go for the proper manufacturers.
Zalman, Thermaltake, and Coolermasters are always good choices
450Watt, will be enough for years (if not, i pitty your energybill) Butb you might want to have a 550W if you're thinking of SLI/Crossfire
And AVOID Antec PSU's, the new rig i ordered got delivered last week
A Sonata Lifestyle II, Great case, But the PSU is as fragile as fuck. They break down so often. I wish i'd known sooner.
Mine wors fine, But it emits a high pitched noise constantly, cause of a defect condensator. ArghhH!
So, if you have enough computer to play M2:TW, what sort of monitor are you playing on?
I just got a new Dell 24" widescreen to go with my new computer. It's pretty easy to get fully involved in the game, it takes up my entire vision. I've been playing Galactic Civilizations 2 on my new system and it screams!
Hey if you know what are the system requirement for m2tw don't ask others just to ask.Post something that is useful.:laugh4: :laugh4:
Samsung SyncMaster 205BW 20'' LCD 16.2M collors, 6ms g>g
Depend what series. Cooler Master is not good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maizel
Again, depend from manufacturer and series.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maizel
Neo HE series is excellent (it's Seasonic OEM).Quote:
Originally Posted by Maizel
I have Samsung SyncMaster 997df (CRT) and it is good enough for 1280x1024. :2thumbsup: I don't need higher resulution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Satyr
Not here reallyQuote:
Originally Posted by DukeofSerbia
They're getting so much RMA's that most of them aranet even available anymore in my country for the time being.
I know, it depends on the manufacturer. But almost all PSU's of the three i listed, are wéll decent PSU's
And i only speak through personal experience, Not extensive testing.
All Thermaltake, Coolermaster and Zalman PSU's i've ever had were excellent.
Anyway, Before you buy anything, make sure you read plenty of reviews
Would I be able to run Medieval 2 on low settings with this:
Dell DIMENSION 8250 Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.4 GHz 512 Mb of RAM
RADEON 9500 PRO
Thanks,
Undertaker.
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Originally Posted by DukeofSerbia
:2thumbsup: Will do. Had this point very strongly made to me the other day when my computer proved unable to handle RTW on any resolution higher than 1080 x 768.
Nice to have my suspicions confirmed. ~:)Quote:
Originally Posted by DukeofSerbia
How good can i run it?
2.8 Ghz Pentium 4 with 768 ram and a 512 Mb Nivida Geforce 6200.
Could someone please answer this as i have no idea what is what. I dont know what the diffeeence is between diferent graphic cards, all i want to know if i could play this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underdog687
Sorry i dont intend to sound rude.
@The Undertaker, yeah you're safe
@Timsemand, well it's a 6200 card, but it can do it, just don't expect High quality from it
@ Underdog, yeah it should play it.
Tho the 200 card sounds bad. Normally its about the higher the number the better. But you should be able to play it with low graphics.
btw. I couldn't edit my earlier post, how come?
Actually it would be pretty useless to ask if your pc can run it. Since we dont know any of the requirements yet.
I think any proper pc could play the game, since you can play the entire game without going into a battle once. And the campaignmap part, isnt very demanding on your pc.
We know that you have to go one step back as in RTW
RTW High - MTW2 Medium
RTW Medium - MTW2 Low
Hummmm... :inquisitive: wouldn't that be one step further? What worked fine for RTW medium would work only for MTW2 low?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stig
Anyway, I'm getting ready to upgrade my system, so not only CA will be happy as I will buy their product, but also the PC industry... Hope it will be worthy.
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Originally Posted by Zimfan
For your system is currently optimal Radeon X1900XT with 256mb.:2thumbsup: And good PSU if you buy that monster.:book:
Official XS Tiered PSU Manufacturer Brand Listing PhaseQuote:
Originally Posted by Maizel
Read carefully and find how are rated Cooler Master's PSU.
stig, you can not edit posts until you get full membership. at your posts rate it won't be long.Quote:
btw. I couldn't edit my earlier post, how come?
When i become a full member and when i can edit my posts.
i have 1022 RAM, however i have a RADEON X300 with 128 MB, its pretty average on rome but i can play high for some reason, it does however affect how much it chugs on online sometimes, i might need an upgrade
i am guessing this is a question and not a statement.Quote:
When i become a full member and when i can edit my posts.
it took me approximately 50 odd posts and 3 months. requirements are up to the powers above.
Erhh yeah true, my badQuote:
Hummmm... wouldn't that be one step further? What worked fine for RTW medium would work only for MTW2 low?
mmm I expected that you atleast would be able to edit your postQuote:
stig, you can not edit posts until you get full membership. at your posts rate it won't be long.
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