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Hosakawa Tito 18:34 08-08-2008
I've searched around this forum, among others, and haven't found a definitive answer. Has there been any word on what the system requirements are for this game?

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Martok 18:43 08-08-2008
Not as yet, no. CA has said they're still working on optimizing the game, and that they don't want to release system specs until they have a better idea as to what they'll actually be.

That said, I strongly suspect the majority of us will need to either upgrade or purchase a new machine entirely. (My computer will not quite two years old by the time ETW is released, so hopefully I'll only need to do the former.)

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SirGrotius 19:12 08-08-2008
Judging from the screenshots, I'm not anticipating a huge leap over MTW2 requirements. My guess would be that CA is a little scared that they lost some customers over this earlier and they want to keep it looking good while not going the Crysis route. There's some real popular game w/ very good, but not necessarily cutting edge graphics...what's it called...hmmm...oh yeah, WoW. I'll add some annoying baseless speculation: Dual core proc, 256 mem video card, 1 gb ram as minimums...and there it'll run shoddy.

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CBR 19:18 08-08-2008
Originally Posted by Hosakawa Tito:
I've searched around this forum, among others, and haven't found a definitive answer. Has there been any word on what the system requirements are for this game?
Just tell the wife: new game, new pc! And get it over with


CBR

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Hosakawa Tito 19:38 08-08-2008
Originally Posted by CBR:
Just tell the wife: new game, new pc! And get it over with


CBR
You a mind reader,CBR.
Thanks for the replies. Like Martok, I'm hoping I will only need to upgrade my 7900GTX vid card maybe. However, I've been down this road before...
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Martok 22:34 08-08-2008
Yeah, I'm really hoping that I won't have to upgrade my video card at all, as at least the one I have now still allows me to run MTW. I'm paranoid that I won't be so lucky if I have to replace/upgrade it....

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pevergreen 01:12 08-09-2008
Im expecting an 8600 at least to play this.

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CBR 02:35 08-09-2008
Originally Posted by Martok:
Yeah, I'm really hoping that I won't have to upgrade my video card at all, as at least the one I have now still allows me to run MTW. I'm paranoid that I won't be so lucky if I have to replace/upgrade it....
Yes that is indeed a problem. My PC is 2 1/2 years old and I have not replaced my 7800GT. Maybe the newest ATI cards still work with MTW or it's time to say goodbye to a good old friend...


CBR

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A Nerd 10:19 08-11-2008
I'm going to buy an new computer when empire comes out...need a new one anyway...had this one since 2002...bought a game for it recently and didn't check the specs...my computer is too slow to run it now I just stare at the box and lament...

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