The "Would my PC be able to run M2TW?" thread (all such queries here pls)

[espjo]

Well my Radeon 850 XT run's everything smoothly at 1024*768, BUT, since i want to run the game with the highest possible graphics settings, the Ati Radeon 850 XT card just ain't enough.

Espjo

[Incongruous]

Remember the game will be optimised for performance.

I reckon a x850 xt is enough.

[Tempiic]

Its more than enough if you dont use shadows but put everything else at max. (And I find the shadows quite uggly when zoomed out anyways) I even play at 1280x1024 and I got a X800XL

[Ja'chyra]

What about mine guys?

Intel Core Duo T2300E Processor 1.66GHz

667 MHz FSB

2MB Cache

1024 MB RAM

100 GB Hard Drive

DVD Rewriter MultiDrive

14.1" Widescreen Display

Microsoft Windows XP Home

128MB Intel 945 Shared Graphics

[BDC]

128MB Intel 945 Shared Graphics

Argh! *throws holy water*

So that's a probably not then.

[Lucjan]

Mine played the demo flawlessly with everything on highest possible settings but with shadows and bloom off.

[redriver]

ok I ran this demo on 3 different systems now. the specs are as follows:

System 1:
P4 1.6 1024 ddr ti4200 128mb Win2k PRO

System 2:
P4 3.0 1024 ddr Radeon 9200 SE 256mb Win XP Home

System 3:
P4 3.0 2048 ddr X1300 512mb Win XP M/C


All systems were able to run the demo no probs.
System 1 and System 2 had all graphic options set to LOW or OFF(grass) in order to get best performance. anythin' higher than that would slow things down noticably!
System 1 ran the game much smoother than System 2 with exaclty the same demo graphics settings.
System 3 was able to run the game on HIGH with shadows OFF for best performance(noticable lag with shadows enabled).


Conclusion:
System 3 had the best performance of the 3 with system 1 bein' second best.
Interestly enough, graphics card have the most impact on the performance and CPU/memory not so much.
It seems like this demo will not satisfy anybody with less than high end or state-of-the-art computers! That is if one to expect both visual quality and acceptable performance.

It's important to note that all 3 systems were in great shape and that System 2 had a fresh copy of Windows and drivers and everything just installed from scratch.

[Crandaeolon]

According to people at Totalwar.org.pl, the beta of MTW2 works without SSE2. The demo is probably earlier code, and the full game might not have this compatibility issue. Would be nice to hear something official though (Barton 3000+ owner here, and I'm not gonna upgrade for MTW2 only... )

[SpencerH]

System 3:
P4 3.0 2048 ddr X1300 512mb Win XP M/C

System 3 was able to run the game on HIGH with shadows OFF for best performance(noticable lag with shadows enabled).

Good info redriver.

Maybe CA can answer whats wrong with this 'picture'?

[Orda Khan]

Maybe CA can answer whats wrong with this 'picture'?

I'm sure we would all love some feedback from CA on this important issue. The current demo seems to be a long way from 'if you can run RTW you will be able to run MTW II'

.......Orda

[Lord ZORO Savage]

How do i find what sempron version do i have?The motherboard supports the SSe2?I have motherboard n-force 2.

[SpencerH]

I'm sure we would all love some feedback from CA on this important issue. The current demo seems to be a long way from 'if you can run RTW you will be able to run MTW II'

.......Orda

Yes, it seems very strange to me that redriver's "system 3" has to turn off shadows while running on "high". I have to wonder what machine can be built so that one can turn on shadows.

[Barkhorn1x]

The Shogun - the CA Moderator at the .COM site - has posted the following at the TWC forums:

I did actually mention in a previous post over at, wwww.totalwarforums.com, that I would get back to you guys on this. I would like to remind you all this is the demo and it is not meant to fully represent full the game. I am waiting for the official line on this issue from the Oz office, which I should have by Monday. I did ask you all to be a little patient so we can get enough feedback from demo as possible and I would like that request to stand.

Cheers guys

Cryptic to be sure, but we should know on Monday how "representative" the demo is.

Barkhorn.

[Barkhorn1x]

How do i find what sempron version do i have?The motherboard supports the SSe2?I have motherboard n-force 2.

You must have the following - AMD Sempron, Socket 754/939/AM2 versions only - if you have a Socket A mobo you are SOL.

Use this freeware tool to check:

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Barkhorn.

[dcd111]

I'm looking for recommendations on what to upgrade first, RAM or graphics card. My system:

Windows XP
2.6 Ghz P4
512 MB ddr400
Radeon 9200 128MB

I know ideally I should be increasing both, but my wife will not necessarily agree ;) It won't cost much to upgrade to 1024 MB RAM (or is it worthwhile to go higher, like 1.5 GB), but upgrading a graphics card can get pricey. Where would be the better "bang for the buck"? Any recommendations for a mid-level graphics card (AGP 8x) that's a good value?

Thanks.

- DCD

[Celtic_Guardian]

I wasn't expecting miracles on this laptop when i bought it, but i thought the demo would at least start up to see if i should bother getting MTW2. *SIGH* guess im gonna have to bring my desktop up to school with me to play MTW2. I am running SSE2 so that isnt the problem.......i think

Intel Core Solo T1350 1.86 GHZ
512 MB DDR2
128MB Intel 945 built in garbage graphics

Im guessing its my graphics, i mean i thought i would at least see if it ran on lowest of the low settings........ I hope it runs on my desktop (i can at least spend winter break playing it 24/7 )

Intel P4 3.2 GHZ
512 MB DDR2 (i know i know, 512, i am hoping to get more)
Geforce 6600GT

[Muad'Dib]

How about AthlonXP 2600+ CPU?
Demo won't even start with this...

Same here.

Finally, remember that this demo is pretty old in terms of game development and the finished product will hopefully have been improved in many areas (including SSE2 support- pleeeease CA, be nice to us old AMD owners).

I hope you're right.

According to people at Totalwar.org.pl, the beta of MTW2 works without SSE2. The demo is probably earlier code, and the full game might not have this compatibility issue. Would be nice to hear something official though (Barton 3000+ owner here, and I'm not gonna upgrade for MTW2 only... )

It's not a good day when you realize your comp is only half of what it used to be...

[SirGrotius]

I'm looking for recommendations on what to upgrade first, RAM or graphics card. My system:

Windows XP
2.6 Ghz P4
512 MB ddr400
Radeon 9200 128MB

I know ideally I should be increasing both, but my wife will not necessarily agree ;) It won't cost much to upgrade to 1024 MB RAM (or is it worthwhile to go higher, like 1.5 GB), but upgrading a graphics card can get pricey. Where would be the better "bang for the buck"? Any recommendations for a mid-level graphics card (AGP 8x) that's a good value?

Thanks.

- DCD

Definitely upgrading your RAM will be the quickest and cheapest fix. If your board can handle the extra, getting a 1 GB stick would be helpful.

I'm an Nvidia adherent, so if you go the graphics card route, the over clocked 6800s and 7200s (?) are probably reasonably priced (i.e., c. $200).

[dcd111]

Definitely upgrading your RAM will be the quickest and cheapest fix. If your board can handle the extra, getting a 1 GB stick would be helpful.

I'm an Nvidia adherent, so if you go the graphics card route, the over clocked 6800s and 7200s (?) are probably reasonably priced (i.e., c. $200).

Thank you, Sir!

One other question I'd like to throw out there about RAM, is there any real benefit to a dual-channel setup? Right now I have two 256 MB sticks in a supposedly dual channel arrangement, if I were to add another GB is it better to get 2 (512 MB each) and put them in the dual channel slots or just get 1 full GB stick and forget the dual-channel thing?

- DCD

[{Don}_Sky{Mh}]

I admit I got almost no knowledge of computer specs, so please don't laugh at this. (I know I most probably need a new graphics card)

Compaq Presario
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
2.00 GHz
512 MB of RAM

If I do need a new graphics card, driver, whatever, please tell me where.

I got Circuit City, Gamestop, and FYE at my mall. CompUSA and BestBuy is over at Braintree (few towns over, easy on highway).

Please help a fellow gamer brother out!
If I forgot to post another spec by accident, sorry bout it, tell me where to find it on my computer. (In Layman's Terms please)

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

2.8 GHz
512 RAM
Radeon X1300 256MB Card
Windows XP Home Edtion
8-13MB Cable

don't tell me my comp can't run it good, like the .com ppl say.

BF2,1.5 GHz,512 RAM, runs like a charm, with SLIGHT Lag ONCE in awhile
Elder Scrolls IV, 2.4GHz,256RAM, Runs on High Quatily, Little to No Lag.

[Ehrlichmann]

AMD Athlon 3000+ 2.2ghz
nVidia Geforce 6600 256mb AGP
1gb Ram
Soundblaster Live 5.1

[Maeda Toshiie]

http://p223.ezboard.com/fshoguntotal...cID=4733.topic

Palamedes
CA Staff
Posts: 4
(10/13/06 7:24 am)

Wow the forums are running hot with demo chat. I thought I better hurry up and address some of your concerns so you can relax and enjoy the weekend. As mentioned in the developer blogs the demo is a pre-beta build and since then the game has had over 2 months of polish and optimization. I am happy to inform you that:

• SSE2 is only required for the demo, the release version of the game will only require SSE.

• Most of the issues with the Athlon XP processor were fixed for the release version of the game, the single player game works fine but there are a few residual issues with multiplayer and as such we can’t officially support it.

• Regarding frame rate, considering there has been over 2 months of work on game optimization I think it’s safe to assume the frame rate in the release game will be better than the one seen in the demo.

I will be sure to keep up to date with the demo chat and try and address any additional issues requiring clarification.

Jason

[Pras the Reaper]

Heh - beat me to it... came here just to point the guys towards Jason's post.

[Subedei]

Hooray!!!! Fraps up/ Fun up!!!!

[JR-]

is that the original Athlon XP that will not be officially supported, or all Athlons including the later thunderbird/thoroughbred/barton versions too?

[{Don}_Sky{Mh}]

I admit I got almost no knowledge of computer specs, so please don't laugh at this. (I know I most probably need a new graphics card)

Compaq Presario
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
2.00 GHz
512 MB of RAM

If I do need a new graphics card, driver, whatever, please tell me where.

I got Circuit City, Gamestop, and FYE at my mall. CompUSA and BestBuy is over at Braintree (few towns over, easy on highway).

Please help a fellow gamer brother out!
If I forgot to post another spec by accident, sorry bout it, tell me where to find it on my computer. (In Layman's Terms please)

So would this have SSE in it? If not, I am pretty much screwed. I am on a tight budget at the moment, under 500ish, being in college.

[Brighdaasa]

Well my Radeon 850 XT run's everything smoothly at 1024*768, BUT, since i want to run the game with the highest possible graphics settings, the Ati Radeon 850 XT card just ain't enough.

Espjo

i also have a Saphire X850XT (AGP) card, and i run the game smoothly (though average 20-25 frames but no frame drops) on 1600*1200, everything maxed out except shadows off and AA and texturing filter at x2 (Haven't tried turning them any higher)

my full setup:

WinXP
Athlon64 3400+ (ClawHammer core, with 1MB L2 cache)
1.5GB DDR400
Creative SB Audigy
Saphire X850XT AGP 256MB

[Basileus]

My new hardware came and after building the pc i tried the demo and it run perfectly on all the highest settings at 1280x1024.

core duo e6660
asus i975x
2gb ddr2ram
7950gt oc
audigy

I can only only imagine how the full game will work with all the optimization CA say they have done.

[SpencerH]

I'm looking for recommendations on what to upgrade first, RAM or graphics card. My system:

Windows XP
2.6 Ghz P4
512 MB ddr400
Radeon 9200 128MB

I know ideally I should be increasing both, but my wife will not necessarily agree ;) It won't cost much to upgrade to 1024 MB RAM (or is it worthwhile to go higher, like 1.5 GB), but upgrading a graphics card can get pricey. Where would be the better "bang for the buck"? Any recommendations for a mid-level graphics card (AGP 8x) that's a good value?

Thanks.

- DCD

I've gotta disagree with SirGrotius. More RAM may be useful but you need a better video card if you wanna improve the look of MTW2 during play. I havent kept up with the specs so I wont recommend a card. I do note that you can pick up a 9800 pro 256 for around $100 and I've found the 9800 cards to be very versatile (ie they play a lot of games without undue problems).