The M2TW hardware thread: please post all hardware queries here

[sapi]

XP can handle 4gbs of ram, so if you turn the pagefile (virtual memory) down to 0 you can theoretically have 4gb of physical ram - it's not reccomended though.

As to the dual channel question, most mobos only have one set of dual channel slots, but some modern ones have two (usually 1,3 and 2,4 but it varies) and that must be what you're running. My mistake.

[Chosun]

Any thoughts on what would be the recommended video settings for my rig yet?

Thanks!

[Laconic]

Your computer should be able to handle the lowest settings with no trouble. I'd just start there, check your performance, and bump things up to see how your computer handles it. Not really any science to it, just keep increasing your video settings until it slows down too much for your tastes.

[TevashSzat]

laconic it is better to have all of your ram exactly the same in manufactur and size

[sapi]

@xdeathfire - that only applies if you want to run dual channel, and in that case you only need 2x whatever sticks the same (if your mobo supports 2 dual channel pairs of slots, you can use different matched pairs in each)

@Chosun - do what laconic suggested - performance is subjective so you have to go with what you're happy with

[tul]

hey everyone,i have question,i will buy SAPPHIRE X1300PRO 256M/AGP tomorrow,& i wonder can i be able to play M2TW?Or not.

sorry for my english :) .........

[sapi]

It's not a great card but it should manage on low settings.

Someone with more knowledge then me should be able to give you the specifics.