Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-04-08 05:41 PM
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Just an idea, I thought that eventually that thread will be sought after and loose views, and this thread would become a sticky until launch. If you don't think it's nessecary, you may close it.
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-04-08 06:12 PM
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4 / 350
crud, i just found out i have a 2.20 ghz ram
and it requires 2.40
so now i have a question, the limit says "2.2GHZ single core)
but i have the"2.2 ghz double core"
whats the difference? would that allow an edge or am i still stuck?
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-04-08 06:17 PM
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5 / 350
No you're fine, double core is basically a single core times two. I assume that ETW will be coded for multi-core systems, so what your CPU will do is split each core. So you will have about 4.4ghz.
(I wonder what my quadcore will be like...)
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-04-08 10:44 PM
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7 / 350
so lol, i actually CAN run the game :P
it will be on the lowest graphics possible
and i'll need to avoid navy battles and bigger battles
but i should be able to get the main thing working
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-05-08 09:58 AM
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10 / 350
More RAM and upgrade your GPU.
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-05-08 04:27 PM
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so im wondering
i pass the GHz 4.40 (or a 2.20 dual core)
i have 1.87 of ram
and 700 mb graphics
so if i upgrade anything it should be a graphics card right?
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-05-08 05:55 PM
EDT (US)
13 / 350
ATI radeon Xpress 1250
it can hold only 700 mb
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-05-08 06:31 PM
EDT (US)
14 / 350
Yeh your GPU will hold you back, but it's bearly cutting through the minimum.
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-05-08 08:38 PM
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i hope i do
im going to have to save alot of cash so i can eventually upgrade
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-05-08 11:22 PM
EDT (US)
18 / 350
Incorrect Spartan!
Jomas,
Find out if you are on AGP or PCI x16, then you can shop at newegg.com and search for a card that fits that expansion slot. In theory, if you find a card that uses PCI x16, or AGP, it will run fine. On some occasions a GPU requires high power voltage (ie. 12v), but if you get a mainstream GPU you really shouldn't have problems.
If you have a wrong video card, nothing will really happen. You might not be able to see the video properly, or perhaps it might blue screen... Your CPU won't be harmed.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-06-08 10:07 AM
EDT (US)
20 / 350
Should be fine, make sure ETW will be set to both affinities, and you might want to up the CPU usage for ETW. Make sure that the new GPU you get won't be bottlenecking on the CPU.
help_me please_1
Mariner
posted 12-06-08 06:40 PM
EDT (US)
21 / 350
im asumming my current laptop with a 1.87 ghz processor won't be up to scratch, especially as the site says minimun is 2.4, it has everything else needed but i know it's not easy to ghange laptops - if someone knows differently please say.
For getting a new pc, would a dual 1gb ram do in place of a 2gb ram? (ill be getting vista)
any recomendations of a cheap pc that will do the job?
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-06-08 08:37 PM
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22 / 350
Recommended for vista:
2.4Ghz dual core (single core would be choking)
4Gigs of ram, being able to play with large armies is the only way to go!
8 series GPU's or higher (Nvidia), 7 series will work, however the graphics will be lacking and you will more than likely experience graphic lag (if not on the 7800GTX)
From experience, my current pc can play a 6000 man battle on MTW2 with little graphic lag, I will expect the same from ETW except a bit smaller of armies. I am assuming that your laptop barely cuts the minimum if you CPU is not above 2ghz.
So i suggest either you do extensive laptop upgrades, or build a new desktop.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-07-08 02:10 PM
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32 / 350
Yes Clark,
Definitely the GPU, but everything else it seems ok.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-07-08 11:49 PM
EDT (US)
34 / 350
Upgrade graphics card, first you have to find out if you can use AGP or PCI graphic cards. Then go to newegg.com and find your way to the graphic card section. (On the drop down menu)
There you have dozens of vendors listing various makes and models for graphic cards.
If you are on PCI x16/2.0 NVidia's 8 or 9 series graphic cards will do, you can go to the NVidia 2 series (260/280) if you are willing to dish out the money.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-08-08 09:49 AM
EDT (US)
38 / 350
Yes as Hussar stated, and as I stated previously.
You get by on the minimum, I was just suggesting that you upgrade your graphics card to make the game a bit more enjoyable.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-09-08 09:52 AM
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41 / 350
Yes tomshardware is a good source for looking at reviews for hardware, along with newegg and its review base it is easy to get an accurate picture of the card you are looking at.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-10-08 00:35 AM
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43 / 350
Read my first post in the thread,
go to start > run > Type in "DxDiag"
then save that and upload into your post
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-10-08 02:27 PM
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46 / 350
hmm
if can run m2tw on its lowest graphics with a massive war and im really up close to the action, it laggs a bit
im starting to think this may make a problem
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-10-08 04:48 PM
EDT (US)
47 / 350
Ibu,
That CPU is fine for ETW, consider it 4ghz split.
Waffentraeger
Mariner
(id: Daelon)
posted 12-10-08 07:02 PM
EDT (US)
49 / 350
ONCE the demo is released, take it as a grain of salt. I will bet that there will be HUGE memory leaks, 100000 CPU Cycles, and loads of bugs/errors making the game seem bad.
jomas
Mariner
posted 12-10-08 07:39 PM
EDT (US)
50 / 350
lol
found my problem
my little brother made the settings high in most areas
if on low for all it works super fast
if on medium in most areas it works decent