Waffentraeger
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posted 04 December 2008 09:53 EDT (US)
This is the "Can I run ETW" thread.
Please post either your DxDiag (Go to start > run > DxDiag, save then upload). Or post the detailed specs of your pc.
And you have a fantastic day!
Waffentraeger
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posted 04 December 2008 17:41
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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
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posted 04 December 2008 18:12
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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
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posted 04 December 2008 18:17
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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
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posted 04 December 2008 22:44
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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
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posted 05 December 2008 09:58
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10 / 98
More RAM and upgrade your GPU.
jomas
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posted 05 December 2008 16:27
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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
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posted 05 December 2008 17:55
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13 / 98
ATI radeon Xpress 1250
it can hold only 700 mb
Waffentraeger
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posted 05 December 2008 18:31
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Yeh your GPU will hold you back, but it's bearly cutting through the minimum.
jomas
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posted 05 December 2008 20:38
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i hope i do
im going to have to save alot of cash so i can eventually upgrade
Waffentraeger
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posted 05 December 2008 23:22
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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
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posted 06 December 2008 10:07
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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
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posted 06 December 2008 18:40
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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
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posted 06 December 2008 20:37
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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.