Will my computer run Planetside?

Bipolar_God · 2003-12-29, 04:24 PM

I am pretty much computer illiterate, so bare with me here. I have a normal Dell Dimension with 1.8 ghz. I have 256mb of RAM and I have never upgraded my video card. I have DSL with a good connection. I was just wondering if PS would run decently on my setup.

ChrisMOG · 2003-12-29, 04:40 PM

You should buy more ram, and find out what kind of video card you have. What model Dell is it?

Bipolar_God · 2003-12-29, 04:47 PM

Dell Demension 4500s...it has the original graphics card that came with. I really do not know how to tell what it is. And if I do get more RAM how much is it and what kind would I get?

Rbstr · 2003-12-29, 07:11 PM

get a stick or 512 or 256, $70 and $50ish respectivly

mechaman · 2003-12-29, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bipolar_God

Dell Demension 4500s...it has the original graphics card that came with. I really do not know how to tell what it is. And if I do get more RAM how much is it and what kind would I get?

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...ries&submit=Go

I have the Dell Diminsion 4550 and it came with an ATI Rage 128 Ultra so your probably gonna have to get a new graphics card as well

NoSurrender · 2003-12-29, 07:30 PM

yea your gonna need more ram and a new video card most likely

SwitchFlip · 2003-12-29, 10:18 PM

AMD Athlon XP 2400+ at 2.0ghz
ATI Radeon 9200
256 mb ram soon tobe more

I'm sure it'll run but I might have a drop in fps in heavily populated areas right?

mechaman · 2003-12-29, 10:33 PM

take it from me, as I to used to have a comp with similar stats. your not gonna be able to enjoy the game without more ram. I remeber I never went anywhere but solsar and I could never fight in the big battles

Ait'al · 2003-12-29, 11:11 PM

Whats the comp go up to. You said your illiterate but have you ever read the manual and skimmed where it what it could go up to or had a repair guy or whatever tell you what you could put in it in the future? Or had someone write down what it could go to.

I Hate Pants · 2003-12-30, 12:40 AM

Get an extra stick of 512mb to add to your 256 and the 9200 should do well. Wih that you should run PS well enough to play even in heavy areas. I have 768mb of ram and used to have an ATI 9000 and ran the game on medium settings with little lag.

SwitchFlip · 2003-12-30, 11:49 AM

i might pick up some ram today, on medium setting eh? awesome!!! lol