Requirements?

Casting_Shadows · 2003-07-28, 10:48 PM

Umm, will my computer specs make the game lag

Pentium III 1.0 GHz
64 MB GeForce 4
256+ MB Memory
40 GB Hard Drive
DirectX 9.0
RR Cable Modem

Any help would be appreciated.

CS

nightcr4wler · 2003-07-28, 10:55 PM

Need a better processor and atleast 512 SD ram to run the game semi-smoothe.

Skullhead · 2003-07-28, 11:19 PM

*looks at the specs*
heh
*runs away into far corner and laughs and comes back*

Your HDD, Video, and Cable modem are fine.

The major factor in PS is your ram and processor speed, I used to have 256 in my machine My frame lag was horrible, it took a very long time for the levels to load. Then I got 512 and everything went smoothly after that.

I would seriously recommend 1.5+ gighz processor.
Definatly 512 megs or 1024 if you saved enough money for it.

Your pretty much set if PS would run on your system with EVERYTHING turned off or very very low.

If you have to get a new motherboard get one that can set you up for at least 2 processor upgrades ahead. Your HDD will be fine until they come out with Win XP 2004 which would require 30 gigs of space just to install.

Casting_Shadows · 2003-07-28, 11:42 PM

Well, lets through the planetside idea out into a river. I cant spend the money to upgrade my computer. O Well, lets go search for another game.

nightcr4wler · 2003-07-28, 11:56 PM

A 1.8 ghz processor costs maybe 150 dollars, probably less and 512 ram costs 90. It's not that much money,.

Casting_Shadows · 2003-07-29, 02:50 PM

I may just get the game anyway, even if it is on the very lowest settings. Im just going to buy a new comp, Ive been looking online all morning and cant seem to find a good deal on one. Maybe you guys could post some links or something if you know of any good deals.

Thanks,
CS

Squick · 2003-07-29, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Casting_Shadows
I may just get the game anyway, even if it is on the very lowest settings. Im just going to buy a new comp, Ive been looking online all morning and cant seem to find a good deal on one. Maybe you guys could post some links or something if you know of any good deals.

Thanks,
CS

http://www.pricewatch.com is by far the best site to look for new parts for your computer, all the parts are usually OEM which means instead of getting a nice shinny box you get a card in a bag in a UPS box, but you paid %60 less

I have never used it, but I hear people raving about how good http://www.newegg.com is, but I have never used it, so I won't recommend it.

Squick

Searo · 2003-07-29, 03:29 PM

Here's my specs, I run the game on Minimum, and stay away from big battles.

933 Mhz
256 RAM
64 MB GeForce2 MX Graphics Card
Dial-Up (28-56k depending on what mood it's in)

Casting_Shadows · 2003-07-29, 03:40 PM

Whoa! These are the best deals I have ever seen! I can believe they sell a 3.0 GHz Processer for $261, not to mention a 512 MB memory for $40

Thanks Squick!

CS

Squick · 2003-07-29, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Casting_Shadows
Whoa! These are the best deals I have ever seen! I can believe they sell a 3.0 GHz Processer for $261, not to mention a 512 MB memory for $40 Thanks Squick!

CS

Hehe, no prob... Remmember that CPU will not have a heatsink, I have bought every heatsink I have ever had since my first Pentium from http://www.2cooltek.com I think the place is only ran by one guy and his wife, but I have spoke with the owner many of times and he is a great guy, and he has amazingly low prices compared to what I have seen elsewhere.

And I love the ram prices there... A few months back (while in beta) I noticed that I was paging quite a bit with 512 megs of ram, so I upgraded to 1.5 gigs and have not had a single page while playing Planetside since.

Squick

PS... Here is my latest purchase... I have a Thunderbird 1.1Ghz that is oddly hot, even with a stock heatsink using the goop right it still was getting up to 73C, WAY too hot... So then I bought this bad boy, and even at the lowest fan setting the highest it goes is 30C now... And if you need to blow some leaves it will do that for you too

http://2cooltek.safeshopper.com/35/429.htm?580
(Max. Airflow: 20.55 ~ 75.7CFM)

gonnagetyou · 2003-07-29, 04:10 PM

I have a similar machine and I can play just fine at low video settings and about 30-40% max view distance.

Casting_Shadows · 2003-07-29, 04:48 PM

Im glad to know i'm not the only one in despair. Thanks again for all your help guys!

CS