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Khe_San
11-01-2005, 15:37
I read in one of the threads here, that said that this game needed a DVD drive, now, will I be able to run this on a CD drive? if not then im screwed :frownblue
Ithaca
11-01-2005, 15:58
Most games can be found as CD and DVD.
Only a few games are made only on DVD.

So, large chance that you will find this game on cd and dvd.

Otherwise... Buy a DVDrom drive :P

(downloading the game is NOT an option for this game :P)
T-bone
11-01-2005, 16:32
i think i want to say that is a question of respect...:rolleyes: but the dvd drive doesn't cost very expensive and it's very practical. :)
Khe_San
12-01-2005, 01:09
ok thanks, hopefully I can find it on CD, cause after I update my graphics and stuff, I doubt I'll be able to get a DVD drive
bomber666
12-01-2005, 02:38
u can get a dvd drive for like $50 dollars in US money
Khe_San
12-01-2005, 03:58
Originally posted by bomber666
u can get a dvd drive for like $50 dollars in US money
which translates into about $100 Canadian, and I need that cash for a new graphics card
bomber666
12-01-2005, 04:00
which graphics card ya thinking about getting?
Ad-Aware
12-01-2005, 07:52
DVD Drive (for PC) here is about 35 AUS, which is like 19 or 20 US.
Real cheap here...the whole psot christmas has prices real low.
BOMBLORD
12-01-2005, 13:30
ya,right naw is a good time to buy some new parts.the prices droped pretty good...
and my opinion,I just hate DVD DRIVE.I got one,but the problam is taht it's harder to back-up thos DVD disces(you needa DVD-R drive)and one little scratch on tham,and BAM!
the disc is not useble anymore.I prefer the PC-CD
Khe_San
12-01-2005, 15:36
I dunno, I'm looking at a few, I'm debatin between the new Radeon 5500 (I think thats the one) or the new nVidia Geforce
BOMBLORD
12-01-2005, 16:27
new 5500 ? never heard of it....
Khe_San
13-01-2005, 00:01
yeah, my mistake sorry was the 9550

link - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=18&sku_id=0665000FS10052575&catid=10524&newdeptid=18 (http://http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=18&sku_id=0665000FS10052575&catid=10524&newdeptid=18)
bomber666
13-01-2005, 00:16
not a bad choice although i use my 9800 and gonna upgrade to the x850:biggringr
Khe_San
13-01-2005, 00:35
is the 9800 direct x compatable? (by that I mean fully compatable?) cause I looked at a couple others and they werent, and I figured I might as well get one that was

do you have just 9800 or the...9800 pro?
Ad-Aware
13-01-2005, 00:38
Dont even bother with a 9550, u need alteast 9800 pro for this game.
9550 is not even a mid range card..its just a cheap card..9800 pro isnt even mid range anymore..however its a very solid car, fully direct X cpmtatible (directX 9) and is more then enogh for this game imo.
Khe_San
13-01-2005, 00:43
yeah, but I dont have $350 to spend for a really good card thats the problem, if I had more money I wouldnt hesitate to get one of these sweet ones that runs like everything
BOMBLORD
13-01-2005, 14:16
Originally posted by bomber666
not a bad choice although i use my 9800 and gonna upgrade to the x850:biggringr
damm,you americans got deep pockets.but the 9800 pro 256 doesn't cost too much in isreal.(as the $ value droped,the prices for the parts are alot cheaper naw)in isreal it costes about 900 ILS(isrealy shekels)witch is about 230$.but i don't have any cash to spend.and why replacing the 9800 pro ? w8 for a year.cuz for naw,that card is very good...
PqLear
13-01-2005, 17:31
As of today, we're planning to ship Act of War: Direct Action on DVD only.
KingsRevenge
13-01-2005, 18:12
DANGIT! DVD only, well atleast thanks for giving me the heads up that gives you 1 point over EA :):tup:

Guess I gotta get a dvd drive in here.

May I ask if anyone knows the production cost differences in using multiple cd's in a multi jewel case versus one case and a dvd?
Ithaca
13-01-2005, 18:48
Jewel Case vs DVD case?

In my country (Holland) are almost all games in a DVD case. Games like Farcry, UT2004 and the Sims 2 are all on CD-rom but packed in a DVD case.

I must add that it is strange to put 5 (!) CD discs in 1 DVD case. :S

Anyway, thnx for the info, DVD is easier in use :) I hate changing discs for 'just' an install.
bomber666
14-01-2005, 00:24
WOOT!! dvd-burner drive will read it atleast.

and for this
QUOTE]damm,you americans got deep pockets.but the 9800 pro 256 doesn't cost too much in isreal.(as the $ value droped,the prices for the parts are alot cheaper naw)in isreal it costes about 900 ILS(isrealy shekels)witch is about 230$.but i don't have any cash to spend.and why replacing the 9800 pro ? w8 for a year.cuz for naw,that card is very good...[/QUOTE]

yeah but i get a trade-up offer with a company i know so its fine with me :)
Khe_San
14-01-2005, 00:30
:cry: noooo! now I need to get a DVD drive! ****!:frownblue
KingsRevenge
14-01-2005, 01:40
Originally posted by Khe_San
:cry: noooo! now I need to get a DVD drive! ****!:frownblue

That makes 2 of us.
BOMBLORD
14-01-2005, 08:16
thats 3 .I have a DVD ROM,but I can't burn thos disces.argh.....naw haw I will backup it ?