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edit: These requirements have been updated - please see new sticky.
Just in case you need to upgrade your PC, I don't want you to miss any gaming time when it's released ;)
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3400 recommended)
Memory: 1 GB RAM (2GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 8.5GB free
DVD-ROM Drive: 4X speed or faster
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon X1650 XT or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) with 256 Mo (512 Mo recommended)
Sound: DirectX version 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX: DirectX version 9.0c (included) or higher
Thanks for that!
Requirements look good - modest CPU/RAM and shader model 3 graphics card, perfect balance for a good game :)
pistonbroke
09-03-2008, 00:00
Lol, my PC has this licked tonguegre
Console all the way for me though. This game is crying out for a huuuuge screen with a decent home cinema system to immerse you into the game. Good job I have both of them too then mdr1
Stealthy1985
09-03-2008, 08:09
Just in case you need to upgrade your PC, I don't want you to miss any gaming time when it's released ;)
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3400 recommended)
Memory: 1 GB RAM (2GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 8.5GB free
DVD-ROM Drive: 4X speed or faster
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon X1650 XT or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) with 256 Mo (512 Mo recommended)
Sound: DirectX version 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX: DirectX version 9.0c (included) or higher
Does this 7600 refer to both 7600GS and 7600GT or just 7600GT?
Does this 7600 refer to both 7600GS and 7600GT or just 7600GT?
My guess would be both, since they are functionally identical, but obviously the 7600GT will give better, though still not recommended, performance.
Stealthy1985
09-03-2008, 12:22
My guess would be both, since they are functionally identical, but obviously the 7600GT will give better, though still not recommended, performance.
Thank you for replying. :)
vassilios
15-03-2008, 00:46
I own a dual 2 core at 1,8 ghz.Will the game support dual core processors?
It supports them no problem, but do you mean take advantage of them specifically?
Your 1.8ghz CPU is still faster than the 2.8ghz p4 listed.
vassilios
15-03-2008, 01:48
Well that I hope because I want the game to run smooooothly on my pc!!!
I believe a dual 2 core at 1.8ghz along with 2 giga ram of 800mhz and a geforce 7950gt of 512mb ram will do the trick eh?
Stealthy1985
15-03-2008, 06:49
Is this game optimised for 'Quad core' processors?
Well that I hope because I want the game to run smooooothly on my pc!!!
I believe a dual 2 core at 1.8ghz along with 2 giga ram of 800mhz and a geforce 7950gt of 512mb ram will do the trick eh?
Should be no problem at all :)
Is this game optimised for 'Quad core' processors?I doubt it - if you optimise for one thing then it means you're making the performance worse for everything else. Given how few people have quad cores I'd be very surprised if they were given priority over everyone else.
NecroViolator
15-03-2008, 12:14
Its called MultiThreading...I think...he he...
Quad Core doesnt have to be Optimized just to support it...
I mean just program the code so it utilizes ALL Cores instead of max 2...
Anyway, Ive noticed games are becoming more demanding and more higher on the CPU level, I mean you need higher and higher to play games and programs...
The only problem with that is the game(s)/program(s) are extremely cheap programmed and use resources that are unnecessary...
Question :
Is the game going to support OpenGL ???
Its called MultiThreading...I think...he he...
Quad Core doesnt have to be Optimized just to support it...
I mean just program the code so it utilizes ALL Cores instead of max 2...And by doing that you make it work less well on single cores. You can't have both :p
Making an application load balance across multiple cores is also unbelievably complex unless you're talking about certain types of applications.
The only problem with that is the game(s)/program(s) are extremely cheap programmed and use resources that are unnecessary... I take issue with that statement - games cost many many times the amount they used to cost to make, and the amount of time it takes to program them is also much longer.. and you're saying that they are cheaply programmed?
Question :
Is the game going to support OpenGL ???
The PC version will probably use DirectX, given the existing Twilight engine game (TDU) also uses DirectX.
NecroViolator
16-03-2008, 11:48
And by doing that you make it work less well on single cores. You can't have both :p
Making an application load balance across multiple cores is also unbelievably complex unless you're talking about certain types of applications.
I take issue with that statement - games cost many many times the amount they used to cost to make, and the amount of time it takes to program them is also much longer.. and you're saying that they are cheaply programmed?
The PC version will probably use DirectX, given the existing Twilight engine game (TDU) also uses DirectX.
Dont take "issue" with the statement... I was only pointing out that there ARE companies that program fast and dirty, and really dont care if the program runs on almost every computer system combo there is...
And yes about the CPU Cores... EPIC are the leaders in programming games (no offense to anyone)... I mean their game engine is really awesome... It supports multicores and such for maximum speeds... AND still runs awesome on Single Cores... I do have my older computer P4 3Ghtz with a 6600 128Meg and compare Epic games with my Dual Xeon Quad Core with a 8800GTS and the P4 still plays Epic games smooth...
Although my P4 is obsolete now it played TDU very good...
Supporting OpenGL is not a sin, so please support it :)
EPIC are one of the leaders in their particular areas of game engine development, yes. But some people want games that take place over 1000s of kms of road or open landscape which their game engine cannot do as well.
NecroViolator
16-03-2008, 17:40
EPIC are one of the leaders in their particular areas of game engine development, yes. But some people want games that take place over 1000s of kms of road or open landscape which their game engine cannot do as well.
Sometimes I get the feeling your stalking me :)...he he...
True bud, very true...
Even Oblivion has issues with "streaming"...
The worse streaming game in history is Dungeon Lords... Which Im playing now waiting for the car pack for TDU... My God freezing every 5 to 10 secs just to spawn monsters/enemies... ha ha...
GTA (Rockstar Games) has the best streaming Ive seen so far...
BUT, with their bloody Traffic spawning 1 meter infront of you is a let down...
When you look at Traffic and see cars, then down onto the road and then up the cars are gone or there is some other cars instead...ha ha :)...
Poor spawning...
TDU engine is pretty good at streaming... Although needs a caching system that can cache a bit better maybe... But all in all great engine for large open spaces... The problem with the TDU engine is the "square/triangle" roads where the cars hit bottom for no reason... :(...
Does the Engine "Render" only what you see or does it "render" everything ???
So, IF the TDU game engine is used in Alone in the Dark, then that means there should be enormous areas that are open and no loading ???
Cant wait... :)
Does the Engine "Render" only what you see or does it "render" everything ??? There is occlusion culling I'm pretty sure.
So, IF the TDU game engine is used in Alone in the Dark, then that means there should be enormous areas that are open and no loading ???
Why do you think you've been hearing (or should have been if you kept up with things ;) ) so much about Central Park? :p
NecroViolator
16-03-2008, 20:54
EDIT :
IF the game isnt "optimized" for Graphics or Multiple Cores, then will the Octo Core from Intel play this game ???
If the Octo Core runs 1 core at 1Ghtz then only 2 cores will be 2 Ghtz, inturn will make the game extremely sluggish and not run ???
Or have I calculated wrongly ???
I have a Geforce 7900 GT videocard, 1 GB of memory and an athlon 64 +3200 card, so the last two are the minimum, what does that mean? I seriously want smooth gameplay
I have a Geforce 7900 GT videocard, 1 GB of memory and an athlon 64 +3200 card, so the last two are the minimum, what does that mean? I seriously want smooth gameplay
It probably means you'll have to make sure your system is as streamlined as possible so that your gameplay is smooth - most affected will be loading times with that amount of ram and CPU, so you might get slow downs when new areas are loaded into memory, or when new sounds are cached etc. Even getting another 512mb of memory will make quite a big difference I expect.
iconesque
04-04-2008, 13:39
Hi Atari and everyone!
I was wondering if an SLI setup might improve the actual gameplay or do the exact opposite, since apparently the recommended GPU requirements are quite honest...
Which must be due to an optimized use of the current engine! :bravo:
Is it June yet? Can't wait for this brilliant sequel...
It probably means you'll have to make sure your system is as streamlined as possible so that your gameplay is smooth - most affected will be loading times with that amount of ram and CPU, so you might get slow downs when new areas are loaded into memory, or when new sounds are cached etc. Even getting another 512mb of memory will make quite a big difference I expect.
I guess thats the major downside of PC gaming: if you buy a new computer its obsolete to play new games, 1 year later, without working to the fullest. Just out of curiosity: are the graphics on the pc version better than that of any console version? I need to think this over if I am gonna buy a new memory card
Hi Atari and everyone!
I was wondering if an SLI setup might improve the actual gameplay or do the exact opposite, since apparently the recommended GPU requirements are quite honest...
Which must be due to an optimized use of the current engine! :bravo:
Is it June yet? Can't wait for this brilliant sequel...
Hard to tell without seeing the engine in practise. Assuming Nvidia code their drivers properly for this game then SLI should improve things, as long as you aren't CPU bound. But that can be quite a big assumption and if they don't then SLI can make things worse (add load to the CPU).
I guess thats the major downside of PC gaming: if you buy a new computer its obsolete to play new games, 1 year later, without working to the fullest. Just out of curiosity: are the graphics on the pc version better than that of any console version? I need to think this over if I am gonna buy a new memory card
The graphics on a powerful PC will be better than a console just by virtue of being able to run higher resolutions and more image quality filters etc. However as far as I know the graphical functions are identical so there's no special effect that is console or PC specific, and with the console you know that you will be able to run it with all the bells and whistles on smoothly.
gomgom5000
03-06-2008, 07:36
ah looks like i can play it on full :D
Stealthy1985
15-06-2008, 07:45
Since 'Alone in the dark' is knocking at the door, I just want to make sure I just don't have any technical problems while running it. These are my pc's specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHZ
RAM : 4gb (3.25due to 32bit o.s.)
Video card: 256Mb Nvidia Geforce 7600GS
O.S. : XP 32BIT
Although I do understand that my video card is not powerful enough to run the game on the highest settings and it has just met the requirement , so I was wondering that , will I face any difficulty in running the game on the lowest settings?
Jonigigolo
16-06-2008, 23:37
Will my 7950GT 512MB run this game fine??
Since 'Alone in the dark' is knocking at the door, I just want to make sure I just don't have any technical problems while running it. These are my pc's specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHZ
RAM : 4gb (3.25due to 32bit o.s.)
Video card: 256Mb Nvidia Geforce 7600GS
O.S. : XP 32BIT
Although I do understand that my video card is not powerful enough to run the game on the highest settings and it has just met the requirement , so I was wondering that , will I face any difficulty in running the game on the lowest settings?I think you will be OK.
Will my 7950GT 512MB run this game fine??Yes :)
moutevelidis
19-06-2008, 22:55
the graphics are really great!!!! woooow!!
!!!!
Stealthy1985
20-06-2008, 06:00
[QUOTE=kalniel;1889133]I think you will be OK.
OK? What I want to know is that will I face framerate issues, crashes while playing the game? Being more specific will be helpful. :)
OK? What I want to know is that will I face framerate issues, crashes while playing the game? Being more specific will be helpful. :)
You won't have difficulty running the game, which was your question :)
As for your new questions, yes you will have slow framerates from time to time. Crashes shouldn't occur, though that is more up to nVidia's driver state than anything else, and whether you have good ventilation. Hope that helps, feel free to ask about any other concerns :)
Hmm maybe belay that.. I've just seen the box and the final system requirements are higher. A 7600GS doesn't meet them anymore - my personal opinion is that it'll still run, albeit slowly.
Stealthy1985
20-06-2008, 19:55
Hmm maybe belay that.. I've just seen the box and the final system requirements are higher. A 7600GS doesn't meet them anymore - my personal opinion is that it'll still run, albeit slowly.
Too late . I have already pre-order the game and it's going to arrive within next week. You guys could have posted it a bit earlier. Anyways, my pc can run Assassin's Creed on 'max settings' with decent frame rates and not to mention Crysis . It can run Crysis on 'med' settings. So, I was wondering whether having a quad core processor and 4gb of ram will make it up for the gpu ? Anyways thanks for replying.
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