PR system specs?

[Johncro]

So I'm getting back in action. New video card on the way.
new power supply
new RAM

I just need to know the requirements of PR.
i know that on my old comp .91 nevr worked for me because of my video card and stuff.


last time I played was about a year ago I miss PR so much. now I can play it again!

But i need to know the requirements to plan for everything because my new video card is taking up 150Gb of space and my comp now only has 172 free, and 220(or so) GB in all. I will unistall a few games, but i need rough caluclations so if i need to buy a new hard drive i can do it soon.

thanks and It will be glad to get back in action.

User infracted for vauge thread title.

[Psyrus]

But i need to know the requirements to plan for everything because my new video card is taking up 150Gb of space and my comp now only has 172 free, and 220(or so) GB in all.

PR + BF2 requires roughly 7GB of hard drive space. Also graphics cards do not take up hard drive space... graphics drivers take ~100-200MB depending on which suite and feature set you get.

[Johncro]

PR + BF2 requires roughly 7GB of hard drive space. Also graphics cards do not take up hard drive space... graphics drivers take ~100-200MB depending on which suite and feature set you get.

I'm not computer savvy. But it said on the box it need 150GB of hard drive space? maybe for drivers, or should i just stfu at this point?

*Edit*
I should add in that I'm getting a ZOTAC 512MB GeForce 210 Video card.
would that help at all?

[killonsight95]

i recomend a 1 GB or more graphics card if you want to play on high and 4 GB RAM or more to play smoothly i would also suggest that a new hardrive should be in order for you, i only have a 120 GB and its killing me so i'm getting another TB hardrive so i can finnaly get rid of my external drive. a TB hardrive should cost around $80??? not sure but it's costing me £50.
EDIY:
hmmm i think that could be a typo or something surly its 150 MB????


and don't STFU because its interesting that a GPU need 150 GB? i highly dought this though, i don't think all the dirvers on my computer can take up 150GB.... in fact its impossible for my computer unless it goes external which i don't think it can.


also i suggest you get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product

i know its $20 more but save up for another couple of weeks and it'll be worth it in the end. BTW i'm not sure on the quality of that card it was just an example so maybe sometihng a bit more.... reliable and one that workds with your mtoherboard is a good idea.

[Tim270]

Installing a new video card will not take up Hard Drive space, maybe only under 100mb for the Driver software.

Post your computers specs and we can tell you if it will run or not.

Edit, the card you are buying does not look powerful enough to run PR to be honest. Especially at high resolutions.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Inno ... 210/7.html

[Johncro]

i recomend a 1 GB or more graphics card if you want to play on high and 4 GB RAM or more to play smoothly i would also suggest that a new hardrive should be in order for you, i only have a 120 GB and its killing me so i'm getting another TB hardrive so i can finnaly get rid of my external drive. a TB hardrive should cost around $80??? not sure but it's costing me £50.

Not up in Canada eh?

It would cost be about 200 bucks. Something I don't got, but a nice 500 is going on sale for 80-90 so I might get that. I just wanna save some damn money for my drivers license.
but if i have to get a job?

Well you are using a External. What kinds of stuff can i put on it, games or would I not be able to play em?

And sorta a buzz kill on the RAM thing, and video card But I can still run it on like medium or low, the thing that killed me last time with my old computer was long long wait times to get in games. Then Fps lags, and ping lags, Like its kinda hard to play a game that requires teamwork then for some to say, "hey you, is that an IED" then me replying "nah just a rock, Boom" Yeah. But I dont care for Graphics to much, I just needd to know what my video card and RAM will produce for me graphics wise?

[Johncro]

Installing a new video card will not take up Hard Drive space, maybe only under 100mb for the Driver software.

Post your computers specs and we can tell you if it will run or not.

Edit, the card you are buying does not look powerful enough to run PR to be honest. Especially at high resolutions.

techPowerUp :: Inno3D GeForce 210 512 MB Review :: Page 7 / 34

Honestly as long as I can play it really.
its a good enough card to get back and chill with my firends playing PR again.
I'm stuck playing medicore games.

[Johncro]

Sorry for a triple post :O

but i think I'm just a retard that doesn't understand computer that well
haha.
I'll check again. I went early in the morning here and got to bed late so thats my excuse.

*Edit*

Yep im a retard its only 150MB

sorry for douchenoobery here

[boilerrat]

It's alright, this would have been more appropriate in the technical support area.
But whatever.

If you have any computer hardware questions or need any help, please PM me.

Hope to see you on the battlefield.

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[Thermis]

User infracted and title changed,

Reopened in case OP needs more help.

[0331SgtSpyUSMC]

You should definitely post your PC specs: Motherboard, processor etc just so people would know what you have and what you can buy/use, especially if you say, you don't much knowledge in this area. Do that and I'm sure you will get a nice setup in no time

[Murphy]

I bought a Radeon HD5450 for $60, I don't know where you are shopping but don't go to FutureShop/BestBuy they aren't the best place to shop for computer hardware. Try a local computer store as they usually give better deals, but if you really wanted to save some cash I'd suggest ordering your pieces online at tigerdirect.ca or possibly newegg.ca. RAM is less expensive but it can be somewhat picky depending on the brand of the ram and the brand of your mother board, but this will impact loading times greatly.

If you wanted to get a realistic opinion on your ability to run the game you might want to post your computer specifications.

[Johncro]

I'm stupid with computers.
I don't know how to post system specs.
I know I have a PCI express thing :S
I know that I can run the video card.

i might say F*** it to the 210 and go for a GT220

So tell me this, is the GT220 better for gaming.
The most hardcore game I have, is COD 4 so we will use that as a baseline i guess.

Will the GT220 run cod 4. If so at what graphic settings

I will ignore the OP comment. As i do not know hwta it means D:

[Spec]

OP means original poster, as in, you.

Click on the Start (windows icon) and enter dxdiag there, then press enter (Assuming you're using Vista or Win7). Then tell us what it says there.

[Johncro]

OP means original poster, as in, you.

Click on the Start (windows icon) and enter dxdiag there, then press enter (Assuming you're using Vista or Win7). Then tell us what it says there.

Op-system Windows XP(5.1 Build 2600)
language- English
System manufacturer- Dell.Inc
Model- DV051
BIOS- Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Processor- Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.06 Ghz(2CPUs)
Memory- 512MB <<<<<Upgrading to 2gb
Direct X version 9.0c(4.09.0000.0904)

Video Card stuff:
Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset <<<<<<Upgrading to either ZOTAC 512MB Geforce 210, or ZOTAC 1GB GeForce GT220

DAC Type: Internal
Memory: 128.0MB

If I need more tell me.

[killonsight95]

get the GT220 it'll be better in the long run as i can see it
your memory might be better upgraded to 4 GB if you can afford it otherwise 2 GB will play PR wellish


BTW PCI-Express or otherwise know as PCIE or PCI-E is bassicly what typ eof stuff you can stick into your comp (graphics cards,sound cards and TV cars i think is the other one but not sure)

[Johncro]

get the GT220 it'll be better in the long run as i can see it
your memory might be better upgraded to 4 GB if you can afford it otherwise 2 GB will play PR well

Thanks.
I'm thinking the GF220 is the best option.
I cant upgrade to 4, only to 2.

to be honest with you guys this is a **** *** comp.
its a work computer. I'm surprised I'm sorta turning it into a very low end gaming comp.
LIKE LOOOOOOW END. Like worse then alienware :O

I'd like to apologize If i disregard your recommendations, because it is my choice.
But anywho
can someone tell me what kind of FPS. and how high i could put my Graphics on these games with the GF220?:

Flight Sim X+Acceleartion
BF2
PR
Arma
AA2
AA3
COD4

[Ccharge]

Your in luck friend, I used to run PR with almost the same computer as you . I can tell you now, that the GT220 can more then handle PR on almost full. The thing that would help you though, is a little bit more ram, as I had found before that on certian maps 2 GB just isnt enough (Thats why I upgraded).

Edit: Lol i posted to late.

Flight sim X: quite well, still the Ram would help a hell of alot, to bad you can only get two gb.

BF2: Full, for sure.

PR: Fullish, will get lag issues on certian maps.

Arma: Fullish depending on the amount of AI.

AA2: Full for sure.

AA3: Not sure, most likely meduim / high.

Cod 4: Most likely high.

And i sure hope you mean GT220

Edit again: On the note of the PCI-E. Make sure you have a PCI-E X16. Normally you can find it through the manual (Provided you have it still, if not, you can probably find a online one) or use a tech related website.

[killonsight95]

i know for BF2 you'll probs get around 60-80 FPS on high settings with AA onx4
and for PR possible 30-45 ish and thats actualy very playable even thguh its sounds **** tbf i can't tell the differance between 120 FPS and 30 FPS.... since i think its 32 FPS that turns a movie into an actualy movie without breaks or laggyless. it should run those fine. PR might need to put on medium to low and have AAx2 or off, if it wasn't for the new laggy maps i would've said go for higher but the newer maps are very demanding.


BTW i play on 30 ish FPS with a low end computer with only 1 GB of RAM and 512 GPU (graphics card) but all settings except textures on low and i can play all maps except dragon fly because i get aBSOD when i load up on that map.