The "Will my computer run this?" thread v1.8

[parabolee]

Well according to this -

http://www.techspot.com/review/392-b...son/page8.html

If I'm going to spend $100, might as well spend the $175 for the Radeon HD 6850. I wouldn't want to blow $100 on a card and then it not run well enough for me. So I'd be kinda forced to spend $175.

Sure not $200, but not far off.

[Ffuzzy-Logik]

Don't forget that you'd probably also need a new PSU, assuming you are still using whichever one came with the computer.

But yeah, I was talking about meeting the requirements. If you think it's necessary to buy a top of the line card, that's your prerogative.

[parabolee]

You think the PSU that came with my PC would be too weak for a new card?

[jayster]

Think I'll be able to max it out on 1920x1080?

GTX 470
4GB DDR3 1600
Phenom II x4 3.2GHz

[Niloklives]

You think the PSU that came with my PC would be too weak for a new card?

most PSUs that come with a system are designed only to run what comes with the computer - typically 250-300w. A high end video card can drain between 180-250 watts by itself and higher still if you decide to overclock it. get a new PSU.

@Jayster. if it doesn't I'd be very surprised

[parabolee]

Great so I'm looking at spending about the same as I would to buy a PS3 or 360 just to upgrade my PC for one game. DOH!

Please come to consoles!

[Niloklives]

you can get a good 500w psu for 50 dollars. you dont have to do any of this now though. the game isn't coming out for another 6 months or so.

also please dont start on the console thing, I don't want this thread getting derailed into the same fight that been had a hundred times over in these forums.

[parabolee]

I know, I won't be buying any graphics card until the last minute to get the best deal.

And I'm not starting anything, just stating my wish not to have to deal with this upgrade in order to play. Have no interest in a debate over console vs pc. Don't care what I play it on, just want it to be a painless (and expense free) as possible.

Thanks

[r00tabaga]

Great so I'm looking at spending about the same as I would to buy a PS3 or 360 just to upgrade my PC for one game. DOH!

Please come to consoles!

Welcome to my world. It will be more for me b/c I need a laptop.

[Niloklives]

I know, I won't be buying any graphics card until the last minute to get the best deal.

And I'm not starting anything, just stating my wish not to have to deal with this upgrade in order to play. Have no interest in a debate over console vs pc. Don't care what I play it on, just want it to be a painless (and expense free) as possible.

Thanks

I'm not accusing you of anything, I'm saying it will spark something