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ivantoar
10-13-2008, 03:01 AM
Hi all. Do you know the minimum requirements of GTA 4 in PC? And will my PC run it?
Right now, I am using :
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz
2 GB DDR2 PC-5300
GeForce 8600 GT 256 MB
320 GB SATA-II (240 GB space remaining)
I think that's all.
Ash_735
10-13-2008, 03:10 AM
All seems well enough, at least be able to run on Medium close to High settings (if the rumoured specs posted a few weeks back are to be trusted).
the CPU and memory is more than good enough, but the 256MB 8600 GT maybe a bit of a concerm if you plan to run max detail at a high resolution.
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10-13-2008, 03:38 AM
the CPU and memory is more than good enough, but the 256MB 8600 GT maybe a bit of a concerm if you plan to run max detail at a high resolution.
Well, I have that same card too. Guess I'll probably have to upgrade.
Yam Trigger
10-13-2008, 04:24 AM
Don't misunderstand what Nite said. The graphics card will run GTAIV very well, but if you want your settings to be maxed out a 8600 GT ain't going to do it.
Vortigern
10-15-2008, 04:45 AM
I wonder why they still didn't release official specs.
I wonder why they still didn't release official specs.
Yes, that is odd. Now those who want to buy GTA IV don't know wether or not they should upgrade their pc.
Is it that hard to upgrade it when it comes out? You really should be waiting until then so you know whether or not it'd even be worth it.
kalifa
10-15-2008, 12:49 PM
Well, I plan on watching video reviews of GTA4 pc to see if -whoever reviews the game- mentions what type of PC it requires.
Because requirements released by the developers are sometimes misleading.
My PC:
Windows XP Pro SP3
AMD Athlon X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz
2.0 GB RAM 533 Mhz
Sapphire Radeon x1950 PRO 256MB
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (2.1 Analog Speaker Setup)
BioStar NF4U AM2G mobo
Vortigern
10-16-2008, 06:58 PM
I'm not upgrading, I'd lose 2 years of full warranty. I'll just buy the game on release day and hope I can run it. Shouldn't be a problem, I'm running COD4 at 1240*786 (or whatever comes close) and specular map and everything turned on, it's pretty stable. It's not that I'm a very demanding graphics addict.
ivantoar
10-18-2008, 04:07 AM
Well, of course I know my graphic card capability. I never run new games on high setting.
I usually run on 1024x768. My VGA will run GTA 4, right? Yep, I wouldn't setting it at max. Maybe low - medium. Or combination settings if it is possible (like some other game has advanced graphic settings).
lol Warranty. Build the rig yourself. You've got full control over what's going on, you can upgrade at any damn time you please. It's not rocket science.
thenotsogoodtrickster
10-18-2008, 06:16 AM
lol Warranty. Build the rig yourself. You've got full control over what's going on, you can upgrade at any damn time you please. It's not rocket science.
It pretty much is when you've never upgraded a PC beforehand.
Vortigern
10-18-2008, 09:20 AM
Hey, I know how to stuff a new GPU in, in fact I've done it before. It just ain't worth it for me. I have full warranty, including free reparation at home. I don't see what's funny about that!
ivantoar
10-18-2008, 10:05 AM
Do you have a branded PC?
I upgraded my PC, no warranty removed or lost.
lillb
10-18-2008, 10:55 AM
It pretty much is when you've never upgraded a PC beforehand.
if you take some time to learn the correct way to put together the PC components its really not hard at all
there are plenty of guides online
the biggest issue is making sure all the components are compatible
thenotsogoodtrickster
10-19-2008, 04:42 AM
if you take some time to learn the correct way to put together the PC components its really not hard at all
there are plenty of guides online
the biggest issue is making sure all the components are compatible
I know, but it's like saying that with rocket science, if you take the time to learn it, it's not hard at all :P
I could easily follow a guide, but I wouldn't learn everything, if I built another PC without a guide I'd definately miss out some things. There's also people who simply can't get it, and followed by the fact that the internet provides bullshit answers, it isn't easier said than done.
Call me a dimwit, but I was under the impression that a bigger PSU would fry your motherboard, and even after finding out otherwise, the decision to get a new PSU and fit it in is still a big decision to make :/