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    diablo 3 game requirements help!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by APLT, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. APLT

    APLT Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey all, was looking to purchase an m11x specifically to play the game diablo 3. i dont know much about computers and am having a hard time figuring out with version (r1, r2, r3) would be sufficient enough for the following requirements. im on a budget and would like to purchase an m11x with just enough power to play this game :) any help would be appreciated, thanks !!!



    MINIMUM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

    PC
    OS: Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 (Latest Service Packs) with DirectX® 9.0c
    Processor: Intel Pentium® D 2.8 GHz or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 4400+
    Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better

    Mac
    OS: Mac® OS X 10.6.8 or newer | Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
    Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 or better

    All Platforms
    HD Space: 12 GB available HD space | Memory: 1 GB RAM (1.5 GB required for Windows Vista®/
    Windows® 7 users, 2 GB for Mac® users) | Drive: DVD-ROM drive | Internet: Broadband Internet
    connection | Display: 1024x768 minimum display resolution

    (Note: Be advised that some wireless connections do not meet the minimums required to be a true Broadband Internet connecton. Wireless results may vary.)


    RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

    PC
    OS: Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 (Latest Service Packs) | Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
    or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz | Memory: 2 GB RAM | Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® 260 or
    ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better

    Mac
    OS: Mac® OS X 10.7 or newer | Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo | Memory: 2 GB RAM
    Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M or ATI Radeon™ HD 4670 or better
     
    APLT, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Almost positive that each one will be able to play it at some level. However the R2 and R3 will definitely have the upperhand but its too early to decide because it is still quite some time to release and chances are specifications are not always set in stone. But I'd highly recommend the R2 at least when it comes to games that are coming out.
     
    DeeVu, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. darkdomino

    darkdomino Notebook Deity

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    if I had to guess from Starcraft 2's performance on the M11x, I'd say that Diablo 3 will definitely be playable... you will most likely need to scale the settings down, however.
     
    darkdomino, Sep 11, 2011
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  4. amd098

    amd098 Notebook Consultant

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    d2 is more gpu intensive so you should be ok, if i make beta ill let yall know how it goes, i did get the sc2 beta but had no pc to run it on!
     
    amd098, Sep 11, 2011
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  5. Catzoo

    Catzoo Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone give me his invite , i'll test it on the R1 x)
     
    Catzoo, Sep 11, 2011
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