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    HL2 Specs Posted & latest on Doom III

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Quikster, Jul 12, 2004.

  1. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I know this has been a big question that is always asked:
    " the minimum spec would be a 1.2GHz powered PC with 256MB RAM, Win 98/ME/2000/XP and a DirectX 7 compatible graphics card.

    But for those who want to see the game running in all its glory, be prepared to spec up to around a 2.4 GHz machine, with 512MB RAM, Windows 2000/XP and a DirectX 9 capable graphics card."

    http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=56017


    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
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    Odie Notebook Guru

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    Hmm..interesting, I wonder how it'll run on my P-M 1.5 with 64mb mobility Radeon 9700.

    Far Cry runs a little slow when I bump up the graphics quality.

    - Odie
     
    Odie, Jul 12, 2004
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  3. Quikster

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    my guess is it will due pretty well, its directx 9, and the PM1.5 is about the same for a lot of things to performance as a 2.4 or better.

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    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the spec's I'm happy I should be able to run the game fine.

    Compaq R3000T (CTO)
    P4 Desktop 3.0GHz w/HT
    1 X 512MB RAM
    Radeon 9600 128MB
    15.4 wide screen
    WXGA (1280 X 800)
    CD-RW,DVD+RW
    60GB 5,400 RPM HD
    Wireless b/g
    Windows XP Home
    12 Cell Battery
    No mods/overclocking
    AquaMark: 19,796
    PCMark04: 3955
    3DMark03: 2508
     
    DaGreek, Jul 12, 2004
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  5. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Here is the latest recommend system for Doom III:

    The recommended system specs to play Doom 3 is as follow: a 2GHz CPU or equiv Athlon processor, 512MB of RAM, Radeon 9800/GeForce FX 5600 and up, and 5 channel sound card with speakers (Sound Blaster Audigy 2). In addition, The following graphics cards are all supported by Doom 3: GeForce 3/4/4MX/FX/6800 + ATI Radeon 8500/9000/9200/9500/9600/9700/9800/x800.


    http://www.warp2search.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18923&mode=&order=0&thold=0

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    Quikster, Jul 14, 2004
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  6. spets

    spets Notebook Consultant

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    And to add, Doom 3 just went gold, should be in stores around August 5th.
     
    spets, Jul 14, 2004
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  7. artem1985il

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    Hmmm... I hope both of these can be run in window mode, that's how I played FarCry - 1024x768 with almost everything set to max. Does anyone know if they'll have a Full Screen toggle? My desktop is getting old for this sh*t:

    AMD Athlon XP 2600+
    512MB DDR SDRAM
    GeForce FX 5600 Ultra v.1 128MB O/C to 327/727
    Win XP Pro
    80GB 7200RPM HD

    Do you think adding another 512 stick would help?
     
    artem1985il, Jul 16, 2004
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  8. EthelWulf

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    I Think I'll Be Able to Run It Then...[} :)]

    "To Be Great Is To Be Missuderstood" ~Unknown

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    All tests where done with Dell 8600 1.6PM 128mb MR9600 512mb ram.

    Self-built AMD xp3200 ATI9700
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    Dell 8600 1.6PM 128mb MR9600
     
    jake-speed, Nov 9, 2004
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    I run farcry 1024x768 medium quality, doom3 1024x768 medium quality, unreal 2004 1024x768 normal/medium quality. The framerate is real smooth at normal settings o/c 391/297mem. When its upgraded to a 1gig ram it should run better. (Default speed 337/243mem) Aquamark 351/283 22,349(quality default settings)Gpu around 85c underload checked with i8kfangui. Aquamark at 391/297 gpu 90c+ 24,478 no artifacts. I bought this with gaming in mind and should've spent $250 more for the 9100 w/9800.

    Self-built AMD xp3200 ATI9700
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    Did you do the heat pad mod to your i8600? Mine is stable when overclocked to 400 & 256, but the temp is 105C. I need to do the mod, but I have been too lazy.
     
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    what would you consider the best: a 9700 with 64mbvram or a 9600 with 128mb, they are the most common graphics card in the range of price i'm looking for. and i cannot make my mind (and benchmarks sites most of the time doesn't list the ram of the VC they are testing.

    Mobius
     
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    I'm running 1024x768 with all settings high. It performs very smoothly until heat kicks in and it stutters like no other.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Dec 28, 2004
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  14. Bosrudorfer

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    I still don't have the game and will need to. My baby should handle it [ :D]

    HP ZD8000 | 3.4GHz P4 650 w/HT Tech | 100 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive | 1GB RAM, 533 MHz | 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon X600 | 17" WSXGA+ Wide View
     
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