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PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« on: November 12, 2010, 02:52:01 pm »
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Just before i was about to run down to big W and grab a copy of sc2... i decided to check the reqs and see if i can even play. it turns out... i just scrape MOST of them but my graphics card is below. What do i do?! It'll cost about $140 for a new one (on the shitty AGP slot not PCI-express so not much variety and costs a shitload). About $300 for a new motherboard/cpu/ram/gfx card. or... was thinking get a new desktop and claim back $750 for the education thing. Opinions tech-gurus?  :D
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2010, 04:21:25 pm »
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AGP? List specs of your computer.

If you barely scrape the requirements for SC2, your experience will most likely be.. well, absolute shit. You'll probably also end up being kicked a lot of the time due to lag.

I would recommend spending ~1k and get a decent desktop running an AMD x4 or something mid-range.
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 04:53:16 pm »
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I thought Blizzard promised SC2 to be runnable on all computers. Now I'm worried

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 05:16:16 pm »
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I seriously doubt they promised "all" computers...i do happen to have some shitty old windows ME PC somewhere.

Anyway, I agree with Mao, buy a decent midrange PC and you can upgrade intermittently. Quick rip from SA says that this is the current sweet spot

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The current Intel Price/Performance "Sweet Spot":
MSI P55M-GD41
Intel i5 750
G-Skill 2x2GB DDR3-1600 Kit
ATI Radeon 6850

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The current AMD Price/Performance "Sweet Spot":
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Athlon II X3 445
G-Skill 2x2GB DDR3-1333 Kit
ATI Radeon 6850

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 05:20:35 pm »
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If you were going for either of those "sweet spot" rigs... I'd go for the i5 build. Its more 'future proof' ..

I'm no fanboy for intel either, I've got a Phenom II x4 955.


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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2010, 05:23:21 pm »
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In general future proofing is a great way to lose money, but I think the intel build is actually cheaper there

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2010, 05:54:22 pm »
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I would go for more cores any day :P Considering how many applications I leave open everywhere. (running an AMD x6/8Gb RAM/8Tb hdd/radeon 5770/dual 24" HD) :P
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2010, 06:14:46 pm »
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Yeah, my sisters boyfriend has a AMD x6/6gb RAM/2TB (kinda small, but he can upgrade if needed etc)/xxx SSD/ ASUS 5970/ only 1 24''.
I feel inferior to both you and him nao.

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2010, 09:15:32 pm »
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Its abit weride but alot of the time, I only focus on the Graphics card, Like with my current build I have a decent midrange card but not soo good cpu, Seriously
Intel Pentium Dual Core E5400 2.7GHz with a Nvidia geforce GTS 250 but its seem to play all the new games, And get 40 FPS Very high settings 1680x1050 in Crysis

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2010, 10:13:35 pm »
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List specs of your computer.

Windows XP
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
1024MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

absolute garbage :(

Are alienware lappys worth getting or are they just not worth the hefty price tag... the glowy keys get me though, so purttyy :D i heard they are the most powerful laptops going around? main purpose would be for sc2 hc gaming for the next 3-4 months as well as mobile gaming @ uni after march... and uni work? i think that just requires being able to open up microsoft word
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2010, 10:22:55 pm »
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List specs of your computer.

Windows XP
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
1024MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

absolute garbage :(

Are alienware lappys worth getting or are they just not worth the hefty price tag... the glowy keys get me though, so purttyy :D i heard they are the most powerful laptops going around? main purpose would be for sc2 hc gaming for the next 3-4 months as well as mobile gaming @ uni after march... and uni work? i think that just requires being able to open up microsoft word

I got SC2 3 days ago. Comp specs are way worse than urs. Gaming experience = Bad.  Lags like crazy. (ended up camping at friends house)

Mine has a 2 GB ram. 1 GB ram... don't think u should try.
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2010, 10:52:07 pm »
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It plays at least? Im pretty sure it wouldnt even start up on my pc
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2010, 10:55:13 pm »
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get a gaming laptop =) and keep the old PC.... coz u will need a laptop in uni ( welll u dont really "need" but its convenient plus its a good excuse to get one) haha

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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2010, 10:56:15 pm »
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get a gaming laptop =) and keep the old PC.... coz u will need a laptop in uni ( welll u dont really "need" but its convenient plus its a good excuse to get one) haha

ALIENWARE YO? it looks so good
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Re: PC does not meet min reqs for sc2
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2010, 11:09:45 pm »
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If you have the money to waste, sure .. Get Alienware.

THEY'RE SO EXPENSIVE.
You can build a better gaming desktop with the money..