BoMbER Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 My family recently got a new computor ( even though i had to give mine to my dad so he can use it, so for the most part me and my dad traded it.... i think i got a good deal:) .) I know its a good computor and everything but will i be able too run at the highest level of graphics, here are the system specs. Pentium 4 at 2.0 ghz 512 RAM or SDRAM or whatever its called. NVIDIA GeForce2 32 mb Windows XP home edition to you think it will be able to play over the internet on highest possible detail. I have a 56k now but will soon have Cable modem. Thanks for the help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter545 Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 I'm sure you will be able to run it at the highest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Originally posted by BoMbER My family recently got a new computor ( even though i had to give mine to my dad so he can use it, so for the most part me and my dad traded it.... i think i got a good deal:) .) I know its a good computor and everything but will i be able too run at the highest level of graphics, here are the system specs. Pentium 4 at 2.0 ghz 512 RAM or SDRAM or whatever its called. NVIDIA GeForce2 32 mb Windows XP home edition to you think it will be able to play over the internet on highest possible detail. I have a 56k now but will soon have Cable modem. Thanks for the help... Wow! Nice configuration! FYI: I think your RAM is RDRAM OR DDR if it's northbridge and the new one Again, I don't like XP. From what I read from PCWorld magazine, XP has about 15 large compatibility problems, softwares such as PartitionMagic, Norton Ghost, even AOL. XP SE is going to be released by MS in 2003...so that's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omne Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 I have to have a complete overhaul of my system before it can run anything. It's just a tad out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Yup, take 2k or XP (but be sure your progs run on it ..) Wanna talk about it Omne ?? Makes it easier .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRaSaMuNe Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hmmmmm........... Will my ol' P3 500mhz Vodoo 3 3000 work? I dunno how to find my RAM but I work Rtcw at 800x600 the mp demo that is very smoothly as does MechWarrior 4 which has very good graphics as well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Warrior Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 well RTCW and MW4 both require 64mb of ram so you should be able to run JK2 on low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 To find out how much RAM you have in your system (if you are running Win95 or above), just do the following... Click on the Start button. Click on Settings Click on Control Panel In the window that pops up, look for System (should be down the bottom of the list) and click on it. In the dialog box that pops up, click the Performance tab. The amount of RAM in your PC should be the first thing listed under Memory. Of course, if you are using an OS other than Windows, please ignore the above. Also, welcome to the forums (read my sig for your welcome gift) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRaSaMuNe Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Ye, I got 64mb of ram Thanx for the welcome gift yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Kwan Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Is there a way to determine what TYPE or Ram one has in control panel? I want to upgrade from 128 mb or ram, but i dont know which to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Originally posted by Obi Kwan Is there a way to determine what TYPE or Ram one has in control panel? I want to upgrade from 128 mb or ram, but i dont know which to purchase. Not as far as I'm aware... you can likely find out what speed your RAM is by looking in the BIOS, but if your not familiar with it then don't go changing anything in there until you have at least a fairly good idea as to what it might do... it could either be beneficial (for OC'ing purposes... ) or disastrous. If you intend to upgrade your RAM yourself, then you may as well just open her up and take a look (always earth yourself to the case, and turn it off fist!!!) If you know very little (or even nothing...) about the inside of your PC, then search the web for introductions to upgrading/starting from scratch. It's worth learning, and can save you quite a bit in installation fees, too If you do open your PC up and have a look, the RAM might well have a helpful sticker on it with the specs, but if it doesn't, read the part # and put it into a search engine - you'll often find the specs that way Try to get an identical module if you can, as it will work much better that way (you have to default to the lowest common denominator) An alternative (the best one, IMO) is to upgrade your ram from scratch by ditching your old module and replacing it with a new one twice the size (or several new ones... ). That way you won't have any incompatibility problems. If you have any more questions, post back here or PM me and I'll try to answer PS - I recommend Micron RAM, sold online at - www.crucial.com - it comes with a lifetime warranty and performs very well (It's relatively cheap, too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Originally posted by Obi Kwan Is there a way to determine what TYPE or Ram one has in control panel? I want to upgrade from 128 mb or ram, but i dont know which to purchase. Depends what kind of motherboard you have. it = PC If you bought it like 2 years ago, it's a SDRAM If you bought it a year ago, and it's AMD, it MIGHT be DDR OR SDRAM (depends on the mobo) If you bought it a year ago, and it's a P4, it's a RDRAM I think you can always go back to System configuration or Device Manager to look for your memory....or at the start up screen it might show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRaSaMuNe Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Ok, I managed to talk my parents into getting a GeForce2, Pentium 4 1ghz, and 128mb ROM... to install these will my data on my computer be erased?? I wasn't sure because I thought the mother board holds the info from your computer than again, the Pentium might be the mother board ahh...! I dunno anything about computers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Originally posted by MuRaSaMuNe Ok, I managed to talk my parents into getting a GeForce2, Pentium 4 1ghz, and 128mb ROM... to install these will my data on my computer be erased?? I wasn't sure because I thought the mother board holds the info from your computer than again, the Pentium might be the mother board ahh...! I dunno anything about computers Ok, simplified explanation Your hard drive stores EVERYTHING you got on your computer! You will probably need to change your motherboard since it is a P4. 128MB ROM == 128MB RAM, RDRAM more specifically GeForce 2 = Video card, gives you better graphic especially in games I suggest you to get an AMD Athlon Thunderbird instead of P4 because: 1.) RDRAM is a waste of money 2.) P4 is more expensive than AMD 3.) At the same speed, 1.0Ghz, AMD runs faster If you want a new computer, nothing will be erased AS LONG AS you remove your hard drive from your computer. Anymore questions? I'll be answering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSmash Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 It should be like Elite Force, but I don't know about the graphics spefs. I hear about 500 mhz and at least 128 RAM is good for minumum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Originally posted by SuperSmash It should be like Elite Force, but I don't know about the graphics spefs. I hear about 500 mhz and at least 128 RAM is good for minumum You'll need AT LEAST a Voodoo 3 I think, to run minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Warrior Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 *sigh* if you definently need a pentium3 700 to run JK2 on medium then ill need a new comp i only got a celeron 566 with 256 mb or ram and a geforce 2 and not to sure if i can upgrade my processor chip atleast i can still run it on low at the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Originally posted by Bio Warrior *sigh* if you definently need a pentium3 700 to run JK2 on medium then ill need a new comp i only got a celeron 566 with 256 mb or ram and a geforce 2 and not to sure if i can upgrade my processor chip atleast i can still run it on low at the least If you have ANY money at all, (P3 is really cheap since P4 got to 2.2Ghz already), buy a 800Mhz (about $100). (You'd probably need to change a mobo also...depends). I don't know how well it will run under minimum...I thought minimum just means that the game will run... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Kwan Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Thanks for the help Waccy! now i know where to start on the road to more memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Warrior Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 heh i saw a celeron 1.0ghz for $75 i might just buy that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2 Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 yea that should run it, but nowhere near its full graphical glory i'd imagine :| i dunno if my system will be able to run the game with full options @ 1024x768 (my typical res.) and i runnin: P4 1.6GHz 512mb SDRAM Geforce 2 MX400 64mb (i plan 2 upgrade) but u'll be able to run it, dun worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Warrior Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 i might be able to run it on medium even though im short 140mhz and besides the system requirements that are out now arent official so it might actually be less but there is a chance it will be more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Originally posted by Obi Kwan Thanks for the help Waccy! now i know where to start on the road to more memory Your welcome I hope my post wasn't too confusing - I tend to get overly technical given half a chance If you have any other Q's, just PM me and I'll answer them if I can, or if I can't I'll point you in the direction of someone who can Posted by Zx2 i dunno if my system will be able to run the game with full options @ 1024x768 (my typical res.) and i runnin: P4 1.6GHz 512mb SDRAM Geforce 2 MX400 64mb (i plan 2 upgrade) If you're upgrading to a GeForce3 or equiv. then you should be able to run everything on full at 1024 quite comfortably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 im pretty sure that my comp will run JKII, but the only problem i would have is that i only have a 16mb nVidia Vanta card and i know its junk but would it still run JKII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaberPro Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Originally posted by 7 im pretty sure that my comp will run JKII, but the only problem i would have is that i only have a 16mb nVidia Vanta card and i know its junk but would it still run JKII? I wouldn't bet on a 16MB nVidia Vanta...cuz I think the minimum requirement is a Voodoo3, AT LEAST 32MB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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