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Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 04:31 PM // 16:31

Hello, this is my first post, and I am pretty excited about Guild Wars. I have read the system specs, and i think my computer will run GW fine, but I wan't to make sure, because I havn't played the game yet.
My system specs are:

Pentium 4 processer, 1.70 GHz
256 mb of RAM
Nvidia GeForce 2 MX

I do have a stick of 256 mb of ram that I havn't installed, so please tell me if I should install it, and also, if you need any more info about my computer to tell me if my computer will run GW smoothly, then please post and let me know hwat you need to know.

Thanks, and hopefully I will see you all on 4-28-05 !

Im not sure if I have an integrated graphics card, nor what one is. Under specs I was able to see DAC Type:Integrated RAMDAC, does that mean I have a integrated graphics card? thanks

corax5 · Apr 21, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40

If youv got that extra RAM you should definantly put that in, that should really help, and I think you may need to upgrade your graphics card, try getting the GW client up and checking the quality of the login screen.

Ren Falconhand · Apr 21, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

I have and older card ATI 9000 and GW runs Great on my machine

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

thanks.

One more question...

Mr graphics card runs games like unreal 2k4, and SW:BF fine, and i have the most recent drivers. Do you still think I should upgrade my graphics card, and how do I update my graphics card, just buy a new one and take hte old one out and put the new one in?

thanks again

Ren Falconhand · Apr 21, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46

baiscly yes The new card should come with a net set of drivers for it but it doesn't hurt to check the makers website too.

On some of the Really High end cards you may want to think about an extra fan or something to cool it.

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51

sorry to keep asking questions, but updating graphics cards might end up being expensive, do you think I could get away with playing the game on low setting with this graphics card without having many problems?

ZennZero · Apr 21, 2005, 04:53 PM // 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alias_X

sorry to keep asking questions, but updating graphics cards might end up being expensive, do you think I could get away with playing the game on low setting with this graphics card without having many problems?

You should be fine at lower settings. It's not going to be the most beautiful thing in the world, but it should certainly be playable.

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 04:55 PM // 16:55

thanks, that confirms it, I will buy Guild Wars. Hopefully, I will see you all in it

Ren Falconhand · Apr 21, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56

see how the client runs first. If you are happy with the looks and the Lag OK then fine. Remember you do not have to buy the most expensive card out there. mine was only $99 and that was a about a year and a half ago.

Also here is a Tech question does your motherboard support AGP cards. If so then you def want to get one because they are sooo much faster and better.

But all that is up to you.

corax5 · Apr 21, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56

you could play the game with your current card and POSSIBLY have to lower the settings, but if you do you may end up missing out on some of the amazing GW art etc. Plus you can get a fairly good graphics card for relativly cheap, I live in the UK and I can get quite new cards for less than £50. But remember that until you've actualy tried the game, (like I said the client login page is a good place to get an idea), you can't be certain what the game will be like.

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:00 PM // 17:00

yeah, but how can I try the game without purchasing it. Once i purchase it, open it up, install it, and then play it to see fi it will work, then I won't be able to return it if it doesn't work.

Ren Falconhand · Apr 21, 2005, 05:02 PM // 17:02

go to www.Guildwars.com and download the client

you will not be able to play but you can see how it would look. For dial up I should take about 45min I think

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ren Falconhand

I have and older card ATI 9000 and GW runs Great on my machine

actually the gf 2 is almost 2 years older than the 9000 (i still have it in a bag in a drawer here(2000 as 2002 for the 9000)

also an 8 mb rage card

edit

your 9000 is the recommended as opposed to the minimum

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:05 PM // 17:05

I can't find where to download the client lol ?!!?

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:06 PM // 17:06

nevermind, I overlooked hte big obvious button that said CLIENT DOWNLOAD

Ren Falconhand · Apr 21, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09

it is on the left side of the screen on www.guilswars.com just scroll down a bit. click on "download the Client" and follow ithe instructions. it is 73KB

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:11 PM // 17:11

Download complete woopeee

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:14 PM // 17:14

ok, a message came up that said I have an unsupported video card!?

I checkied the list and sure enough, nvidia geforce 2 is unsupported

http://www.guildwars.com/support/uns...-hardware.html
referr to above link.

so i click continue anyways, and it opened up and it looks great, no lag, and runs fine.

what does unsupported graphics card mean, and will i run into any problems because of that?

because to me it looked fine

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 05:14 PM // 17:14

that is kilo byte not mega byte so people are not scared off

however if you start on the 27th before you get the retail box with the cds in it be prepared for a big download

Alias_X · Apr 21, 2005, 05:17 PM // 17:17

someone please respond