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VRViperII · Jun 16, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Ok, I haven't bought Guild Wars yet, but I read the minimum and recommended system requirements. I think my video card is good enough, my CPU is around 1.5 Ghz, BUT my ram is only 256 (matching the minimum, but not enough for the recommended). This is my first online game that I might play, where my computer is only good for the minimum =/

Can anyone tell me if that 256 RAM part is gonna make me lag in game? Personal experience would be best.

Thanks

Valin · Jun 16, 2005, 08:13 PM // 20:13

My g/f had 256MB RAM and it was painfully slow... but still playable.

Loviatar · Jun 16, 2005, 08:19 PM // 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valin

My g/f had 256MB RAM and it was painfully slow... but still playable.

he is talking system ram not video card ram

also what video card do you have anyway?

Lymix · Jun 16, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58

you may want to check out the Technician's Corner http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=16 for help on this matter. You may get a quicker response.

PS - My guess would be it would run slowly with only 1.5Ghz and 256k RAM. But that's just a guess. The people who know for sure hang out in tech corner

VRViperII · Jun 17, 2005, 02:14 AM // 02:14

alright thanks

gonna post there now, mods can close this

Dahl · Jun 17, 2005, 02:19 AM // 02:19

I'm on 3 ghz, 512 RAM, 120 gig HD, and I run considerably slow, I must run with all low graphics. The problem is my video card, as is with most players. Pay the most attention to the video card you're using...

TopGun · Jun 17, 2005, 02:23 AM // 02:23

No offense, but I just must ask, who the hell buys a 3ghz machine and doesn't put a gig of RAM in it or a decent video card? If you don't need Video or RAM you don't need a 3 gig machine- buy a 2 gig, they work just fine for the needs.

Eugaet · Jun 17, 2005, 02:44 AM // 02:44

I'm running just fine on a 1GHz w/ 768MB RAM and a GeForce 4 Ti200.

egads · Jun 17, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

RAM is important for Guild Wars. You'll find loading times to be pretty bad as it stands, especially if you also have a hard drive with a low RPM. If possible, I'd upgrade to at least 512MB. It's really worth it: you can get another 256MB stick for about $25 if it's DDR, and you should notice a speed up in general use. It might be a problem if you're using an old motherboard and don't know what RAM you currently have, though.

Marc Grahamsworth · Jun 17, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22

RAM is important. Full stop

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For gaming the most important things are a good video card and RAM.

After that it'd probably be the processor and a fast hard disk would be nice too.

Jun 16, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#1
VRViperII Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2005	About the system requirements Ok, I haven't bought Guild Wars yet, but I read the minimum and recommended system requirements. I think my video card is good enough, my CPU is around 1.5 Ghz, BUT my ram is only 256 (matching the minimum, but not enough for the recommended). This is my first online game that I might play, where my computer is only good for the minimum =/ Can anyone tell me if that 256 RAM part is gonna make me lag in game? Personal experience would be best. Thanks

Jun 16, 2005, 08:13 PM // 20:13	#2
Valin Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Order of the Stick Profession: N/Mo	My g/f had 256MB RAM and it was painfully slow... but still playable.

Jun 16, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#4
Lymix Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City Profession: W/R	you may want to check out the Technician's Corner http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=16 for help on this matter. You may get a quicker response. PS - My guess would be it would run slowly with only 1.5Ghz and 256k RAM. But that's just a guess. The people who know for sure hang out in tech corner

Jun 17, 2005, 02:14 AM // 02:14	#5
VRViperII Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2005	alright thanks gonna post there now, mods can close this

Jun 17, 2005, 02:19 AM // 02:19	#6
Dahl Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Exalted Legionnaires [ExL]	I'm on 3 ghz, 512 RAM, 120 gig HD, and I run considerably slow, I must run with all low graphics. The problem is my video card, as is with most players. Pay the most attention to the video card you're using...

Jun 17, 2005, 02:23 AM // 02:23	#7
TopGun Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	No offense, but I just must ask, who the hell buys a 3ghz machine and doesn't put a gig of RAM in it or a decent video card? If you don't need Video or RAM you don't need a 3 gig machine- buy a 2 gig, they work just fine for the needs.

Jun 17, 2005, 02:44 AM // 02:44	#8
Eugaet Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US Guild: Righteous Apathy [RA]	I'm running just fine on a 1GHz w/ 768MB RAM and a GeForce 4 Ti200.

Jun 17, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#9
egads Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	RAM is important for Guild Wars. You'll find loading times to be pretty bad as it stands, especially if you also have a hard drive with a low RPM. If possible, I'd upgrade to at least 512MB. It's really worth it: you can get another 256MB stick for about $25 if it's DDR, and you should notice a speed up in general use. It might be a problem if you're using an old motherboard and don't know what RAM you currently have, though.

Jun 17, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#10
Marc Grahamsworth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Guild: Guild of Choice Profession: Me/Mo	RAM is important. Full stop . For gaming the most important things are a good video card and RAM. After that it'd probably be the processor and a fast hard disk would be nice too.