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garin555 · Nov 05, 2005, 12:32 PM // 12:32

Thies are my computer specs
I have windows xp
450mb of ram
and my card is SIS 601 REV 00 with 64mb ram I THINK ANS AM THINKING OF BUYING THIS VID CARD
sapphire radeon x600 256mb ram so with that new video card would guild wars run smothly lag wise

cannonfodder · Nov 05, 2005, 02:08 PM // 14:08

Should run fine, but you may need a bit more ram, 1gb is ideal if you dont want longer loading times when you go into new areas. What is the processor in you PC?, as that can also have a big impact..

garin555 · Nov 05, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11

wat do u meen oprosescer in my pc im only 12 sorry just my dad shucks at comps

garin555 · Nov 05, 2005, 03:12 PM // 15:12

oh yea and i dunt mind w8ing for going in to new areas im in pre and it only takes llike 5 secs to get into new area and less than 10 secs to get to the log in screen

Techie · Nov 06, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42

Ok to find your system specs, like processor speed, go to:

Start > Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance > System

Then RAM and CPU speed will show up.

Old Dood · Nov 07, 2005, 12:43 PM // 12:43

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Originally Posted by garin555

oh yea and i dunt mind w8ing for going in to new areas im in pre and it only takes llike 5 secs to get into new area and less than 10 secs to get to the log in screen

I have read all of your posts. Now that you stated you are 12 years old then it is a good time to work on your writing skills. Time to develope good writing habits. Seriously it is real hard to understand what you are saying. As a Dad myself if my kids wrote like this then I would NOT buy them a newer computer or upgrades until I saw improvements in their writing skills.

This is not a flame....this is point blank constructive criticism.

Mr. Matt · Nov 07, 2005, 02:49 PM // 14:49

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Originally Posted by garin555

Thies are my computer specs
I have windows xp
450mb of ram
and my card is SIS 601 REV 00 with 64mb ram I THINK ANS AM THINKING OF BUYING THIS VID CARD
sapphire radeon x600 256mb ram so with that new video card would guild wars run smothly lag wise

You need more RAM. 512mb was considered the bare minimum for gaming a year or two ago, now 1gb is considered the minimum. If the processor is of comparable performance to the rest of your system, you may need to think about getting a faster one of those too, but I'll wait and see what you find out (if you ever return). Your current graphics system will be more or less useless with modern games, including Guild Wars, but the one you plan on buying will be vastly superior.

Also, see if you can find out what kind of motherboard you have before you go off an buy everything, so that we can check to see if it can actually accommodate the things you want to buy for it. I have a feeling you may have problems upgrading, given the standard of your other components. Motherboards have a variety of different requirements, and newer components may not fit in your older motherboard.

Finally, see if you can find out how juicy your power supply unit is. The last thing you want to do is to spend a heap of money upgrading your computer, only for it to have insufficient power to run. If you cannot find these things out for yourself (using the method above, or other methods), I would suggest you ask a trusted friend/relative who can to look at it for you.

Josh · Nov 07, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34

I have 768 and the game is smooth for me...

But yeah, write a little bit better, I'm only 13 myself, I write, well, type good for my age (supposedly).

Old Dood · Nov 07, 2005, 05:24 PM // 17:24

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Originally Posted by Josh

I have 768 and the game is smooth for me...

But yeah, write a little bit better, I'm only 13 myself, I write, well, type good for my age (supposedly).

Yes you do...Gooder then most....

Nothing wrong with typ0s...I do it all the time. No excuse for bad spelling and grammar on purpose.

You seem to be a fine young man. If you were my son I would make sure you have a decent game box to play with. My daughter is still a little shell shocked that I let her have my older Dim 4600 2.8Ghz 1.5Mb Ram and a 9800Pro vid card instead of giving it to Mrs Dood. Mrs Dood doesn't appreciate a decent computer....all she does is Email and Shop. My Oldest Dim 4100 is fine enough for her. I did get her a new printer though. I got real tired of her complaining about the old one.

garin555 · Nov 07, 2005, 05:58 PM // 17:58

sorry for the spelling you sed that it sems ok but other people sed to get better video card plus i folowed ur instructions but i coulddt find performace and maintance

Josh · Nov 07, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

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Originally Posted by Old Warrior Dood

Yes you do...Gooder then most....

Nothing wrong with typ0s...I do it all the time. No excuse for bad spelling and grammar on purpose.

You seem to be a fine young man. If you were my son I would make sure you have a decent game box to play with. My daughter is still a little shell shocked that I let her have my older Dim 4600 2.8Ghz 1.5Mb Ram and a 9800Pro vid card instead of giving it to Mrs Dood. Mrs Dood doesn't appreciate a decent computer....all she does is Email and Shop. My Oldest Dim 4100 is fine enough for her. I did get her a new printer though. I got real tired of her complaining about the old one.

If you were my Dad I'd be grateful to you.

I had to spend my own money to get a decent system to play games, lol.

Techie · Nov 07, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50

I have to have the latest and greatest of computers, it's just the way I have always been. My parents and I came up to the decision a while back that any parts I want outside of Christmas and my birthday I have to pay for half, and they pay for the other half.

I am getting a 4800 X2 soon, which by then will be about $650. That is $325 for me to gather, so about 2 weeks paycheck heh.