Can Your System Handle Civ IV?

[Lahdoz]

I was considering starting a thread dedicated to cheap compatible video cards. Something like 3 options each for AGP, PCI, and PCI-Express. I just ran out of time and kind of gave up after compiling a list of about 20 different ones. I did see a few decent cards for around $50-$60 USD so there is hope for all.

The Radeon x line is excellent. Even though it broke me for a few weeks, I feel that my x800 Pro has beeen the best investment I've made in my PC so far. It's definitely overkill for Civ IV though.

The 9800 series is great for the price. I set up a couple of 6600s recently as well, and they are strong cards.

Edit : my first "owned" page!

 

[wotan321]

I suspect that once the game hits the streets, we will see many threads about video cards......<g>

 

[Volum]

Im a lucky dog

 

[karlhegna]

Great website for figuring out compatibility of ram on your computer. Definitly worth your time. Also gives recommendations for ram. http://www.4allmemory.com/index.cfm?p=135&k=165717

 

[covenant]

I already know what I am lacking-Video Card and RAM, but I am getting those next week, so BRING IT ON Firaxis, I'm ready for ya !
Hmmm, might actually get Doom3 too, now that I will have the necessary RAM .

Yours,
Aussie_Lurker.

Get quake 4 (comes out the 18th.) Doom 3 sucked. Not that my opinion is fact or anything.

 

[doronron]

My new machine will probably eat Quake IV for breakfast, then ask for FEAR as a light snack later.

It'll be nice to have a machine I can have confidence in running whatever software I install into it for the next two-three years.

 

[lost_civantares]

My new machine will probably eat Quake IV for breakfast, then ask for FEAR as a light snack later.

It'll be nice to have a machine I can have confidence in running whatever software I install into it for the next two-three years.

That's what they all say! I got my computer several years ago (at least thats what the guy told me!)and now it has trouble running some of the more simpler games, so we will see how it does for me.

 

[doronron]

The only thing on the new computer I might have to worry about is the CPU, which is a 3GHz processor. The RAM is PC3200. The HD is a 7200rpm SATA from Western Digital. The GFX Card is an ATI Radeon x850 Pro w/256MB onboard. The sound card is an SB Audigy 4. The Motherboard can upgrade to the next class of CPU core, and has the capacity for 4GB of RAM (currently has 1GB at 2x512MB). This will last as long as I need it to. Right now, it's all ahead of the curve.

 

[LAnkou]

i pass required but failed recommended on my laptop cause my graphic card is a NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200... did i fail from far (ie: civIV will run but there will be a lot of lag)?

 

[t0mme]

i pass required but failed recommended on my laptop cause my graphic card is a NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200... did i fail from far (ie: civIV will run but there will be a lot of lag)?

I have exactly the same card (64MB version) and I passed the recommended test as well. Though it hit the nail right on the head: my drivers are outdated (the only problem with laptop gaming)

 

[Lockesdonkey]

This is a useful thread...

 

[Red Door]

It say I .... Oh, Huury UP, I can't wait this long...still waiting...transferring data?...AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!..Hurry UP!...YES!
I pass with all maximums except in Video Card, The same reason for Battlefield 2 not working.

 

[Pyerun]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!

What's this? I've got all the video card features, but the test wont approve my video card!

"Video Card
Minimum: 32 MB 3D Video Card with Hardware Transform & Lighting
You Have: RADEON IGP 345M (RS200M AGP (0x4337))
FAIL: Sorry, your video card does not meet this minimum requirement."

"Video Card Features - Minimum attributes of your Video Card
Video RAM: Required - 32 MB , You have - 64.0 MB
Video Card 3D Acceleration: Required - Yes , You have - Yes
Video HW Transform & Lighting: Required - Yes , You have - Yes"

 

[Moosebox]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!

What's this? I've got all the video card features, but the test wont approve my video card!

"Video Card
Minimum: 32 MB 3D Video Card with Hardware Transform & Lighting
You Have: RADEON IGP 345M (RS200M AGP (0x4337))
FAIL: Sorry, your video card does not meet this minimum requirement."

"Video Card Features - Minimum attributes of your Video Card
Video RAM: Required - 32 MB , You have - 64.0 MB
Video Card 3D Acceleration: Required - Yes , You have - Yes
Video HW Transform & Lighting: Required - Yes , You have - Yes"

I just don't think it recognized what type of video card you have. If everything else passed(which it did) then it should work just fine.

 

[Lockesdonkey]

I now officially take it upon myself to be the bumper of this thread. I will put a random post on this thread daily so that people don't have to hunt for it on the second or third page. This will continue until two weeks after the release date or until this thread is stickied. PM me if you want to extend the time or think it's a bad idea.

Oh, and by the way: Pass, but doesn't meet recommendations. Close, though.

 

[Nate128]

Video HW Transform & Lighting: Required - Yes , You have - No

Thats all im missing. Everything else is enough for at least the minimum, but it says I fail outright

 

[rschissler]

I ran the test on my laptop and it got a Fail on the video card (ATI Mobility Fire GL 9000), except it got yes with 64MB video RAM, yes with 3d Acc., and yes with HW Transform and Lighting.

So what does that mean?

 

[Pounder]

Potentially good news.

The Preview by the Beta Tester Thread, author says that Firaxis has made it possible for people with older video cards to still play.

 

[cursif]

Pounder, I was just about to post that. In fact, here's the quote:

2) Performance: This aspect is still based on a beta experience, so I can&#8217;t comment. You are going to need a DirectX 9 compatible graphics card to play at good speeds (although older cards will run the game as well), but beyond that Firaxis has several options available for people without the latest ATI or nVidia. I hope to have an almost-gold version of the game before release to post an update on this.

Please let this mean something good for those of use with decent systems but no hardware T&L.

 

[Lockesdonkey]

I keep my promises. THIS THREAD MUST NOT BE LEFT IN THE LURCH!