CIV IV uses 128MB of graphic memory

[Comraddict]

Attached is image of graphic memory analyzer from nonatainment.de

Image was capture during play
Card memory is at 0.00 - meaning all is used. Card total memory is 64MB.
AGP aperture memory (memory from main memory dedicated for AGP purposes) is at ~64MB
Thus CIV IV uses at least 128MB of video memory, and as you can see, it can borrow system memory.

In other words, people with 32MB memory probably can run game, but performance is not going to be acceptable.

 

[Bast]

I have 64MB video memory and 256 RAM. Can I run it?

 

[userlain]

I have 64MB video memory and 256 RAM. Can I run it?

It's going to really lag. What is the model of graphics card?

 

[Freethis]

Sorry to hijack this thread, but it seemed like a good place to ask... I haven't recieved my copy of the game yet, and I was wondering if my system can handle it. I meet all the system requirements, but I have an older system and I'm wondering if my video card can handle the transform and lighting effects that CIV IV requires. I have an ATI All-In-Wonder 8500 128MB, it's an older card, but it's worked like a champ and a new card would mean a major upgrade right now. I don't know what to look for about transform and lighting, and if anyone here knows anything about it I'd be thankful for some help. Here's some info on my card, if it helps:

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Mjgy

Thanks!

 

[Comraddict]

yes it does. see sticky thread.

 

[EdCase]

Yes your card meets the requirements..but it may require the .pak fix see the thread in this very forum

 

[Freethis]

Thanks, you guys, the panic is subsiding. Sorry Comraddict, missed the TnL, doh!