So, will I be able to run this game?

If the demo works, the full game should work. Obviously larger map sizes would tax you more though.
 
Agreed, it's worth trying the demo. But I don't think you will able to run it without a new video card, and RAM. Still, that's cheaper than a whole new computer. Probably around $200 to get it playable.
 
Kruelgor said:
Hold on....whoa...whoa... You might be okay. If you can find out the model of motherboard then let us know. We need to see what this thing is capable of holding. Also, find out the wattage on your power supply and let us know. You'll need to open up the computer to find out these things most likely....or if you have the make and model number of the computer itself then we can find out.
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Okay, is there a way to find out the model of my motherboard and the wattage of my power supply without opening my computer up to look?
 
Ultimate_Waffle said:
Okay, well, thanks for the help everybody. I guess I'll just have to save $800 to $1,000 over the next few months to make a much better computer. It saddens me that I'll have to skip this game for a while, when it's only four days away.
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Naah, for about half of that you could already get something that will be around the "required" specs.
 
Ultimate_Waffle said:
Well, if I download the demo on Tuesday, and by some miraculous force, it works... Do you think the full version would work as well?
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It's not going to work with 1 gig of RAM and that very very old video card, but don't worry. For cheap we can tell you what parts you need to order so you can play. It wont cost you much.

What make and model of computer do you have? I need to look and see what motherboard it has and wattage of power supply.
 
Ultimate_Waffle said:
Okay, is there a way to find out the model of my motherboard and the wattage of my power supply without opening my computer up to look?
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Run CPU-z and have a look at the mainboard tab. Not so easy for the PSU, the specs should be printed on its side.

Edit: Found the board: DDR2 and PCIe, no C2D support. Could have been worse, you might be able to get Civ5 at least to start up for $50-100
 
yeah i seemed to have did a oopsie in my search since i did indeed linked the normal single core version and he does indeed have the D version.

sorry for that.

with the ddr2 he has its cheap to get enough ram since its like 40 bucks for 2 gigs then you can get a card that will run the game for about 50 aswel.

but its all up to you in what you wanna actually invest in your pc and how long will it have to run after your upgrade before it would need another one.
 
Okay.

So you can have a maximum of 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM (533 MHz or 400 MHz)

Video Output is PCI-E.

Your processor is actually upgradeable, but we wont worry about that.

Your power supply is 305 watts.

Now...the community here needs to use that info and figure out the cheapest way for you to upgrade to meet the requirements.
 
Wow, thanks for all of the help everybody. If you would indeed be so kind to help me figure out the parts needed, could you tell me what parts I can get that will work with this computer; but, at the same time, could also be used towards a much better PC for when I do get the money needed for a huge upgrade?
 
I think for your power supply, and PCI-E type I'd recommend this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141056

To max out your RAM, you'd probably need to get a full 4GB kit and replace what you have, since you probably have 2x512 in there:
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=108AF860A5CA7304

Or you could go with the min of 2GB (because it's cheaper):
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=FFA7DB81A5CA7304

You can probably find the memory cheaper, I just did a quick search, and other people might recommend other cards. I saw some nice 512MB cards at newegg, but they almost all required a more powerful power supply.

edit: I'm not an expert, so if someone refutes what I've posted, you might want to take their word for it.
 
Ultimate_Waffle said:
Wow, thanks for all of the help everybody. If you would indeed be so kind to help me figure out the parts needed, could you tell me what parts I can get that will work with this computer; but, at the same time, could also be used towards a much better PC for when I do get the money needed for a huge upgrade?
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You could use the video card in any new computer, but you will be limited by your current PSU. Most powerful stuff that should work would be HD5670/5750, maybe even HD5770. Those start at $75. The next smallest one that makes any sense would be a HD4650 for $50, below that only used stuff makes sense.

DDR2 RAM can be used in some AM3 boards, those will be able to accomodate the latest AMD CPUs. You could buy one 2 GB module now, and add a second identical later when you upgrade to a new rig.

It might be helpful if you could find out the exact specs of your PSU, especially the rating of the 12V rail.
 
I'm not sure on the video card as I have to run, but keep in mind that you can buy a PCI-E 2.0 video card if you have to because they are backwards compatible but the bandwidth will be in half.
The biggest challenge is going to be finding a video card which will work with a 300 watt PSU, but it might be possible, preferably a PCI-E video card not a PCI-E 2.0

$17.99 for a gig of ram. Your RAM memory needs to be 240 pin, btw. You should buy two of these sticks to be honest since some motherboards require matching slots. you should have 4 RAM slots on your motherboard. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...61675&cm_re=DDR2_SDRAM-_-20-161-675-_-Product
 
Wow, you guys were helpful. I am used to only reading flame wars here :)

The manual here: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5150/en/sm/index.htm does not say what memory configurations the mb supports but I would guess they have to be installed in pairs, so if he has 2x512 now, he should be able to add 2x1024 for 3gb total. No sense putting in 4gb if he is sticking with XP.

Can someone confirm that adding 2X1024 will work in his MB?
 
Tokala with a 5750 or something like that i think he will really struggle with his PSU being 305W

but if for say replace it with a PSu that could accompany him to the new PC it would make it easier to get a card in there that can be his card for the next few years.

so say a radeon 5750 with a 460W/550W PSU and the RAM it could be moved over to the new pc
 
Ultimate_Waffle said:
Wow, thanks for all of the help everybody. If you would indeed be so kind to help me figure out the parts needed, could you tell me what parts I can get that will work with this computer; but, at the same time, could also be used towards a much better PC for when I do get the money needed for a huge upgrade?
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http://www.newegg.com/ is a great place to start

I think it is possible to upgrade this comp but it would take some very careful planning and you would not get bang for your buck.

I say this because it it a Dell motherboard, to upgrade the CPU you are getting into a lot of voltage and bios questions.

To upgrade video, well you are looking at a power supply that is rated at 305 watts but it is old and also not a brand that can guarantee the wattage that is really coming out, more like 250 watts would be my best guess.

My suggestion, if you want a computer that does anything more than email, office, and dvd you need to stay away from the big name brands.

A good place to start are places like http://www.tomshardware.com they have some great guidelines for building budget gaming systems and if you do not want to build one, it is a good guideline for what you need in a gaming computer. 400 to 500 US can build a decent system. $400 gaming pc http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-pc-build-a-pc-overclock,2739.html

Many places have partially built systems, where all you need to do is throw in your old hard drive and DVD player. very easy to do.
 
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