Matija442IsBack Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 why would that hold us back???Afaik RAM and VRAM work with each other....so as long as you have enough RAM...Video RAM ain't a problem...or im a horribly wrong You are horribly wrong It's all about access speed. The GPU has a lot of bandwidth on disposal when communicating with video ram. For example, 4780 has 115.20 GB/s VRAM access speed. With integrated graphics this is not the case, because the GPU is limited with it's access speed to shared system memory. For instance, faster DDR2 modules will go up to 8GB/s or similar. well i just hope that it will work.....i dont know why i always thought that VRAM and RAM work with each other...ah well as long as im able to run crysis i think ill be able to handle GTA IV on highest details.......right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkey82 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) well i just hope that it will work.....i dont know why i always thought that VRAM and RAM work with each other...ah well as long as im able to run crysis i think ill be able to handle GTA IV on highest details.......right? Yes. IMO if you can run Crysis on medium you should be able to max out GTA IV (that is if they port it decently enough). ADD: the amount of VRAM actually needed depends on the graphics card possibilities. That is, you can have 2 GB of VRAM, but what's the use if GPU can't process amount of pixels large enough to effectively use those 2 GB. Edited August 25, 2008 by mkey82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 i seriously hope 512 megs of RAM is enough That was the recommended memory for San Andreas, so I doubt it. The official recommended memory for GTA: SA was anything above 384MB RAM. Refer to the Read me file. Ok, I wasn't sure so I guessed. will it run on this: 2 GB ram 160GB HDD 1.73GHz 384MB graphics X3100 Vista I think you'll have upgrade your CPU. wats the minimum CPU that it will run on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-time Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 wats the minimum CPU that it will run on? If you got a dual core 1.73GHz you don't have to upgrade your CPU. But if it's only single core, you definitely have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 wats the minimum CPU that it will run on? If you got a dual core 1.73GHz you don't have to upgrade your CPU. But if it's only single core, you definitely have to. its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-time Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Count it yourself. I'm a bit noob on this but it should be like this: 2x1.73 GHz if it's dual core, so you have uh.... 3.46 GHz processor speed total. Yeah, I think you'll play it at Mid. With 1024x768 probably you'll get 35~40 fps or something. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richh999 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Count it yourself. I'm a bit noob on this but it should be like this: 2x1.73 GHz if it's dual core, so you have uh.... 3.46 GHz processor speed total. Yeah, I think you'll play it at Mid. With 1024x768 probably you'll get 35~40 fps or something. I dunno. You can't just multiply the core speed by the amount of cores you have with dual, tri or quad core CPU's. It doesn't work like that. However having more cores does help because diferent apps will run on different cores and so it speads the load out. Programs that u e multithreading however can use more than one core and so they utilise many cores and so this effectivly speads itself out and not using as much prower from just one core so multicores help. I wish you could multiply because then I would have a 12.8ghz CPU.. It depends on the whole system to how well it will run but looking from your specs it looks as though your graphics aren't too good, intel onboard. Are you using a laptop macorules94??? However GTAIV I can't imagine will use much resources so you will be able to play it on mid settings as long as your resolution isn't too large... BTW, It is really easy to fill 1.5TB as I have 300GB or games and then 450GB of normal films and then alot of TV shows which aren't shown over here plus alot of other random things, like tri-booting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Count it yourself. I'm a bit noob on this but it should be like this: 2x1.73 GHz if it's dual core, so you have uh.... 3.46 GHz processor speed total. Yeah, I think you'll play it at Mid. With 1024x768 probably you'll get 35~40 fps or something. I dunno. You can't just multiply the core speed by the amount of cores you have with dual, tri or quad core CPU's. It doesn't work like that. However having more cores does help because diferent apps will run on different cores and so it speads the load out. Programs that u e multithreading however can use more than one core and so they utilise many cores and so this effectivly speads itself out and not using as much prower from just one core so multicores help. I wish you could multiply because then I would have a 12.8ghz CPU.. It depends on the whole system to how well it will run but looking from your specs it looks as though your graphics aren't too good, intel onboard. Are you using a laptop macorules94??? However GTAIV I can't imagine will use much resources so you will be able to play it on mid settings as long as your resolution isn't too large... BTW, It is really easy to fill 1.5TB as I have 300GB or games and then 450GB of normal films and then alot of TV shows which aren't shown over here plus alot of other random things, like tri-booting.. yehh im using a laptop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkey82 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Count it yourself. I'm a bit noob on this but it should be like this: 2x1.73 GHz if it's dual core, so you have uh.... 3.46 GHz processor speed total. Yeah, I think you'll play it at Mid. With 1024x768 probably you'll get 35~40 fps or something. I dunno. You can't just multiply the core speed by the amount of cores you have with dual, tri or quad core CPU's. It doesn't work like that. However having more cores does help because diferent apps will run on different cores and so it speads the load out. IMO GTA IV will run on single core processor. Other console ports make use of single core processors without any problems so I don't see why will GTA IV be any different. As sure as hell there will not be any extra effects just for the PC version. To make proper use of multi core CPU the application must be coded in proper way. Today most games do use the dual core processors efficiently, but quad cores support still lags behind. Thusly, games still have to gain performance on quad core processors. When speaking of resolutions, CPU takes the back seat and lets GPU handle things, so it becomes the matter of how good your graphic card is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 its dual core. so itll run? at least on the lowest resolution? Count it yourself. I'm a bit noob on this but it should be like this: 2x1.73 GHz if it's dual core, so you have uh.... 3.46 GHz processor speed total. Yeah, I think you'll play it at Mid. With 1024x768 probably you'll get 35~40 fps or something. I dunno. You can't just multiply the core speed by the amount of cores you have with dual, tri or quad core CPU's. It doesn't work like that. However having more cores does help because diferent apps will run on different cores and so it speads the load out. IMO GTA IV will run on single core processor. Other console ports make use of single core processors without any problems so I don't see why will GTA IV be any different. As sure as hell there will not be any extra effects just for the PC version. To make proper use of multi core CPU the application must be coded in proper way. Today most games do use the dual core processors efficiently, but quad cores support still lags behind. Thusly, games still have to gain performance on quad core processors. When speaking of resolutions, CPU takes the back seat and lets GPU handle things, so it becomes the matter of how good your graphic card is. it says up to 384MB graphics memory....is that enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkey82 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 it says up to 384MB graphics memory....is that enough You most probably have integrated graphics on your laptop. So probably that VRAM is actually shared system RAM. That makes laptops and other PC's with MOBO's with integrated graphics not very good gaming machines. It may run, but it most probably will not look that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 it says up to 384MB graphics memory....is that enough You most probably have integrated graphics on your laptop. So probably that VRAM is actually shared system RAM. That makes laptops and other PC's with MOBO's with integrated graphics not very good gaming machines. It may run, but it most probably will not look that good. i dont care about looks i have it on ps3 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thun_d3r Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I want to buy a new comp: asus eah4870 asus p5ql pro now...which one should I buy, e8500 or q9300?? i buy this pc for games, not for video editing or things like that.. and what do you think about CMPSU-650TX ?? PS: i already have hdd and ram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmingCharlie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 We seem to be veering away from the intended reason for this thread. Please people let's stay on topic, this thread is for people to show off the PC gear that they will be playing GTA 4 on. If you have any questions regarding requirements or whether your PC will run the game can you use the appropiate thread here :- http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=366129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texukijinrex Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 hah! if they see me playing gta 4 on a crappy pc its already a show off here there all innocent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenthumb Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) intel duocore e7200 (2x2.53ghz) nvidia geforce 9800gtx 512mb 2x250gb sataII hd's 4gb kingston ddr2 pc6400 intel g31 22" asus tft Now i only need to get a 360 joypad for my PC before it's out. dont think ill be able to enjoy driving with W again, after getting used to adjusting the speed with the 360 triggers Edited August 30, 2008 by greenthumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboturd Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Re did my room, ready for gta4 on pc now http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1998/dsc01012dz6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahoganyJoint Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 (2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 12MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory 1GB nVidia GeForce 9800GX2 just joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riquenunes Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Haha take that: intel pentium 4 ht (3,06 ghz) genuine Windows XP home edition 512 mb ram and 256 mb radeon 9550... haha with this setting I'll run GTAIV with everything on maxxx maybe not... EDIT: Re did my room, ready for gta4 on pc now smile.gif http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1998/dsc01012dz6.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1998/dsc01012dz6.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1998/dsc01012dz6.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1998/dsc01012dz6.jpg) No sh*t!?, you gotta 3 (didn't see the other one) 4 pcs in there gimme one of them or if you wanna gimme your xbox 360 it will be welcome!!! (just joking man) Edited August 31, 2008 by H3NR1QU3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 wow i guess all of you got good pc just for Iv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 3.40GHz 720GB Hard Drive (360 GB X 2) 3072MB of RAM NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT Graphics - I'll probably be buying a new one that has two output things on the back so I can use both my monitors. Windows Vista Home Premium 23" Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Edited August 31, 2008 by Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo_33 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 AMD Athlon X2 6400+ 3.20GHz Corsair XMS2 4GB PC6400 Seagate 80GB and a 750GB Seagate HDD's Asus EN8800GT in SLI OCZ GameXStream 700W PS Windows XP SP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudz47 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz Memory: 2046MB RAM Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M (Goood, noooo ) Display Memory: 512.0 MB (???) 300GB HDD This is a laptop - Amilo Pa 2548 I hope to Christ the game runs at all God, please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abel. Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHzMemory: 2046MB RAM Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M (Goood, noooo ) Display Memory: 512.0 MB (???) 300GB HDD This is a laptop - Amilo Pa 2548 I hope to Christ the game runs at all God, please... It should tun on low settings. Look at my sig, manages CRYSIS on High DX10 at 30 FPS, so it will run GTA 4 a treat. For those of you to lazy to look down: PC Specs: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 2.40 GHZ GPU: ATI 3850 X2 1GB DDR3 RAM: 3GB Motherboard: ASUS P45 Mobo Hard Drives: x2 Seagate 327 GB Hard drives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerchant8 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 x2 3800 2ghz (will get an x2 6000 3ghz or new mobo+phenom x4) 2gb RAM(will get another gig) 8600gt(ATI HD 4850 here I come)! 4 stereo speakers attached to a stereo deck attached to my PC ~19 inch CRT(ah well it was free+I have a huge desk+it doesn't have a native rez) 6mb DSL connection for online play Logitec microphone (for the lulz) Generic Microsoft mouse/Compaq keyboard... Logitec Rumblepad (might replace but will be using it for driving) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boothy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 this topic hurts my head (im not used to pc stuff) sorry too change the subject a bit but what technical requirments does my pc need to play something like the orange box? cuz when i played portal it was slow and a bit choppy, i need to upgrade to the cheapest amount possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomica7 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 this topic hurts my head (im not used to pc stuff) sorry too change the subject a bit but what technical requirments does my pc need to play something like the orange box? cuz when i played portal it was slow and a bit choppy, i need to upgrade to the cheapest amount possible well do you have a stock pc? like a dell or a compaq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper x550 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 CPU: E7200 @ 3.2ghz Memory: 4GB (2 x 2GB) Kingston DDR2 Motherboard: ASUS P5Q-E Graphics: Gainward ATI HD4850 HardDrive: Seagate 500GB SATA OS: XP Pro & Vista Ultimate (Dual Boot) Screen: 22" Wide (primary) & 19" (Secondary) Keyboard: Logitech G-15 (2nd Series) Mouse: Logitech MX Revolution Speakers: Logitech 5.1 Surround (Can't remember model at the moment) I might look at Crossfire, just not needed at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkey82 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 this topic hurts my head (im not used to pc stuff) sorry too change the subject a bit but what technical requirments does my pc need to play something like the orange box? cuz when i played portal it was slow and a bit choppy, i need to upgrade to the cheapest amount possible It depends on what you have to work with, but in general the cheapest components are the most expensive ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadownet Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 For GTA 4, my setup would be MB: Asus P5K-E CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz RAM: 2 x 1GB Kingston DDR2 667 VGA: Galaxy 8800GTS G80 HDD: 2 x 500GB SATA2 Western Digital Caviar Green OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 (can this OS support GTA 4?) 22" LCD wide screen HP W2207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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