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September 3rd, 2010, 23:45
We have to thank Desslock for bringing the issue of that particular Core 2 Duo CPU model to our attention. Do note that the requirements are in flux until we are happy with our final product, and only then would reliable requirements be available from us.
The issue Desslock encountered was touched upon during our compatibility tests and was not so much an issue of CPU performance but more an issue with that line of CPU’s and a jittering caused in game regardless of other game settings. To clarify, the game does in fact run well on lower end systems than the requirements described to Desslock via e-mail, cpu included. However, to provide the best max settings experience with absolutely no issues we had provided those specs as a recommendation in hopes of improving his experience.
In the mean time we’ve been looking at the cause of the processor issue and any other fairly unreasonable hardware requirements while we near our final version of ArcaniA.
Mortmal said:witcher 2 dont requires that , two worlds 2 neither, new vegas neither and the pc version probably looks better than xbox one..
PC Recommended Requirements
* Processor: Intel Core I7 @ 3 GHz
Core i7-880 3067 MHz ... ... Release Price $583
Twinkle said:
Before everybody splatters his gore all over the screen here, please find yourself a bucket.
I am still wondering what marketing n00b posted it on the site too, but I can tell you they're wrong. And not only because someone told me so.
The specifications of the latest update are nothing but a freak response to some hotshot's reporter being a techno-n00b. That story of late turned out to be processor specific and Spellbound is on it. There are systems below the 'current' minimum specs that run it fine on high details from what I've been told.
Also, if you were a little more clever, you'd read back and see that even the systems on the Gamescom were below the 'current' recommended specs and worked fine on ultra high settings.
So what's wrong? Nothing. Only that some marketing guys show their inabilities to comprehend. And that's nothing new with JoWooD, init?
deuxhero said:Mortmal said:witcher 2 dont requires that , two worlds 2 neither, new vegas neither and the pc version probably looks better than xbox one..
Can I borrow your time machine? Or at least your list of srequirements for TWitcher 2 and New Vegas?
C Minimum Requirements
* OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II x2 @ 2.8 GHz
* Memory: 2 GB RAM
* Graphics:GeForce 8800 GTX
* DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
* Hard Drive: 9 GB HDD Space
* Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
PC Recommended Requirements
* OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
* Processor: Intel Core I7 @ 3 GHz / AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3 GHz
* Memory: 4 GB RAM
* Graphics: GeForce GTX 295
* DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
* Hard Drive: 9 GB HDD Space
* Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Ruprekt said:PC Recommended Requirements
* Processor: Intel Core I7 @ 3 GHz
Core i7-880 3067 MHz ... ... Release Price $583
For what it's worth, when I was at the Gamescom, I managed to sneak behind and see the system specifications of the the computers used to run Gothic 4. Now Megalomaniac assured me there were Nvidia cards in the systems, but I have my doubts on that (there of course had to be, *The way it is meant to be played*).
The sticker on the boxes though told me there was:
- core i7 720 (which is a relatively weak i7)
- 6GB RAM (don't be shocked, this is standard for i7 systems)
- HD5850
With this system it was possible to run the game ALL maxed out. With full AA and AF (I was like what the hack, why not give it a try and moved the sliders all the way). I can't say but that it ran fluent all the time and nowhere turned into a slide show, so say that was 30+ FPS minimum. No stutters. It could as well be 120 FPS, but that is impossible to determine with the naked eye.
With the above known, I could only make a guestimate on the recommended and minimum specs, but the minimum would still not be far off from the officials. I'd say any Core 2 or Athlon II or Phenom would fit for the recommended specs, together with a HD 48xx or 9800+ card and 2 GB RAM (depending on OS, 4GB for a 64bit).
Also, I don't know if you've seen it, but it runs on an Xbox fine as well....
Yes we've seen it. We've only seen PC/Xbox comparison shotsAlso, I don't know if you've seen it, but it runs on an Xbox fine as well....
Shannow said:But I'd like to repeat my prediction: "Our game only sold 50k copies. PC gaming is dead, must have been the pirates."
Pablosdog said:I did a little investigating and a super moderator(whatever the fuck that is) basically said:
I can't say but that it ran fluent all the time and nowhere turned into a slide show, so say that was 30+ FPS minimum. No stutters. It could as well be 120 FPS, but that is impossible to determine with the naked eye.
Ed123 said:Maybe they actually use "recommended" in the sense of "runs at max", as Pablobian's link suggested. Traditionally "recommended" means "can run at medium settings relatively smoothly".
now we´re talking!Thalkirst said:Oblivion's writing added to NWN 2's engine and shadow handling with a combat system that seems to be a dumbed down version of The Witcher's system.
Thalkirst said:Oblivion's writing added to NWN 2's engine and shadow handling with a combat system that seems to be a dumbed down version of The Witcher's system.
denizsi said:Well then that moderator is either a fucking moron or a lying scumbag and when it's the case with moderators, it could really be either if not both. "Impossible to determine with the naked eye"? An average person can easily perceive even a difference 10 FPS, especially below 60, much less gaps that huge. Saying it could be anything between 30-120 is either damage control with fanboys or a sign of mental retardation.