ghcoe Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Looking to pick up a computer that has a X1200 onboard video card. AMD 2.3 duel processor, 2 gig ram, Vista OS. Going to be powerful enough to run ToW OK? Thanks, ghcoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It really depends on your desired video settings (resolution, detail level, etc.), and on the budget, of course. However, I wouldn't recommend getting an integrated video card, and certainly not the X1200, which is a very (very) low-end chipset. Considering how cheap last generation cards have become, I'd recommend getting a GeForce 8800GTS or, if that's above your budget, a 8600GTS. Alternatively, if you prefer ATI, I'd look at a Radeon 4850 or 3850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghcoe Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 It really depends on your desired video settings (resolution, detail level, etc.), and on the budget, of course. However, I wouldn't recommend getting an integrated video card, and certainly not the X1200, which is a very (very) low-end chipset. Considering how cheap last generation cards have become, I'd recommend getting a GeForce 8800GTS or, if that's above your budget, a 8600GTS. Alternatively, if you prefer ATI, I'd look at a Radeon 4850 or 3850. Thanks for the info. I am right now just able to upgrade to a newer machine. This old machine is maxed out on the video card PCI ATI 9050 series and has no Express slot at all. Barely able to afford a unit now and I have a choice of the intergraded ATI x1200 or Geforce 6100. I will have to wait to upgrade the video later. Just was wondering if it would run ToW until then. Thanks ghcoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thanks for the info. I am right now just able to upgrade to a newer machine. This old machine is maxed out on the video card PCI ATI 9050 series and has no Express slot at all. Barely able to afford a unit now and I have a choice of the intergraded ATI x1200 or Geforce 6100. I will have to wait to upgrade the video later. Just was wondering if it would run ToW until then. Thanks ghcoe. I think you'll be fine as long as you reduce graphics card settings (no AA/AF) and in-game settings until you can get a dedicated VGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghcoe Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thanks, for the help. ghcoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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