I think the most intensive computer game I will play is Medieval 2 Total War. I like mainly strategies. I found this computer that I could buy:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10086399&catid=
That one says it has a 256mb card, and so does Medieval 2. Will it be adaquate? If not what kind of card should I look for to play strategies?
2007-06-15 11:04:52 · 3 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
That PC and itsATI x1650 card more than exceeds the official system requirement of your game.
BUT if you want something better and more "future proof", consider a DX10 card such as the 8600GT.
2007-06-15 13:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a 512MB card with decent processing power that meets your budget will do the job. 256 for these days games are like entry level . invest in something decent so you wont worry for a few years. brands such as ATI or G-Force (you can try getting an SLI card)
2007-06-15 18:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE 256 ON THE CARD IS ADDITIONAL, MOST CARDS ARE 256MB. YOU HAVE TO KNOW IF THE COMPUTER YOU WANT HAS A PCI SLOT OR A PCI EXPRESS OR PCIe. MOST NEW COMPUTERS HAVE A PCI EXPRESS SLOT AND ALL NEW VIDEO CARDS ARE FOR THE PCIe SLOT. AFTER YOU KNOW WHICH IS IN THE COMPUTER, THEN I WOULD SUGGEST A NVIDIA CARD. GO TO NVIDIA.COM CHOOSE THE CARD YOU LIKE AND CAN AFFORD, THEN GO TO NEWEGG.COM OR TIGERDIRECT.COM AND RESEACH THE PRICE. ALSO TRY A SITE CALLED COMPUVEST.COM , THEY PRETTY CHEAP PRICES
2007-06-15 18:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋