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Intrigued...but can I play it?

TheroosterTherooster Member UncommonPosts: 70
in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

I think Vanguard is beginning to shape up into something worth at the very least trying.  but I'm worried I may be disappointed because of a lack of a top system and a lack of wanting to shell out money for a better one.  So for those with experience with the game and knowledge...could I run it?

 

Intel Pentium 4 3.07 GHz.  1 gig ram (can be upgraded to 2 if needed).

GeForce FX 5700 LE

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  • TharcideTharcide Member Posts: 97
    Originally posted by Therooster


    I think Vanguard is beginning to shape up into something worth at the very least trying.  but I'm worried I may be disappointed because of a lack of a top system and a lack of wanting to shell out money for a better one.  So for those with experience with the game and knowledge...could I run it?
     
    Intel Pentium 4 3.07 GHz.  1 gig ram (can be upgraded to 2 if needed).
    GeForce FX 5700 LE
    Your card is like 3 years old. :/

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  • TheroosterTherooster Member UncommonPosts: 70
    Originally posted by Tharcide

    Originally posted by Therooster


    I think Vanguard is beginning to shape up into something worth at the very least trying.  but I'm worried I may be disappointed because of a lack of a top system and a lack of wanting to shell out money for a better one.  So for those with experience with the game and knowledge...could I run it?
     
    Intel Pentium 4 3.07 GHz.  1 gig ram (can be upgraded to 2 if needed).
    GeForce FX 5700 LE
    Your card is like 3 years old. :/I know.  Hence my question.  I'm not up on all the latest t3ch for video cards, but I know I've had mine for a couple years.  So what sort of vid card would I need to run this?  Then I can decide if it's worth the effort.
  • bmjames80bmjames80 Member Posts: 49
    Your card will just cry if you try to play this game.  On the bright side you can get a 7600gt AGP for around $150 U.S

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  • GooneyGooney Member Posts: 194
    If you get a new video card and another gig of memory you can play the game without problems.



    I too have a machine on its last legs, I picked up an ATI 1950Pro, 2 gigs ram and overclocked my 2.40Ghz to 2.80 and I can play without too many problems.  I do switch back and fourth between bump maping levels, but that can be done on the fly so its quick and easy way to improve FPS when I need it.  Cant remember the setting has a name like "Normal Mapping" or something like that.



    Grab a buddy key from a friend and do the 10 day trial, thats a pretty good way to get a feel for it. 



    -Gooney
  • KordeshKordesh Member Posts: 1,715

    The big killer, as with most large texture SoE games is going to be memory. The more you have of it the better. Basically, you want to reduce the swapping of textures as much as possible. A graphics card would definately help as well, but RAM would be a cheap alternative that would help alot.

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  • vylovylo Member Posts: 149
    You need a new video card, and another gig of ram.
  • TheroosterTherooster Member UncommonPosts: 70

    What about somethign like this:

    XFX GeForce 7600 GS / 256MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card

    And thanks for all the help!  Rumors of the "mean"  Vanguard community are largely exagerrated methinks.

  • KordeshKordesh Member Posts: 1,715
    Looks like it would be a decent card. May want to consider BFG tech for manufactuerer however. Thats just a personal preference I have though. They tend to produce some quality parts. Out of curiosity how much are you willing to spend on the card, and what kind of memory does your system use?

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  • HatsAndCatsHatsAndCats Member Posts: 74
    That should handle the game just fine... ^_^
  • SacasuSacasu Member UncommonPosts: 11
    You don't have much to do. A new video card and a Gig or RAM and you should be all set. You're getting off light compared to a lot of people.



    Here are a few links to help you compare/contrast between the cards.



    www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx



    www.tomshardware.com/2007/01/05/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money/



    For a few dollars more you can get the X1950, which beats the 7600GS in most tests.
  • metalcoremetalcore Member Posts: 798

    Originally posted by Therooster
    What about somethign like this:
    XFX GeForce 7600 GS / 256MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card
    And thanks for all the help!  Rumors of the "mean"  Vanguard community are largely exagerrated methinks.

    Card isn't too bad and another gig would help.

    Your rig is quite old and will not be able to run everything at full (but I assume you realise this).

    Now playing: VG (after a long break from MMORPGS)
    Played for more than a month: Darkfall online, Vanguard SOH, Everquest, Horizons, WoW, SWG, Everquest II, Eve

  • KordeshKordesh Member Posts: 1,715
    X1950 is an ATI card. Once again, personal preference, but fairly warned be ye

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  • TheroosterTherooster Member UncommonPosts: 70
    Originally posted by metalcore


     

    Originally posted by Therooster

    What about somethign like this:

    XFX GeForce 7600 GS / 256MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card

    And thanks for all the help!  Rumors of the "mean"  Vanguard community are largely exagerrated methinks.

     

    Card isn't too bad and another gig would help.

    Your rig is quite old and will not be able to run everything at full (but I assume you realise this).

    Pentium 4 is old?  Shows what I know.  I use DDR memory, for the one who asked.

     

    And the X1950 is actually about $100 more than I would be paying for the card I have listed.  I don't want to spend more than $100 on a card.  the one I listed can be bought for $80.

  • squeaky1squeaky1 Member Posts: 172
    Originally posted by Therooster


    What about somethign like this:
    XFX GeForce 7600 GS / 256MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card
    And thanks for all the help!  Rumors of the "mean"  Vanguard community are largely exagerrated methinks.

    If you are thinking about that card, you should strongly consider a 7600GT instead.

    It doesn't cost much more and the 7600GT's are considered to have probably the best cost/performance ratio of any cards on the market. 

    - How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?

    - I don't know, but some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't they?

  • AeronisAeronis Member Posts: 231
    Probably already posted, but:

    Your processor is fine.

    Your video card absolutely needs an upgrade.

    You can get by on 1 gig of RAM, but I recommend you upgrade to 2 gigs.
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