I am looking to buy a new video card so that I can play DAO.
I am currently looking at this video card http://www.newegg.co...1-046-_-Product
My question is whether or not I should invest in a better psu even though I meet the minimum requirements for this card.
my computer is as follows:
Dell Deminsions 8400
p4 3.0
4 gig ram
Radeon X1300
400 W psu
Video card and psu question
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, déc. 30 2009 04:57
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#2
Posté 30 décembre 2009 - 05:14
MingWolf
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Power-wise, I think you should be okay since it appears to be slightly watered down for low power, though a better PSU would probably be on the safer end. 400W is really asking for a lot...
I would not recommend spending the money on a new video card, however, especially just to play this game. You may encounter some CPU-performance related bottlenecks. The pentium 4 3.0 is below requirements, and significantly so. Some people with p4's say they can run it, and to be frank, I am uncertain about such claims, though I do know that quite a few people with p4's also encountered some unplayable issues during instances of large combat as well. Upgrade with caution.
I would not recommend spending the money on a new video card, however, especially just to play this game. You may encounter some CPU-performance related bottlenecks. The pentium 4 3.0 is below requirements, and significantly so. Some people with p4's say they can run it, and to be frank, I am uncertain about such claims, though I do know that quite a few people with p4's also encountered some unplayable issues during instances of large combat as well. Upgrade with caution.
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Posté 30 décembre 2009 - 05:19
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I have spoken to a few ppl who have already played DAO on a p4. There are a few of those bottleneck issue you talk about but the majority of the game runs well.
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Posté 30 décembre 2009 - 05:31
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Besides total watts, you need to make sure that your PSU has ample power on the +12v rail. Check the Amps on the +12v. If I was using a 400W PSU, I would want at least 30A on the +12. Also, if you are going to invest in a new mid-range card, I would go with the eVGA brand. I have had great customer support with them and they have a 90 day step-up program where you can turn your card in and upgrade it for the difference in price.
