Can I run it?

[Nrsw2w3]

Hi I'm getting ready to buy this game, and I'm just wondering if I can run here are my computer specs;
AMD 64 x2 Dual-core
Nvidia Geforce 6150 LE
5.25 free GB
It is also not a windows 7 don't know what it is, but not a windows 7.
Any help would be appreciated thank-you.

[Gerald]

:up: what are your ram memory?

[Nrsw2w3]

No idea can you tell me how to check please?

[Gerald]

No idea can you tell me how to check please? Click "computer" and then "System Properties "

[Nrsw2w3]

2.0 GHz, 960 MB of ram

[Gerald]

2.0 GHz, 960 MB of ram An upgrade to your existing Ram memory is needed at least 2 GIG,if you ask me, but it can be run with less but to minimize the risk that the game "lags"

[Nrsw2w3]

Thank-you. Would lowering the graphics lower ram reqiurements because I'm fine putting them on minium?

[Gerald]

Thank-you. Would lowering the graphics lower ram reqiurements because I'm fine putting them on minium? You are welcome!

[Weiss Pinguin]

There aren't all that many graphic settings to lower honestly, but I was able to run it fine on my old desktop with a Geforce FX 5200, and 2 gigs of RAM. This new one has a 6150 LE as well, I haven't tried running SH3 on it (yet) but I don't think it'll be much of a problem. I'd try to upgade your system RAM though, if you plan on playing any mods you'll definitely want the extra boost.

Also, are you using an HP slimline by any chance? those system specs sound very close to mine :hmmm: Like the exact same as mine.

[Nrsw2w3]

Don't plan on getting any mods. I have a windows xp media center 2005.

Just found out my laptop has 3.8 Gb and 2.27 processing no idea about graphics card, and this one is windows 7. Would that work?

[Gargamel]

That would be a XP MC, for your "not windows 7"

I'm not sure of the stock game, but I know GWX takes about 1.5gb of ram to load up, at least for me.

That's goign to be your problem, not the graphics. The game load the entire world, for the entire war each time you play. Your system is already probably using 200 MB of RAM Just to run. That leaves you with not a whole lot.

Wait... do you have 3.5gb RAM or 960mb?

If it's 3.5, then it should run fine, and with some mods, but with the older gfx card, I'd lay off any of the shiny sparkly ones, like FM interiors.

You may want to look into getting an external drive, a bigger internal, or just cleaning up your drive if you only have 5gb left. Since your system uses the HDD as RAM, that 5gb will disappear quickly.


But other than that, it should run ok.

[Gerald]

That would be a XP MC, for your "not windows 7"

I'm not sure of the stock game, but I know GWX takes about 1.5gb of ram to load up, at least for me.

That's goign to be your problem, not the graphics. The game load the entire world, for the entire war each time you play. Your system is already probably using 200 MB of RAM Just to run. That leaves you with not a whole lot.

Wait... do you have 3.5gb RAM or 960mb?

If it's 3.5, then it should run fine, and with some mods, but with the older gfx card, I'd lay off any of the shiny sparkly ones, like FM interiors.

You may want to look into getting an external drive, a bigger internal, or just cleaning up your drive if you only have 5gb left. Since your system uses the HDD as RAM, that 5gb will disappear quickly.


But other than that, it should run ok. Mr.Nrsw2w3 say 960mb.

[Nrsw2w3]

Ya it's 960MB, and I'm up to 7.46GB of free space.

[Gerald]

Ya it's 960MB, and I'm up to 7.46GB of free space. Did you remove app.for to get more memory, as it varies, which is good of course

[Nrsw2w3]

Where would I find app.for?

[Gerald]

Where would I find app.for? Application, is synonymous with various programs on your hard disk, remove the installed software,you get more memory,SH3 is a Application

[Nrsw2w3]

Well haven't bought the game yet so I can't delete app.for.
I am planning to get it off of steam, and will my ram work with this game with lag spikes here and there.

[Gerald]

Well haven't bought the game yet so I can't delete app.for.
I am planning to get it off of steam, and will my ram work with this game with lag spikes here and there. Link from Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_17?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=silent+hunter+iii&sprefix=silent+hunter+iii

[Nrsw2w3]

Ok I'm up to 8.70 GB of free space.
I may just jump the gun and buy it it's only $10.

[Tinman764]

That might be pushing it, my SH3 folder wieghs in at just over 6gigs, but that is with GWX so minus a bit for that.

[Fish In The Water]

Ok I'm up to 8.70 GB of free space.

The more the merrier...

You may want to free a few GB's for virtual memory as well.

[Nrsw2w3]

If I can get it up to 10 Gb would that work? Thanks for all the help.
I'm starting to think I have more RAM then I think because I can run sims 3 semi-well.

[brett25]

the game shouuld fit, but mods will swell that folder up past 10GB, so you will just have to see qwhat you can get away. The dual core is good, the video card might not be enough. I would get the game and try. I have seen it for 5.00, try amazon:salute:

[Nrsw2w3]

I'll just jump the gun and buy if it doesn't work it doesn't work. Thanks for all the help.
And this forum is much better than some others I visit.
On those forums when I asked how to check RAM I would have gotten a few colourful metaphors thrown my way.
Just checked and saw sims 3 takes 1.5 -2.0 gb of ram, and I can run sims 3.
So I'm pretty sure I have more than 960 Mb of ram.

[brett25]

also, i dont know what your budget is, but RAM is fairly inexpensive. I msure we can figure out what kind yours takes if it comes to it. Play the game, get hooked and then you'll see....

[kapuhy]

Well, I have 1,37 GB RAM and I can run stock SH3 without any problems, even with some programs running in the background. Haven't tried GWX though.