Starcraft 2 System Requirements Article!

I think it's primarily to ascertain whether or not your computer can handle StarCraft 2: what's the point of giving Beta invites to players who can't play the game?

 

Omg, I don't think I can even run on minimum with shi-ty a-s compute of mine. Will someone loan some money for a new one?

 

@CryorDie

Yes, you'll be abe to run StarCraft2, probably around medium, maybe high on certain maps. However, consider purchasing a 8600GT; it's even more powerful than the 7800GT that JonEagle recommended as *minimum*, and you can buy it as low as $40 US.

 

On the computer I am currently typing on (which will be the one I use to play the Beta) runs on Recommended Stats. The other one I have that I use strictly for business and the such would run this on all ultra high starts and operate like smooth butter.

The reason for this? Well that is simple. I want to help out Blizzard in finding out the limits of SC2 and this computer is a mix match of random stuff and I am pretty sure they would like to see how well it performs on a computer that will have different kinds of systems that are not normally compatible (but works great together due to some tweaking on my part). Even though I don't have to do this as I already have my Blizzcon 09 ticket.

 

Can I have your computer. I'll pay you cold hard cash, name your price.

 

Do any of you guys think I can get away with a Geforce 6600? Im still running on a motherboard using an agp slot, and using a 250 watt power supply, so getting a better video card would probably mean getting a power supply too.

I should mention: I can barely run Supreme Commander (everything on lowest), so if this is the same as Supreme Commander, I know what Im in for.

 

@Crazy_Jonny

Will you be able to run it with a 6600? Yes... The more important question, however, is: do you enjoy lag?
And what's your processor? That's even more important than your Video Card.

Basically, if you have a 2.0+ dual core and an 8600GT or more, mates, you're good to go. I'm not sure why'd you even want to try to play it on less than that, as your enjoyment will be seriously mitigated. An 8600GT and a basic AMD 2.0+ dual core processor are to be had for cheap these days, and will probably give you the best ''bang for your buck'', as the Americans like to say. However, for those on a budget (such as myself!), I personally recommend abstaining from purchasing anything just now: wait for the BETA.

 

Mines a 2.8ghz Pentium 4 w/HT. Mines a bit of an oddball, it was the last of the AGP breed. I always thought the video card was really important, they tend to be more picky than the processor, with the exception of DoW2. When I played the beta of that, my fan ran very loudly, and I had to play on minimum setting, but I could still run it. It runs fps's pretty well (doom 3, Half-life 2, etc).

If I really have trouble with it, Ill probably either play it on a friends computer (but that would probably mean sharing the beta), or get an upgrade, which I dont want to spend more than $100 on. From what I know, the processor requirements on Blizzard games tend to be low.

 

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My PC specs:

AMD 64 3500 2.2 ghz

2 gig pc3200 memory

Nvidia 6150 256 mb

250 gb hard drive



So which would be better, upgrading or just getting a better pc?

 

Nvidia 6150 is an onboard graphics series (integrated). You just need to upgrade the video card.

 

Ok but have you though of the possibility that the poor fellow that doesn't have even the reqs to run at a beta opt, And been digging though the internet for a release date of the beta?
The best thing i could think of is that there are still many alternatives playing the game even in the minimum reqs.

 

Of course, Blizzard will probably give Beta access to a few players who only meet the minimum requirements, but they won't be interested in anyone who doesn't meet at the very least the minimum requirements --which is why they check your computer's stats.

An old 939 socket processor will only get you low settings. And that Nvidia 6150 is integrated. Try finding a used 939 dual core, and purchase a Nvidia 8600GT (your motherboard can take PCIE cards, right? Tell me your mobo's make if you're not sure...). An 8600 GT will max out SC2. Your problem will be finding an affordable 939 socket X2 proc: they're not made anymore, and they run for an exorbitant price even on ebay.

For all those of you here who think the VIDEO CARD is the single most important factor, it's NOT. SC2 is an RTS and as such processing power is VERY important, ie: you could couple a 9800GTX with an old Pentium IV 2.2GhZ and not max out the game simply because that processor doesn't have enough juice in it. In fact, such a weak processor would bottleneck a powerful card like the 9800GTX. Also, make sure you have enough memory. If you have XP, max it out to 2GB. If you have Vista go for 4GB.

For those considering purchasing or building (it's really not as difficult as it sounds!) I recommend building around an Intel e5200 (that's a lot of bang for your buck, mates) and a Nvidia 8600GT or if you have the budget a 9600GT. They're cheap, but they'll get the job done, and you'll be playing on high. Jon has a great article about how to put together your own computer. The only thing I'd change is two of the components he chose: the e8400 (good proc, if you have the money) and an 8800GT (which, incidentally, has been phased out). However, an e8400 will cost you 2.5x as much as an e5200 for 25% more processing power. And unless you're playing modern shooters, you really don't need more than a 9600GT or a Radeon 6760.

 

Good my comp can run it if that will be final lol

 

Please do not quote more than you type.

If you think a 8600 will max SC2, you're on drugs.


teraformer: www.tomshardware.com can give you good advice on what components to buy for a computer. A Radeon 4850 or Nvidia GTX250/9800GTX equivalent will probably max SC2 on low to medium-ish resolutions.

 

Pardon me? An 8600GTS with 512 DDR3 coupled with an e5200 maxes out Dawn of War II at 1400x900 (good framerates, no antialias). DOW2 has more pixels on the screen than StarCraft 2 and, in fact, the recommended GPU for DOW2 is a Geforce 7800GT or higher --which my suggested 8600 supersedes swimmingly.

Blizzard confirmed the MINIMUM would be a Radeon 9800/Geforce 5900, and you're trying to tell me we'll need a 4850 to max StarCraft II on lower resolutions? Whose on drugs now, mate?

Certainly, RTSes can be very demanding on your GPU (it's all about the programming), and a game like World In Conflict is as demanding as any modern shooter. However, given that the minimum GPU is so low, I venture that Blizzard have made SC2 more CPU intensive.

 

ZealotInATuxedo was right about everything I've read so far and his knowledge of computer technology is clearly superior to yours. No offense. I wouldn't even phrase it that way if you weren't so arrogant with your "you're on drugs" statement. You are CLEARLY wrong. Hell, Crysis would run better on max details than you say StarCraft 2 would. Surely, logic tells you how utterly wrong that is.