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System Requirements
Since you're reading this we assume you are already online
and, interested in getting started in online gaming. Before you begin,
to get the most out of your gaming experience you will want to stop for
a moment and ask yourself "What do I need?".
The basic system is a modern day low end PC. This configuration
will allow you access most of todays gaming software without too many
problems.
Very Old System
- IBM PC compatible computer, Pentium 100 MHz
- 16 MB RAM
- 16-bit colour video card (800x600 resolution)
- SVGA Monitor
- Windows 98/95/NT
- Microsoft compatible mouse
- Sound Blaster compatible sound card
- 20 MB free hard drive space (varies)
- CD-ROM drive (8x)
- 14.4 KB modem
The newer versions of gaming software are using 24 or 32
bit color, streaming multiple voice channels, adding impressive play animations
and generally making the gaming experience pretty enjoyable. Most of this
fun is beyond the capability of the Basic System.
Low End System
- IBM PC compatible computer, Pentium II 200 MHz
- 32 MB RAM
- 16-bit colour video card (800x600 resolution)
- SVGA Monitor
- Windows 98/95/NT
- Microsoft compatible mouse
- Sound Blaster AWE 32 sound card
- 20 MB free hard drive space (varies)
- CD-ROM drive (16x or better)
- 28.8 KB modem
The major upgrades we've made here are the processor, the
color card and the sound card. There isn't much you're going to miss with
a system like this. Compromises here are limited to download speeds, online
performance and game play speeds.
Typical System
- IBM PC compatible computer, Pentium II 400 MHz
- 64 MB RAM
- 32-bit color video card with graphics acceleration (TNT, Voodoo, or
equiv.)
- 1000 x 800 or better monitor
- Windows 98/NT
- Microsoft compatible mouse
- Sound Blaster PCI128 or better sound card (or compatible)
- 200 MB free hard drive space
- CD-ROM drive (24x or better)
- 56 KB modem
Nothing lacking here! Graphics and sound are up to any software's
demands. Online and download times are as good as they need to be.
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