Is my rig capable of handling NTW on ultra?

I've been playing empire for a while but I always played on medium settings and with medium troops. If I buy a better graphics card would my computer be able to handle battles with unit sizes of 300+ and at high quality? (like the Darthmod battles from ETW)

Intel R Core(TM) quad CPU Q6660 2.4GHz
4GB of RAM
64 bit
using a NIVIDIA GeForce 9500GT atm
Monitor Resolution 1680x1080

Thanks for any help, I'll provide extra information if necessary. Sorry if I made any mistakes

Depnding on monitor resolution. Your cpu will bottleneck it next.

Operating System
MS Windows XP Home 32-bit SP3
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz 44 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EX38-DS4 (Socket 775)
Graphics
VW222 (1680x1050@60Hz)
512MB ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (ASUStek Computer Inc) 59 °C
512MB ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (ASUStek Computer Inc) 79 °C
CrossFire Disabled

I got this system, and graphics look terrible, so bad, I didn't even want to play the game.
You might need Bill Gates' computer to run this!

Originally Posted by Kayslay

Operating System
MS Windows XP Home 32-bit SP3
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz 44 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EX38-DS4 (Socket 775)
Graphics
VW222 (1680x1050@60Hz)
512MB ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (ASUStek Computer Inc) 59 °C
512MB ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (ASUStek Computer Inc) 79 °C
CrossFire Disabled

I got this system, and graphics look terrible, so bad, I didn't even want to play the game.
You might need Bill Gates' computer to run this!

What settings?

Tried MadBoris' Workaround to use more of that 4gb.?

So I guess in order to fully enjoy NTW/ETW I'll have to construct an entirely new rig. Is it possible to play ETW/NTW at the highest settings with darth level unit sizes with 1000 CDN?

In having problems running this game too and the ctds when a battle starts are very annoying. Especially since im only running the game on high.
Windows 7 64bit
Q9550 3.0ghz
Radeon HD R5770 1gb
5 Gb ddr2

Originally Posted by AppleKing

So I guess in order to fully enjoy NTW/ETW I'll have to construct an entirely new rig. Is it possible to play ETW/NTW at the highest settings with darth level unit sizes with 1000 CDN?

Hi there.
No need to get an entire new rig. Try to see if you can lay your hands on a GeForce® 9800GT 1GB. That is one good card for ETW and NTW (how it runs S2TW I do not know, as I sold off mine) and it fits in your motherboard. I know they are out of mainstream sale, but some internet stores (or even specialized stores) still has some.
M. Jessen

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Originally Posted by AppleKing

I've been playing empire for a while but I always played on medium settings and with medium troops. If I buy a better graphics card would my computer be able to handle battles with unit sizes of 300+ and at high quality? (like the Darthmod battles from ETW)

Intel R Core(TM) quad CPU Q6660 2.4GHz
4GB of RAM
64 bit
using a NIVIDIA GeForce 9500GT atm

Thanks for any help, I'll provide extra information if necessary. Sorry if I made any mistakes

Hey, I have the exact same setup, except I am using a Dual Core. I am running with 2.5 x multiplier, so my Line infantry are 400 men each, and it runs fine on mine

It all depends on the monitor resolution you want to play at, how big units you wants, and how much eyecandy you you expect to be able to use. If you can get by on 1280 x 1024, medium units, and default settings, you have a good rig.

You want 1920 x 1080, the price goes up.
You want huge unit sizes, the price goes up.
You want to see chain fly through a mast, the price goes up.
You want to see the bodies and arrows left on the ground instead of disappearing, the price goes up.

If its a laptop you'll probably easier to get a new comp.

If not you could probably upgrade this for £120-140. The video card i got to upgrade mine cost around £100 and can play this on ultra without lag (single player anyway).

Heres the model, its a pc

Tbh, to upgrade would be a waste of money. Think new.

You can only put in 2gb ram. Enough for Vista but it will cause problems.
You do have a pcie x 16 slot for upgrade.
You only have a 250 watt power supply. You would need a new one.
You do this upgrade, the inside of the mid-tower will get hot. I have US version in the closet for proof.

Be smart. Think new.

Can you guys recommend one that i can buy from a UK Store?

Budget £400-500/550

Im too useless with computers to consider making one and I'd rather buy from a store.

Thx

This one is for the UK players. I'm in Californiia.

Hey, sorry for the necropost but I'm thinking about getting this graphics card, if anybody could recommend a cheaper one or one thats similar but better that would be amazing.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...scrollFullInfo

Is this one able to run the game on top end settings with a good unit count? Also, could somebody explain what power supplies and the purpose of a green LED is? I'm struggling with all the technobabble I've been finding.

Thanks to all that helped me so far!

It has a chance.

erhm, could you elaborate a bit on that?

It also depends on your cpu, amount of ram, montitor resolution, power supply, eyecandy expectations.