Guide to RuneScape's new Graphics - Do YOU meet the Req's?

[Faideelah]

hehe my video card only has 32 mb #-o but if it can run cs smoothly, then rs should be no problem :thumbsup:

[Makoto_the_Phoenix]

Computer specs on my 2 comps, tell me if they're good enough for max features: (probably not laptop)

 

 

 

 

 

Laptop

 

Intel® Celeron® 1.5 Ghz processor(minimum lol)

 

502 MB RAM

 

Display:

 

Name: Mobile Intel® 915 GM/GMS, 910GML Express

 

Chip Type: Same as the name

 

Approx. Total Memory: 128 mb

 

Current display mode: 1280x768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

 

 

 

From the looks of it, your laptop *can* play, but it'll be so painful that you'll never get a chance to go to a big city. :D

 

 

 

Anyway, I wonder what a "cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep model\ name" says...

 

 

 

model name : AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57

 

model name : AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57

 

 

 

2GB of RAM, and this processor's clocked in at 1.9GHz. Also have an nVidia GeForce 7000M on this lappy. Ooh, I feel *confident* that I meet these reqs. Even the machine I found -- Intel 2.93GHz with a gig of RAM -- can run this without any hiccups.

 

 

 

By the way, I doubt that this graphics system is using DirectX. It's more or less using JOGL, so I doubt it'll matter whether or not you have DirectX, and I *seriously* doubt it'll help.

 

 

 

@Faideelah: No dice, you need at least a 64MB card. Sorry.

[berbatovsky]

The computer with my specs (see above post) cost £300{$600} (without monitor or printer as I already had these) and comfortably plays games like Half life 2, really computers have become so affordable yet powerful I don't see too many people not meeting the requirments for the new detail level.

[compfreak847]

Computer specs on my 2 comps, tell me if they're good enough for max features: (probably not laptop)

 

 

 

 

 

Laptop

 

Intel® Celeron® 1.5 Ghz processor(minimum lol)

 

502 MB RAM

 

Display:

 

Name: Mobile Intel® 915 GM/GMS, 910GML Express

 

Chip Type: Same as the name

 

Approx. Total Memory: 128 mb

 

Current display mode: 1280x768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

 

 

 

From the looks of it, your laptop *can* play, but it'll be so painful that you'll never get a chance to go to a big city. :D

 

 

 

Anyway, I wonder what a "cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep model\ name" says...

 

 

 

model name : AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57

 

model name : AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57

 

 

 

2GB of RAM, and this processor's clocked in at 1.9GHz. Also have an nVidia GeForce 7000M on this lappy. Ooh, I feel *confident* that I meet these reqs. Even the machine I found -- Intel 2.93GHz with a gig of RAM -- can run this without any hiccups.

 

 

 

By the way, I doubt that this graphics system is using DirectX. It's more or less using JOGL, so I doubt it'll matter whether or not you have DirectX, and I *seriously* doubt it'll help.

 

 

 

@Faideelah: No dice, you need at least a 64MB card. Sorry.

 

Every computer comes with DirectX, he's simply using the program to find the computer's specs.

[compfreak847]

I got all the req. exept for the RAM part! :ohnoes: (it says 256 on the comp box but in the window+r it says 192_

 

 

 

We got the comp im now playing on in 2005

 

That's because part of your ram (64 MB) is being given to the graphics card. Your probably going to need a ram and graphics update, both of which are fairly cheap. Or you could go buy a new computer from dell for ~800 that could run this and many other games without breaking a sweat. (If you know how to get the 450 off dell coupons and other such secret deals).

So just a new RAM chip in it and i can play? =)

Not quite. If you have 4 year old integrated graphics, you probably won't be able to run it. Good excuse for a new computer :thumbsup:

[Chazimcgee]

Thanks for that Chazimcgee, I done meet the requirements (thank god!). Infact, more than enough :thumbup:

 

 

 

No probs :)

 

 

 

I hope my guide helps other people as well

 

 

 

Love the updated, clean smilies now :)

[Mischlings]

Intel Core 2 Quad CPU @ 2.40 GHz

 

3054 MB RAM

 

NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT w/1511 MB Total Memory

 

 

 

Looks like I'll have no trouble with the new updates. (And to think that this computer only cost 700 USD)

[Flodder450]

Not quite. If you have 4 year old integrated graphics, you probably won't be able to run it. Good excuse for a new computer :thumbsup:how you mean "4 year old integrated graphics,you wont probably wont be able to run it"?

[compfreak847]

Not quite. If you have 4 year old integrated graphics, you probably won't be able to run it. Good excuse for a new computer :thumbsup:how you mean "4 year old integrated graphics,you wont probably wont be able to run it"?

 

You said your computer is around 4 years old. Its running integrated graphics. Therefore, it probably won't be able to run it. What don't you understand?

[Mischlings]

Not quite. If you have 4 year old integrated graphics, you probably won't be able to run it. Good excuse for a new computer :thumbsup:

how you mean "4 year old integrated graphics,you wont probably wont be able to run it"?

 

 

 

He means that an integrated graphics card that was made 4 years ago (and therefore likely isn't that powerful) probably doesn't have enough memory to run the new RS graphics.

[Sentry_Wolf]

Glad to know you are all happy with the guide.

[Indestria]

2038 MB RAM

 

1.73 GHz

 

244 MB Graphics Card(Intel GMA 950)

 

 

 

I think i pass the reqs, and nicely(although i have seen other people's.....but with a $900 laptop, i think it's fair, right?)

[psvstef]

yes i can handle the new graphics \ :thumbup:

[compfreak847]

2038 MB RAM

 

1.73 GHz

 

244 MB Graphics Card(Intel GMA 950)

 

 

 

I think i pass the reqs, and nicely(although i have seen other people's.....but with a $900 laptop, i think it's fair, right?)

 

Ok, you need to un-confuse people. If it says Intel graphics card, REGARDLESS of the amount of memory, that means it is integrated graphics and it is "stealing" the memory from the main system memory. If your "graphics card" is Intel, you PROBABLY will not be able to run the new graphics, or the FPS will be too low to play effectively. Either way, forget about full screen. I guess it depends on what the margin of error is for the specs.

[Dragons_Might]

I need a tech nerd pls?

 

 

 

I have above the specs for RAM and Processor, however I have no idea with the video card. The thing only mentions 2 kinds of cards, and te forum post on RSOF mentions something about my type, but IDK if it would work.

 

 

 

The card I have says: ATI Radeon Express 1150.

 

 

 

Is that card gonna work? :wall:

[berbatovsky]

2038 MB RAM

 

1.73 GHz

 

244 MB Graphics Card(Intel GMA 950)

 

 

 

I think i pass the reqs, and nicely(although i have seen other people's.....but with a $900 laptop, i think it's fair, right?)

 

Ok, you need to un-confuse people. If it says Intel graphics card, REGARDLESS of the amount of memory, that means it is intigrated graphics and it is "stealing" the memory from the main system memory. If your "graphics card" is Intel, you PROBABLY will not be able to run the new graphics, or the FPS will be too low to play effectivly. Either way, forget about full screen. I guess it depends on what the margin of error is for the specs.

 

With 2 gigs of Ram he doesn't have to worry about poor performance on Runescape 2.0, although you are correct in that integrated graphic cards use the computers specified R.A.M as opposed to dedicated graphics cards that have their own R.A.M. Really I can't see Runescapes new detail mode being that resource heavy.

[compfreak847]

I need a tech nerd pls?

 

 

 

I have above the specs for RAM and Processor, however I have no idea with the video card. The thing only mentions 2 kinds of cards, and te forum post on RSOF mentions something about my type, but IDK if it would work.

 

 

 

The card I have says: ATI Radeon Express 1150.

 

 

 

Is that card gonna work? :wall:

 

That's integrated graphics, not a real card, so it isn't that powerful. However, it is good for integrated graphics, so it may still be able to run it. We really need to wait until it comes out to find out more information, Jagex didn't really give many hints.

[Dragons_Might]

I need a tech nerd pls?

 

 

 

I have above the specs for RAM and Processor, however I have no idea with the video card. The thing only mentions 2 kinds of cards, and te forum post on RSOF mentions something about my type, but IDK if it would work.

 

 

 

The card I have says: ATI Radeon Express 1150.

 

 

 

Is that card gonna work? :wall:

 

That's integrated graphics, not a real card, so it isn't that powerful. However, it is good for integrated graphics, so it may still be able to run it. We really need to wait until it comes out to find out more information, Jagex didn't really give many hints.

 

 

 

Lawl just asking more because I really want to play the new detail, straight from jagex they said:

 

 

 

If your graphics card is not Nvidia then dont fret!

 

 

 

ATI Radeon cards are another popular brand of graphics card. With a little bit of research you can find out if yours matches up to a similar Nvidia product.

 

 

 

If you have an on-board graphics card (often something like an Intel or similar) then you may need to do some research or ask a local computer specialist.

 

 

 

Since you said mine is quite good for integrated graphics does that mean I have a good chance? Or are there non integrated ATI Radeon that they mean? They also talk about how if your system isn't very old it should be fine, and mine is a little over a year. Also has 1 gig of RAM and the processor is 2.0.. so I figured the card should be fine but I'm not sure.

[Flodder450]

Not quite. If you have 4 year old integrated graphics, you probably won't be able to run it. Good excuse for a new computer :thumbsup:

how you mean "4 year old integrated graphics,you wont probably wont be able to run it"?

 

You said your computer is around 4 years old. Its running integrated graphics. Therefore, it probably won't be able to run it. What don't you understand?the integrated graphics part :oops:

[compfreak847]

I need a tech nerd pls?

 

 

 

I have above the specs for RAM and Processor, however I have no idea with the video card. The thing only mentions 2 kinds of cards, and te forum post on RSOF mentions something about my type, but IDK if it would work.

 

 

 

The card I have says: ATI Radeon Express 1150.

 

 

 

Is that card gonna work? :wall:

 

That's integrated graphics, not a real card, so it isn't that powerful. However, it is good for integrated graphics, so it may still be able to run it. We really need to wait until it comes out to find out more information, Jagex didn't really give many hints.

 

 

 

Lawl just asking more because I really want to play the new detail, straight from jagex they said:

 

 

 

If your graphics card is not Nvidia then dont fret!

 

 

 

ATI Radeon cards are another popular brand of graphics card. With a little bit of research you can find out if yours matches up to a similar Nvidia product.

 

 

 

If you have an on-board graphics card (often something like an Intel or similar) then you may need to do some research or ask a local computer specialist.

 

 

 

Since you said mine is quite good for integrated graphics does that mean I have a good chance? Or are there non integrated ATI Radeon that they mean? They also talk about how if your system isn't very old it should be fine, and mine is a little over a year. Also has 1 gig of RAM and the processor is 2.0.. so I figured the card should be fine but I'm not sure.

 

They are talking about non integrated graphics; Nvidia only makes discreet (non integrated) graphics. They do talk about most newer computers running it, which gives us some hope. However, going off the specs alone, integrated graphics, which usually have 0 memory of their own, will not be able to run it. Jagex really should have provided more detail on this one, the best solution being a benchmarking program to tell you if you can and at what resolutions. Then again, perhaps we could all just wait a few weeks until it comes out.

 

 

 

EDIT: Comparison between a Radeon Express 1150 (ATI) and my GT 6800 (NVIDIA): Radeon 3DMark 05: 366, GT 3DMark 05: 4352. Admittedly synthetic benchmarks do not exactly represent real-world performance, but they are far more accurate then clock speeds or memory size.

[Tom_Servo]

I'm worried about my 1.46 GHz Intel Celeron M :?

[Dragons_Might]

[hide=CompFreak]

 

That's integrated graphics, not a real card, so it isn't that powerful. However, it is good for integrated graphics, so it may still be able to run it. We really need to wait until it comes out to find out more information, Jagex didn't really give many hints.

 

 

 

Lawl just asking more because I really want to play the new detail, straight from jagex they said:

 

 

 

Since you said mine is quite good for integrated graphics does that mean I have a good chance? Or are there non integrated ATI Radeon that they mean? They also talk about how if your system isn't very old it should be fine, and mine is a little over a year. Also has 1 gig of RAM and the processor is 2.0.. so I figured the card should be fine but I'm not sure.

 

They are talking about non integrated graphics; Nvidia only makes discreet (non integrated) graphics. They do talk about most newer computers running it, which gives us some hope. However, going off the specs alone, integrated graphics, which usually have 0 memory of their own, will not be able to run it. Jagex really should have provided more detail on this one, the best solution being a benchmarking program to tell you if you can and at what resolutions. Then again, perhaps we could all just wait a few weeks until it comes out.

[/hide]

 

 

 

One last question, and thanks for the help up to now.

 

 

 

You said the integrated ones usually have 0 memory on their own, but when I go to DxDiag thing (way 2 on the main post), under the Approx total memory for my card, it says 318 MB. IIRC the thing said you need like 64... so does this give me hope or no?

[compfreak847]

I'm worried about my 1.46 GHz Intel Celeron M :?

 

If we're using hardware rendering, graphics card is more important. The "M" moniker means that it is mobile, and will be more powerful then the equivalent desktop processor (A 1.46 Ghz is approximately equal to a 2.4 Ghz Pentium 4 non-dual-core) However, the fact that it is Celeron instead of Pentium is a drawback (Half the L2 Cache). If you have a decent graphics card you should probably be able to run it, but with shared graphics you might have problems...

[compfreak847]

[hide=CompFreak]

 

That's integrated graphics, not a real card, so it isn't that powerful. However, it is good for integrated graphics, so it may still be able to run it. We really need to wait until it comes out to find out more information, Jagex didn't really give many hints.

 

 

 

Lawl just asking more because I really want to play the new detail, straight from jagex they said:

 

 

 

Since you said mine is quite good for integrated graphics does that mean I have a good chance? Or are there non integrated ATI Radeon that they mean? They also talk about how if your system isn't very old it should be fine, and mine is a little over a year. Also has 1 gig of RAM and the processor is 2.0.. so I figured the card should be fine but I'm not sure.

 

They are talking about non integrated graphics; Nvidia only makes discreet (non integrated) graphics. They do talk about most newer computers running it, which gives us some hope. However, going off the specs alone, integrated graphics, which usually have 0 memory of their own, will not be able to run it. Jagex really should have provided more detail on this one, the best solution being a benchmarking program to tell you if you can and at what resolutions. Then again, perhaps we could all just wait a few weeks until it comes out.[/hide]

 

 

 

One last question, and thanks for the help up to now.

 

 

 

You said the integrated ones usually have 0 memory on their own, but when I go to DxDiag thing (way 2 on the main post), under the Approx total memory for my card, it says 318 MB. IIRC the thing said you need like 64... so does this give me hope or no?

 

What that means is that your card is using your main system ram instead of its own memory, with two drawbacks. #1, the main one, is that it is much slower for it to access the main system memory vs. its own built in memory. ATI HyperMemery (included on that specific card) helps, but it is still much slower. #2, a smaller drawback, is that it reduces the amount of memory availble to your operating system. On more recent cards like this one, memory is released and allocated dynamically, so this is less of a concern.

[Lodewijk66]

I FAIL I HAS 1.1 PROCESSOR :( :cry:

 

 

 

great guide guys, thnx