Gamers web site Exophase says they have received the minimum and recommended hardware specifications required to play the game Assassin's Creed (PC version).
"A reliable anonymous source has sent along details on the system requirements for the PC release of Assassin’s Creed. The specs look rather demanding and it’s clear that you’ll need a Crysis-capable PC to run Assassin’s Creed in its full glory on PC."
"A reliable anonymous source has sent along details on the system requirements for the PC release of Assassin’s Creed. The specs look rather demanding and it’s clear that you’ll need a Crysis-capable PC to run Assassin’s Creed in its full glory on PC."
Minimum System Requirements:
- Windows XP or Vista
- 2 GB RAM
- Dual core processor (Intel Pentium D or better)
- 256MB Direct3D 10 compatible video card, or Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
- DirectX compatible driver
- DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
- 16 GB free hard disk space
- DirectX libraries (included)
- Vista compatible sound card
- Keyboard, Mouse
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller (optional)
- Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo, or better processor
- 3 GB System RAM
- ATI HD2900 series, Nvidia GeForce 8800 series, or better video card
- 5.1 sound card
- Microsoft Xbox 360 controller
- DirectX10 compatible cards, recommended ATI HD2900 series, Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
- Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
News source: Exophase
You do realize that programming for the 360 is essentially the same as programming for the PC, provided the right dev tools are used. It has always been Microsoft's intention to make the transition to PC Gaming as easy as possible for 360 games. So it's not so much a 'port' as it is a more 'generalized' game (to support various hardware configurations).
That's for the Vista DX10 version.
Why the heavy requirements? A machine like that has the power of TWO Xbox's... why can't we have a port of the version that runs on the 360? Then the majority of us might actually be able to play it properly..
Another game I have no reason to buy.. might get it in a year or two out of the bargain bin... meh.
Well it makes sense to me, the fact is a PC with the same specs as the 360 cannot run games at the same level, it [the PC] needs much higher specs to match the 360. Why? because the 360 is a dedicated gaming system and it's OS has been taylor made for it's specific hardware and capabilties with very minimal overhead, you could say the OS and hardware are in complete harmony. The PC is not, as it is a multi-purpose machine and the OS that runs it must account for multiple hardware configurations etc. Look at Halo 2, while it may not be the prettiest game around it needs a PC signficantly more powerful then the original Xbox to run it in all it's glory. I hope what I said made some kinds of sense?
Well it makes sense to me, the fact is a PC with the same specs as the 360 cannot run games at the same level, it [the PC] needs much higher specs to match the 360. Why? because the 360 is a dedicated gaming system and it's OS has been taylor made for it's specific hardware and capabilties with very minimal overhead, you could say the OS and hardware are in complete harmony. The PC is not, as it is a multi-purpose machine and the OS that runs it must account for multiple hardware configurations etc. Look at Halo 2, while it may not be the prettiest game around it needs a PC signficantly more powerful then the original Xbox to run it in all it's glory. I hope what I said made some kinds of sense?
As far as the wording goes, it makes sense... HOWEVER, I'm not convinced of the truth of your statement. My gpu alone kicks the Xbox in the balls and I have a far faster proc too and more memory, so even with OS overhead I'd still be able to run 360 equivelents.
Well it makes sense to me, the fact is a PC with the same specs as the 360 cannot run games at the same level, it [the PC] needs much higher specs to match the 360. Why? because the 360 is a dedicated gaming system and it's OS has been taylor made for it's specific hardware and capabilties with very minimal overhead, you could say the OS and hardware are in complete harmony. The PC is not, as it is a multi-purpose machine and the OS that runs it must account for multiple hardware configurations etc. Look at Halo 2, while it may not be the prettiest game around it needs a PC signficantly more powerful then the original Xbox to run it in all it's glory. I hope what I said made some kinds of sense?
I agree with you but Halo 2 is an exception it just plays like crap no matter what system you have.
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Those specs are pretty ridiculous.
Because of this the controls this will probably REQUIRE a gamepad.
http://www.crysis-online.com/Information/S...20Requirements/
Fully meet the recommended specs here
Fully meet the recommended specs here
And you're happy about a game requiring 2gb minimum to run, recommending 3? No game today should have bigger requirements than Crysis. Consider the fact how much worse Creed looks compared to Crysis and you get an idea about how lazy some programmers can be.
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Just so long as the release a x64 compatible exe.
And... AND... theres no freakin drivers or other rediculous problems on a console. You pop it in, it works. Ive been around since the 3dFx Voodoo days and ive spent thousands over the years rebuilding systems to keep up with the games. My current system is an AMD 2600xp processor with 700 megs ram and an ATI 9800 card. Plays Unreal Tournament GOTY and COD2 fine. Id always thought Id stay the PC route and never give in to consoles, but not anymore. It's consoles and HD TVs for the future. Go into game stores and the PC selection is .09% of the store. Ive played this game on Xbox 360 and a flat screen plasma tv and it looks awesome. Just as good as a pc if not better. And reallly, who has a 42" computer monitor sitting on their computer desk?? Save your money. Buy an Xbox360 (or whatever console) and a decent HD tv and youll be good to go alot more years than a pc.
Last edited by poorgamer on 22 Jan 2008 - 01:39
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