System Requirements?

[Solver]

But it would actually be cheaper to buy another 1 GB when it's needed rather than now . Which is the reason why most of us don't specifically order 5 GHz machines with 4 GB RAM now for 20 thousand dollars .

Oh, and you can do some programming with far less memory than that . cmd->debug and go .

[Kuciwalker]

Originally posted by Solver
2 gigs of RAM? What conceivable use is that? In other words, is more than 50% of that memory ever used?

Actually, yes. Especially when you're running, say, the Sims 2 + some other stuff.

[Locutus]

Originally posted by Solver
But it would actually be cheaper to buy another 1 GB when it's needed rather than now .

You'd be surprised. I buy a new PC maybe once every 5-6 years, but when I do I buy absolute top-of-the-line (for the consumer market anyway). I find that saves 50% or more compared to buying an average PC every 2-3 year, and the only thing I usually have to upgrade is the graphics card. I could probably save a few more € by waiting a few months/years before installing more memory, but why bother? As Kuci says, you *do* notice the difference with heavy loads. There's no such thing as too much memory...

Oh, and you can do some programming with far less memory than that . cmd->debug and go .

Keyword: some

[Tassadar500]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
I'm golden with my 2 gigs of RAM and 3.4 GHz processor

I have the same.

[Kuciwalker]

[Robert]

Did I already brag about my system

Oh, my graphic card is a GForce FX 5200
I'm not sure if that'll be good enough. But maybe I'll buy a new one anyway 2 weeks before cIV has been released and put my current card in my wife's computer.

[Solver]

A FX 5200 will run Civ4. The card is fully capable of handling a 3D engine, after all. Maybe it would be better to turn off, say, shadows, but you can definitely run it as it is.

[Paddy]

a new version of a great game, always the perfect time to upgrade the old wonder beast that runs the show

[Solver]

A better time to upgrade is AFTER you get the game. That way, you see how it runs on your old rig, and can then be excited by the dramatic improvement after your upgrade .

[Robert]

Maybe I should buy a total new machine

[Solver]

And send me your old one .

[Paddy]

Originally posted by Solver
A better time to upgrade is AFTER you get the game. That way, you see how it runs on your old rig, and can then be excited by the dramatic improvement after your upgrade .

good point old chap very good point

[Robert]

Originally posted by Solver
And send me your old one .

nah, a p4 3,2Ghz 1GB RAM isn't worth those stamps.
I'd rather trow it away at once.

[VonSharma]

Ahhhhhhhhh. I have a MAC

Anyone have any experience with Civ for Macs? I just switched to Mac this year when I entered med school (mainly because in the back of my head I knew I wouldn't be able to play Civ at school and thus not fail the USMLE's when Civ4 came out) but my lust for Civ4 grows stronger every passing day.

Is there a way to get some Windows thing going on Mac so I could play the game when it comes out, or are there usually generally comparable Mac versions and expansions?


PS I'll give anyone a free lobotomy in about 10 years if you help me out (your choice of region)

[Kuciwalker]

We don't know if it'll even come out on Mac.