News Bioshock hardware requirements revealed

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  1. Tim S

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    Tim S, 10 Jul 2007
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  2. iwog

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    ooo internet connection for activation. Really trying to cut down on game piracy then as securom and the other obviously dont work. And min req 1gig of ram, poo. Looks like server plans are going on hold again for another ram upgrade.
     
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  3. will.

    will. A motorbike of jealousy!

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    woo :D although, biggest game this year? Crysis not included in that statement perchance? or has that been hit by the delay hammer again without me knowing?

    also, teeny speeling mishtape; isnpired
     
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  4. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Bah, I won't be playing that one then. No SM3 here. :)
     
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  5. iwog

    iwog Linux cursed

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    After reading the announcement again what worries me is that they're recommending intel for both min and recommended specs. Does this mean that performance will suffer for us AMD users?
     
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  6. Dr. Strangelove

    Dr. Strangelove What's a Dremel?

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    well I certainly will not be playing that game, not with my current rig anyway :(
     
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  7. Seraphim Works

    Seraphim Works What's a Dremel?

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    They normally use intel specs because everyone understands them to be honest. Plus, an amd that's worse than a 2.4 P4 would be poor indeed... If you've got dual core, you'll be sorted to be honest.
     
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  8. CardJoe

    CardJoe Freelance Journalist

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    To me it's even bigger than Crysis. :)
     
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  9. DougEdey

    DougEdey I pwn all your storage

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    /Hugs 360, see baby, you're better then the PC, you work easily.

    For me to get reccomended specs I'd need to invest around £300+, to get it to run as well as the 360 on my 2405 I'd need to invest a lot more.
     
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  10. will.

    will. A motorbike of jealousy!

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    Blasphemy!

    There is no doubt that they will both be pretty damn special like, but Crysis is the reason I got my new PC so my love is reserved for nano suites and ice loving aliens for the time being :p
     
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  11. CardJoe

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    I await Crysis eagerly too, but System Shock 2 was a classic and Looking Glass Studios were my favourite developer. I just have a soft spot for FPS/RPG hybrids I guess.
     
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  12. Phil Rhodes

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    As with Far Cry, I think I'll simply wait a year and then play it once the system requirements are a bit more in the realms of sanity.

    Buggered if I'm spending enough money on a graphics card to buy a complete 360...

    Phil
     
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  13. Hugo

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    Shh you.... Damn I hope saying an 8600 is recommended for DX10 means they've got a lot more optimisation on that codeline than COH and Lost Planet
     
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  14. BioSniper

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    Hmm, PC or 360, I can do both but I almost feel it'll be a better experience on a 32" screen on the sofa on a dark windy night with the curtains drawn and lights off than it will be on PC.
     
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  15. CardJoe

    CardJoe Freelance Journalist

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    Even without a mouse? Never been.
     
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  16. Amon

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    Wow, my (best and current) video card doesn't even meet the documented minimum requirement for Bioshock.
     
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  17. Omnituens

    Omnituens What's a Dremel?

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    gimme!

    im actually suprised at the fact that only a few people have pre-ordered this game where i work. had more interest in the 360 version though.
     
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  18. Tim S

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    /me strokes system... bring it on :hip:
     
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  19. Amon

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    /jealous :grr:
     
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  20. will.

    will. A motorbike of jealousy!

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    Why not hook up your pc to your TV?

    That's what I've done. All games run on full settings too because the resolution is so teeny compared to my 21 inch widscreen.

    I shall join you in the subtle boasting :p

    All games are mere pestilences as far as my computay is concerned!
     
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