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DarthOps
31-08-08, 17:04
Hi,

I am trying to figure out if I should get Fallout 3 on the PC or a console. I wouldn't normally think about a console but I don't know if my PC will cope so well with FO3. I want it to look very pretty :)

My Current Rig:

CPU: Q6600
Mobo: Asus Striker Extreme
Graphics Card: EVGA 8800GTS 640mb ACS3
Ram: 4GB (can't remember timings)

So:

1. Will it look good on my PC as it stands?

2. What would you recommend as a new graphics card for me anyway for £150 quid?(not sure if ATI has overtaken Nvidia again). this is my current card: http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=640-P2-N827-AR&family=GeForce%208%20Series%20Family

Thanks,

Darth
Brimbo
31-08-08, 17:18
look at the system requirements for the game
DarthOps
31-08-08, 19:11
look at the system requirements for the game

I did:


What are the PC system requirements?
We won’t know for sure until we are much closer to the game’s release. Until then we won’t speculate on what kind of processor or video card you might need.


But I'm guessing that someone like Marty might have a rough idea, he just knows these kinda things ;)
Borg Queen
31-08-08, 19:18
If I had bought that rig and couldn't play Fallout 3 on it I'd be majorly pissed off.
Martin987
31-08-08, 19:21
Your current PC will be fine, I expect.

If you want to upgrade your graphics card, the ATi Radeon 4870 or even the 4850 would be a nice choice, but to be honest, I wouldn't bother. Not yet anyway.

The Q6600 is perfectly fine, as is the 4GB RAM.

It doesn't look like game that will be demanding, so I wouldn't worry about it. It will look, and no doubt play really nice on a console as well though.
LazyG
31-08-08, 19:24
PC ftw, also allows mods which can really improve rpgs. Also having played oblviion on the 360 i can say its bloody irritating.
DarthOps
31-08-08, 19:41
Thanks for the info guys :)

I will hold off on the cards then, was disappointed to hear that it has no multiplayer though :(
Kijaszek
04-09-08, 11:59
you dont need upgrade GPU:) the newest and most expensive card i only 30% faster than yours :P (in real tests).

Its good:)


EDIT:

Thanks for the info guys :)

I will hold off on the cards then, was disappointed to hear that it has no multiplayer though :(

Bethesda doesn't get rights for MMORPG :D
Its almost sure we get fallout mmorpg sooner or later from another company ;) Maybe it will ressurect the interplay:P who knows?