Crysis specs - You're gonna need a bigger PC...

[diskoboy]

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Athlon 64 3000+/Intel 2.8ghz
Graphics: Nvidia 6600/X800GTO (SM 2.0)
RAM: 768Mb/1Gb on Windows Vista
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 256k+
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX9.0c with Windows XP

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Dual-core CPU (Athlon X2/Pentium D)
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT (SM 3.0) or DX10 equivalent
RAM: 1.5Gb
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 512k+ (128k+ upstream)
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX10 with Windows Vista

All I can say is "Damn!!!!!!!"

Now that's what I call next-gen!

[Ze_ro]

Not only that, but apparently the next-gen consoles aren't good enough to run it (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11651/Crytek-Next-Gen-Consoles-Are-Too-Weak-for-Crysis/). Although frankly, I have a feeling they'll find a way to get it going on the 360 and PS3 anyways, because hey, there's money to be made.

--Zero

[Emuaust]

Well I wont need to upgrade just yet then, my meets the recommended quiet easily, but honestly with the right programming
the game will run easily on the PS3 and X360, as the above poster
said, there is money to be made.

[diskoboy]

Not only that, but apparently the next-gen consoles aren't good enough to run it (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11651/Crytek-Next-Gen-Consoles-Are-Too-Weak-for-Crysis/). Although frankly, I have a feeling they'll find a way to get it going on the 360 and PS3 anyways, because hey, there's money to be made.

--Zero

There is still a rumor floating about that the 360 will probably see this game. If it does, it'll won't like near as good as the PC version running in full DX10. But my PC will run the reccomended specs (Athlon x2 4400 - SLi 7800 GT's)... All but the online multiplayer. My DSL is only 256k downstream

The good news is - It'll play on XP. I'm gonna wait a few months after Vista's release before I update.

[Synergy]

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Athlon 64 3000+/Intel 2.8ghz
Graphics: Nvidia 6600/X800GTO (SM 2.0)
RAM: 768Mb/1Gb on Windows Vista
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 256k+
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX9.0c with Windows XP

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Dual-core CPU (Athlon X2/Pentium D)
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT (SM 3.0) or DX10 equivalent
RAM: 1.5Gb
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 512k+ (128k+ upstream)
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX10 with Windows Vista

All I can say is "Damn!!!!!!!"

Now that's what I call next-gen!

I don't think it's that much of a shock. :P I just upgraded back in April of this year to an Athlon 64 3700+, a 1800XT, and 2GBs of Corsair XMS RAM. Looks like I'm safe....for now.

[Ze_ro]

There is still a rumor floating about that the 360 will probably see this game. If it does, it'll won't like near as good as the PC version running in full DX10.
I'm afraid I don't quite see what makes DX10 so much better than DX9. I realize there's new shader stuff, but is this anything that can't be compensated for in software? And even if you can't, will the new shader actually prove THAT noticable?

--Zero

[calthaer]

I dunno...I've always been of the opinion - even when my PC was top-of-the-line - that it was rather foolish from a business perspective to create a PC game that only the top 5-10% of PCs could potentially run.

[slip81]

I dunno...I've always been of the opinion - even when my PC was top-of-the-line - that it was rather foolish from a business perspective to create a PC game that only the top 5-10% of PCs could potentially run.

Well I guess the idea is is to create a game so good that people will upgrade just to play it.

[PapaStu]

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Athlon 64 3000+/Intel 2.8ghz
Graphics: Nvidia 6600/X800GTO (SM 2.0)
RAM: 768Mb/1Gb on Windows Vista
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 256k+
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX9.0c with Windows XP

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Dual-core CPU (Athlon X2/Pentium D)
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT (SM 3.0) or DX10 equivalent
RAM: 1.5Gb
HDD: 6GB
Internet: 512k+ (128k+ upstream)
Optical Drive: DVD
Software: DX10 with Windows Vista


And thus why I am a console gamer. (It helps that i'm a mac user too... but thats neither here nor there)

I don't like the notion having to go and plunk down more and more for every big release be it in the form of RAM, a new CPU/Motherboard, Videocard or more HD space because a handfull of games and the OS have killed a 60+ gig computer on top of having to buy the game too.

I don't mind consoles games looking a little dated. It wont stop me from buying a PC port a year after its PC release. Besides as they program more and more for them, the stuff gets better and better visually and gameplay wise.

But to each their own.

[Iron Draggon]

Not that I really care about this game, but I'm planning to do some upgrades ASAP in preparation for all the games like this that I will care about, which will be released soon...

First on the list is more RAM... I only have 512MB...

Next on the list is a new video card... mine is only 128MB...

Last on the list is Windows Vista... not sure which version I want yet... 6 to choose from... some tough choices there...

As for the rest, I shouldn't have any problems running the latest games with what I already have... my CPU is a 3GHZ Pentium 4, and my mobo is 800MHZ with hyperthreading...

[Ed Oscuro]

My just-departed new PC had specs pretty close to the recommended. Weak point was an AMD 64-bit 4000+, but that'll be upgraded soon enough.

I've been thinking about building one, I could basically build a dream PC with the parts I want for $2000 or less (that's including a Core 2 duo and the dual chip nVidia GeForce 7950 GX or whatever it's called).

[Joker T]

My new PC will hopefully run it quite well.

It has:

AMD Athlon X2 4200+
2 GB Ram
Nvidia eVGA 7950 GX2 1GB Dual GPU

Maybe by the time it comes Quad SLi will be in better shape and I'll be able to afford another 7950.

[Trebuken]

Every so often a game comes along which has this hidden label 'you need to upgrade'. Doom 3 was the last game with the label and I did and have been gaming very nicely since. Crysis is the next mile stone and I think the goal is to exceed, not equal, the reccommended requirements. I just barely meet the minimums now.

I think the game will port much better to the newer consoles than many think, but only if they put the effort into it. The console hardware and software is dedicated to games where a PC has quite a bit extra overhead for your OS and such.

Graphically Hi-Def gaming at 720p, or 1080i is as good as PC Gaming when done correctly.

Later,
Trebuken

[Juganawt]

You guys know the rule now, Minimum specs are the BARE minimum that you need to even install the game. It doesn't mean it's going to be even remotely playable at that spec.

If you're close to minimum specs, you'll be lucky to get a slideshow out of it on the medium settings at 640x480.

The Minimum PLAYABLE specs are the recommended system settings, to get it running smooth with most effects turned on at a semi-reasonable resolution.

If your machine's below recommended specs, you'll need to upgrade to play it with graphics that look even close to all the prettiness we've experienced in the screenshots.

And as for 360 version, they'll probably do what they did with Farcry on Xbox... Take the basics of the game, and adapt it to the console's strengths. I doubt they'd be able to do a direct port and make it look as purdy as the screenies.

[Joker T]

You guys know the rule now, Minimum specs are the BARE minimum that you need to even install the game. It doesn't mean it's going to be even remotely playable at that spec.

If you're close to minimum specs, you'll be lucky to get a slideshow out of it on the medium settings at 640x480.

The Minimum PLAYABLE specs are the recommended system settings, to get it running smooth with most effects turned on at a semi-reasonable resolution.

If your machine's below recommended specs, you'll need to upgrade to play it with graphics that look even close to all the prettiness we've experienced in the screenshots.


Yeah it's really sad.

A PC with the minimum specs for Crysis could run a Souce engine game near maxed.

[cyberfluxor]

My computer doesn't meet the minimum because I'm still chilling on an AMD 3200+, my friends computer however is well over the recommended. He has a top notch system to peak Evercrack out, which doesn't appear to be too special when I watch him play, but it does have its explosions.

This is the reason I need to kick it up a notch on building my new computer. Supreme Commander will be comming out Jan. and I think I have just the minimum requirements for it, maybe a bit above. I need something that'll crack that game open and give me a good widescreen view without lag in graphics. :)

[cyberfluxor]

I was just looking at some prices and it doesn't look that bad actually price-wise. I haven't been looking much at the prices of newer hardware and chips lately so it may be getting to a good time to do all this.

[jajaja]

There is still a rumor floating about that the 360 will probably see this game. If it does, it'll won't like near as good as the PC version running in full DX10.
I'm afraid I don't quite see what makes DX10 so much better than DX9. I realize there's new shader stuff, but is this anything that can't be compensated for in software? And even if you can't, will the new shader actually prove THAT noticable?

--Zero

You will find some info here. (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1982032,00.asp)

[zerohero]

Last time I checked, those specs were NOT official.

[zerohero]

http://incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=905


Follow that link. ;)