[kasia]

Heres my pc specs:

Geforce GT 240 512Mb GDDR5
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
2Gb DDR2 RAM

Would it run on high settings or should I just get it for xbox360?

[Suzy Santana]

Heres my pc specs:

Geforce GT 240 512Mb GDDR5
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
2Gb DDR2 RAM

Would it run on high settings or should I just get it for xbox360?

It would probably run on mediumish depending on the resolution.

[He got the]

Im thinking about upgrading my speakers. What kind of sound does FNV support? THX? Im not up to date on sound tech.

[Max Van Morrison]

In Fallout 3 my 8800GT managed to pump out around 55 FPS average on high settings with only shadows down on lowish settings. Hope it's the same for New Vegas. I'm planning on buying a new graphics card but not for another month or so. Hope New Vegas aint much more intensive than Fallout 3.

[james kite]

I'll tear through this, as I do with Fallout 3.

[Peter lopez]

Well since I got the green light by Rohugh to make this thread, here it is.

Link to thread one - http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1118747-can-my-pc-run-new-vegas/

Also check out this link. Its to 'Can you run it?' - http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/

Sorry, but that site is inaccurate so often, it doesn't belong in anything even semi-"official".

Heres everything from the previous thread thanks to CCNA:

To make this easy, if you can run Fallout 3, you can run New Vegas.

Here are the Reccomended Requirements. As you can see, the hardware needed is not bleeding edge, so most modern gaming PCs will have no issues running this game.

http://bethblog.com/index.php/2010/10/01/new-vegas-news-its-done-plus-pc-reqs-and-cake/

As usual, on board graphics (no seperate video card) will not run this game. If you have that, you will have to investigate adding a video card to your current system. There may be some integrated graphics solutions coming that can run modern games, but for now, they are not up to the rendering needed.

Requirements: (yer link dead)

Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz
Memory: 2GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 10GB free space
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series, ATI 1300XT series

Has no one at all tipped to the (USUAL usage for it) difference between a "Series" and an entire video card generation?

There really was no such thing as a "Geforce 6 Series" the way that the term is normally used. There is a Geforce 6n00 GENERATION, made up of several 6200s, a couple of 6500s, several 6600s, and five different 6800s, two of which are slower than the 6600s (SE and XT). Looking at the official Fallout3 requirements, the minimum was a "6800", not otherwise identified. Those of the gamers actually familar with the nVIDIA cards from five years ago accepted that the usage was intended for the 6800 "Vanilla" video card, the one exactly in the middle of the range of that series (following the typical usage iof the word).

SO: do we now assume that some really fantastic optimization is going to suddenly make 6200s, 6500s, and 6600s able to run Fallout NV as fast as 6800s?

Then, regarding their Radeon choice, there again is no "Series", there are instead two different names for the exact same card, from which the least common one is the one chosen. The X1600 Pro had been "WEAK" when new, compared to the Geforce 7600 GS and GT cards, and was replaced by the X1650 Pro (a rebadged X1600 XT, with slight tweaks), and thereafter was renamed to become the X1300 XT. But rather few were actually sold under that name compared to the original Radeon name for the cards.

That Geforce error is huge. I admit that this time, it seems as though the Radeon mistake is far less off-base than when it was an X850 for Fallout 3.

[JeSsy ArEllano]

Well if you're going to nitpick, what does the "O" stand for in "FO3"?

[Richus Dude]

The error about Geforce 6n00 video graphics cards is a massive example of extreme stupidity, not at all a mere "nit".

The various name changing that affected the Radeon X1600 name is more like a nit than like moronic ignorance, yes. The point here is that the Bethesda / Obsidian blindness toward video hardware includes FalloutNV this time.

[stevie critchley]

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT.

I can play fallout 3 but when ever I turn around quickly, it stutters and the fps drops until I stand still...

[KRistina Karlsson]

There is no such thing as a "Geforce 6 Series".

Then why do NVIDIA write stuff like this on http://www.nvidia.com/page/geforce6.html?

The NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series of GPUs provides a groundbreaking feature set for computing, including full support for Microsoft? DirectX? 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 for unparalleled gaming effects. Delivering a revolutionary superscalar architecture, and an advanced on-chip video processor, the GeForce 6 Series of GPUs powers the ultimate PC experiences. Providing unparalleled visual quality and realism, the GeForce 6 Series delivers graphics to drench your senses.

So I guess you mean that NVIDIA doesn't know anything about their own products?

[scorpion972]

I'm running a 1.8Ghz dual core, 2gigs of Ram and http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/23045-sapphire-radeon-hd-4890-2gb-vapor-x-video-card-review.html

So she's kind of a dragster, all go with no gas tank

I call her Enzo, the Va-room machine, but I do want a better processor to match the videocard.

I'm confident she'll handle FONV, even if I have to screw the graphic settings down a bit.


edit:
wrong link.

[Bloomer]

It would probably run on mediumish depending on the resolution.

I thought I could run FONV on high settings, because i've seen some people play it on Pentium 4 with 1gb ram on high settings and getting 30-40 fps.
I think I'll buy it for my xbox just to be sure it runs smooth

PS. Sorry for my english. Its not my main language

[Johnny]

Windows XP home, service pack 3
Pentium 4, 3.0ghz single core (requirements list dual core 2.0 as minimum. This concerns me greatly.)
ATI HD4650 1gig video card
4gig DDR 400mhz RAM

Video card is good for higher end of mediumish settings. CPU should pass if what the devs are saying is true about "if you're able to run FO3, you should be able to run FNV". The Pentium 4 is a single-core chip, but I don't see why the game would fail it the CPU wasn't "dual-core" . I think you'll be fine, but like I said before....if you're feeling borderline with your system, then wait a couple days after release and see what others in your situation who did buy the game say....there will be plenty of guinea pigs.

Windows XP home, service pack 3
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285
Res: 1920,1200

Maxed Fallout 3 with this hopes to do the same with New Vegas.

Can't see why not.

Hopefully I can play this on a solid Moderate Quality? Or is not good enough or able to display higher quality?
As long as I can run it I'll be happy. My GHz is worrying me though.

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000 + (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Resolution: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60 Hz)
Display: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT

I don't know a lot about computers, so thanks.

Processor is fine. Remember, the game is "enhanced" for dual-core....that's how I've decided to read it. Video card will only get you some medium settings though, but certainly capable to run the game.

Heres my pc specs:

Geforce GT 240 512Mb GDDR5
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
2Gb DDR2 RAM

Would it run on high settings or should I just get it for xbox360?

The GT 240 is a decent card that could pull some high settings at certain resolutions for FO3 so I'd expect the same for FNV, but that processor is a bottleneck for that card. I'd expect some dips in fps being around lots of NPCs. Still, should be a pleasant experience.

In Fallout 3 my 8800GT managed to pump out around 55 FPS average on high settings with only shadows down on lowish settings. Hope it's the same for New Vegas. I'm planning on buying a new graphics card but not for another month or so. Hope New Vegas aint much more intensive than Fallout 3.

I'd imagine the 8800GT to still be able to pull off high settings in this game.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT.

I can play fallout 3 but when ever I turn around quickly, it stutters and the fps drops until I stand still...

8600GT is good for mediumish settings. The X2 3600+ is probably one of the slowest dual-core chips ever made, but it will be fine for the game. Those stutters and fps drops is probably due to the lack of speed on your 3600+.

[sophie]

Windows XP
nVidia Geforce 8800 GTX
Intel Dual Core @2.66
3GB RAM
500GB HD

Can I?

[elliot mudd]

Ok hows this?


Operating System:
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600)

Processor:
3.47 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Hyper-threaded (2 total)

Memory:
2048 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Display:
RADEON X800 GTO (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
RADEON X800 GTO Secondary (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
Generic PnP Monitor (15.7"vis, s/n FBUD38189576U, August 2003)

Main Circuit Board:
Board: ECS 915P-A2 V7.X
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080011 10/17/

How's this? Idk much of this stuff so help would be appreciated!

[Blaine]

Windows 7
2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO 512mb
2GB RAM

Can run Fallout 3 at 60FPS on High

[Mario Alcantar]

Windows 7 64-bit
ATI Radeon HD 3200
320 MB video memory
10.8 driver (Latest)
AMD Turion x2 Dual-core
2.20 GHz
And plenty of free memory

This is enough to play Fallout 3 on high with a few graphics mods without crashing. You think this could run New Vegas?

[Ebony Lawson]

Windows 7 64-bit
ATI Radeon HD 3200
320 MB video memory
10.8 driver (Latest)
AMD Turion x2 Dual-core
2.20 GHz
And plenty of free memory

This is enough to play Fallout 3 on high with a few graphics mods without crashing. You think this could run New Vegas?

320 MB video memory may give you trouble. also whats your RAM? http://pc.ign.com/objects/143/14341979.html says that the specs are
Minimum Requirements

* OS: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
PROCESSOR: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
MEMORY: 2GB RAM
DISK SPACE: 10 GB hard drive space
VIDEOCARD: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series / ATI 1300XT series * i dont know about ati 1300xt*

did you try using " canyourunit" its often inaccurate but still would give you a somewhat note worthy opinion about your hardware. but in my opinion id say since your specs are a little better than minimum requirements you may be able to shoot for medium settings with minimum lag

[Eoh]

Windows XP
nVidia Geforce 8800 GTX
Intel Dual Core @2.66
3GB RAM
500GB HD

Can I?

Yea, you'll be fine...probably high settings at least

Ok hows this?


Operating System:
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600)

Processor:
3.47 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Hyper-threaded (2 total)

Memory:
2048 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Display:
RADEON X800 GTO (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
RADEON X800 GTO Secondary (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Display adapter]
Generic PnP Monitor (15.7"vis, s/n FBUD38189576U, August 2003)

Main Circuit Board:
Board: ECS 915P-A2 V7.X
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080011 10/17/

How's this? Idk much of this stuff so help would be appreciated!

The X800GTO is going to be the questionable area. It's the lower end video card amongst the X800 series back in the day and is only a Shader Model 2.0b card as well. If SM 2.0b video cards are still allowed to run this game, then the X800GTO could probably pull some low-medium settings. In your case, I'd actually wait before getting the game to see if the Pentium 4 and that video card may pose any potential problems. I don't think it should, but never know.

Windows 7
2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO 512mb
2GB RAM

Can run Fallout 3 at 60FPS on High

You'll be fine.

Windows 7 64-bit
ATI Radeon HD 3200
320 MB video memory
10.8 driver (Latest)
AMD Turion x2 Dual-core
2.20 GHz
And plenty of free memory

This is enough to play Fallout 3 on high with a few graphics mods without crashing. You think this could run New Vegas?

I wonder about "high" with respect to the resolution that you play the game with....it can't be very "high" on that end. The Radeon 3200 is a mere onboard chipset. It'll probably run FNV, but I seriously doubt it would be "high" settings. I'm more inclined to say low-medium if anything.

[Roberta Obrien]

Well I already know I'll be able to run it but do you guys know ways to speed up the frame-rate? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I would like to have a good constant frame rate in ultra (or high) because the occasional little slow downs here and there can be annoying.

[Pumpkin]

AMD Phenom II x4 810 at 2.6 Ghz
4.00 GB OZ DDR3 ram at 1300Mhz
Radeon 4870 1GB
Vista 64-bit (svcks ass)
600GB free HD space

I can run Fallout 3 on my 2560x1600 monitor with most settings on max with rarely any slowdown....so NV I will probably have to scale down the settings a bit.

[Mashystar]

I hear rumors that New Vegas will actually be smoother than Fallout 3 was...even on the same PC as fallout 3 it supposedly should run better...is this true?

[Claire]

Also, keep in mind the resolution you play at also means a great deal in how well any game will perform with the given hardware.
You can't judge how well your PC will perform based on someone elses HW specs alone.

If someone claims they can play on High settings with a consistant 50-60FPS @ 1280x1024, and you have the same Hardware but with a resolution of 1080P.... Its going to choke.
Thats a HUGE difference, even though the hardware may be the same.

By the same token, lowering the resolution as a last case resort can help smooth things out as well.

Win7 x64
Q9650 @ 3.6
8GB RAM @ 1066
Sapphire Toxic 4890
Intel SSD - OS Drive
OCZ Vertex SSD for Games

Res. 1920x1080

[Chris Jones]

I hear rumors that New Vegas will actually be smoother than Fallout 3 was...even on the same PC as fallout 3 it supposedly should run better...is this true?

They improved the coding for running it on PC's so you can run the same settings as FO3 with fewer headaches, but they also added some improvements.... so who knows.

[rae.x]

Not going to go into to much detail other than the basics

Windows Vista 64 bit
4GB ram
ATI Radeon HD 4530 - 512MB
1600x900

I was able to run Fallout 3 on High Settings (that is what it auto selected for me) but I noticed a good improvement with only slight visual changes by going to Medium settings and adjusting the view distance back to the High settings.

I am figuring I should at the very least be able to run New Vegas at Medium settings just fine. Depending on if they optimized the engine to run smoother than FO3 then who knows might get same performance on high as I got at medium for FO3.

I also know my rig isnt that high end, do plan on upgrading the graphics card one day (this DV7t laptop has an access panel on the bottom to get to the ram and the graphics card to upgrade) but just being 1 year old I havent got my moneys worth yet out of this card just yet.