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Can graphics be scaled back

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited February 2010 in Graphical and Sound Issues
i have seen that the game requires a Gforce 7950 i have a Gforce 7300 would id be able to play the game if it was scaled back or will i have to purchase a new graphics card
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    The graphics settings are very forgiving in STO. You can slid it right back to minimum for yoru card. It won't look pretty, and youll get around 20fps or so, but youll be able to play. Of course, this depends on the rest of yoru system too.

    As for upgrades, it all depends on what motherboard you are using. SO you know if the gpu is integrated, or pci-e/agp.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    the card is PCI-E im runing a Athlon X2 4000+ 2gb Ram
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Darkwalker_86 wrote: »
    the card is PCI-E im runing a Athlon X2 4000+ 2gb Ram


    Well, you can easily upgrade your card to a recommended one fairly cheaply, however you must take note that your CPU isnt one of the best. It's a low rated one, especially since it's only running at around 2.2 ghz. If your short of cash, you can upgrade teh card to a 7950 or an 8800gt very cheaply, and youll be able to play on low-medium settings at a decent fps.

    If you arent short of money, i'd suggest looking for a motherboard bundle, which has a mbo, ram, and cpu for less than 200 £$. A mid range gcard will set up back around 60 ish £$
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