Will i Be able to Run L4d?

[xxbl4ckxx]

My Computer

Intel(R)
Pentuym(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz
2.66GHz,512 MB of RAM

I can Run HL 2 On High but i would prefer on Medium settings

I am Upgrading to 2 gb memory Very sooon

Will i be able to run l4d? Idc about quility scence it is the sorce engine it should look good on Low.

[squerl]

You definitely want more RAM, 2GB would be great. One of the most important factors is your graphics card, but you didn't mention that. Which graphics card do you have?

[dontleave]

4 CPU 2.66GHz
2.66GHz
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[xxbl4ckxx]

I found this site that says i could run it if i up grade my ram which i will.

http://www.halflife2.net/left-4-dead

go all the way to the bottom at that link and look at the requirments not sure if it is true.

[xxbl4ckxx]

ok i have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

[squerl]

That card is very poor, the rest of your computer (with a little more RAM, maybe just 512 more for a total of 1GB) should be fine. You can get a much better card for around $100, not sure how much you want to spend. The one thing you will need to know is what type of card your FX 5200 is. It's either a PCI, AGP, or PCI-express.

[Armored_Zombie_Cow]

i was wondering about the same thing...i can play portal on LOW, so im thinking i will be ok hopefully :-/

[xxbl4ckxx]

but It is FX series, it's better than the stadert Gforce. My PC was built on 2003 and it was the best Gaming Computer of that year. Havent upgraded anything in in besides the power suply but im am going to Upgrade this , could u talke a look and tell me your opininon?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTool s/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2850373&CatId=2368 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2850373&CatId=2368)

Oh Yea How do i tell what type of Graphics card i have idk can u tell me?

[xxbl4ckxx]

im going to do some resaerch on my Card help me if u can on the type from what i said b4

[squerl]

I doubt your computer uses DDR2 PC6400 which that RAM is, you should double check. You can do a google search on how to find out what graphics card/RAM type you have. My guess would be DDR PC3200.

[fatalslaughter]

First you're going to have to find out whether your motherboard supports DDR, or DDR2 and if it has an AGP or PCI-E slot. Your computer might ONLY have PCI slots, and if so, you're screwed in the graphical department.

On top of all of this, I doubt the power supply which came with your computer has the recquired connectors, and/or puts out enough power for more modern equipment.

[hool10]

TBH I think the req for L4D will be higher than the OB. You got tons of zombies on screen so it can get chaotic. Not too higher than the OB probably though. You can get a very good computer for $700 or something actually. Will be better cost effective as well.

[xxbl4ckxx]

i dont understand most of this stuff if some one could take 5 min out of there time to help me and explain all of this on Ventrilo, steam or Aim that would be great. My computer is fast i can run all of the current source game like Hl2 CSS and all the mods for Hl2 perfectly. if some one could help me to figure out if my mother board supports it, that would be great Thx

Aim:guitarbro93

Steam: b1innnk182

Ventrilo: IP:voice251.counter-strike.com
Port:4410
Name for Vent: xxbl4ckxx

[xxbl4ckxx]

You can get a very good computer for $700 or something actually. Will be better cost effective as well.

Im not willing to spend 700$ i want to Up the performace for My RAM, other that my computer is ok

[xxbl4ckxx]

You can do a google search on how to find out what graphics card/RAM type you have. My guess would be DDR PC3200.

How do i find it?

[Teknobry]

go to http://www.hwinfo.com

download the 32bit version, it should tell you all you need to know about your motherboard. Post up all the info and we'll be able to tell you what RAM you need and if you need an AGP graphics card or not.

[xxbl4ckxx]

ok ill try it out thx i should have the info posted by somtime tonight.

i think my grahics card should be able to run L4D because i can run all Source engine games perfectly.

[xxbl4ckxx]

Ok

[Teknobry]

Perfect, just the info we needed.

Your board has an AGP graphics slot, although graphics cards no longer use AGP, its only recently been phased out so you shouldn't have to much trouble finding a better one for not to much money.

I'm thinking ebay is probably your best bet to upgrade RAM and graphics, second hand stuff that'll give you a good performance boost for not much cash.

[xxbl4ckxx]

ok i found all of the information that is needed.

My mother Board:

Motherboard Model: Dell Computer Corp. 0N2828
Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G (Springdale-G) + ICH5
Motherboard Slots: 3xPCI, 1xAGP v3.0

My Current Memory.
Row 0: 256 MB PC2700 DDR-SDRAM ProMos/MOSEL V826632K24SATG-C0
Row 0: 256 MB PC2700 DDR-SDRAM ProMos/MOSEL V826632K24SATG-C0Teknobry

[Teknobry]

Where abouts are you located?

[xxbl4ckxx]

um why dose it mattack USA CT

[Teknobry]

I was gonna post up some ebay auctions selling the stuff you might want, but there's no point me posting up UK auctions :p (I'm located in the UK)

[xxbl4ckxx]

my Graphics Card it A NVIDIA Gforce FX 5200 (NV34)

[xxbl4ckxx]

oh ok, what kind of Ram should i buy i have one in mind will it work?? im looking for 2gb

Here take a look from what i have posted tell me if it would work with my PC

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTool s/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089875&CatId=2368 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089875&CatId=2368)

[Teknobry]

You need pc2700 DDR SD RAM.

[xxbl4ckxx]

hmm
do u have Aim??? Aol Instant messenger??

cuz i have some questions that i would like to ask adn i just relized that i need pc2700's

[xxbl4ckxx]

when i opend my computer up and looked inside i notesed there was 2 extra slots my memory was using 2 slots, could i combine the memory with 2 different ones???

[Teknobry]

I'm very rarely on msn or anything like that I'm afraid, to busy at the moment!

The memory you currently have, you're better off taking it out completely. If you mix and match memory of different sizes, your computer will run slower than running just one type.

Bin the 256mb chips, and get 2 x 1gig sticks instead (making sure its pc2700 SD RAM)

[fatalslaughter]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8 2E16814102093 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102093)
Best card thats compatible for your motherboard, in its price range. Anything else below this isn't really worth mentioning.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8 2E16820141215 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820141215)
You could combine it with two different ones, such as the ones linked above. Some people will say its not a good idea to mix and match, but because your motherboard doesn't support dual channel, I don't see a problem.

By the way, you arn't limited to sticking PC2700 into your system. You can put in faster speeds (PC3200), but it will default to PC2700 speeds. So you'll have more headroom, if you ever want to use the PC3200 in a faster system.

Your processor could be a limiting factor, though.

[xxbl4ckxx]

ok im not looking for a Grpahics card. if i can run source at high im Good cuz it is powered by the source engine. my card is fine but i need to upgrade my ran

[xxbl4ckxx]

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go to that link and tell me if thoughs are the right ones