Topic: System requirements for Ship Sim 2008 (Read 36302 times)

wisemenkom · « **on:** May 12, 2007, 22:13:03 »

I would like yo know before I purchased the game and could'nt run it. If I have to I will purchase another system just for this game. Thanks!

alexmack · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2007, 00:28:30 »

well shipsim 2006 work for me its like I have tons of simulators there's a train simulator that you can try.
well good luck!!!

KDS · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2007, 11:56:45 »

Here they are:

Operating system: Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Processor: Pentium 4 3GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 1GB
Graphics card: GeForce 5900 or ATI X700
Audio devices: Sound card
Input controller: Mouse with scroll wheel
Optional controllers: Joystick, Joypad or Steering wheel

This is off the new Ship Simulator 2008 website.

http://2008.shipsim.com/ (http://2008.shipsim.com/)

chrism · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2007, 23:30:10 »

I have a P4 1.6 with 512 mb and 80 gb hardrive
with a GeForce 5200 graphics card. I see that the requires 5900, do i have to go ot and buy a whole new card just for the game to run?

Master Captain · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2007, 02:35:55 »

i'm good to go, 1.5 gb memory, Pentium D dual core processor, Windows XP, GeForce 6200 SE, Realtek HD sound card. and ofcourse a mouse. KM

KDS · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:24:02 »

I'm ok aswell but only just!

Timbo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2007, 20:47:13 »

Hi VStep,
Just want to know will my graphic card work or will i have to get a new one ?,
or could it work or not ?

Cheers Timbo

GeForce 5900 Only Have Geforce FX5600

AriesDW · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2007, 21:31:36 »

Please see www.shipsim2008.com for details

Britannic · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 15:22:43 »

Ive been frequently visiting ss08 site and have noticed that the cpu speed has gone down from 3ghz to 2.4ghz. This I am VERY glad about as I only have a 2ghz athlon X2. Will ss08 be able to thread across mulitple cores as this would boost performance incredibly! Thanks for the drop, guys! Any more predicted?

i have a geforce 6100 nforce 405. Will this be ok for ss08?

thanks a tonnes,
Britannic.

James89uk · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2007, 22:18:22 »

Please remember that the minimum system requirements are the absolute bare minimum for being able to run the game/simulation (depending on how you look at it) but I notice VStep has not released the recommended requirements which are usually a little higher than the minimum ones. If you are borderline then if and when they release a demo, download it and test it first.

Unfortunately many people in a variety of games (e.g. Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 to name just a few) are disappointed with performance - their computer may exceed the requirements printed on the box, but chances are you'll need to have the settings turned right down. Of course this is only speculation (SS08 might be different) but from past experience you don't want to only just pass the minimum requirements unless you can help it. With respect, try to make sacrifices in your spending and upgrade in order to enjoy SS2008 to the full - it'll be worth it!

Maik · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2007, 07:38:49 »

I have an ATI Radeon 9600, is this higher than the requered x700 or not? Don't have much knowledge about those things to bo honoust...

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2007, 10:04:53 »

Quote from: Maik on June 02, 2007, 07:38:49

I have an ATI Radeon 9600, is this higher than the requered x700 or not? Don't have much knowledge about those things to bo honoust...

Hiya

Here are some links for you to compare the 2 cards:

9600 Series - Specifications (http://ati.amd.com/products/radeon9600/radeon9600pro/specs.html)
x700 Series - Specifications (http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonx700/specs.html)

Looking at them, the x700 is more up-to-date technology. I personally use an nVidia card, so I'm not really informed about ATI cards

Hope this helps

Regards.

DJM.

Mr Robville · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:52:02 »

well, the system requirements are not always as they are noticed, like the expansion pack says that you need 1gb ram, but i have only 500 and the game still works smooth

Maik · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2007, 16:41:04 »

Quote from: [RWP]DJM on June 02, 2007, 10:04:53

Hiya

Here are some links for you to compare the 2 cards:

9600 Series - Specifications (http://ati.amd.com/products/radeon9600/radeon9600pro/specs.html)
x700 Series - Specifications (http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonx700/specs.html)

Looking at them, the x700 is more up-to-date technology. I personally use an nVidia card, so I'm not really informed about ATI cards

Hope this helps

Regards.

DJM.

Does this mean i'm kinda screwed, I wasn't planning on buying a new pc for the time being....

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2007, 18:38:02 »

Quote from: Maik on June 03, 2007, 16:41:04

Does this mean i'm kinda sc****d, I wasn't planning on buying a new pc for the time being....

That depends on your PC specifications, it may be possible to get a better card if you only have an AGP slot (instead of PCI-e). I'm not certain which models of ATI card are available, but nVidia do have AGP cards that will allow you to run recent games with no problems.

It may be worth checking ATI's site or contact their sales department for advice

Regards.

DJM.

Maik · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2007, 20:40:02 »

Quote from: [RWP]DJM on June 03, 2007, 18:38:02

That depends on your PC specifications, it may be possible to get a better card if you only have an AGP slot (instead of PCI-e). I'm not certain which models of ATI card are available, but nVidia do have AGP cards that will allow you to run recent games with no problems.

It may be worth checking ATI's site or contact their sales department for advice

Regards.

DJM.

Well I have absolutly no idea wath you just said

Those slot things don't ring a bell. But I have an 3.06 processor with 1536 ddr memory. Is this good enough then or does it depend on more or other things.

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2007, 21:34:53 »

My Pentium 4 is just over the minimum - about 2.4-2.6 and runs ok. (prefer my old AMD!)

Ive removed a damaged memory module and now runs very poor. Make sure you have lots of memory. No point getting a great processor if low memory

Your graphics will run quicker with AGP, true enough. But only the graphics is affected. The rest of the game engine (which I imagine is the bulk of the processing) needs a good processor and LOTS of memory.

stu

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2007, 23:48:49 »

Quote from: Maik on June 03, 2007, 20:40:02

I have an 3.06 processor with 1536 ddr memory. Is this good enough then or does it depend on more or other things.

It depends on a number of factors, usually if you have enough RAM, a good CPU and a good graphics card, you should be fine

Bear in mind though that there are many different types of RAM, Graphics cards and CPU's available, each with advantages AND disadvantages

As the advice above suggests, find out which devices you have connected to your PC. Google the information you find, specifically motherboard model, there are sites that will tell you exactly what is available and compatible with your PC/Motherboard for upgrading purposes.

As Luc suggests, Tom's Hardware is great for getting advice

Regards.

DJM.

Maik · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2007, 17:29:20 »

Quote from: LucAtC on June 03, 2007, 22:46:14

To know what it is, (Start, execute-> left below of the desktop... my OSes are in French) and type dxdiag, you will find all the info you need under the various tabs. (System, display tabs, ...).
With these data, you will receive advices more to the point.
Regards
Luc

Could you type that in dutch please?(Hope you know how but I see youre from belgium

Because I don't know exactly what things I need. Except start ofcourse I van find that one. But what is execute and the rest

And than I can post whatever it ses than and you will be albe to tell me if it's a good computer??

Thanks in advance....

Eemspoort · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2007, 18:23:47 »

Start>Uitvoeren> tik in: dxdiag

De rest van wat er staat snap je vast wel.

Eemspoort · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2007, 18:35:39 »

Your welcome! My French ain't all that... $:-\$ Never managed to get further then Avalant and Montant, Ecluse, bateau, chargÃ©, and dechargÃ©,

Maik · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2007, 19:07:57 »

Wel both thanks!!!

Going to try it out tomorrow of I got the time. I will post the outcome here tomorrow

matt105 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2007, 10:04:30 »

Hmmmm...

My comp has only got 1.7 ghz processor and 256mb ram..lol!
and 80 Gb hard drive... But new comp i get i'll for sure have:

3.0 ghz processor
1 gb ram
160 gb hardrive
and graphic requirements

AriesDW · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2007, 11:13:41 »

Looks like I should get a gig of ram and a new video card for safety sake. DAMN

Eemspoort · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2007, 13:58:15 »

Well....i don't know what to expect, really. I have a Pentium 4 2,6 Ghz, 2 Gig's of ram, and a nVidia GeForce FX 5600 vid-card with 265mb ram. But SS06 never really runned smooth. So i geuss, i can't run SS08.
I'm considdering a new vid-card (7600GS?), but i'm not sure if it would do the trick...

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