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[Zarash]

I did not see any place for new players so I wanted to say hello here. My computer barely runs this game, but its fun playing it none the less.

Im on a dual 2.0 with 4gigs of ram and have a 9800GT graphics card. The mods here that people post really helped with the performance of my machine for the game. When I first started I could hardly move around. Now I can sometimes get closer instead of being a LRM boat.

[Redshift2k5]

Welcome aboard!

[Adrienne Vorton]

well then welcome to the party

[Ashstomper]

Glad to have you. Welcome.

[SquareSphere]

Yeah, your PC is min spec definitely. Welcome aboard but if you're planning to play the game for any length of time you'll probably want to start saving for a new PC/upgrade.

[Zarash]

Thanks for the welcomes. I am a long time player of the board game. I am definatly having alot of fun playing. My computer was running it pretty stable for a while last night. I am generally around 50 ms. I won't have the money for a new computer for a while as Christmas is comming. I will have to be buying presents and I have children.

I take it with buying mech you can pay with C-bills or MC they give you 2 different options? Do you need both or one or the other as I have not purchased anything yet? I have to be in a bigger mech as running in lights lags me out a little. I am thinking about getting a hunchback. I have around 3.8 million cbills, but I am kind of undecided right now.

[Stickjock]

Correct Zarash... Mechs can be purchased with MC's (bought with RL cash) or with C-Bills (earned while playing)... either or... MC's make's it a time saver to get those Mechs over the C-Bill option... but again, both get you the Mech(s) you want...

[Telecleez]

welcome fellow Mechwarrior

[Felicitatem Parco]

Zarash, on 21 October 2012 - 12:42 PM, said:

I did not see any place for new players so I wanted to say hello here. My computer barely runs this game, but its fun playing it none the less.

Im on a dual 2.0 with 4gigs of ram and have a 9800GT graphics card. The mods here that people post really helped with the performance of my machine for the game. When I first started I could hardly move around. Now I can sometimes get closer instead of being a LRM boat.

Ah ha! I started out in the Beta with a core 2 Duo (E8400), 8 gigs of old DDR2 RAM, and a GeForce 9800GT!!! It was a challange, I'll say that. Since then the game has ben tweaked to support Core 2 Duo CPU chips a little better... but I have to say that getting a new gfx card (GeForce 560GTX) and a Core 2 Quad processor (Q9300), but using my same old motherboard, HDD, and RAM, has literally changed the face of the game for me. That, and my computer runs a lot faster now, too!


Welcome to the Game... there are so many things we'd like to show you...

[Onifrk]

Welcome! and agreed that you may need and upgrade to get full enjoyment, that or tone down the visuals under options for now.

[Monsoon]

'Welcome to the party pal!'

[Zarash]

I would try to upgrade, but the motherboard I have probally does not have the slots for it. I have installed memory before and a graphics card, but I have never messed with changing processors before.

[Felicitatem Parco]

Well, I went to my computer manufacturer's website, entered the model number, searched for system specs, found the motherboard specs, and then fould a list of supported chips for that motherboard. SInce I have a socket LGA775 and my motheboard supports the Q9000-series of Core 2 quad chips, I want with a $130 Q9300 chip from ebay, but if your MotherBoard will support it, you can try a Q6600 quad core (since that's much mor affordable, but runs hotter since it's older).

Edited by Prosperity Park, 22 October 2012 - 08:36 AM.

[Kyone Akashi]

Konnichiwa, Zarash-san. O-genki desu ka?

Welcome to the most current virtual incarnation of the war for supremacy in the Inner Sphere. Nice to hear you like what you have seen so far - chances are it is only going to get better! If all goes well, we will have a big new patch tomorrow, and people are anxiously waiting for new toys to fiddle with in their mechbay.

As far as battlemechs are concerned, I would recommend trying out all the Trial Mechs as long as you are unsure. They are supposed to rotate every now and then, so that you will be able to attain more experience with the various models before committing to one. The biggest question is how you would envision your role in combat, however, meaning what sort of gameplay you think is most enjoyable. Long range support, brawling, hit&run, scouting, escort ... many of these tasks are possible with more than a single weight class, but very different in tactics and equipment, and thus gameplay experience!

Regarding your computer, I would say getting an upgrade for your hardware is only a matter of time. There is no need for haste, but perhaps something to look forward to in the new year? Also it would not have to be the most current equipment. My own machine is 2-3 years old by now, but runs MWO like a charm, so keep an eye out for good upgrades that are not as expensive. As Prosperity Park mentioned, it may well be worth it for even more enjoyment of the game.

See you on the battlefields, and a preliminary merry christmas to you and your family - or, as we in the Draconis Combine say, merii kurisumasu!

[Helmer]

Hello and welcome to the forums!

Please make sure to avail yourself of the many forum resources that can be found in the stickies and the helpful community.

Battletech/Mechwarrior can be daunting when you first approcah it, however, its a very diverse, deep , lore filled franchise. I hope you have fun and feel free to ask questions!



Cheers.

[The Helepolis]

Hi Zarash, maybe we can play sometime good sir. Welcome!

[Premier Kissoff]

Welcome to the sandbox! i hope to see you on the battlefield!

[Zarash]

Here is the Motherboard that is in my computer. http://h10025.www1.h...ct=3752882#N132

Would any of these processors be good? Also, is changing a processor like changing the memory? I know with installing a graphics card you have to shut off your integrated graphics. Is it the same with changing a processor? WOuld I need to change anything or just take out the old and put in a new one?

[Zarash]

Sorry to bump, but could anyone help?

[Viper69]

Welcome to the community and have fun and make sure to take things lightly.