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What can i expect on running this game with my current set up..
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB @ AGP 8x
300 watt psu
P4 2.8Ghz
1 GB of ram
any suggestions will be greatP4 2.8Ghz
1Gb ram
160 HDD
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP 8x
300 watt stock PSU-lost

Here are the requirements:
System Requirements:
Supported OS: Windows® 2000/XP (only)
Processor: 2 GHz Pentium® IV or equivalent (2.8 GHz recommended)
RAM: 1024 MB
Video Card: DirectX® 9-compliant Shader 2.0 card
with 128 MB of VRAM (256 MB recommended) (see supported list*)
Sound Card: DirectX 9-compliant sound card (PC audio solution containing Dolby® Digital Live required for Dolby Digital audio)
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included on disc)
CD-ROM: 12x or faster CD-ROM or 2x or faster DVD-ROM
Hard Drive Space: 5 GB
Multiplay: 64 Kbps upstream or faster broadband connection*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release
NVIDIA® GeForce" 6/7 families
ATI® Radeon® 9600-9800/X familiesLaptop versions of these chipsets may work but are NOT supported.
Additional chipsets may work but are not supported. For an up-to-date list of tested chipsets, video cards, and operating systems, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at:
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Here's a few clips from a review of the game:
"While the PC version of GRAW offers the most impressive and expansive campaign, the extreme system requirements and multiplayer headaches make this tactical shooter feel rougher around the edges than it should."
"....there's more interactivity to the world and flexibility with the tactical map, which gives you more precise control over your teammates. Unfortunately, all this added immersion comes at a heavy price, as playing the game is sure to put a strain on even the highest-spec machines. Barely make the minimum requirements? Don't even think of picking this game up, unless you're satisfied with big compromises in lighting, texture quality, and frame rate."
"Load times can be an issue depending on your system--on our test rig, it took close to a minute to get back into the game. To get the most out of GRAW, you'll want to have a pretty decked-out machine."
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/t...
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You system meets the requirements but your video card is on the low end. The following site should help you determine if your system can handle it or not:

I play GRAW regularly. If you want any more advanced graphics features, trust me, time to upgrade your graphics card. A buddy of mine runs it on an Athlon 64 3000, gig of RAM, and a 9800 Pro, and he just complains most of the time how bad it runs. LOL...
I'd also get another gig of RAM. GRAW will crash if you have any scarcity whatsoever of RAM. It's a good game, but expect the game to crash if your system is stressed.
Don't forget you will probably need to upgrade your power supply to run any graphics card that's a worthy upgrade over your 9600 Pro.
I'd take a look at the X1600 series Radeons, and the Geforce 7600GT. With your processor, I don't see a point of going beyond that.
TECH-NO-LOGICAL ROMANCE!
http://www.homestarrunner.com/tgs12.html

i was plan on getting a 7600GT and a psu supply but i dont know which to choose from a 512 card or a 256 card and the psu pref atleast a 500 watt?
so a 7600GT and a psu need help decieding any suggestions for these upgrades ill be getting anoter gig of ram later on but for now what do u suggest?
P4 2.8Ghz
1Gb ram
160 HDD
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP 8x
300 watt stock PSU-lost

Honestly, with your current system and just those upgrsdes, you'd be fine with a 420W.
And don't get a 512M card. 256M is fine.
TECH-NO-LOGICAL ROMANCE!
http://www.homestarrunner.com/tgs12.html

so ill be good with a 420 and a 7600 GT would i be able to run GRAW on all high settings at 1024x768 @ 32 bit looking for somethingh better than my old work horse 9600 pro ...tested and it didnt run that good even at 800x600 at all low settings still froze and skipped
P4 2.8Ghz
1Gb ram
160 HDD
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP 8x
300 watt stock PSU-lost

lets see any rejections from getting...
XFX PVT73AUDE3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...
APEVIA ATX-AS520W-BK ATX 520W Power Supply 115/230 V CB IEC 950/ TUV EN 60950/ UL 1950/ CSA 950 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...
P4 2.8Ghz
1Gb ram
160 HDD
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP 8x
300 watt stock PSU-lost

Get a reputable brand PSU. Recommended brands: Thermaltake, OCZ, Antec TruePower series (SmartPower suck!), Enermax, PC Power and Cooling, there are others I just can't think of off the top of my head. Generally speaking, if it comes in a case, it's probably not very good.
TECH-NO-LOGICAL ROMANCE!
http://www.homestarrunner.com/tgs12.html

hrmms still lookin :(
P4 2.8Ghz
1Gb ram
160 HDD
ATi Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP 8x
300 watt stock PSU-lost

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