Age of Conan FAQ reveals system requirements
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It all works out in the end, since you can find the much-awaited required specs after the break.
Without further partially-crazed delays, here's the system requirements:
Required
OS: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: 3GHz Pentium IV
RAM: 1GB RAM
Video Card: Shader Model 2.0 and 128MB RAM: NVIDIA GeForce 5800 or ATI 9800
Recommended
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz (E6600) or better
Vdeo Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7950GX2 or better
RAM: 2GB or more
Enhanced for: DirectX 10, 64-bit processors, multi-core
Supports Parental Controls on Windows Vista
We're actually surprised with recommended, seeing as Age of Conan looks so very pretty we were thinking it would take a bit more muscle than what is listed. Hopefully everyone passes the required specs, otherwise we hope you've got enough cash-flow to afford a slight upgrade before the game launches on May 20th.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-07-2008 @ 6:20PM
Lemmo said...
So the game is enhanced for DirectX 10, but doesn't require it? XP is listed as one of the OS options...
This is good news for me. The game might run like crud, but I didn't want to have to upgrade to Vista for it. Yet, at least.
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3-07-2008 @ 6:38PM
Mark said...
No Vista, No DX10, simple as that.
Also, I thought that there would NOT be a native 64 bit version an only a 32bit version???
3-07-2008 @ 6:43PM
Mark said...
No 64 bit client according to TenTonHammer:
http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/26022
3-07-2008 @ 11:08PM
Lemmo said...
I should have been more clear, Mark. I know DX10 is only out for Vista. But the rumor was you'd need DX10 (and therefore Vista) to play AoC. But this spec list says otherwise.
3-07-2008 @ 11:11PM
Kyle Horner said...
Lord of the Rings Online has full support for DX10, but you don't need Vista to run the game. Besides, XP is right there in the requirement listing. :)
3-07-2008 @ 7:03PM
Bildo said...
I'm actually near the bear-bottom thanks to an old AGP MoBo.
Looks like I'll be upgrading before May 20th.
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3-08-2008 @ 12:35AM
shawn said...
so if i have exactly 2 gigs of ram its probly not going to lag tons right?
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3-08-2008 @ 3:02PM
Deck said...
What's your processor and graphics chipset? 2 gigs of ram is a good amount but lag is determined by more than just your overall RAM.
3-08-2008 @ 3:01PM
Deck said...
Well my processor isn't quite up to speed (but it is a dual core) but my graphics card and ram is over the limit. I hope I can just turn down the settings a bit and it'll be "alright". I am looking forward to this for some reason, it could be quite good!
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3-08-2008 @ 7:10PM
shawn said...
i got a radeon x1300 and a dual core processor.
3-09-2008 @ 12:57AM
Deck said...
@Shawn: Don't think you should worry. May have to tone down the graphic settings a tad but nothing horrendous. Shouldn't look ugly if thats what you're worried about ;) Pretty and lag-free that is.
3-08-2008 @ 8:59PM
Ghen said...
Heh, I'm sitting on an overclocked Athlon 64 3000+... something tells me its going to look like crap.
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3-09-2008 @ 12:59AM
Deck said...
Hey that's not so bad. I ran an old Athlon XP 1700+ for a long time. I am passed it now, but I ran it WAY past my its prime. :-p And sadly...yes.. it made things look like crap.
3-14-2008 @ 10:16AM
Aerows said...
Looks good. I think the recommendation for 64-bit processors is to tell you what family of CPU is going to run it well. All 939 and AM2 AMD processors are 64-bit capable, as are all Core 2 families on the Intel side.
If you have a powerful and recent graphics card and enough ram (you really shouldn't be gaming these days with less than 2GBs, and that is dirt cheap), that will determine how good your experience will probably be. If your processor is even a bit on the old side but you have enough ram and a recent+powerful graphics card, you will play most games better than someone with a great CPU and a crap graphics card (or merely a GB of ram - but even there, a good graphics card can somewhat compensate!).
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3-29-2008 @ 12:33AM
ronnie said...
my system dont meet
Required
OS: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: 3GHz Pentium IV
RAM: 1GB RAM
Video Card: Shader Model 2.0 and 128MB RAM: NVIDIA GeForce 5800 or ATI 9800
will i be able to play this game with lower then this i have a 5200 nadvia video card 1g of ram and 1.76g processor
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4-14-2008 @ 3:33PM
aposperittis said...
Can anyone please tell me if i have problem with Nvidia 9800Gx2 ? I know sound this very funny but i run the test from site runmypc i choose AOC for test and the resault say "That card (9800gx2) is not minimum req and say with big words FAULT TEST you cant run AOC!!!!!!!!!" why? I play wow without problems all full, is this site stupid or something going wrong with AOC?
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4-14-2008 @ 4:06PM
Kyle Horner said...
aposperittis - My guess is that because you have a new video card the website you're using hasn't quite caught up to the newer drivers your card is using. You should be completely fine and so long as you've got the CPU and RAM to back up the card you'll be running AoC just like you see it in the screenshots and videos.
5-16-2008 @ 12:31AM
Bandel said...
I currently have:
AMD Turion Dual Core
2 gigs of ram
ATI radeon xpress series (0x5975)
Can anyone give me an estimate at how poorly the game will play. SHould I even bother playing AoC with the current specs?
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