Would Fallout 3 run on my computer?

Golan2072

Golan2072

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I'm thinking about ordering Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition from Amazon.com (or any similar site) in the near/intermediate future. However, my computer is a bit old.

My computer's specs are:
Pentium Dual Core 1.6GHz
1GB DDR RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 7100
WinXP

Would Fallout 3 run well on my computer?

P.S.
Oblivion works fine on my computer, though with relatively low graphical settings.
 
In short, probably not. Here's the system requirements:

Minimum System Requirements:

* Windows XP/Vista
* 1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)
* 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)

Recommended System Requirements:

* Intel Core 2 Duo processor
* 2 GB System RAM
* NvidiaDirect X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)
* Supported Video Card Chipsets:

o NVIDIA GeForce 200 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 9800 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 9600 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 8800 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 8600 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 8500 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 8400 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 7900 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 7600 series
o NVIDIA Geforce 7300 series
o NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
o ATI HD 4800 series
o ATI HD 4600 series
o ATI HD 3800 series
o ATI HD 3600 series
o ATI HD 3400 series
o ATI HD 2900 series
o ATI HD 2600 series
o ATI HD 2400 series
o ATI X1900 series
o ATI X1800 series
o ATI X1600 series
o ATI X1300 series
o ATI X850 series

I found them on the official site: http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/info/faq.html just scroll down a little
 
The only problem I see is your video card as it's not in the list of supported ones.

For reference I run it on a:

Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz (Single Core)
1Gb DDR2 Ram
Geforce 7300 GT 512 MB
Windows XP

Runs pretty decent with a few .ini tweaks on High.
 
So, you're saying that a new video card (and maybe some new RAM) would allow me to run Fallout 3?
 
Golan2072 said:
So, you're saying that a new video card (and maybe some new RAM) would allow me to run Fallout 3?
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Thats old hardware thats most likely being phased out. You could buy a whole new computer for under a grand that would kick the crap out of your current and probably be easier to get your hands on.
 
Golan2072 said:
So, you're saying that a new video card (and maybe some new RAM) would allow me to run Fallout 3?
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No. what I'm saying is that with your PC you could probably run Fallout 3 with a few .ini tweaks. Assuming that your video card supports it.

Anyway as Aphyosis pointed out it's old hardware by today standards so it's probably better just to get a new PC that can run today games than wasting money upgrading something that will probably be obsolete in about a year at best.

Also, if you are thinking of upgrading you PC just to play Fallout 3 it's not worth the money at all.
 
Lord Danath said:
Golan2072 said:
Also, if you are thinking of upgrading you PC just to play Fallout 3 it's not worth the money at all.
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+1
I actually found it cheaper to buy a refurb xbox360 than to upgrade my pc to play this game.
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I play it with 2GB, ATI X850, on LOW. Not full screen. The game freezes often. Wait for a new computer.
 
Bah. A Dual Core and u ask if it will run? LOL
Well wait - you're v card is really old. Isn't it integrated too?
U cloud buy a new Video card for a few bucks, play it while u wait for a new PC. ;)

BTW. I play on a ancient Celeron D 2,4Ghz, 1GB Ram, 7600GS. Low settings, 1024x 768.
It stutters a lot. Now how's that for Hardcore :P
 
Minimum system requirement:

* OS:Windows XP/Windows Vista
* Processor:Intel Pentium D 2.6GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
* RAM:1GB(Windows XP)/2GB (Windows Vista)
* Video Memory:256MB
* DirectX Version:9
* Free Hard Disk Space:8GB


Recommended system requirement:

* OS:Windows XP/Windows Vista
* Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
* RAM:2GB
* Video Memory:256MB
* DirectX Version:9
* Free Hard Disk Space:8GB
 
the_cpl said:
I play it with 2GB, ATI X850, on LOW. Not full screen. The game freezes often. Wait for a new computer.
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Exactly why I got the PS3. I used to be a PC gamer, but not every game is tested on every computer. That guarantees a bug during your gameplay... With a PS3, you just get max graphics, no bugs, and a helluva lot of fun!

Oh and btw, then you can get New Vegas!
 
Necro post:

Would it run on my el cheapo laptop w/ integrated graphics? Core i-3, 4GB RAM.
 
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