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PC Games Hardware at the Gamescom 2009

Dragon Age: Origins - Optimum performance with middleclass hardware possible

For playing Bioware's new action-packed game stutter-free and with maximum details RPG players do not necessarily have to update their PCs on November 6. A middleclass system will probably do the job as well.
Screenshots from Dragon Age: Origins (16)
 
Screenshots from Dragon Age: Origins (16) [Source: view picture gallery]
At the Gamescom in Cologne the men behind genre hits like Baldur's Gate or Neverwinter Nights presented their new title Dragon Age: Origins on a PC with Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz), Geforce 8800 GTS/512 MiByte and 3 GiByte RAM.

On this middleclass system the RPG run absolutely smoothly and without any performance problems with a resolution of 1,680 x 1,050 (no FSAA/AF). The graphics is up to date and does not need to hide behind other competitors. The character details are very high. Especially the facial animation is very impressive. Combat animation is worth seeing, too, and metal parts of armors look very realistic due to the brightness effects rendered with Specular Maps. Also fire looks impressive as well as the detailed and soft shadows of protagonists and opponents.

Concerning gameplay Dragon Age: Origins sets a high value on decisions made by players which consequently affect the course of the game. The release of both PC and Xbox 360 version is scheduled for November 6.

PC Games Hardware already reported about Dragon Age Origins:
Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition officially announced
Dragon Age: Origins - Three new videos and 15 pictures from the Comic Con - Update
Dragon Age: Origins - New gameplay videos sighted
Dragon Age: Origins - System requirements revealed
Dragon Age: Origins - New screenshots and trailer introduce the city of Redcliffe
Dragon Age: Origins - Different gameplay on PC and consoles





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Author: Stöwer, Link (Aug 24, 2009)


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ruyven_macaran Re: Dragon Age: Origins - Optimum performance with middleclass hardware possible
Super Moderator
30.08.2009 15:13
Though I would really recommend, to go for 310$ and throw in a HD4670, that will even allow high res (on low settings) or high settings (@low res).
Ar.Pi Re: Dragon Age: Origins - Optimum performance with middleclass hardware possible
Senior Member
30.08.2009 05:23
Quote: (Originally Posted by JDA)
Uhh I was talking about my PC, not the 8800. Learn to read, kiddo.

My GPU and CPU are just a single generation above the one in the article. I'm not sure how you'd build the article PC for quite as low as $400, but the difference overall isn't incredible by any means. I guess by your estimation my PC is quite high end, but I don't think middle class drops off that fast, when you consider the low end is Integrated Intel chips...

The GTX 260 is almost 4%... But true the numbers aren't as bad as I made out. Steam probably has a fairly accurate assessment of PC gamers.


First of all don't call me Kiddo. Secondly, i read what you wrote just fine. You made a comparison with your rig, and I said that the middleclass rig in review is much cheaper than your rig. And i don't think that your PC is high end because i don't what is your PC. If i had a 1000$ i would build the strongest PC available right now. If you'll write down your hardware i can tell you which category it is, imo.

when you consider the low end is Integrated Intel chips...


You know, that changed too. You can buy a GPU for 30$ these days that you can game nicely on. 30$ GPU, 50$ MB, 50$ CPU, 40$ HD, 20$ Case, 30$ PSU, 30$ Memory - there you go 250$ low end CPU that you can game on low res.
JDA Re: Dragon Age: Origins - Optimum performance with middleclass hardware possible
Junior Member
30.08.2009 00:32
Quote: (Originally Posted by Ar.Pi)
Yes it is. It cost around 400$. I dunno your hardware, but there is a difference between 400$ and 1000$.



I can buy a high end PC for 700$.




Are you stating facts or assumptions? damn some ppl are still living in the past...

http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/

8800 ~ 17% + 4% on Vista.
GTX 260 (high end GPU) almost 5 percent, and that is only 1 type of GPU.


Uhh I was talking about my PC, not the 8800. Learn to read, kiddo.

My GPU and CPU are just a single generation above the one in the article. I'm not sure how you'd build the article PC for quite as low as $400, but the difference overall isn't incredible by any means. I guess by your estimation my PC is quite high end, but I don't think middle class drops off that fast, when you consider the low end is Integrated Intel chips...

The GTX 260 is almost 4%... But true the numbers aren't as bad as I made out. Steam probably has a fairly accurate assessment of PC gamers.

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