Stiff Minimum Running Requirements?

[Dray]

First, I run Euro 2 just fine, for those that think "If you can run Euro, you can run this"

But...will I be able to run ATS? I dont think so, based on their minimum requirements posted at the moment.

I have an Intel(R) Core i5-3470 @ 3.2 Ghz (this is probably okay)
and a GT 630 graphics card (probably not good enough)

Any chance they just have the minimums bumped up temporarily? Seems pretty harsh demanding windows 64-bit too....which I have but....man....

Jason

[Nono54Fr]

Scandinavia is more relevant regarding ATS than ETS2.

[Potato Buddy]

Your processor should do just fine. I think your GPU will run it, but I'm guessing you'll need to run it at 1280x720 to get a consistent framerate above 20.

[xÐoþe]

Why wouldnt you be able to run it? Its the same requirements as ETS2. I also dont find these requirements to be demanding at all as people with Intel HD 4000's can even run the game.

[Jason h]

you'll be able to run it just fine.. If you can run ets2 fine then you'll run ats fine too.. Under the requirements it also states that the requirements are not final..

[Dray]

Okay, thanks folks!

[xÐoþe]

Originally posted by Jason h:

Under the requirements it also states that the requirements are not final..

It should be the same, if not SLIGHTLY higher but not by much. OP should be able to run the game fine.

[Pickle Bath]

The main difference is ATS seems to required a 64-bit OS, which is annoying to those of us who have the same 32-bit Windows 7 install from half a decade ago.

[FHG Steve]

Originally posted by Rattenkrieg:

The main difference is ATS seems to required a 64-bit OS, which is annoying to those of us who have the same 32-bit Windows 7 install from half a decade ago.

At some point 32 bit will no longer work for anything. Better upgrade.

[Gizmosellsbunnys]

Get 64 bit computer for $200 dollars off the street in mint condition off craigslist. Don't need to spend $1500 on i5 Intel with radiatior cooling overclocked to play ATS, just find 2010 or later computer with 64 OS installed your good to go.

[Jackrabbit_V6/ RSProduxx]

the GT630 is not a gaming card, but its stronger than i thouht...i had to use it (4GB version) when my old card broke... just dont expect to have nice grafics, because the Scandinavia regions will be the measurement for ATS, not the ETS2 base game, and i had to tune the grafics down alot... put a little more detail on scandiavia and you know what you have to expect... if its just for ATS, try a GTX 470 which should be cheap by now and can even play GTA V on up to medium settings... ( i had that before my GTX 660)

[Uzi [OTG]]

I would caution over abundant optimism regarding min requirements as stated by the devs
being flexible to the low end.
They have stated the minimum for a reason. I'd pay more attention to that.

As PC gamer here since the 1980's (yes back when 8088 64KB machines were the hot ticket)
I can assure you that one is foolish to regard stated min specs on most ANY game as something to go by. One should always regard stated RECOMMENDED specs as the
safe responsible MIN spec to enjoy the game as intended.
That is a lesson learned in 30 plus years. To ignore that is to risk peril.

Thing is, the reliability of min specs vary from developer to developer. Many years ago
it was far easier on consumer and developer as there were far less processor/gpu combinations.

These days trying to figure out what is equivalent to YOUR system
spec to a stated spec by a developer is a challenge, and requires more work on
the consumer than in the past. It requires Johnny No Nothing to investigate more
time and research into understanding his hardware. That takes more effort than many
are willing to do, sadly.

Back on topic, as I do caution the OP or others. A recent example.
Fallout 4 required a goodly more beefy 'min spec' than prior titles using similar engine
such as Fallout 3, Fallout NV, and Skyrim. Machines that could play those earlier
titles fine had issues with Fallout 4, a good many could not play it at all.
Most people who had issues of course didn't pay attention to the min spec stated for
Fallout 4 and just assumed since the base engine was mostly 'the same' that it would
run fine on their old Toaster PC that ran all that 'other stuff fine'.

They were wrong. They ended up being whiners and complainers on forums, many of them.

Again, let me stress this to all that read this far, if you are the WISE PC gamer, you
use stated RECOMMENDED specs as the proper baseline for MIN specs.
Never go by MIN specs as expecting the game to run well other than at miserable
or worse experience levels.

Did I state this is 30 plus years gaming experience rambling at you?
I did say that I think. I'm getting old and forgetful.

[chaseydog]

Re recommended vs min specs. While I agree with the advice in principal, Steams refund policy means you can try it out on your own system and judge for yourself if performance is good enough. My advise to the op, buy the game on steam. If it tanks on your system either return it or upgrade if you really want the game

[FHG Steve]

Atleast SOME people on here get that an engine is just an engine and doesn't represent spec requirements.

[Gizmosellsbunnys]

It depends at resolution your playing at got 450 card I advised a 750Ti card and got 64 bit computer from 2010 or later your fine.

I am waiting for Nividia next gen cards as I got 4K tv recently and waiting for successor for 980TI to ensue take on 4K Rez with ease.

[Dray]

Originally posted by chaseydog:

Re recommended vs min specs. While I agree with the advice in principal, Steams refund policy means you can try it out on your own system and judge for yourself if performance is good enough. My advise to the op, buy the game on steam. If it tanks on your system either return it or upgrade if you really want the game

Good reminder, chaseydog, thanks.

And Uzi, I'm probably just as old, if not older. I would love to be the ever-wise gaming machine guru, but money is an issue, thus my original question. If money wasn't an issue of course I'd go out and upgrade and not have a worry in the world.