Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Absalom Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:09am
PC Specs
Hello everyone,

So, I am quite intrigued to play this game. Problem is my PC specs are supposedly below the minimum requirements. Specifically, my RAM appears to be the most problematic (2.1. instead of 4.0), while the CPU is fine and GPU is just a little under the line. Yes, I have an old PC. My question is, how does a below-the-requirements RAM affect the game? To be perfectly honest, graphically the game looks like Skyrim to me, and I can run that game on High settings.

Thank you in advance
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Absalom Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:14am 
Originally posted by Insertprofilenamehere:
2.1 instead of 4?

Um..go learn hardware then come back and ask.

If I knew hardware, I wouldn't be here. Love these dumb responses.
Absalom Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:18am 
Originally posted by Insertprofilenamehere:
Originally posted by Absalom:

If I knew hardware, I wouldn't be here. Love these dumb responses.
Ya? I love these dumb questions. Totally fricken inept.

Then don't comment, or better yet don't read the question if someone who doesn't know something about hardware offends you.
Zenogias Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:18am 
Just type Dxdiag(DivXDialog )in run menu from window.

It would inspect your computer hardware and post your spec here.

Oh I just found a better way go to help in steam and select System information.

Then just copy and paste your spec here(Ctrl+A --> Ctrl+C --> Ctrl+V) in case you don't know how to manage copy the whole text.

But from what I saw in your game library If you can manage to play the witcher 2 and dark souls 2 I beleive you should be able to run this game.
Last edited by Zenogias; Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:24am
DraFi Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:20am 
Well I have a bit weaker card but can play the game on medium on 720p. But RAM is more of a problem I think. Even if you crank all the options down and go to a abysmal resolution, you could still have a slow-mo game. If the game really demands 4gb minimum then everything below will have a huge impact on performance. For example back in the day Just Cause 2 demanded 2GB Ram and I had only 1. The game could run but far away from playable/enjoyable.
Absalom Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:25am 
Originally posted by Zenogias:
Just type Dxdiag(DivXDialog in run menu from window.

It would inspect your computer hardware and post your spec here.

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7642
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor (3 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 1893MB used, 2200MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_1482174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 1784 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1016 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
traykey Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:27am 
32 Bit and lack of ram could be a problem.
Absalom Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:27am 
Originally posted by Zenogias:
Just type Dxdiag(DivXDialog )in run menu from window.

It would inspect your computer hardware and post your spec here.

Oh I just found a better way go to help in steam and select System information.

Then just copy and paste your spec here(Ctrl+A --> Ctrl+C --> Ctrl+V) in case you don't know how to manage copy the whole text.

But from what I saw in your game library If you can manage to play the witcher 2 and dark souls 2 I beleive you should be able to run this game.

I can play the Witcher 2 on Medium settings for it to run smoothly. Dark Souls 2 runs max settings without any problems, despite the fact that all of these system check websites told me the game would never run.

I appreciate the feedback.
It's a good port. Not as good as MGS V, but as long as your hardware is within the last 3-4 years should be good.
DraFi Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:31am 
Originally posted by Absalom:
Originally posted by Zenogias:
Just type Dxdiag(DivXDialog in run menu from window.

It would inspect your computer hardware and post your spec here.

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7642
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor (3 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 1893MB used, 2200MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_1482174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 1784 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1016 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Well you have 4 GB ram. A weaker Graka but you can play it on medium with the resolution turned down. Dont go for 1080p and maybe cap the frames to 30 if you can't get to 60.
traykey Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:35am 
This game is 64 Bit, you have a 32 Bit system it will not run im sorry to say.
Kite Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:35am 
Originally posted by traykey:
32 Bit and lack of ram could be a problem.
32-bit is the reason why OS is seeing less ram. He actually has 4 GB so he could be fine.
Zenogias Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:35am 
Originally posted by Absalom:
Originally posted by Zenogias:
Just type Dxdiag(DivXDialog in run menu from window.

It would inspect your computer hardware and post your spec here.

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7642
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor (3 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 1893MB used, 2200MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_1482174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 1784 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1016 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Thanks for information,well at least we managed to get your specs.

Well,you don't have to worry about Ram so much even it's 2GB that's rather ok,not everyone got more than 4GB of ram,So it should not be a big problem that much.

What is rather be a problem is your video card.

So,about your question.

I don't think it would give you that much trouble about ram.It has very few effect to your computer.

Even my 16GB ram does not help much.
Last edited by Zenogias; Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:44am
Kite Jan 11, 2016 @ 8:37am 
Originally posted by traykey:
This game is 64 Bit, you have a 32 Bit system it will not run im sorry to say.
System requirements doesn't say you need 64-bit OS.
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