Estimated System Requirements

[farcry2love]

These are some estimated system requirements based on information gathered by interviews, previews, and news.

Where is this information coming from?
- The GC 07 demo was running on a beefed up Core 2 Duo and an 8800. This was a pre-alpha showing meaning that the game will be even more optimized by the time it is released.
- Clint Hocking (Creative Director) stated that the game will run on a fast single core cpu and a strong DX9 graphics card
- Far Cry 2 seems to be in line with the estimated requirements for Crysis

High Requirements
CPU: E6600 Core 2 Duo
Graphics: Nvidia 8800GTS
RAM: 2GB
Hard Drive Space: 6-8GB
Optical Drive: DVD Drive

Minimum Requirements
CPU: Athlon 64 3000+/Intel 2.8ghz
Graphics: Nvidia 6600 or ATI X1600 - Shader Model 2.0
RAM: 1GB
Hard Drive Space: 6-8GB
Optical Drive: DVD Drive

Recommended Requirements
CPU: Dual-Core CPU (Athlon X2 / Pentium D / Core 2 Duo)
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GT or ATI X1800XL Pro (SM 3.0)
RAM: 2GB+
Hard Drive Space: 6-8GB
Optical Drive: DVD Drive

Source: Far Cry 2 Forums (http://farcry2forums.com/systemrequirements.php)

[ALLxSKILLx187]

System Requirements: Xbox360

[Portchyboy]

Would imagine the high specs will be considerablly higher, but from watching the interview id say the min specs look about right.. maybe a better gpu tho

[fabulouscoops]

Originally posted by Portchyboy:
Would imagine the high specs will be considerablly higher, but from watching the interview id say the min specs look about right.. maybe a better gpu tho

Usually, high specs is what ever is the best hardware at the time. I have recommended specs right now, but I know that will mean turning off a lot of eye candy, AA/AF and less than highest resolution.

For Far Cry, high spec was 3.0 GHz Intel processor or 3000+ AMD, 1 GB RAM, DX9 vid card with 128 MB memory (~9800 pro). It did not get higher when new stuff came out.

[farcry2love]

Originally posted by ALLxSKILLx187:
System Requirements: Xbox360

Well I was just assuming that since the GC07 demonstration was running on a Core 2 Duo and an 8800 that by the time the game is released those will be the high-max settings.

- farcry2forums.com (http://farcry2forums.com)

[philipbrogan]

I just built a new computer, will these specs be sufficent to play Far Cry 2 at a decent quality.

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 [3.6GHz, OEM 2MB Cache, 800MHz FSB]

Graphics Card: Inno3D Geforce 8500GT 800MHz 512MB

RAM: Corsair 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 667MHz/PC2 5400

[anton_es]

hi !
i have almost the same system and can run Bioshock without any problems. although i got an Geforce7800GTX and no 8500GT...
are you sure about the vga ? isn't it a 8600 ?
i think crysis and fc2 will run on it as well.
just not at med/high settings.

[Cataclysm2000]

Oh well... Looks like I'll have to wait until 2009 to play Far Cry 2...

I was hoping that I'd meet the minimum reqs with this laptop, but it appears not. It'll be 2 years before I allow myself to spend more than $1000 on a computer...

Stupid college... It's a money sink.

[Code_Wizard]

Looks like ill be runnin this baby on ultra high, sweeeeeet.

[radar104]

I have just build a new computer I think should be good for FAR CRY 2.
AMD DUO core 4200
Kingston ram 2GB
GeFORGE 8600 DDR3
What do you think?
Bulldog

[anton_es]

i think it will be enough for SURE.
i got no fears:

C2D E6850@3Ghz/1333 FSB
4 GB DDR2 RAM
2xRaptor RAID 0
8800 GTS 640MB overclocked

runs STALKER and BioShock on Max settings at 1680x1050. I hope I can hold that resolution with FC2 as well. I already know it won't be enough power for Crysis in the res on high.

[anton_es]

Originally posted by anton_es:
i think it will be enough for SURE.
i got no fears:

C2D E6850@3Ghz/1333 FSB
4 GB DDR2 RAM 800MhZ
2xRaptor RAID 0
8800 GTS 640MB overclocked

runs STALKER and BioShock on Max settings at 1680x1050. I hope I can hold that resolution with FC2 as well. I already know it won't be enough power for Crysis in the res on high.

[Gaming4Life]

I know this is a very high spec game, and have read the system requirements, so please, bear with me on this question. Is there anyway I could get this to run on my system, when it comes out? Here are my specs:
Windowsxp Pro
512Mb
ATI RadeonX300 Series Graphics Card(128Mb)
520 Intel Pentinum 4(Speed:2.80Ghz)
160Gb HD

[IceT-Bag]

Im going to stick my neck out and say/guess/assume 'no way'. You need more RAM for sure, 512mb wont be enough (winxp consumes a fair bit or ram itself).

To squeeze the most out of your current pc on XP you could try the following:

:: Turn off XP eye-candy
:: Use TuneXP 1.5 to fine tune XP
:: Use FSAutoStart to launch your games

XP Eye Candy
Right Click "My Computer", click on "Properties", click on "Advanced" Tab, click on "Settings" button in the "Performance" section of the dialog box, choose "adjust for best performance" and apply the changes.

TuneXP 1.5
:: http://www.download.com/TuneXP/3000-2086_4-10290928.html

FSAutoStart
Originally created for Flight Sim enthusiasts, it helps to you configure which background services/programs to stop when you want to play a game. This free's up more system resourced for gaming.

:: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/FSAutoStart.shtml

[fabulouscoops]

Originally posted by Gaming4Life:

Windowsxp Pro
512Mb
ATI RadeonX300 Series Graphics Card(128Mb)
520 Intel Pentinum 4(Speed:2.80Ghz)
160Gb HD

512 MB - No way
ATI X300 - Not likely
Single core CPU - I'd say no.

That computer probably has a hard time with Far Cry 1 especially the video card.

[IceT-Bag]

I would guess that if you can't play games like GRAW2, Stalker or FEAR on low settings, you will struggle to play FC2.

But this is only a guess http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[mohummad]

Well at the moment I am running a P4 3.0Ghz CPU, Radeon 8500LE 64mb card, 512mb RAM, trusty... I mean RUSTY old SB LIVE!...(value) and 90 shiny GB of H.D.D... I can run Farcry (med and lower on 1024x768 or else the textures start to go a bit... well.... gay), kinda Doom3 (in a low quality kinda way with a bit of chugging and lagging carry on), Quake4 Not so much (well not really at all after about 7 or 8 levels in.. it just dies in the arse and the whole while I can only view it in 3 or 4 colours... (Green, Red, Black and... Green)), F.E.A.R Nah (demo ran fine on lower qualities... but the full version... forget it)and Prey PFFFT!!! (not even a mild attempt at that fella.. once again, the demo ran okay on low res/detail)... SO I guess an upgrade is in order.... trouble is, I have next to no money atm, so was thinking... 2GB PC3200 ram, Radeon X1950 Pro 512mb and of course the ubiquitous PSU and H.D.D upgrade... that should be enough to tide me over for 6 months or so until I can save enough for a new mainboard, Q6600 (GO), 4GB ram, UBER video card, XI-Fi and many dollars of H.D.D (500 or so)... right?... guys... please? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[TJCracker]

512 MB - No way
ATI X300 - Not likely
Single core CPU - I'd say no

Hey Coops, I hope you are wrong about the single core part of this... http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-surprised.gif

I just did a minor upgrade to my machine and currently am running with:
A7N8X E DELUXE MB
AMD 3200 XP (slightly OC'd)
2 Gig of OCZ ram
7950GT AGP 512mb
550W Mushkin PSU
Windows XP pro

Run FARCRY 1 VERY HIGH no hitching...
Run FEAR with almost all MAXIMUM settings smoothly...

I am just waiting for someone say that this sort of high end single core set up will run FC2 with at least MEDIUM settings but havent seen a comment like that anywhere yet... any thoughts?

[CuZtds_Lst_Stnd]

The devs have said they are aiming to have support for "high end single cores"...

[fabulouscoops]

I have every reason to believe that FC2 will include single core CPUs in the minimum required specs (see OP). But realistically, minimum specs may not run the game even on low in cases where you have OS bloat.
Look at FC1. Minimum specs were Pentium III 1 GHz, 256 RAM, Radeon 8500 family. With that setup you might be able to start the game and view the menu (maybe if you turned off everything and ran on a bare bones OS). Far Cry was one of the games that really stressed the latest hardware at the time of its release and I expect the same from Crysis and FC2.

I would look more towards the recommended specs for minimum requirements.

[reggo]

Originally posted by fabulouscoops:
I would look more towards the recommended specs for minimum requirements.


It's the only smart way to do it. It has always been like that and will always be.

The min specs written on game cover arts are pure false advertising. There should be laws to prevent this. Minimum specs should mean that a PC with those specs will be able to run the game FLAWLESSLY and with ACCEPTABLE frame rates (60 fps or higher) with all settings on LOW. LOL, I don't think it ever happened in game history!

[Pacific_Hunter]

Do i need to be worried then with my spec. , that i woun't be eable to play Far Cry 2 on ... low settings? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/sadeyes.gif
I've got pretty old comp...

Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz
1Gb of RAM, DDR
ATI Radeon 9600 SE, 128Mb

Not a lot, is it?

[xoops]

Originally posted by Pacific_Hunter:
Do i need to be worried then with my spec. , that i woun't be eable to play Far Cry 2 on ... low settings? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/sadeyes.gif
I've got pretty old comp...

Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz
1Gb of RAM, DDR
ATI Radeon 9600 SE, 128Mb


Unfortunately, you are below the estimated min requirements, especially your graphics card which won't be supported without a doubt. You need a whole new system. The good news is that with all the delays this title will certainly undergo, you have more than one year ahead of you to pile up money for that new rig. If you aren't into multi-player and are even smarter, then you can instead wait two years and get an even better rig, and then find the patched version of the game in the bargain bin for 20 bucks.

[Pacific_Hunter]

Originally posted by xoops:


Unfortunately, you are below the estimated min requirements, especially your graphics card which won't be supported without a doubt. You need a whole new system. The good news is that with all the delays this title will certainly undergo, you have more than one year ahead of you to pile up money for that new rig. If you aren't into multi-player and are even smarter, then you can instead wait two years and get an even better rig, and then find the patched version of the game in the bargain bin for 20 bucks.

Bad News for me... http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/sadeyes.gif

But yes, i'm not into multi-player, i just want the game due to single -player... http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

And gain, yes, i think i have two more years to buy me a better comp: next year is official coming up, but it will take a year or more/less, for the game to come in my country... baah... so that makes 2 years...

[azamato2007]

Can i play it?

P4 3.0 ghz
2GB Ram
7300 gs geforce 512 mb http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[kpat99]

I'm a bit upset about what i'm reading here also...i was hoping to play crysis and far cry 2 at at least medium settings

Pentium 4 3.4
2x Raptor's (raid 0)
2 GB DDR2 533 RAM
BFG 7950 GT OC 512 MB

I sure hope the processor doesn't hold the rest of the system back that much!

[anton_es]

video card is good, ram is sufficient but the bottleneck in your system IS the CPU. new games nowadays (and FC2 and Crysis are those) demand not only video but more CPU-Power as well. An DualCore can work wonders in NEW games (old ones don't matter). but you will certainly be able to play both games on low settings/medium resolution. Just test the BioShock Demo, it's pretty demanding and should give you a hint about your performance for Crysis/FC2.

[FinalxDeath]

Originally posted by Pacific_Hunter:
Do i need to be worried then with my spec. , that i woun't be eable to play Far Cry 2 on ... low settings? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/sadeyes.gif
I've got pretty old comp...

Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz
1Gb of RAM, DDR
ATI Radeon 9600 SE, 128Mb

Not a lot, is it?


My Computer use to be worst than that... I recommend getting another 1gb of ram & a 512mb grpahics card.


You could easily improve your computer by spending about £60, it would really make a big differnce to your computer.

[anton_es]

he's right. 2 GB of RAM (doesn't have to be an expensive brand or speed), and a new graphics card (doesn't have to be GTS, just a new one) can work wonders. but the switch from single core to multi-core(2x,4x,?x) is a more expensive one and should be thought over thoroughly. a new graphics card will require you to check your PSU if it has enough cables left for the new 4/8pin vga power sockets.
if your motherboard has SLI capability and an extra molex power socket for SLI on it then I recommend connecting your PSU with it, even if you are NOT using SLI, it increases system stability. and last, but not least, get some temperature monitoring tools and check your system. if your temps are OK, think about OC'ing your CPU slightly. this should help you over the next months. but an Core2Duo is a must for new games.

[Pacific_Hunter]

Originally posted by anton_es:
if your motherboard has SLI capability and an extra molex power socket for SLI on it then I recommend connecting your PSU with it, even if you are NOT using SLI... if your temps are OK, think about OC'ing your CPU slightly.

2 GB of RAM, OK, that i can get already tomorrow, but new graphic card? Yes, for that i'll need to wait much more longer... http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/compsmash.gif
Ammm, what? Sli? Psu? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[kpat99]

Well I'm downloading the bioshock demo, hopefully that plays well. But my processor is socket 478, only upgrade is to a p4 extreme, still not dual core, probably not worth it. I guess i'll have to wait and see how the games look. At least I'm only running a 19 inch monitor 1280 by 1024...

[FinalxDeath]

I recently needed a new but cheap graphics card... So i brought the ATI Radeon x1550 512mb which cost about £40... Its actully a pretty goood card, better than i thourght it was going to be. So as soon as i get a enough money i will get a better one.

[Pacific_Hunter]

How much euros is 40 pounds anyway? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

It's not that i wouldn't know how much i need to give for good graphic card (120 euros min. for ATI radeon, 128 Mb), it's just that i want to compare prises there, and here in SLO. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

[demonhunter5110]

Well I attempted to see what the most bare minimum requirements to play far cry 2 is, and surprisingly a AMD 3300 2.02 Ghz processor was able to handle it pretty smoothly. I was using a Geforce 6100 and thats where the problem came in. the FPS were just not high enough to make it enjoyable by even the slightest. 1.5 GB ram so actual RAM usage was about 1 Gb. The graphics themselves look pretty awful at 680x480. It was like an old 1990's game. pixels were just to big. I could tell it was the graphics card solely cause if I looked up at the sky and walked the Fps went up dramatically. If there were a way to cut down the view distance like in Oblivion it may be playable.But it would just ruin the game. There is just too much on screen for the card to handle. so in my conclusion at least a geforce 6600 would more than likely make it worth playing. I own a 7700gt but im using a emachines piece of junk comp. and it requires a 18 volt rail rather than a 15 volt thats standard with emachins psu's. so till i get a new psu i wont know the performace increase cause the computer wont even pick up the graphics card. I am very suprised that the sempron processor handled it as well as it did. Performace rating is said to be around 3.30 Ghz. I still dont know exactly what that means but it showed itself worthy this time. So for a couple of bucks you can get a nice 7 series geforce for under 30$ as long as your psu is at least 300 watts, preferably 350 watts and a 18 volt rail you should be able to play this game pretty well.