HL2: Episode 2 Vs P4 478 3.4Ghz

[Dead0rAlive]

Anyone got a single core cpu and tried HL2:Episode 2?

I am looking to buy The Orange Box for xmas and was just wondering if anyone has any first hand performance input from a single core processor.

Sys specs are in my signature below.

Cheers guys.

 

["andy"]

hl2 used to run great even on my old ancient athlon so id say it will be fine

only really multiplayer where the cpu gets tortured in source in my experiences

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

You'll get away with it easily, good graphics card and (still) a fast CPU.

 

[Tetras]

Aye 3.4 Northy roxar your boxar. Keep her running, plenty of life yet (HL2 = munch munch munch).

 

[mogwai]

My P4 3 Ghz and Nvidia 6800 Gt. Are fine with Half Life 2. Even at 1900 x 1200

 

[Klo]

Yeah, should be ok

My AMD Athlon 2200 with a 9800pro ran HL2 ok.

 

[Dead0rAlive]

Cool. Thats good news. Look forward to playing Episode 2 then. There was talk when episode 2 was in development that one really needed a core2 processor for you to run Episode 2 smoothly. But acording to you guys it looks like I will be just fine. I can't wait as I just ordered it today.

How about COD 4? Would I be able to run that game alright, at least on high, obviously not ultra high.
Once I get home I will d/l the demo and give it a whirl.

Cheers for the input and experiences guys. Much appreciated.

 

[Dead0rAlive]

Just found this bit of info out on a episode 2 forum on another site. Looks like I will be just fine..

Half-Life 2: Episode Two Ideal System Requirements
For running the game smooth in 1280x1024 with High Quality graphics.

CPU: 3.4 GHz Processor
RAM: 1024 MB
Graphics Card: Radeon X800 or Geforce 6800
Windows 2000/XP/ME/98
Mouse
Keyboard
Internet Connection
CD or DVD rom drive

Bring it on!! I'm ready to bust some head crabs.