Hello,

I've just bought GTA IV for PC but my computer isn't good enough to play it. I need to buy a new computer that it will run on, and I need a new computer anyway. So, will you be able to suggest the computer/laptop that you use to play GTA IV that it works on, and also say what you would rate the graphics for when playing it on that computer, and whether you've paid to have any extra instalments such as a new graphics card.

Thanks!

I got a E8400 dual core, 4GB RAM and 9600GT graphics. Remember you should be buying a computer that will be ready for the future, i.e. not just to play GTAIV.

• OS - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
  
• Motherboard - Asus P5QC (775 socket)
  
• CPU- Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2660MHz 4MB L3 Cache
  
• RAM - Corsair 2x 2GB DDR3 blocks
  
• GPU - Nvidia (Club 3D) GeForce 9800GTX+ 512MB
  
• HDD - 1x 250 Seagate (OS + installed software) 2x
  
• 1TB Seagate (one defect, out of warranty, 700GB worth of tv series lost) 1x 80GB Seagate
  

I have an Intel core 2 duo CPU 6600@2,40Ghz, 4,5GB RAM and a Geforce GTS450. I play everything on high with no problems. However, I agree with Mage on the fact that when buying a new computer, you have to take the future into account. I would go for a quad core like Nicolai, although I here the hexacore could be handy for gaming in less than 2 years.

I'd say at least an i5, preferably i7 as far as CPU goes, I am very out-of-the-loop as far as gfx cards are concerned, although at least a card with 1gb dedicated RAM.

I was wondering if anyone could actually tell me their make and model though as well?

I was wondering if anyone could actually tell me their make and model though as well?

Some People Can't due to their Machines being home built and being custom,

Mine:

09-10 IMac 27 inch, Price: $2,500 at the time and customization.

OS: Snow Lepord OSX (Soon to be Lion), As well as half the Hard Drive Being partitioned With Windows 7.

Intel Core i7 2.93Ghz QUAD CORE.

8 GB of Ram

1 TB Hard Drive

ATI Radeon HD 5750 With 1 Gb Of VRAM.

27 Inch Glossy Screen.

I think that should be it?

PS: For you people wondering how I play Games like GTA IV on a Mac, I have a Boot Camped Partition That runs Windows 7.

I feel sorry for you Justin.

People who knows about computers would never in their life buy a shop built PC, a rule of thumb is that you can get a substantially (+10%-15%) better machine if you build it yourself, or get a mate to do so, a pizza bribe + a pint or two works wonders, compared to a shop build one, plus you won't have all that bloatware that we all know from laptops.

Windows 7 Home Premium(more is a waste of money) 64-bit OEM

i7-2600k stock(for now)

8GB DDR3 @ 1866 9-10-9-27

320GB 2.5" SATA 5400rpm 8MB(for now)

No GPU, i7's GPU with 512MB is able to run GTA IV and ARMA2 on medium settings!

Again, Nicolai is absolutely right. Mine is custom built as well. Just start of with someting cheap and just build yourself a pc to your tasting. I began with a dell precision workstation 390 from a graphics designer who didn't use it anymore and I replaced just about everything in it, except the casing. I reckon I spent about 800 dollars for everything while a shop built gaming rig goes up to 2000 dollars. A lot of people don't know a thing about computers and shops take advantage of that by letting you buy stuff that you don't need or will be worthless within the year. Can't blame them for that...

Come to think of it, it may be about time I changed my CPU again. I've had my core 2 duo for quite some time now so it's time for a quad or a hexa.

Edited January 20, 201214 yr by kjel0112

And if you buy from a big brand or even some custom builders you get half your HDD filled with crapware, some of it is f'ing hard to remove. Anyone had to remove Norton recently?

I feel sorry for you Justin.

People who knows about computers would never in their life buy a shop built PC, a rule of thumb is that you can get a substantially (+10%-15%) better machine if you build it yourself, or get a mate to do so, a pizza bribe + a pint or two works wonders, compared to a shop build one, plus you won't have all that bloatware that we all know from laptops.

This ^^

Also If people are worried about home builds not having a warranty it is easilly possible to build a PC these days with 100% parts covered by a lifetime guarentee. Only exception to this is cases which seldom have long warrantys.

Home build:

OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

CPU.. i7 930 @ 3 Ghz

M/Board.. ROG Rampage Extreme III (over engineered and not really needed for my use tbh but it's nice)

GFX.. ATI HD 5870 1 GB Vram

RAM... 6 GB

I can nearly run everything on max but I keep night shaddows low or off to keep fram rate up. Also it's only fair to mention that due to my crap monitor my PC doesn't have to render that high a resolution so that is less strain on the gfx card.

This game can still give me issues though if I am not carefull about how many, and where I add custom cars.

If you are a begginer at buiding PC's you can buy bundles where you get a motherboard cpu and memory as a kit. This ensures all components are compatable.

Edited January 20, 201214 yr by Molten

Bought my laptop back in september so that I could take it to college and do my work.

Manufactuer: HP

Model: Pavillion Dv7

Processor: Intel Core i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz (4 CPUS)

HDD: 682GB

RAM: 6144MB (6GB)

Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6490M @ 3800MB (1GB Dedicated to Gaming)

Screen: 17" 1600 x 900 (32 bit, 60Hz)

Found out a few days later that it could run GTA IV on high settings, wasn't expecting it too but still, result.

I've got a wireless mouse 'cos using a touchpad for gaming is a trainwreck.

Also got a 17" 3 fan cooling pad for when I do play games on it, to avoid burning out the GPU like I did on my older, weaker system.

I bought this PC for my studies:

i7-2600k @ 3.40GHz

2X4 GB G.SKILL RIPJAWS Professional RAM

GTX560Ti Edition 1024 MB VRAM

1TB Seagate Barracuda @ 7200rpm

Corsair TX750W

CoolerMaster CM690 II Basic CPU Case

Stock coolers

20" Dell IN2030M

Old so called "gaming" PC from 2008, going to upgrade GPU to a nVIDIA GTX 560 Ti and ship a Corsair Force GT SSD with it.

Old so called "gaming" PC from 2008, going to upgrade GPU to a nVIDIA GTX 560 Ti and ship a Corsair Force GT SSD with it.

I'd be careful doing that.560Ti is a risky GPU.

I'd be careful doing that.560Ti is a risky GPU.

Why is it a risky GPU?

Why is it a risky GPU?

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=193106

http://forums.nvidia...howtopic=193106

Hmm.. any other recommendations for a GPU? No ATI please, I like nVIDIA :)

Hmm.. any other recommendations for a GPU? No ATI please, I like nVIDIA :)

Me too.

Anyways,I wasn't trying to scare you.Its just that GTX560Ti is a replacement over the GTX460 (remember that "overclocking crazy bitch" that gobbled up all of the overclocks you threw at it?).Its a bit new so the manufacturing companies can't get their minds straight.So you need to do that all by yourself.Take risk and OC your GPU to whatever you find stable.I did that too.After long nights of hard reboots and crashes,I ultimately managed to find a stable config.Though,it was more of "underclocking" than overclocking lol.