Computer Question

MeowRailroad · November 27, 2015, 12:54:24 PM

Will Rimworld run well on either of these specs? They are from the Trainz Forums as I needed to know what stuff can run Trainz as I am getting a new computer, and I have never gotten a Windows computer before.
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP (SP3)
Processor: Pentium D 3.4GHz (or equiv)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7200/128MB or equivalent
Hard Drive: Approx. 16GB hard drive space
Sound: DirectX 9.0c or compatible Sound Card,
DirectX 9.0c
Mouse and keyboard

Recommended:
OS: Vista/Windows 7 (64 Bit),
Processor: Core 2 Duo (or equivalent),
Memory: 2 GB RAM,
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 (or equiv)
Hard Drive: Approx. 16GB hard drive space,
Sound: DirectX 9.0c or compatible Sound Card,
DirectX 9.0c
Mouse and keyboard

harpo99999 · November 27, 2015, 04:19:25 PM

either spec should run rimworld, BUT it will benefit from MOAR RAMS (suggest 4gb or more(if 32 bit OS lik xp there is a OS limit of 4GB)(if 64 bit os then limit is by motherboard of computer)),
also will benefit from more GHZ on the cpu,
but not much benefit from more cores other than in the OS at present (tynan might add multi-threading potential but it is not seen at present)

milon · November 28, 2015, 08:23:56 AM

I haven't read anything about RimWorld on WinXP, so I can't comment on that. The minimum specs will run it, but it will likely be slow or else lag when a lot happens at once. It will still be quite playable, however, but you may want to turn down the graphical quality.

The recommended specs will run RimWorld quite happily with no problems.

MeowRailroad · November 28, 2015, 09:38:47 AM

Okay, thank you for helping me out. I know almost nothing about windows so I need a lot of help with making decisions about it.

Shurp · November 28, 2015, 03:01:56 PM

BTW, you'll also want a screen resolution with at least 768 lines. 1024x768 is fine. 800x600 will lose menu options.

MeowRailroad · November 28, 2015, 06:10:11 PM

Yeah, I currently have 1280x1024, and I will probably be getting a bigger monitor.

cultist · November 29, 2015, 05:40:07 PM

Get Windows 7. Windows 8 is a mess, and Vista is full of security holes because it's not supported any more.

Do you use a mac usually? I think mac is supported.

Toggle · November 29, 2015, 09:09:28 PM

Quote from: cultist on November 29, 2015, 05:40:07 PM
Get Windows 7. Windows 8 is a mess, and Vista is full of security holes because it's not supported any more.

Do you use a mac usually? I think mac is supported.

Mac and linux are supported, but I wouldn't be one to suggest mac over windows. Apparently it should run fine anyways, so there's no need to comment on the OS currently.

top_hat_tomato · November 29, 2015, 09:16:08 PM

I ran Rimworld on a Dell Latitude D630 ( Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz - 2 GB RAM ) and it worked fine on a 200 by 200 world but it was a bit laggy on 250 by 250

RawCode · November 30, 2015, 07:01:55 AM

1gb memory is joke.

I have such computer on workplace, working with it is pain and suffering, opening multiple word documents close to impossible task due to extreme response time due to swapping.

harpo99999 · November 30, 2015, 03:37:40 PM

agreed, 1gb is extremly painfull to do ANYTHING with current operating systems, 4gb is enormously better

MeowRailroad · December 01, 2015, 02:49:03 PM

I was thinking about using Windows 10 and more GB.

harpo99999 · December 01, 2015, 04:07:04 PM

window X has some issues that can effect games (at least from the few forums that I read) so might not be the best choice for a gamer

RawCode · December 02, 2015, 06:15:32 AM

7-64 + 16gb memory will allow you to use computer for few years without any issues.