Upgrade needed to play Total war rome 2 with highest settings

ashborne

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Hi,

My desktop configuration is as follow:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/27/2014, 21:39:06
Machine name: ETERNITY
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.111118-2330)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: GF8100 M2+ SE
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 635 Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3584MB RAM
Page File: 3370MB used, 3794MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 520
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1040&SUBSYS_522C1ACC&REV_A1
Display Memory: 3535 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1999 MB
Shared Memory: 1535 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster SB370_S22B370H (HDMI)
Monitor Model: S22B370
Monitor Id: SAM0899
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.2049 (English)
Driver Version: 9.18.13.2049
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/21/2013 17:32:43, 12427240 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-5300-11CF-7D71-21721CC2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x1040
SubSys ID: 0x522C1ACC
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem141.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTx86.6.1:Section020:9.18.13.2049:pci\ven_10de&dev_1040
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001

Can you please suggest me what upgrade do I need to do in my desktop to play Total war rome 2 with highest settings. I can play it currently in lowest settings without any lag.

Regards
 
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Yes they will fit. The max. length for the GPU in your case is 315mm, which means it could even take in a beast like this very easily: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4912#sp
I was gonna say the only upgrade you need is a trashcan to throw that game into.
Shogun was good, why did Rome have to blow chunks.
... I need to install medieval 2 again...

But actually... your RAM might be too little for Rome 2 anyways, and your OS won't allow you anymore ram (32bit vs 64bit)...
Your whole computer is pretty weak...
 


What is your budget? And what power supply do you have? The GPU will probably boost the graphics significantly but your CPU is still a bit outdated so I doubt it will run on smoothly on max settings.
 

ashborne

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Thanks to all for all your prompt replies and advices. I have a power supply of Cross air CX 600 supply. My budget is around $200. I am aiming for GTX 660(Zotac GTX 660 Dual Silencer 2GB DDR5). Can it be installed in my PC? You can suggest me any other alternatives too.
Thanks.
 

aspri

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Yeah that's also a great card and definitely worth the extra 50 bucks if you can afford it.
 

ashborne

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My case is CoolerMaster Elite 431 Plus and my mother board is BIOSTAR GF8100 M2+ SE. But the problem here is that newegg won't ship this item to India :( . In India GTX 760 will cost me around $300 and R9 270X will cost me $238. Will Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Zotac Synergy Edition and Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2Gbddr5 fit into my motherboard and case?
 


Yes they will fit. The max. length for the GPU in your case is 315mm, which means it could even take in a beast like this very easily: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4912#sp
 
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