can i run ark

jordy1553

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will i be able to run ark survival evolved?

processor intelcore i7-3770 cpu @3.40 ghz

video card nvidea geforce gt 640

16gb ram

windows8.1




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OS: Windows 7 or higher
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Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB VRAM, OpenGL 2.1*, e.g. NVIDIA GT 120, Intel HD 4000
Network: Broadband Internet connection
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Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 1 GB available space
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You will be fine. Just cant max out the settings.

Although I do recommend you upgrade the graphics card if you plan on playing other games. The 640 is quite weak.

jordy1553

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hey my computer is getting too old and i really need another 1 but idk much bout computers could you gimme some advice or gimme a pc around my budget?
 

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Your pc is not that old. The i7 3770 is still a powerful cpu and can run any new game no problems. The only thing that is weak is the gpu, which you should upgrade. This option will save you a lot of money and will probably only cost you 400-500 euros. Depending on what you want.

If you want a new gaming pc then I suggest you build it. Buying a custom gaming pc is generally pretty expensive for what you get. Are you planning on getting the pc soon?
 

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I got my previous PC from CyberpowerPC, i think they operate in Europe as well. I'd go for an I7 Desktop with something like a GTX 960 and an SSD.

But i honestly would wait until Intel comes out with it's new chip in 3-4 moths, it will support DDR4, it will be called Z107 i believe.

 

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Yea cyberpower pc is very expensive for what you get. Build it yourself and you will save a few hundred.

The new intel cpu's are expected to have a mild upgrade in performance so your i7 3770 will still be competitive. Also DDR4 is not that much faster while costing 50% more. It just saves power.


Like I said, if you just upgrade your current one you will save a lot of money.
 

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Yeah 3770 chip is relatively new, if you just ask for help or actually look up online how to boot up OS on SSD you can really upgrade your PC and add a few years to it while improving the overall experience.

This is what i would do, #1 get a GTX960 (around $200-$250 US ) and an SSD (all depends on a budget here, i have EVO 850 Pro 250, go for whatever you can afford.

Also, i am not borderline retarded, i actually am retarded and i was able to do those things, once you actually learn how to do it you will be able to upgrade in the future or even build if you want. It gives you flexibility.



 

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It is actually quite easy. If you have a friend that can help you that would be the best. Other wise a few youtube videos will show you how.

Changing the graphics card takes like 10 minutes. I would go for a gtx 970 or AMD 290x. You can even go super high end with a 980ti or AMD Fury X since it seems like you have a large budget.


For you I would get the gtx 970 since it doensn't use that much power and you can probably reuse your same power supply. What is your current power supply by the way?

The other cards you will probably have to upgrade your power supply, which a bit harder since you have to unplug and replug everything.