Now DiRT 2 may not be the prettiest racing game ever, but it's quite the sight to behold. And with the PC version of the off-road racer supporting DirectX 11, it's going to be even more stunning.
If you or someone you know has a PC capable of handling DiRT 2 at the highest possible settings, you can expect the logical opposite of the Nazi face melting scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark to ensue. I know it's hard to envision, but you can do it.
As spotted by Shacknews, the PC requirements are officially out:
Recommended Specifications: Enhanced for DirectX 11
OS - Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
Processor - Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II
Memory - 3GB
HD Space - 10GB
Video Card - ATi Radeon HD 5700 Series
Minimum Specifications:
OS - Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
Processor - Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Memory - 1GB (2Gb for Windows Vista)
HD Space - 10GB
Video Card - ATI Radeon X1500 or NVIDIA GeForce 6800
It's also worth noting this version utilizes Games for Windows LIVE. If you haven't already, go seek out and play DiRT 2, even if you can only do so on a console.
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5:00 AM on 11.13.2009
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Anyway, I wish I cared about this game so I could support them taking some extra time on the PC version and adding features, by my racing game enjoyment is limited to the purest of the arcade.
Also, I am an nVidia fanboy and their DX11 stuff ain't even out yet.
On topic, you don't need an i7 to run this on max settings, i5 processors are better and handling games, and any high-end Core 2 Quad will do just as well. This game will obviously have a "Best on Intel" logo when starting up, and this is just a marketing move to sell i7 processors.
A new i7 system isnt that expensive either. cpu, ram, and processor would be in the $500 - $600 rang, but I haven't priced it in a little while.
The 5770 and 5750 are pretty cheap.
Question is what resolution are they suggesting to run. Because as we know ALL PC gaming graphic variables are based around resolution. Running this at 1650 x 1080 i can't see being that difficult. I do some research.
My understanding is that you need Windows 7.