I recently built a computer for my brother; and by "built", I mean I upgraded my computer and gave him the leftovers :P . Even after the upgrade I fear how the game will run. Here are my specs before and after.

CPU: Celeron D 340 2.9ghz (single core) 256kb L2 cache -> C2D E4400 (D-C) @2ghz 2mb shared L2
Graphix: 4xAGP geforce 5200fx 256mb -> 8xAGP Radeon X1650XT 256mb
Ram: 512mb ddr -> 1gb ddr

Anyone want to help me by guessing how well my new system will run the game?

No its not a vista only game, and this game can run on hardware all the way back to the GeForce 6600 (which is a damn old card). This game runs on XP and Vista, as will UT3, as will gears of war for pc. 2k Isnt dumb, and they know most of their gaming market is still on xp. As do many other big time developers.

Graphic Wise.. this will be the difference, higher res and higher textures. The only way you will get a major difference is if you use direct x 10 features within bioshock, and the only way you can do that is if you are playing on vista w/ a dx 10 card. However, you can still play this game on XP with slightly upped graphics.

I have little to no interest in this game, lol western Fps Rpg NEIN
Tho, saying that it does have some style and it can't be worse than the bland-fest that was oblivion with the worlds worst battle system lol...

Lol yes, pc people will be able to run it at a higher resolution...
After spending £500 on a crazy graphics card, £250 on a Cpu and then get a whopping 3fps at any above 360 resolution lol...

However of alot those PC nutters i know who aren't 100% into online fps fragfests, they'll play a game with everything turned to max at 2000xgodknows what resolution but get 10fps, just to say they do, thus extending their internet pen...credentials

Ok, the plan is... Travel 5 years into the future, build a Mid-Spec gaming PC(which would still cost more than a 360 does now) and then you'll probably get a decent 1080p+ framerate

Iam with Plibble. This game is overhyped. Ive played the demo a few times. Its a little too warped for me. Great graphics, smooth FPS, and original. But being original isnt proof of greatness. Twisted retro sickness-yes. Gears, RFOM much better. IMHO

Maximus go with the recommended Card for Bioshock, which is a GeForce 8600 (they go around $120-180) Or you can get a 7800 GT for that much, which will perform a little better but not have any dx 10 support.

Wow you put up a news post about something happining on a computer and the hardcore comp nerds brake out their states and numebrs. This is quite ammusing.

@dyslixec WOW that makes me feel so much better, seriously. I've been looking foward to getting GoW for the PC so much.

System requirements, per Gamestop:

Minimum System Requirements:
# Operating Systems: Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista
# CPU: Pentium 4 2.4GHz Single Core processor
# System RAM: 1GB
# Video Card: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550).
# Sound Card: 100% direct X 9.0c compatible sound card Hard disc space: 8GB free space

Recommended System Requirements:
# Operating Systems: Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista
# CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor
# System RAM: 2GB
# Video card: DX9: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better) DX10: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better
# Sound Card: Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ series (Optimized for use with Creative Labs EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 or EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 compatible sound cards)
**Important Note: Game requires Internet connection for activation**

Since I don't have a 360 but I do have an NVIDIA 7600 GT, which is at least better than the minimum specs, I should be good to go. Even if I have to turn down some of the graphical whoreishness of the game, it's going to be a damn fun one.

With an 1950XTX 512 MB, 3500+ A64 single core and 2GB of DDR1 RAM , i think i'd be just fine with med to high settings @ 1440x900. Heck, if GamesRadar can pull off fully maxed settings @ 1600x900 res. with an AMD 5200x2 and an 8800GTS 320 MB i think i'd be just fine.

Bioshock on me Mac. Make fun, please.

wow plibble I want to punch you in the face through the internet. STFU nobody fucking cares. game on whatever system you want and keep your idiot fucking opinions to yourself

i make fuck. Bioshock!

This is why I just can't get into PC gaming. Sorry 2K, I'll stick with the 360 version. Not that they'll complain, of course, since it is the more expensive version.

Thank you Aequitas. I will be sure to let you know.

I'm glad I got the PC version instead.

It's a good game no matter what you play it on.

Shit, I'm a hardcore PC FPS player, and I was totally roped in by the 360 version. After awhile you forget you're playing it with a controller. It's that fucking good.

->Mxy: Bullshit! That's an 18 parsec run, and you know it.

->Madmatt: Wouldn't hurt to get another gig or two of ram, costs fuck all anyway.

I used to hate console FPSes, and with damn good reason. The vast majority of console FPSes, with rather rare exceptions such as goldeneye, were either shitty PC ports that looked and played awful, or even worse were designed for a console and ported over to the PC. This was an enormous kick in the crotch to PC gamers, as it meant we were getting games with inferior engines, designed for console controllers. One of the greatest games ever, deus ex, was ruined as a franchise because of it's gimped ass xbox-centric sequel. The elder scrolls games also require quite a bit of modding before their menus and whatnot are tolerable with a mouse & keyboard. PC gamers do have a right to be pissed off about cross platform games, more so than cross console ones, because it does usually make a huge difference. Unfortunately, the days of PC's FPS supremacy are gone, but at least irrational seem to have put decent effort into make bioshock awesome on both.

Shadowrun proovd dat teh 360 alwais beats teh PC!

Well, my laptop's got 2 Gb of RAM, a GeForce 7950, and a Core 2 duo, so I think I might be downloading this demo later. :3

Hmmm, buy a computer to play demo or buy a computer to play the game?

@madmatt

I built a system on a Celeron processor for the first time back in Feb. I will never build a Celeron ever again after that painful experience. Next time you build a PC, use the full speed processor. It's worth the extra cash, trust me. The measly $20-50 in savings is not worth it for how badly a Celeron gimps your computing experience.

@Velirno:
Yes they do great on XP, though you do lose out on DX10 features a bit. But with a few DX10 games out yet no big deal staying on XP.

Expensive consoles for the economical win.

Recommended System Requirements:
# Operating Systems: Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista
# CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor
# System RAM: 2GB
# Video card: DX9: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better) DX10: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better
# Sound Card: Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ series (Optimized for use with Creative Labs EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 or EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 compatible sound cards)
**Important Note: Game requires Internet connection for activation**

My system
OS: XP
Processor: Hyperthreaded 4.2
System Ram: 2.5 G
Video Card: Radion X1900
Sound Card: who the fuck... cares... I have surround sound though


I think i'll be OK :D