Modern Warfare 2 Minimum PC Specs Revealed [Archive]

modeps

10-23-2009, 05:35 AM

http://evavhost.com/i/news/moderwarfare2.png

Not that it really matters because SO many people have canceled their pre-orders and won't be playing Modern Warfare 2, but Activision has released the minimum PC specs you'll need.

Update: I've been informed that the stats Incgamers posted are incorrect... Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5388139/here-are-your-modern-warfare-2-minimum-specs-for-pc) has the real information:

System Requirements

OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation

Johan

10-23-2009, 05:42 AM

MW2 Steam page (http://store.steampowered.com/app/10180/)

Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended.

Whoopsie, Activision. You just shat in the secret sauce and ruined the mix. :(

Jotoco

10-23-2009, 06:01 AM

I can run it!

Too bad I won't!

Cutter99

10-23-2009, 06:04 AM

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Not that it really matters because [I]SO many people have canceled their pre-orders and won't be playing Modern Warfare 2, but Activision has released the minimum PC specs you'll need.

Jeez there Modeps! A touch cynical are we? Will MW2 having peer-to-peer PC multiplayer stop the world from spinning and result in zero sales? no. But I, and two of my friends have canceled our pre-orders, we're more than happy to play L4D2 while we wait for IW to include dedicated servers (if they ever do.)

I think that IW will feel this decision in their pockets. It will amount to some money lost, just how much is the question. The more they lose on this whole "IWNet" thing, the more likely PC gamers will keep getting their dedicated servers.

Judas

10-23-2009, 07:04 AM

16 Gig Install minimum?

WTF.

Are they trying to discourage PC sales here?

ÜberJumper

10-23-2009, 07:07 AM

I've got 826 GB free on my gaming partition :-)

Too bad I won't be filling it with MW2 :-(

I don't mind game developers improving on a product. Aside from the BS with the lack of dedicated servers it looks like MW2's going to be much better than MW. However, the way IW and Activision have mislead people about PC multiplayer makes it a no buy for me.

If they sold a single player only version for 10 bucks, I'd buy it.

Lind

10-23-2009, 07:25 AM

The PC specs should just read "Xbox360 or PS3".

<- preorder = canceled.

modeps

10-23-2009, 07:36 AM

Looks like IncGamers was wrong, I've updated the post with the proper reqs.

ÜberJumper

10-23-2009, 07:52 AM

System Requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
Memory: 512MB RAM (1GB for Windows Vista)
Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
Hard Drive: 16GB of free hard drive space
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity
Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended.

From here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/10180/

Anenome

10-23-2009, 08:12 AM

Lies, damned lies, and minimum hardware specs.

Jotoco

10-23-2009, 08:22 AM

Looks like IncGamers was wrong, I've updated the post with the proper reqs.

I still can run it with ease. But still won't.

Lost sales... I willing to give L4D2 a look much sooner, now.

Jotoco

10-23-2009, 08:24 AM

OOPS!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like Steam sales haven't even cracked the "TOP10" yet. I think It eventually will, but still it will see MUCH LESS sales than before. I think at least 50% less sales on steam, since this group should REALLY care about the multiplayer component.

brandonjclark

10-23-2009, 08:43 AM

Not that anyone gives a shit, but I won't be purchasing or playing this either. They've got to know that this kind of take on a PC game just won't do.

skinnyboy30

10-23-2009, 09:04 AM

Not that it really matters because SO many people have canceled their pre-orders and won't be playing Modern Warfare 2, but Activision has released the minimum PC specs you'll need.

I need to know for when I Torrent it :)

And there is how we can get our dedicated servers, make your own! ;)

Mozain

10-23-2009, 09:04 AM

As I have said before, I am also out on this one. I never even played the Single Player on the first one so I was in it completely for the Multiplayer.

Ulysses

10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Heh, what's with the tone in this post.

Cutter99

10-23-2009, 09:47 AM

The tone, is this:
http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/689618845_tgR5U-L.jpg

Johan

10-23-2009, 09:49 AM

If there's one thing PA does well, it's connecting with the pulse of the gaming community. Well done. :D

brandonjclark

10-23-2009, 10:06 AM

I need to know for when I Torrent it :)

Torrenting is looked down upon here, as it should be everywhere. Please do not post your thieving ways here, it taints us.

Ulysses

10-23-2009, 10:11 AM

What's wrong with torrenting ? It's a good way to share large files.

Johan

10-23-2009, 10:12 AM

What's wrong with torrenting ? It's a good way to share large files.

Context is king. He wasn't talking about "sharing a large file." He was talking about stealing/infringing copyright.

That was quite clear to all, and that's not something EvAv advocates.

revoc

10-23-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm not buying it either. Now I need to know what to do with this $60 I just saved...

Anenome

10-23-2009, 10:18 AM

PA nailed it ;)

Anenome

10-23-2009, 10:19 AM

I'm not buying it either. Now I need to know what to do with this $60 I just saved...
- Hello, Borderlands? :D
Evil Avatar's Borderlands Group (BRDRLNDS) (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/EABRDRLNDS)

halfelf

10-23-2009, 10:37 AM

- Hello, Borderlands? :D
Evil Avatar's Borderlands Group (BRDRLNDS) (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/EABRDRLNDS)

Seems alright, but I'm waiting for the game to actually come out before I buy.

LilAbner

10-23-2009, 10:46 AM

1 Xbox 360
1 PS3

ÜberJumper

10-23-2009, 11:04 AM

I love PA. I think I will spend some of my MW2 money purchasing their merchandise instead.

WHAT DID YOU DO WHEN THEY CAME FOR THE DEDICATED SERVERS?

Syl

10-23-2009, 11:31 AM

I'm really surprised that the minimum requirements are so low. I guess it is the exact same engine as Call of Duty 4.

Shela Monster

10-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Bludgums

10-23-2009, 01:02 PM

I'm not buying it either. Now I need to know what to do with this $60 I just saved...

Dragon Age: Origins or Mass Effect 2.
Borderlands
Any number of Steam Deals this holiday season.

murpes

10-23-2009, 01:30 PM

I'm not buying it either. Now I need to know what to do with this $60 I just saved...

The EvAv fund raiser!

Evil Avatar

10-23-2009, 02:22 PM

The PC specs should just read "Xbox360 or PS3".

I got a good laugh out of this one.

ÜberJumper

10-23-2009, 04:18 PM

errr nevermind!

see colon

10-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Context is king. He wasn't talking about "sharing a large file." He was talking about stealing/infringing copyright.

That was quite clear to all, and that's not something EvAv advocates.

But Peer to Peer is the only option....

I'm kidding, BTW.

Pitpig

10-23-2009, 11:50 PM

Looks like many of you missed the point of the PA strip. It's making fun of the drastic reaction of the PC community. It's saying, "Yeah, this sucks, but it's not the apocalypse." It definitely is not siding with the complainers.

blackzc

10-24-2009, 04:17 AM

I love PA. I think I will spend some of my MW2 money purchasing their merchandise instead.

You wont.

As for the specs. Socket 939 for lyfe!!! Thats actually pretty modest for as pretty as it looks.

see colon

10-24-2009, 07:05 AM

You wont.

As for the specs. Socket 939 for lyfe!!! Thats actually pretty modest for as pretty as it looks.

We are at the point now where system requirements have leveled off. This happens at this point of every console life cycle. Expect a big jump in system requirements when the next wave of consoles hits.

PopoWRX

10-24-2009, 07:19 AM

Honestly more and more games are GPU intense than CPU.
The fact they claim a 6600GT is a minimum with a 3+ Ghz CPU is retarded...

I have a 2.6 i7 1366, with 3 275GTX 1.7Gb in Tri-SLI.
CPU never breaks over 50% even while running 4 games and other apps.
(DoW2, Oblivion, WoW, and DoW:SS) & (WMP, IE, Zune, and with AVG Scanning)

So what do you think does most of the work?
THE GPU!!!!

/rage

~Shela Monster

Remember that they are saying PENTIUM 4 3.0 Ghz or HIGHER. Higher meaning newer processors and/or speed. Your 920 definitely constitutes higher. It also depends on the game. Games like Supreme Commander usually need a beefy CPU to play it at max settings with tons of stuff happening.

Johan

10-24-2009, 07:51 AM

It definitely is not siding with the complainers.

I disagree with your interpretation. As usual, I think they're making fun of everyone involved, which is about the right response, in my mind.