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2.2. The Minimum System Spec:
The minimum required system specifications to run Command & Conquer Generals is as follows:
• OS: Windows XP/ME/2000/98 ( Windows 95/NT not supported)
• CPU: 800 MHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
• RAM: 128 MB
• CD/DVD-Rom Speed: 8x
• Hard Drive Space: 1.8 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games, Windows swap-file, and DirectX 8.1
• Video: 32 MB AGP video card using the Nvidia GeForce 2, ATI Radeon 7500, or more recent chipset with DirectX 8.1 compatible driver
• Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible PCI 16-bit sound card
• Input: Keyboard, Mouse
Additionally, the following specifications are required for multiplayer:
• 256 MB RAM for 3-8 players
• One set of game discs per player. Disc 1 and Disc 2 cannot be used simultaneously for multiplayer games.
• Internet ( 2-4 players): 56Kbps or faster direct Internet connection
• Internet ( 5-8 players): Cable, DSL, or a faster direct Internet connection
• Network ( 2-8 players): TCP/IP compliant network
Recommended system specifications:
• CPU: 1.8 GHz or faster Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon processor
• RAM: 256 MB or more
• Video: Nvidia GeForce3 or better Direct3D capable video card
Note: Some PCs equipped with the VIA KT133a chipset might encounter problems with Command & Conquer Generals.
2.3. Known Video Card Issues:
For optimum video performance, we highly recommend that you run Command & Conquer Generals with an AGP video card. PCI video cards are generally much slower than AGP cards, and you may experience abnormally slow performance and poor graphics with a PCI-based graphics card. Additionally, the video cards listed below are below our minimum supported specs.
• Leadtek Winfast GeForce 2 GTS ( AGP, 32MB)
• SiS Xabre ( AGP, 64MB)
• Gainward Xabre 400 ( AGP, 64MB)
Additionally, Some Nvidia GeForce 2 MX owners may experience some stuttering problems during movies.
If you attempt to run Command & Conquer Generals at 1600x1200 with a 32MB Nvidia GeForce 2 video card, the game may crash to the desktop. If this happens, try reducing the game´s resolution.
Under all resolutions, you may experience that some objects like trees, walls, and pillars will flicker briefly. If this happens, saving and reloading your game will resolve the issue.
2.4. Known Sound Card Issues:
Before running Command & Conquer Generals, be sure that you have your sound card´s latest drivers installed onto your PC. You can download the appropriate audio drivers from your sound card manufacturer´s Web site.
Command & Conquer Generals does not support any ISA sound cards. If you own an ISA sound card, you will experience stuttering or dropped sound effects as well as frequent pauses during gameplay.
2.5. Virtual Memory Settings:
Command & Conquer Generals may need to use more RAM than is present on your system.
Windows will automatically take care of this by using what is known as "Virtual Memory,"
which uses space on your hard disk to simulate the memory it needs and swaps data back and
forth from your hard disk as required. Ensure that the maximum setting is at least 512MB.