| In the normal world one can make a journey to | | | | For a Windows system, the minimum World of |
| the local computer store, buy a game you | | | | Warcraft system requirements are as follows: |
| like, go home and install it, and start | | | | - Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon |
| gaming. In this time of online gaming that | | | | 800 MHz processor - at least 512 MB of RAM, |
| scenario is a little bit idealistic. Things | | | | - 32 MB graphics card, - DirectX 9.0, - |
| are not that simple anymore. As every | | | | 6.0 GB of hard drive space - 4x CD-ROM - |
| computer gamer can tell you, online games are | | | | 56k internet connection. |
| hot the last couple of years and if you want | | | | |
| to fully experience your game, World of | | | | However, the recommended World of Warcraft |
| Warcraft for example, your computer system | | | | system requirements are substantially higher: |
| needs a full spectrum of requirements. | | | | - Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or AMD XP 1500+ |
| | | | MHz processor - 1024 MB of RAM - 64 MB 3D |
| Now, while the base requirements, those | | | | graphics card - broadband internet |
| necessary to turn the World of Warcraft game | | | | connection - A two-button, scroll-wheel |
| on, may not appear so daunting, running any | | | | mouse is also recommended. |
| computer game on the minimum requirements is | | | | |
| the opposite of fun. For the real serious | | | | Millions of players connect daily to the |
| gamer, there is a difference between ruling | | | | World of Warcraft servers, and the amount of |
| the gaming world and stumbling through it. | | | | information being transferred from any one |
| Slow-downs, screen freezes, blue screens and | | | | computer to the main terminals is enormous. |
| disconnections can ruin any gaming | | | | But with all of these numbers and with all of |
| experience. And even when you just start with | | | | these devices, frequent gamers know they will |
| online gaming you will grow frustrated when | | | | need to go above the minimal system |
| you constantly have to wait for images to | | | | requirements to experience the game fully. |
| load and for graphics to scroll. It can even | | | | The minimal World of Warcraft system |
| be so slow that you start doubting yourself | | | | requirements only guarantee the game to run; |
| if you're doing something wrong. | | | | they do not guarantee the game to run in a |
| | | | playable fashion. |
| These days the computer gaming industry and | | | | |
| the computer industry, are linked very close | | | | There are some other known issues to keep in |
| together; With each subsequent development in | | | | mind - Some video cards may experience |
| the gaming world, a new, better computer must | | | | problems displaying certain textural effects |
| be purchased in order to successfully run | | | | while playing. Graphic issues may include |
| this development. World of Warcraft is no | | | | colors shimmering across static textures, |
| different. Many gamers go through computers | | | | textures that appear solid green or white, |
| as quickly as new versions of the game are | | | | and patches of texture or even geometry that |
| released. | | | | are invisible. - World of Warcraft/Burning |
| | | | Crusade requires the latest version of |
| World of Warcraft System Requirements The | | | | DirectX. - Also, it is important that your |
| World of Warcraft system requirements are | | | | video drivers are up-to-date and compatible |
| impressive. World of Warcraft requires a | | | | with the latest version of DirectX. Outdated |
| large amount of memory, hard drive space and, | | | | or incompatible video drivers can cause a |
| above all, a solid internet connection. | | | | variety of video and game play issues. |
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