What Video Card Do I Need To Play Medieval Total War 2?

Question

I recently bought a game called Medieval Total War 2. But unfortunately my current videocard can`t support it. The game runs so slow that it`s not even funny. I just want to know a video card under 100 bucks that can run the game in it`s fullest graphics. One video card that i have in mind is

ATI Radeon HD 3450 512MB DDR2 PCIe Video Card. Would this video card be able to run the game?

Answer 1

Well I checked your card, you will have no problem play Medieval Total War 2.  But I would spend a little more money and get a Nvidia 8800 series.  It will cost around $100 not including shipping.  

***Now check the reviews on this card:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductRev... --Spend the money, you will not be sorry.

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System Requirements

      Minimum System Requirements:

          o Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP

          o Celeron 1.5GHz Pentium 4® (1500MHz) or equivalent AMD® processor

          o 512MB RAM

          o 11GB of uncompressed free hard disk space

          o 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound cardand latest drivers

          o 100% Windows® 2000/XP compatible mouse,keyboard and latest drivers

          o DirectX® 9.0c

          o 128MB Hardware Accelerated video card with Shader 1 support and the latest drivers. Must be 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible

          o 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

          o Internet (TCP / IP) play supported; Internet play requires broadband connection and latest drivers; LAN play requires Network card.

      Important Note: Some cards may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by Medieval II: Total War. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatibility.