Saints Row: The Third PC Requirements Revealed

[Triforceformer]

Well...I wouldn't say my system kicks that much ass. But yeah, high-fivez. Also, I see we have the same brand of cases (Cooler Master).

Close, it's an Antec DF-85 Dark Fleet full tower. I assume that you have a CoolerMaster HAF case?

If I could do it again, I'd consider a CoolerMaster HAF 932 Advanced. I don't dislike my case, though my specific one could've been put together better. Still a kick ass case, though.

It's a Storm-series Scout, actually. You see I had an alright pre-built system where my only issue was an integrated graphics card. I wanted to upgrade to the GTX 560, but the original case was way too small and didn't have proper cooling systems for such a huge card. One of the "Pro" guys in my TF2 clan recommended CM to me due to relatively cheap price for its quality and its heavy emphasis on coolness. Now I have a chilled down card and a sturdy foot rest.

O.T. The old lady textures and physics better be up to snuff. They won't be worth throwing into jet turbines otherwise.

 

[MercurySteam]

It's a Storm-series Scout, actually. You see I had an alright pre-built system where my only issue was an integrated graphics card. I wanted to upgrade to the GTX 560, but the original case was way too small and didn't have proper cooling systems for such a huge card. One of the "Pro" guys in my TF2 clan recommended CM to me due to relatively cheap price for its quality and its heavy emphasis on coolness. Now I have a chilled down card and a sturdy foot rest.

Can't argue with that. CoolerMaster do make some awesome cases, though nowadays if somebody asked me to recommend them a cheap mid-tower capable of handling long cards then I'd suggest a BitFenix Shinobi.

 

[mjc0961]

Well, my computer certainly isn't new anymore, but it seems like I'd be sitting somewhere in between the two ranges. However, I'm still sticking with my 360 preorder. I played the first two games there, and it would just feel off to suddenly switch over to a keyboard and mouse. Granted, it probably has 360 controller support on PC as well, but whatever. I want to play on 360 so I'm going to play on 360.

Here's my question. Those bare minimum specs are still superior to what's inside a 360. How is it that the lowest graphic setting isn't the lowest one they've optimized? It seems like they're intentionally writing themselves out of a chunk of customers for no reason.

Someone forgot that the 360 is just running the game and some in-game dashboard features, while PC still has to run Windows, Steam, an anti-virus, and anything else going on in the background while the game is running.

 

[UnderCoverGuest]

I can play Saints Row 2 at highest settings and an almost decent framerate.

...Just because of that fact alone, I'm not even going to bother looking at the Saints Row The Third specs', cause I know I meet them. Hehehe.

 

[Squilookle]

I dunno- Saint's Row isn't an FPS. I may be an avid PC gamer, but when it comes to sandbox games, I've always felt much more at home controlling with a gamepad.

Well, except for Minecraft of course.

 

[Sud0_x]

Saints Row: The Third PC Requirements Revealed

Volition has revealed exactly how beefy your PC will have to be to play Saints Row: The Third.

And the verdict is: "reasonably beefy." The bare minimum pc specs you'll need to start the game [http://www.amazon.com/Saints-Row-Third-Playstation-3/dp/B004QEWVLC] without it laughing in your face and pushing over your recycle bin are:

OS: Windows® XP

Processor: 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon? X2) or higher

Memory: 2GB System RAM or more

Graphics: 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon? HD3800 series or better

DirectX®: 9.0c

Hard Drive: 10GB

Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound

Co-Op Play: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 cards require 640MB of Video RAM. ATI Radeon? HD3800 cards require 1GB of Video RAM

Of course, that kind of "low end" hardware is just going to get your foot in the door, graphically speaking. Volition recommends at least:

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7

Processor: Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom? II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU

Memory: 4GB System RAM or more

Graphics: 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon? HD5000 series or better

DirectX®: DirectX® 11

Hard Drive: 10 GB

Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound


Now, anyone who's worth their PC gaming salt knows that developers and publishers can be a little ... optimistic when it comes to system requirements, so if you're just barely meeting the requirements you may want to consider the console version, or perhaps an upgrade or two. This goes double for a Saints Row game, considering how much of a massive, resource-hogging monstrosity the PC port of Saints Row 2 was.

So what does the game have for PC gamers with the right kit? Advanced depth of field, proper reflections, ambient occlusion, actual HD resolutions and high-end anti-aliasing. It also boasts support for SLI and Crossfire configurations, as well as the ludicrous testament to technical opulence that is AMD Eyefinity. There's a record mode, which lets you record in game footage and upload it to a media service of your choice. The Steam version also provides you with Team Fortress 2 themed bobble heads for your in game avatar. Most importantly, however, the PC release lets you use a mouse and keyboard, giving you a perfect opportunity to crow about how superior a method of input they are, much to the chagrin of resentful console peasants everywhere. Enjoy.

Source: Destructoid [http://www.destructoid.com/saints-row-3-pc-system-requirements-for-that-ass-214974.phtml]


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An 8800/3800 isn't low-end. They're high-end. Just >5 years old at this point.
/Nitpick

I'll be playing this game on my 4 year old hardware because those requirements are far from steep. Oh wait, no I won't,

Online Steam Account

Any particular reason you decided to cut that out? I just spent two hours thinking I'd found something to take my mind off the fact that I can't play Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Rage, Space Marine, Deus Ex: Human Revolution etc etc...

Wow, look at those titles, it's not easy being a man of integrity these days.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

You just need Steam to activate the game and play co-op if you wish. You can still play the game completely offline.

 

[ph0b0s123]

Damn, after reading this I actually do kind of want it for the PC now... Anybody have any idea if it will have xbox controller support? May just want to pick one up for this game.

I can say that it is pretty definite that it will have controller support. It's one of those types of games that actually works better on a controller than on mouse and keyboard. There no PC elitism there.

 

[Sud0_x]

You just need Steam to activate the game and play co-op if you wish. You can still play the game completely offline.

I'm quite familiar with Steam, I merely made note of his omission.

 

[ph0b0s123]

Looking at the blurb, the one thing I did not see mentioned for full DX 11 support was tessellation. Still great they are not just putting out a direct port like the last game, as that worked so well.

Here's my question. Those bare minimum specs are still superior to what's inside a 360. How is it that the lowest graphic setting isn't the lowest one they've optimized? It seems like they're intentionally writing themselves out of a chunk of customers for no reason.

Since most 360 games run at 720p and 30FPS, which is considered a bit low by PC standards, they are probably using 1680p as the lowest setting. That does not mean you cannot run it at 720p. I think their lowest requirements are quite reasonable. PC gamers have had a cheap time of things as this console gen has had such a long life, I am afraid things are starting to move forwards again and I for one think it's great.

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Just nitpicking but an 8800/3800 isn't low-end. They're high-end. Just >5 years old at this point.
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Which now makes them low end, that's how hardware progress works. Assuming that was a straight up comment of course.

 

[ph0b0s123]

You just need Steam to activate the game and play co-op if you wish. You can still play the game completely offline.

So a game that forces steam down your throat even if you buy retail. Yay....

 

[bakan]

Hmm... Yep I can play it, but to be honest, I'm still probably going to go for the PS3 version if I get it at all. I just find games made in a sandbox style such as GTA, Prototype, and the Saints Row series work a lot better for me with a controller rather than a keyboard and mouse.

Just use your controller on the PC and enjoy better graphics?

 

[Sud0_x]

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Just nitpicking but an 8800/3800 isn't low-end. They're high-end. Just >5 years old at this point.
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Which now makes them low end, that's how hardware progress works. Assuming that was a straight up comment of course.

Both points are technically true but I believe you missed mine. In any case it was only a lighthearted, throwaway, poke that was somewhat taking the mickey out of people who take those things seriously.

You just need Steam to activate the game and play co-op if you wish. You can still play the game completely offline.

So a game that forces steam down your throat even if you buy retail. Yay....

You got this one though.

 

[The Wooster]

I'll be playing this game on my 4 year old hardware because those requirements are far from steep. Oh wait, no I won't,

Online Steam Account

Any particular reason you decided to cut that out? I just spent two ours thinking I'd found something to take my mind off the fact that I can't play Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Rage, Space Marine, Deus Ex: Human Revolution etc etc...

Wow, look at those titles, it's not easy being a man of integrity these days.

Because it's not really a hardware requirement. That being said, there is some confusion as to what's going on DRM wise, actually. The game will apparently be using Steamworks, but it's also going to be available on Origin.

 

[ph0b0s123]

That being said, there is some confusion as to what's going on DRM wise, actually. The game will apparently be using Steamworks, but it's also going to be available on Origin.

The version for those masochists among us....

 

[Sud0_x]

I'll be playing this game on my 4 year old hardware because those requirements are far from steep. Oh wait, no I won't,

Online Steam Account

Any particular reason you decided to cut that out? I just spent two ours thinking I'd found something to take my mind off the fact that I can't play Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Rage, Space Marine, Deus Ex: Human Revolution etc etc...

Wow, look at those titles, it's not easy being a man of integrity these days.

Because it's not really a hardware requirement. That being said, there is some confusion as to what's going on DRM wise, actually. The game will apparently be using Steamworks, but it's also going to be available on Origin.

Whether an internet connection is needed should definitely be listed as a hardware requirement even though it's pretty much a given these days. Although, now I'm just being overly literal again and we both know that wasn't what I was getting at.

Yeah I was just bummed after I saw that the inclusion of Steamworks was left out which, while not entirely in the spirit of the article, is a complete dealbreaker for me and I was mildly frustrated. No more, no less. I guess I didn't really need to comment, it's probably because I don't have any games to play... [hearty laugh!]

That's rather interesting though, I'll keep an eye on that, thanks.

 

[The Last Parade]

see, thing is I have 3 THQ Volition games on PC and they are all buggy undersupported peices of shit, I'll be picking up a 360 copy from dungeon crawler when the price breaks

 

[go-10]

did Saint Row 1 or 2 have mods?
The only reason I would consider PC version would be for mods, to get crazier outfits and remove censorship, and the fact that I'm getting a kick ass computer to play Skyrim on Ultra

 

[l3o2828]

I can play it alright. But i'll wait for some reviewers to tell me the PC version ISNT a broken port..like the aforementioned Saints Row 2 for the PC

 

[Elsarild]

***** pleae I can run with x2 xD