Play World of Warcraft – Computer Specifications
January 31st, 2009
There are many rookies out there wondering the most suitable PC specifications for playing World of Warcraft. If you are wondering as well, this is useful for you. While most of us didn’t even bother to check the specifications of our PC before we buy the game and when we install the game, most unfortunately we might not be able to play due to not suitable specifications. This is also why it is important to make sure your PC is suitable for the game you want to play.
In this case, the minimum and recommended specifications for playing World of Warcraft:
PC System Requirements
OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista (with latest Service Packs)
Processor:
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
Recommended: Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Memory:
Minimum: 512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista users)
Recommended: 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista users)
Video:
Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon 7200 or NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or better
Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT class card or better
Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability
Mac System Requirements
OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newer
Processor:
Minimum: PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo processor
Recommended: Intel 1.8GHz processor or better
Memory:
Minimum: 1 GB RAM
Recommended: 2 GB RAM
Video:
Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 64 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon 9600 or NVIDIA GeForce Ti 4600 class card or better
Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA 7600 class card or better
Now that you know the specifications, there might be other questions as well such as:
Is the game playable over a dial-up connection?
Yes, a 56.6k modem or higher is required.
However, please be informed that you will need these additional accessories for the game. Without these, you will have a hard time playing (in fact – can’t play at all).
Additional accessories:
Controls: A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a mouse and keyboard are not supported.
Connectivity: You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play.
Mouse: Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended.
Hard Drive Space: 15 GB free hard drive space
So, there you go. What you need to know about PC specifications for playing WOW but be aware that the specifications are different from different versions of WOW.
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I have all those medium requirements and i still cant play while in Dalaran. Why is this? I was wondering if you could help me out.
Thanks, Jarrad
Jarrad, Hard to tell without checking your machine. Mostly the problem is either low memory or slow internet connection.
Im having problems with my machine as well and im not sure why. Its pretty newly put together and its almost all top of the line. My old machine accutally preformed a lot better with less (Horse power).
Current spec: On Vista
intel i7 920
260 GTX 896
X58 EVGA MB
12 GB Ram 1300MHz
1 TB Memory
Custom Case, Cools nicely
Not sure why my older system runs better while this one has trouble running at max fps when my old system could triple box and do it.
could you tell me the cheapest make and model possibe not including monitor mouse or keyboard just the tower thanks
My long distance boyfirend and I have been playing WoW since launch and have been on the edge of our seats ever since. It brings us all raid together and the positive social atmosphere is what makes this so popular.
Do you think a broadband speed of half meg ie. 512kb will be ok for playing?
I play on dialup. The only places I have problems are in Dalaran and large PvP (like Wintergrasp) areas. Other than that, I actually enjoy playing with my buddies only so I don’t raid. I don’t think I’d be able to stay in those without disconnecting anyway. I did manage to work up a bunch of honor and WG currency to get my chars some pretty good gear compared to quest or drop gear.
So, you can play on dialup, but only if you enjoy soloing or playing in small groups.