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TGB sys requirements concerns

by Christopher Tall · in Torque Game Builder · 11/26/2011 (5:56 pm) · 4 replies

Hello,
I apologize if this is a very 'novice' question.
I am interested in purchasing TGB soon, but I am concerned about the
system requirements. I attempted to figure this out for myself by downloading
the demo and trying it out, but I have no permissions to the file.
This is most likely because I already used up my TGB demo a few years ago.

I am using a Macintosh, but I will post all my relevant information here:

Intel Mac
Mac OSX 10.6
512 MB RAM
built-in GMA 950 video card

I believe I'm OK except for the video card. According to the requirements posted under 'Products',
I need a "nVidia or ATI accelerated 3D video card".
Will I be unable to use TGB with the video card I have now?
Even if I can, will it run extremely slow, or will the graphics be messed up?

Thank you!
Chris Tall


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Torque Owner Vickie Eagle
ZumySoft
#1
11/26/2011 (6:55 pm)
These are the requirement that are listed on the site, hope it helps~

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C++ Compiler

All platforms require an installed C++ compiler in order to build the engine. TGB is compatible with the free Microsoft Visual Studio 2005/2008 Express and Apple XCode.

Windows-based Computers

Minimum Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/7 with latest service packs
1.0 GHz processor
512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista/7)
OpenGL or DirectX compatible accelerated 3D video card

Recommended Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/7 with lastest service packs
2.0 GHz processor
1 GB RAM
nVidia or ATI accelerated 3D video card

Apple-based Computers

Minimum Requirements:
Intel Mac
512 MB RAM
MAC OSX 10.5
nVidia or ATI accelerated 3D video card

Recommended Requirements:
Intel Mac
1 GB RAM
MAC OSX 10.6+
nVidia or ATI accelerated 3D video card
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Always~

Torque Owner Christopher Tall
Default Studio Name
#2
11/27/2011 (8:17 am)
I did have a look at those requirements. It looks like I'm OK except for the video card. I just would like to know if anyone else is using the current version of TGB with the Intel GMA 950 card built into Macs.

Torque 3D Owner Luis E Pabon
Independent
#3
11/27/2011 (8:54 am)
I'm running it on a Mac Mini with an Intel GMA pretty well.

Torque Owner Christopher Tall
Default Studio Name
#4
01/08/2012 (9:40 am)
Thanks everyone. I just bought TGB and it works fine on the GMA card!