SimCity System Requirements and Sim City 2013 requirements for PC Games

SimCity [PC]
SimCity
SimCity PC Release date
EU Release Date:
Mar-08-2013
US Release Date:
Mar-05-2013
AU Release Date:
Mar-08-2013
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SimCity is available on PC
Co-op Game
SimCity has a co-op mode so you can play with your mates on the same side, usually through the main story mode
MultiPlayer
SimCity is designed to be played with other people or it is heavily bias towards that type of gameplay
Back of the Box
SimCity, slated for release in calendar year 2013 for PC, is a true rebirth of the franchise that brings the depth of simulation that has been the series hallmark for more than two decades and marries it with next generation accessibility and a robust multiplayer mode, giving players the power to change a world together.
SimCity will engage an entirely new generation of PC gamers as they take charge of their own customised cities and build a world that co-exists alongside friends. For the first time in SimCity franchise history, players’ decisions will have long-lasting repercussions that will extend beyond their city limits. Together, players will address real global challenges such as climate change, the search for renewable resources and natural disasters. It’s up to the players to decide whether to compete or collaborate to shape the world of tomorrow – for better or for worse.

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SimCity Reboot System Requirements

Simcity Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows XP/Vista/7

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better

RAM: Windows XP: 2GB / Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB

GPU: ATI Radeon HD 2x00 or better* / nVidia 7800 or better* Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better*

DVD-ROM: 8x or better

Net: Internet on registration as it will use EA Origin download platform

*Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support.

Notes: PCs using a built-in graphical chipset are recommended to have 2GB RAM

Obviously the game is still well into development period so they are uncertain about the Hard Disk Space required at this time although around 8GB seems reasonable.

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Joef360
12:24 May-18-2013

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medium settings at your resolution :)
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Anyone know if this is fixed? Haven't heard anything since it was released and buggy:/
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max with no AA at your res should be smooth enough
Shahrukhjet
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can i run it? what setting?
emilsz
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very high settings with no AA for you ;)
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03:58 May-16-2013

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thnx frnd
emilsz
11:47 May-16-2013

welcome !
kevbev10515
14:44 May-13-2013

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hi guys can you tell me what i will get with my current rig
HEAVENISHELL
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Buddy, u have amazing rig so u will run on Ultra settings :)
enjoy the game :P
kevbev10515
15:08 May-13-2013

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thanks very much bro, appreciate it :)
HEAVENISHELL
15:08 May-13-2013

welcome mate :D
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It says I can only play this on low but I can play it on medium settings....or up until my city becomes a little big.
kuncika
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Is there any way I can set my laptop to play this?
emilsz
17:06 May-12-2013

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sorry man, but it wont be playable even on lowest settings and a lowered resoulution.. :/
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can i run it? what setting?
emilsz
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yes you can. go for medium settings because your cpu is bottlenecking your gpu..
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thanks @emilsz :)
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14:59 May-12-2013

welcome !
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max settings at your res. enjoy! :)
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