i want to buy a rig but i have not much money, do i need to buy a quad core or a core2duo+4gb ram+nice gc is sufficient to play at max setting?

At the moment, Starcraft 2 only supports 2 cores, means a 3ghz dual core actually performs better than a 2.5ghz quad. There's no mention whether a future patch will increase the core count or not.

however due to high processor ultilization, quad core would benefit as the core load would be distributed throughout the 4 cores resulting in overall performance increase in the event that sc2 ultilizes more load. i am running on quad core now and its on constant 50-60+% load, which spikes to 70-80% time to time

me too, i'm using quad processor that bought in 3 years ago, running SC2 in ultra and CPU utilization seems to be below 50%

core2duo would be enuff..
U can overclock the cpu if u want..
value for money!
And for graphics, just get a GTS250.

http://www.techspot.com/review/305-starcra...nce/page13.html

Lazy Blizzard!

gee.. thanks for the info!

Let me suggest to you something. Go and ask someone to build a custom desktop for you.

You only need RM1500 for a desktop with these specs. Exclude LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speaker la..

Core i3-540, Corsair 2GB DDR3-1333MHz, Samsung F3 500GB HArd Disk, Nvidia Geforce GT240 1GB GDDR5

From the review, looks like more on chip cache seems to outperform the other chips.

this spec really can play ultra?

dude.. what mobo?

My friend's Nvidia 8600 GT can play SC2 with all settings on Ultra at 1024x768 resolution with at least 40-60 fps. So, this is much better. I THINK.

what mobo? what you mean?

You sure this spec can play without lag even when there are mass of units around?
What mobo = what type of motherboard is using for the spec you have mentioned.

You mean this spec --->>>Core i3-540, Corsair 2GB DDR3-1333MHz, Samsung F3 500GB HArd Disk, Nvidia Geforce GT240 1GB GDDR5

motherboard could be ASRock H55 MLE ATX


Btw, im currently using core2duo 2.1GHz and nvidia g105m laptop (which isnt for gaming), and I get 42fps during the last mission. The mission with lots of zergs and terrans. So, im guessing GT240 or higher or even 8600GT could manage it.

I would prefer the AMD X2 555 over Core i3-540, better value for money Around RM50 cheaper, cheaper motherboard, roughly same performance in SC2, and better overclocking potential. The money saved adds up to a higher bump in GFX card model number.

Just my humble view

i dont knw why but people keep telling me AMD processor and ATI card are cheaper compared to intel and nvidia....why ah???


and which one actually perform better?

lurk more kid.

Yes, that is the spec i was asking.
Hmm.....ultra setting and still can get 42fps, that is consider good.
Mind to tell which software u use to measure the fps in game?

The zerg rush is really nothing to test out this game. I was playing the mission where i was constantly ambush by zerg to defence the relic last night and was all good, no lag at all on my dual core.

But when i play a 4 vs 4 match midgame when rushing with teammate the slug was so terrible i spend the whole morning today checking preocessor upgrade.

me thinks X3 / X4 models are better. I'm using X3 425 and it works great.