Recommended titles for Windows XP PC

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live77
Member

194

06-12-2016, 07:26 AM

Hello everyone! I set up a strong Windows XP system optimized for running games from 2003 to 2008. Here are the details: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 at 3GHz, Asus P5G41T-M LX LGA775, Kingston 4GB RAM at 1333MHz CL9, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS, 512MB GDDR5 memory, Seagate Momentus 5400.4 with 250GB storage, a 250W PSU for the motherboard and HDD, and a 6-pin GPU power supply. The operating system is Windows XP Black Edition 2015. Currently installed games include NFS Underground 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Team Fortress 2, CS:GO, Portal 2, Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Quake 3, and several others.

live77

06-12-2016, 07:26 AM #1

PlayTheGames
Junior Member

06-12-2016, 03:12 PM

The 8800GTS supports Crysis, and at reduced performance levels you can play Skyrim—depending on your preference for gaming experiences.

PlayTheGames

06-12-2016, 03:12 PM #2

The 8800GTS supports Crysis, and at reduced performance levels you can play Skyrim—depending on your preference for gaming experiences.

alexguay43
Junior Member

06-12-2016, 03:58 PM

Also consider Minesweeper and Pinball; keep an eye on Burnout Paradise, and don’t forget Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.

alexguay43

06-12-2016, 03:58 PM #3

Also consider Minesweeper and Pinball; keep an eye on Burnout Paradise, and don’t forget Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.

coolpudding57
Junior Member

06-13-2016, 02:02 AM

I'll give it a shot! Thanks.

coolpudding57

06-13-2016, 02:02 AM #4

I'll give it a shot! Thanks.

dani2401
Member

226

06-13-2016, 05:30 AM

Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 are considered among the best Jedi Knight series, offering the most enjoyable experiences. They should all be available on Steam.

dani2401

06-13-2016, 05:30 AM #5

Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 are considered among the best Jedi Knight series, offering the most enjoyable experiences. They should all be available on Steam.

dncrilly
Junior Member

06-13-2016, 07:30 AM

Pharaoh (rts) Age of Empires (rts) Call of Duty (fps) Fallout (rpg) Fallout 2 (rpg) Redfaction (fps) Redfaction II (was likely better than the first) (fps) Septerra core (rpg) Soldier of Fortune (fps) Fallout 3 is a solid choice, as it causes a 10% drop in XP crashes, letting you play 10–20 minutes before it fails. Other suggestions I can't recall right now.

dncrilly

06-13-2016, 07:30 AM #6

dandi101
Junior Member

06-15-2016, 02:03 AM

The classic SimCity titles should work well with this setup. Since you're using XP, have you activated the Embedded/POSready adjustment, or are you intending to play without an online connection?

dandi101

06-15-2016, 02:03 AM #7

The classic SimCity titles should work well with this setup. Since you're using XP, have you activated the Embedded/POSready adjustment, or are you intending to play without an online connection?

Creeperkilll
Member

201

07-01-2016, 04:23 PM

You're running Windows XP Black Edition, which blocks automatic updates.

Creeperkilll

07-01-2016, 04:23 PM #8

You're running Windows XP Black Edition, which blocks automatic updates.

TurnDownForKip
Junior Member

07-01-2016, 10:22 PM

I own an old laptop running a single-core Celeron with just 2 GB of RAM. My gaming setup includes GTA San Andreas, TW: Shogun 2, Civilization V, and Age of Empires 3. As a strategy enthusiast, I’m aware these titles usually receive positive reviews.

TurnDownForKip

07-01-2016, 10:22 PM #9

Justin4531
Junior Member

07-02-2016, 04:39 AM

#10

My top picks include SimCity 4, NFS Underground, Underground 2, and GTA San Andreas. I really miss those times.

Justin4531

07-02-2016, 04:39 AM #10

My top picks include SimCity 4, NFS Underground, Underground 2, and GTA San Andreas. I really miss those times.

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