Before we dig into this guide on having a performance & quality comparison steps must be taken to ensure the knowledge of your current configuration. To gather all of the necessary information please visit the following sites and follow the directions corresponding to each step.

If you wish to speak to a Medical Officer about any of the following information or would like information regarding system performance issues/upgrades please save all information generated by the tests and steps outlined in this document. Information on saving such data will be posted with each step.

System Requirements

These are the official system requirements of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 courtesy of Steam.

  • Minimum: CPU: 1.2 GHZ or Equivalent, 512 MB RAM, Video Card: 64 MB DX9 Compliant, 2 GB free hard drive space, DX 8.1 Compatible Audio, Windows 2000/XP
  • Recommended: CPU: 2.4 GHZ, Video Card: 128 MB DX9 Compliant with PS 2.0 support, Sound Card: Eax Compatible

Compatibility Test

This test is designed to scan the essentials of a computer to determine whether or not it is capable of handling the minimum and recommended requirements of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45.

  1. Visit System Requirements Lab and follow the instructions there for the diagnoses.

  * If your machine is listed as incapable of running at minimum requirements please continue to
    read.

  * If your machine is listed as capable of running at minimum requirements please continue to read.

  * If your machine is listed as capable of running at recommended requirements you may skip this
    entirely.

To save information on the Can YOU Run It? analysis page for further technical support drag and highlight the areas your computer failed, right click and press copy. Then make a notepad document by right clicking on the desktop, highlight the new menu and click Text Document. In your newly created document right click and press paste, making sure to follow the first procedure until all failed categories are in the notepad file. Then save your text document by clicking the file menu and pressing save. Name the document srl.txt so you know which document corresponds to each step in this document.

Current System Analysis

This next set of tests will display your current hardware configuration in detail, along with information relating to possible upgrades for your setup.

  • Visit eSupport for a complete bios scan and more importantly in this case the motherboard model/version and maximum RAM capacity.

  * If your computer failed either the minimum or recommended requirements and was targeted as 
    not having enough RAM or CPU speed, and the analysis shows your motherboard is incapable of 
    handling more then you should consider the possibility of purchasing a new computer.  For more 
    information on that please contact as Medical Officer, and we will do our best to provide you 
    with information regarding a machine that can facilitate your budget.

  * If your computer failed either the minimum or recommended requirements and was targeted as not
    having enough RAM or CPU speed, yet the analysis shows your motherboard is capable of 
    handling more memory then you should look into purchasing a RAM upgrade.  If you have passed
    the minimum for RAM but not CPU speed please speak to one of our Medical Officers for upgrade
    possibilities.

  * If your computer passed the minimum but not the recommended requirements and was targeted as not
    having enough RAM or CPU speed, yet the analysis shows your motherboard is capable of 
    handling more memory then you should look into purchasing a RAM upgrade.  If you have passed
    the minimum for RAM but not CPU speed please speak to one of our Medical Officers for upgrade
    possibilities.

To save information on the eSupport analysis page for further technical support drag and highlight from BIOS Type to Memory Config, right click and press copy. Then make a notepad document by right clicking on the desktop, highlight the new menu and click Text Document. In your newly created document right click and press paste. Then save your text document by clicking the file menu and pressing save. Name the document esupport.txt so you know which document corresponds to each step in this document.

  • Click the Start Menu and press Run. Then type: dxdiag This will start your video analysis. In here you will be able to find information on your display adapter (video card) by clicking the Display tab at the top.

  * If your computer failed the minimum or recommended video requirements please save your DirectX
    scan and speak with a Medical Officer about a potential upgrade for your computer.

To save this scan press Save All Information and it will save a detailed DxDiag.txt file (including a full rundown of your video properties) to your desktop (or location of your choice).

  • If your computer failed in any areas other than CPU/CPU Speed, Memory and Video please speak with a member of the Medical Office.

Medical Office Assistance

To speak with a Medical Officer you can visit the 29th Forums and post your issue in the Darkest Hour Issues Forum or PM the Medical Team via the Staff List in the forum navigation menu.

Performance & Quality

This section is here to go into detail about what system upgrades could give you a boost in game performance. There is a wide assortment of computer hardware available on the market and being unsure of what to purchase could make choosing a video card, ram, cpu, motherboard, etc. very difficult. So if you would like a rundown of what to expect out of a new system or even just a simple upgrade please continue to read.

I’ve narrowed it down to the 3 core upgrades to make RO look and feel better. I have left motherboards and power supplies out of this list as they are much more complicated, but please consult with a Medical Technician before purchasing any upgrades as your current motherboard and power supply may not be able to support it.

Computer Memory (RAM)

If your motherboard can handle more RAM (as analyzed earlier in this document) the next step is to figure out which RAM your computer can handle.

You can find this out by downloading this small ZIP file. Extract the files to any location by clicking the extract button and selecting a path to place them. I recommend making a folder called CPUID on your desktop. From there run the program and click on the memory tab. You will see 3 crucial bits of data:

  • Type
  • Size
  • Frequency

You now know how much memory you currently have, in conjuction with previous tests you will know how much memory you can handle in your system and what type and frequency RAM you will need to purchase.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) / Motherboard

Display Adaptor (Video Card)