rec.autos.simulators

>  I know that NFS recommended a pentium 90. However, It stated that
>  the minimum requirement is a 486-66. I was just wondering if it
>  can even run "okay" on my 486 system. Anyone try the game on a
>  486? Is it still a fun game to drive? Or, perhaps I should just
>  get a new system?

>  I guess my question is: is it worth it buying the game now and
>  play it on my current system, or should I just wait till I get a
>  new computer? (The game should be a bit cheaper if I wait for a
>  while.) Can someone email me some suggestion? I appreciate it!

>  Thanks,

>  Billy

> >  Hi all,

> >  I was just wondering if it
> >  can even run "okay" on my 486 system.
> >  I guess my question is: is it worth it buying the game now and
> >  play it on my current system, or should I just wait till I get a
> >  new computer?
> >  Thanks,

> >  Billy

>> >  Hi all,

>> >  I was just wondering if it
>> >  can even run "okay" on my 486 system.
>> >  I guess my question is: is it worth it buying the game now and
>> >  play it on my current system, or should I just wait till I get a
>> >  new computer?
>> >  Thanks,

>> >  Billy

>Billy,  

>I run my NFS on a 486dx2/66 and it works mostly o.k.  the only real problem
>was that I have to run it in LOW graphics display mode.  Every once in a
while
>the picture locks up for a second or two.  It's not the best, but it works
>until I get my Pentium 120. I played the game on a friends Pentium 75 and the
>graphics are truly incredible.

>later,

>  planetx

>>> >  Hi all,

>>> >  I was just wondering if it
>>> >  can even run "okay" on my 486 system.
>>> >  I guess my question is: is it worth it buying the game now and
>>> >  play it on my current system, or should I just wait till I get a
>>> >  new computer?
>>> >  Thanks,

>>> >  Billy

>>Billy,  

>>I run my NFS on a 486dx2/66 and it works mostly o.k.  the only real problem
>>was that I have to run it in LOW graphics display mode.  Every once in a
>while
>>the picture locks up for a second or two.  It's not the best, but it works
>>until I get my Pentium 120. I played the game on a friends Pentium 75 and the
>>graphics are truly incredible.

>>later,

>>  planetx

>Well, now I have a question too.  I have a 486 dx4-100 with a Diamond Stealth
>64, vlb, 2 megs ram.  Does anyone think this combo would produce acceptable
>results?