How to check if your system will run the beta:
Disclaimer: All hardware scores are based on user submitted benchmark tests and may not be completely accurate since different systems/overclocking etc can make an impact on the scores in the individual tests. Take this in consideration when comparing your hardware.
Basics
- Find out what hardware your computer has. If you are not sure you can use the Blizzard beta opt-in tool. It will show what CPU and graphics card you have, among other things.
- RAM (System Memory), HD space, etc are self explanatory. Make sure you are above the minimum specified for "All Platforms".
GPU (Video Card/Graphics Card)
- Go to http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php and use the search form (or CTRL+F) to find your GPU in the list. Use the model name (Usually consisting of 3-5 numbers/letters). If you can't find it try different variations (e.g "GTX 460 SE", "GTX460 SE", "GTX 460SE") or look in the list manually.
- Check the number in the first column. This is the card's G3D score based on user submitted benchmarks.
- Compare your score to the score of the Beta System Requirements (see below for a score rundown):
GPU Minimum Scores
PC:
AMD Radeon X1950 Pro: 825
Nvidia GeForce 7800GT: 525
Mac:
AMD HD 2600: 224
Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT: 286
GPU Recommended Scores
PC:
AMD Radeon HD 4870: 1744
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260: 1740
Mac:
AMD Radeon HD 4670: 582
Nvidia GeForce GT 330M: 489
CPU (Processor)
- Go to http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php and use the search form (or CTRL+F) to find your GPU in the list. Use the model name (Usually consisting of 3-5 numbers/letters). If you can't find it try different variations (e.g "Core2 Duo E8400", "Core 2 Duo E8400", "E8400") or look in the list manually.
- Check the number in the first column. This is the CPU's PassMark score based on user submitted benchmarks.
- Compare your score to the score of the Beta System Requirements (see below for a score rundown):
Minimum CPU Scores
PC:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+: 1194
Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz: 742
Mac:
Intel Core 2 Duo: (No further specifications given at the moment, but any Mac with the Intel C2D CPU should work.)
Recommended CPU Scores
PC:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz: 1538
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz: 1400-1600 (Different models with same frequency, no further specifications given at the moment, but should be within the range.)
Mac:
Intel Core 2 Duo: (No further specifications given at the moment, but any Mac with the Intel C2D CPU should work.)
FAQ:
My score is below the minimum requirements! Won't I be able to play Diablo 3?It depends. First and foremost these scores are based on tests uploaded by users through benchmarking software and not actual gameplay tests. Therefore the scores may not fully represent their actual performance, but they are a pin point.
Secondly, the requirements currently released are for BETA only and will very likely change (lowering the requirements) for the actual release client. The requirements are likely also "safe" so to speak that they may not actually be the absolute minimum to avoid complaints. A CPU/GPU with a lower score than the minimum may still be able to run the game.
Lastly, it is not only a fast CPU/GPU that is required. Older hardware may lack required features that are needed for the game and will thus never be able to run it.
Why is the scores different for AMD/Intel, AMD/Nvidia?
This may be because of various reasons, either the game is better optimized for one brand and thus requires less hardware power. It could also be because either does better in the benchmark tests. Either way don't take the exact scores too seriously, but rather as an average pointer.
What settings will my system be able to run smoothly?!
It's hard to say exactly atm before we can get our hands on some real tests. It also depends a lot on your setup, E.g. a screen with high resolution will require more power to run the same settings as a system with a smaller resolution. Likely Blizzard is tuning the settings so that recommended play smoothly with Medium settings and minimum at low. Check your scores relative to the requirements and you can more or less guess.
Update: You can check how your video card performs in Diablo 3 at the official page: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=40659
There you can also see what cards are not unsupported. Note that the video card is not the only thing effecting your gaming performance so results may vary.
I'm going to build a new/upgrade my computer for Diablo 3! What should I buy?
Ask in the computer thread for help. We have many helpful people willing to help you out! Remember that Diablo III will not require any high-end machines so if you are buying a computer solely to play D3 then won't have to buy anything super-expensive.
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Feel free to suggest/ask more questions to add to the FAQ.
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That's exactly what I've come to think the battle with Diablo will be like. There is going to be some way of him escaping, so they don't make the same mistake as the last game. They have to make Diablo the final boss of DIII and the first Expansion.
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Both knees need to be pivoted outwards a tad.
The left arm needs to be larger overall.
Right collarbone should be extruding upwards more from the body, or the right shoulder should be lowered a bit.
Ribcage could possibly be a tad wider, and remember, the bottom of the pecs should almost meet with the center of the rib cage.
Left bicep should be longer and rotated up on the arm a bit more, and you should be able to see the left armpit. The shoulder muscle should go up and over bicep as well.
Right foot has a problem with the toes. The big toe should be almost the only one visable at that angle. Bring the big toe out a full toe length, and push the last two toes back a fraction.
The mongrel's feet need some work. Look at dog feet pictures and just add a longer nail on those.
Also, dog muscle structure is significantly different than human structure. The mongrel's front legs are bent at a human angle, not a canine angle.
Really good things I noticed:
The mask, the arm band, the skulls (except the bottom one's jaw needs to be shrunk down a bit.
Sorry for the ripping apart. It is actually a very well done drawing, and with subtle changes could be stunning.
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Duriel: 25 - This is what happens when Blizzard tried to include Jaba the Hutt.
Mephisto: 80 - Cool boss, and probably the scariest boss in the game.
Diablo: 95 - Awesome boss! I wish he had more skills though, and talked more, and terrorized more.
Baal: 70 - Kind of a weak boss. He had a much too cheerful color scheme for me. But yeah, exploding the guy at the gates of Slehyron was SAWEEET!!
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Did you set your ports?
Firewalls?
Antivirus?
We usually need a tad bit more info than what you just gave. And no, the server is not down. It is something on your side that needs to be fixed.
Oh, and welcome to the forums.
http://us.blizzard.com/support/index.xml?locale=en_US&gameId=1
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I caught myself thinking about the planet, and how everything moves and lives. I kept looking at the edges of the screen to see a new species or creature that we hadn't been shown before. In the end, I wanted to live a life like Sully lived. And I'm sure most would agree.
I knew that the hero was going to do that "thing at the very end" because it was quite obvious that he would. I knew there would be an epic battle climax. I knew that there was going to be horrific loss of life. I knew the love story would be the way it was. I knew all these things, and it still did not lose (correct spelling) it's effect on me.
It truly is. Avatar is an incredible piece of art, despite what anyone else says.
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Kayden, still bored, made his way around the ship, where he eventually found the holographic combat room. "I'll give you a try."
"Activate Random Level, difficutly 1." And the world morphed about him into a green open field with a rainbow off in the distance. A small rabbit came hopping slowly towards Kayden. "You've got to be shitting me!" And with one decisive motion, Kayden picks up right boot, and brings it slamming down upon the rabbits frail skull, blood oozes out from under his boot.
"Activate Random Level, difficulty 15."Once again, the world shifts and morphs into a new world. The sky blends from the clear blue, to a blood red, now on a distant planet orbiting 2 red giant stars at the center of the system. Kayden is now in a valley of some kind, where jagged black and yellow rocks cover the landscape. He begins walking through the rough terrain, towards the valley entrance.
RROOOOOAAAAAARRRRRR!!
A massive toothy feline animal bellowed out in anger from high up one of the rock walls. Kayden turns just in time to see this massive beast leaping down upon him. Shhhhhhinkkk!! The blades flick out, the crackle of electricity coming from his newly altered maul. Kayden crouches, charging his power armor, and explodes skyward to meet his foe. Kayden swings out, as he passes by the twisting beast in mid air. The smell of burnt hair and flesh fills the air.
CRRAAAAKOOOOOM!!!
The feline crashes into the ground, landing solid on it's feet. Kayden flips in mid air, half expecting his enemy to already be slain. But the large cat only was cut on the side, and showed it's prowess at aerial combat as well as ground combat. Kayden landed on one knee, cracking the jagged rocky landscape around him. Before he could stand, the feline monster had already lunged again at Kayden. He rolled out of the way, flicking his maul upwards as he moved. The blade sliced into the belly of the animal, where muscle was now visible.
RRREEEEAAOOOOWWWWW!!!!!
The beast screamed, and was shocked that this tiny person had hurt him so badly. The feline turned slowly around to face it's rival once again. But the giant cat wouldn't get the chance. Kayden plunged his maul deep into the forehead of the creature, burning away the hair where small bolts of lightning flicked against the skin. The beast lay still.
"Activate Random Level, difficulty 47."
The world shifted once again. The heat was what he felt first. This time Kayden found himself standing precariously on a small pillar of rock suspended mere feet above a flowing river of molten stone. The sky was dark, the blackness obscuring his vision. He quickly switched to night vision to see his new enemy. On the banks of the lava river, stood the group of around 200 heavily armed Troscka. The group parted down the middle, revealing the unmistakable red armor encasing the legendary General Shinko. The great Troscka who once defeated a Bull Krilexian Dragon single handlely. Most armies wouldn't take on that task. The story goes that war had become too easy for him, so he took his Battleship out beyond the Outer Rim, into uncharted space, in search of a challenge. That was nearly 100 years ago, and no one has heard from him since.
"Finally a challenge." Kayden says with a smile. He crouches, charging his jump once again, and launches into battle.
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So unless you let us know what the name Fuzojix means, then I'll just go ahead and call you Fhwdgads, because I can bang my head randomly on the keyboard too!!
Craptacularly yours,
Crapface Crapperstein
Craptopolis, California
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With that single step backwards, Kayden's Heads Up Display blinked a warning, and highlighted every person in the bar, displaying their weights and ranked each person or alien, according to their weapons, weight, muscle density, heartrate, and a slew of other scanned information. Power was instantaneously directed to the legs, charging them if they should be needed, and Kayden's right hand moved like a blaster bolt to the hilt of his maul, magnetically fastened to his right thigh. All of this happened faster than a Vritorian mud fly could beat its wings. Don't threaten them, but be cautious with this crazy crew. He thought.
"We are Dorf and Oltu" He confirmed to the other men.
"We are putting together a team of bounty hunters as it is stated on our poster. We are looking for men who can hold their own in a fight and is willing to do just about anything for some money." Dorf explained to the group of soldiers before him.
Finally I can begin my Hunt.
"We already have a job waiting for us on Old Earth. This first job will be your initiation and test to see if you are worthy of joining us and our group." Dorf informed the people gathered in front of him.
Hmm, reminds me of my initiation into the Kiss of Midnight. Maybe I'll run into some of my brothers. It was then, that he noticed the HUD rank on an apparently blind man. Surprisingly, he was right up there with the rest of the soldiers in every aspect, and exceeded some of them in a few ways even. The scan had picked up implants of some sort, and the sonar ping, to test his hearing capacity, revealed a level that was nearly off the charts. Ah, he's one of those guys. He can hear better than my suit can. Once situated, I think I might talk to that one.
"Follow me." Dorf instructed as he and Oltu walked out of the bar. they headed over to the ship yard where their ship awaited them.
"This is our ship, if you are interested in joining the team, get on board. We will be leaving soon for our first mission."
Kayden remained quiet on the way to the spaceport, but his mind was still evaluating every single one of them in the capacity that only a veteran soldier would. His HUD raced with information again once they reached the ship.
2 Tannis Mark 72 photonic cannons, 3 Haltis Series Dual Cannon Turrets, light speed capacity, armor plating, shield generator, on board life support, stasis facilities, among numerous other stats. Kayden looked for the two statistics that would serve him best, the ship's powersource, and food synthesizers. As soon as he stepped aboard, his suit's remote charging unit activated, topping off his power reserves. Well at least they have funds, and it looks like the food synthesizers are up to standard.
Voices began to elevate in the vicinity. His muscles tightly wound, ready to kill if necessary. Kayden's HUD blinked again signifying that the Testosterone levels in the ship were climbing to levels above even what he had seen in the company of his own brothers of his clan. Damn, these guys are fresh. Without warning the Troskca pulls a pistol and jams it into the face of one of the other humans.
SSSSSHINK.
Kayden's maul blade extends, he readies himself for the coming fight.
"You wanna die b- AHAHAHA OH MY GOODNESS! YOU SHOULDA SEEN THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE!!! Im not gonna kill ya kid, I'm just yankin your chain."
Kayden's blade retracts, and he replaces it back onto his right thigh armor, the suit automatically engaging the magnetic fasteners. Not to his surprise, but it seems that everyone was too focused on the pistol to notice his blade. Good. What Trylk didn't realize is that he just nearly had himself cleaved from neck to groin.
Without his training, Kayden wouldn't have been able to hide that all of this actually made him anxious to kill something. And now they're playing with their knives, Christ!
"I hate to intrude on your little pissing match, but when do we get briefed on the mission, and when do we leave?"
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Sorry Jeru, but if you had read the post above yours, you would know that we already voted.
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There is no unicorn level!!! Wooot!!!!!!111!!!one!!!!