Matrix Online: System Specifications for The Matrix Online!

These are the official computer specifications for MxO:

Minimum Specs:

-Windows WinMe, Win2k, WinXP or above

-512MB of RAM

-Programmable shader (Radeon 8xxx, 9xxx, and above, GeForce 3 Ti, 4 Ti and above) DirectX 9
compatible card with 64 MB VRAM

-PC with 1.4 gHz CPU

-DirectX 9 compatible sound card

-7 GB available HDD space

-ATA100/DMA or faster HD

-56.6k modem

-Keyboard and mouse

Recommended Specs:

-Windows XP or above

-1 GB of RAM

-Radeon 9xxx and above DirextX 9 compatible card; 128 MB VRAM

-2.4 gHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 2800+

-DirectX 9 compatible sound card with EAX support

-10 GB available HDD space

-ATA133/DMA or faster HD

-Broadband Internet connection

-Keyboard and mouse

The Minimum Specifications are essentially the bare minimum that would be needed to actually run the game on your PC. That is not to say it will run perfectly or even well. Just that it will run.

If you'd like a comparison, this is the basic rundown of the current system I have:

WinXP Home Edition

512MB of RAM

Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX

Intel Celeron 2.2 gHz CPU

Sound Blaster Live!

Cable Modem Connection

Within the next month, I will have updated my video card to an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, and I will have upgraded to 1 GB of RAM.

As of this writing, I can offer a couple of options for upgrading your video card and RAM without having to spend an extreme amount of money. These recommendations are entirely my own and are no way endorsed by either WarCry.com or the makers of The Matrix Online.

A money saving alternative for upgrading your RAM is to simply purchase through Crucial Technology. They have a system that will search for the best RAM options for your specific motherboard, and they guarantee compatibility. I have found their prices to be among the best while securing your peace of mind. They have one of the most detailed memory purchasing FAQs I have seen and offer a lifetime warranty on your purchase.

ATI offers many of its video cards directly from them for the suggested retail price. However, ATI also offers a video card trade-in program. This requires you send them your old video card after you have received, installed, and verified your new one works as expected. They will take ANY video card for the rebate. The rebate offered is $50.

You can check out the details of the ATI Trade-Up Program, and there is a link to the FAQ on that page as well.

If you are unsure how your video card stands up to others, AnandTech is the absolute best independent comparison site I have yet to see. It allows you to search for the specific video card you have or are considering to purchase and rates them compared to other cards on the market. They are up-to-date on the latest technology and, unlike many other comparison sites out there, use the most common drivers that you may encounter for your particular video card.

If you need any further advice or have more technical questions, you may wish to visit Hardware WarCry. We have experienced professionals ready to offer truly independent advice to help you get on track.

I hope this has helped answer some of your questions.

(Special thanks go out to Malak and Doc_Matrix for submitting two of the helpful sites above.)