What to change? (SPECS)

[SUBZERO-8K]

My friend is planning to get 2142, but I don't think his computer will run it as is. Could someone check out these specs and tell me what he would need to replace to run Battlefield 2142 at a decent level?

Local Disk (partitioned) Maxtor 6B200M0
(D:) Capacity - 6.07 GB

Used: 5.35 GB
Free: 735.25 MB

(C:) Capacity - 180.22 GB

Used: 73.60 GB
Free: 106.62 GB
Local Disk (non-partitioned) Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
Installed
None
Used: Unknown
Free: Unknown


Local Disk (non-partitioned) Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
Installed
None
Used: Unknown
Free: Unknown


Local Disk (non-partitioned) Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
Installed
None
Used: Unknown
Free: Unknown


Local Disk (non-partitioned) Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
Installed
None
Used: Unknown
Free: Unknown


Display
Type: SyncMaster 931BW/906BW/931CW , SyncMaster Magic CX931BW (Analog)
Color: True Color (32 Bit)
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Screen Saver: Active

Display
Type: SyncMaster 931BW/906BW/931CW , SyncMaster Magic CX931BW (Analog)
Color: True Color (32 Bit)
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Screen Saver: Active
Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
Driver: Unknown

Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Sony Ericsson Device 049 USB WMC Modem
Driver: Unknown

Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Sony Ericsson Device 049 USB WMC Data Modem
Driver: Unknown

Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Sony Ericsson Device 049 USB WMC Modem
Driver: Unknown
USB Controller
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658
Driver: usbuhci.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

USB Controller
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659
Driver: usbuhci.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

USB Controller
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A
Driver: usbuhci.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

USB Controller
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B
Driver: usbuhci.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

USB Controller
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C
Driver: usbehci.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported
CD-ROM Drive (E:)
Manufacturer: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Model: HP DVD Writer 640b
Driver: cdrom.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

CD-ROM Drive (F:)
Manufacturer: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Model: ASUS CD-S480/A5
Driver: cdrom.sys
June 9, 2007
Supported

Video Card
Model: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Driver: ialmnt5.sys
October 21, 2004
Supported

Video Card
Model: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Driver: ialmnt5.sys
October 21, 2004
Supported
Sound Card
Manufacturer: Realtek
Model: Realtek High Definition Audio
Driver: rtkhdaud.sys
October 21, 2004
Supported
Network Card
Model: Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Driver: rtnicxp.sys
November 20, 2007
Supported
Floppy Drive (G:)
Installed

Floppy Drive (H:)
Installed

Floppy Drive (I:)
Installed

Floppy Drive (J:)
Installed
Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 512 MB
Printers
Default Printer
hp psc 1310 series
Driver: hpz2ku10.dll
March 14, 2004
Supported


Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver
Driver: mdigraph.dll
October 21, 2004
Not Supported

Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Driver: mxdwdrv.dll
October 14, 2006
Not Supported


Microsoft Shared Fax Driver
Driver: fxsdrv.dll
June 9, 2007
Supported

[Corkum]

Your video card is extremely weak, and I don't think it would even be able to play the game. Integrated graphics are not really meant for gaming. Also you only have 512mb of ram, this is a very low amount for this game. I would suggest at the very least another 512 stick. Also, perhaps i am missing something, but I don't see what processor you are running.

[buttscratcher]

I partially agree w/ previous poster , yes your friends pc wont run 2142 worth a flip . Where I would urge caution is the mistake made my many/most , thinking they can just "add" modern video cards or ram , thinking that will solve all issues . Before adding anything one should look long and hard at their current powersupply , the most often overlooked piece of harware a PC has . The quickest way to trash an old PC is to try to add hardware w/ out studying the power consumption need of the new hardware vs. the output of the current powersupply . From personal experience , I burnt up my first bulid in such a way ... I bought top flight hardware , tried to skimp on the powersupply , and a few days later I had a 30 pound paperweight . Tell your friend to proceed w/ caution , or better yet , start saving his money for a new pc .