[Marmusman]

Welcome airmalik!!

I am no computer expert.....I got very lucky in purchasing a machine that runs CloD very well. I cannot help you on the Intel vs AMD debate, I have always had Intel.

I run all the highest Graphics Settings with no big issues.

My Machine Specs:
OS: Windows 7 Home Edition x64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz
RAM: 16GB
VIDEO: Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 2GB <---This and CPU GHz "seem" to be the keys to good performance, IMHO.

As noted in bold above, a CPU MHz over 3.0 MHz and a graphics card with 2GB appear to be key factors in a smooth game at full graphics settings.

There is a recent thread here somewhere, I cannot seem to locate it right now.....it discusses the performance of 1 GB, 1.5 GB and 2 GB video cards running CloD....it included graphs and all kinds of crap....seemed like the 1 GB and 1.5 GB cards were reaching the end of their memory during certain peak periods of gameplay.

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