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Many ultra-compressed versions remove the Multiplayer component entirely, as well as "attract mode" movies and credits.

Heavily compressing textures and lowering the resolution of in-game videos.

While the idea of a "305MB exclusive" download is tempting, users should be prepared for the following:

Even if you manage to download a compressed version, your PC still needs to meet the original hardware demands to run the game smoothly: Windows Vista/7 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz / Athlon X2 2.7GHz RAM: 2 GB Graphics: NVidia 8800 GTS 512MB VRAM or better

Decompressing 300MB back into several gigabytes of playable data can take hours, depending on your CPU power. Your computer has to work extremely hard to "unpack" the data.

While a version might save you bandwidth, the compromise in audio-visual quality and the risk of installation errors is high. If you have the space, a "FitGirl" or "CorePack" style repack (usually 4GB to 6GB) is often a much more stable and enjoyable way to experience the game.

Always check user comments and use a virus scanner before executing any .exe or .bat files from these sources. System Requirements (Minimum)

Using powerful compression algorithms like LZMA2 or special tools like SREP and Precomp. The Realities of Using a 305MB Repack

When you see a "305MB Exclusive" version of a 15GB-20GB game, developers of these repacks use extreme methods to shrink the data: