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[u665]

Hi all,
Just got the game yest wondering if anyone can help me

Game runs fine on my 2.6ghz 705mb ram xp machine but the graphics top side are blocky and have no detail - the water looks like a sheet of glass and waves are none existent.
ive got a sis 651c pci card but it dont have pix shader on it.

would upgrading the ram make much difference to that or should i be looking at a new card, also does anyone know if a pci can be over-ridden changed, if so how?

would love a few suggestions on g card if this is the case?
many thanks in advance

[kiwi_2005]

I would get a new card.
Cheap graphic cards that will run SH3:
GeforceFX5700 128 ram
Radeon 9600 Pro 128 ram

Ram is ok (just). Get the card first and see how that goes.

[The Avon Lady]

ive got a sis 651c pci card but it dont have pix shader on it.
Then this is an unsupported graphics adapter. So what do you expect? :-?

[u665]

ive got a sis 651c pci card but it dont have pix shader on it.
Then this is an unsupported graphics adapter. So what do you expect? :-?

I didnt know that, the back of the game box says only a 64mb card which i though the one i had was good enough.

Do you know how easy it is to overide the pci and install a new one?

Thank You

[Gizzmoe]

Do you know how easy it is to overide the pci and install a new one?

I assume your board has an AGP slot for video cards?

To upgrade: Download the latest card drivers for the new card, uninstall the old drivers (via Control Panel/Software), shutdown the PC, remove the PCI card, insert the new AGP card, boot the PC, ignore the "Hardware found" message (press Cancel), install the new downloaded drivers and reboot, that´s all.

If the SIS card is an onboard card go to the BIOS and disable it before you install the new card (check your board manual for instructions).

Please tell us how much money are you willing to spend for a new card, then we can give some good recommendations.

[The Avon Lady]

I didnt know that, the back of the game box says only a 64mb card which i though the one i had was good enough.
That's all it says?

I have the US box. It says:

Video Card: DirectX9 compliant w/64MB RAM (128MB recommended)

I'm guessing your card is not fully DX9 compliant.

Furthermore it states:

Supported video cards at time of release:

NVIDIA GeForce 3/4/FX series, with the exception of MX series cards.

TI Radeon 8500/9000 family cards or newer.

Laptop models of these cards not supported.

These chipsets are the only ones that will run this release. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at http://support.ubi.com.

:doh:

[u665]

Do you know how easy it is to overide the pci and install a new one?

I assume your board has an AGP slot for video cards?

To upgrade: Download the latest card drivers for the new card, uninstall the old drivers (via Control Panel/Software), shutdown the PC, remove the PCI card, insert the new AGP card, boot the PC, ignore the "Hardware found" message (press Cancel), install the new downloaded drivers and reboot, that´s all.

If the SIS card is an onboard card go to the BIOS and disable it before you install the new card (check your board manual for instructions).

Please tell us how much money are you willing to spend for a new card, then we can give some good recommendations.

im willing to spend around £150

im not sure where to find the info about the pc being compatible for a agp card?

[Boojum]

On my box it just states 3D Card 64MB and DirectX 9 or Higher. I think in NZ we get the Euro Version. But not sure. It is after all a minimum system requirement. I have a nvidia 6600GT which isn't top of the line but works ok.

[Dowly]

May I borrow this topic for a quick question? I can!? REALLY? Thanks! :up:

What is wrong with my computer, as I get max. of 11fps in SHIII?

Details:
Intel Celeron 2.93GhZ
1024 Kingston DDR RAM
ATI Radeon X600 PCI-e 256mb
Windows XP Home Edition

What should I upgrade? My computer stutters even on Half-life 1!

Edit: Graphics drivers are up-to-date.

[Gizzmoe]

im willing to spend around £150

So that´s about 220€ if the currency calculator isn´t wrong. For 240€ you can get a high-end card, like the ATI X800XT.

im not sure where to find the info about the pc being compatible for a agp card?

Look at your invoice or board/computer manual. Post everything that could be important (mainboard type, power supply or PC model type if it´s a Dell PC or something). The power supply is very important, if it´s a small one (<= 250 Watt) you cannot buy one of the newer high-performance cards.

[The Avon Lady]

Is that 1GB of RAM in 1 stick or more? If more, are all the sticks made by the same manufacturer and at the same speed?

Also, what are you graphic settings for anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering. Try minimizing them, if you haven't already.

Are you using recent drivers for your graphics adapter?

[Dowly]

Is that 1GB of RAM in 1 stick or more? If more, are all the sticks made by the same manufacturer and at the same speed?

Also, what are you graphic settings for anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering. Try minimizing them, if you haven't already.

Are you using recent drivers for your graphics adapter?

RAM is in two sticks and I had them on my previous comp with no problems. I got the recent drivers and I`ve tried with minimal graphics.

Something tells me that my problem is not graphic related, as my games stutter when there is more than 5 moving objects in screen (ships, ppl ie.).

The good thing is that SHIII will play rather smooth on 10fps. But when I see more than 5-7 ships at the same time, fps drops to 1-2.

So no convoy attacks for me! :(

[Gizzmoe]

I got the recent drivers and I`ve tried with minimal graphics.

So you are 100% sure that AA and AF is switched off?

Something tells me that my problem is not graphic related, as my games stutter when there is more than 5 moving objects in screen (ships, ppl ie.).

Reinstall the board chipset drivers. Also check for spyware and viruses. Try the Omega drivers (www.omegadrivers.net). Reset the BIOS to default settings.

[Dowly]

I got the recent drivers and I`ve tried with minimal graphics.

So you are 100% sure that AA and AF is switched off?


Yes, and it gives just 2-5 fps boost. That´s why I suspect it´s not a graphics related. And I tried with the new adaptive AA and got only 1-3 fps loss.

I`ll try the Omega drivers, if I remember right they didn´t help too much when I tried them the last time.

[Gizzmoe]

You should update the board drivers, maybe the AGP driver is broken. Also try the rest...

[u665]

im willing to spend around £150

So that´s about 220€ if the currency calculator isn´t wrong. For 240€ you can get a high-end card, like the ATI X800XT.

im not sure where to find the info about the pc being compatible for a agp card?

Look at your invoice or board/computer manual. Post everything that could be important (mainboard type, power supply or PC model type if it´s a Dell PC or something). The power supply is very important, if it´s a small one (<= 250 Watt) you cannot buy one of the newer high-performance cards.

not in the book, its just crappy stuff about packard bell, is the info anywhere else?

[Gizzmoe]

not in the book, its just crappy stuff about packard bell, is the info anywhere else?

There must be some kind of model number ("Packard Bell Super PC 12345" or something similar), on the front cover of the PC, the manual, on some sticker on the backside of the PC or on the original invoice.

[u665]

not in the book, its just crappy stuff about packard bell, is the info anywhere else?

There must be some kind of model number ("Packard Bell Super PC 12345" or something similar), on the front cover of the PC, the manual, on some sticker on the backside of the PC or on the original invoice.

just found a file and its asked me to install it, called computer documentation im hoping that it will shed some light

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

[Gizzmoe]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.

[u665]

packard bell columbia vp ?

3 pci slots and a agp slot - 2 slots for ddr memory

[u665]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

No.

why not? as you can guess im new to this all yr advise is appreciated

[u665]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.

just for this game really

[The Avon Lady]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?
No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.
just for this game really
You'll be sorry. :yep:

[u665]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?
No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.
just for this game really
You'll be sorry. :yep:

that card isnt any good then? :hmm:

[kiwi_2005]

The GeforceFX5200 (not 52000) SUCK. The FX5200 are ok for stradgety games but not SH3. Geforce 5700 or better. Or Radeon 9600 or better.

[The Avon Lady]

Or Radeon 9600 or better.
That's ancient. Get a low end Radeon 9800, even with 128MB. Even that's antiquated but it's usually dependable.

[Gizzmoe]

packard bell columbia vp ?

3 pci slots and a agp slot - 2 slots for ddr memory

Good!

just for this game really

Well, then buy, as kiwi wrote, the Nvidia FX5700 or ATI Radeon 9600 Pro. SH3 prefers ATI cards (less display problems), so take the 9600 Pro. It costs less than 80€ and it´s a very decent low-end card. If you ever want to play other recent games you should spend 30-40€ more and get the 9800 Pro. It´s quite a bit faster than the 9600 Pro.

[Gizzmoe]

9800 Pro for £92.47 incl. P&P.:
http://www.pricewatch.dealtime.co.uk/xPC-Aries_9800Pro_128MB_TV_Out_DVI_Inc_S_W_Manuals_Cab les

[zombiewolf]

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?
No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.
just for this game really
You'll be sorry. :yep:
i have this card and I have a pci system.It JuST cuts the mustard,just.
I have 1 gig o' ram also :smug:

[u665]

Thanks to you all for helping me with this

got my ATI Radeon 9600 Pro this morning - recorded delivery
its installed and the game now looks fantastic

:up:

[Trav_R]

--deleted-- Didn't realize he'd already gotten his card.