Why no ATI cards for SH4?

fabos · 03-23-07, 09:08 AM

First off I am new here and still have a lot to learn. I don't see anyone running ATI cards with SH3/SH4. Is there an issue with these cards? My current system in an Intel quad core 2.66, Bad Axe 2 MB, 2 Gigs DDR2, and an Nvidia 6600 video card (left over from my previous 3.6 gig system). My current system runs SH3 OK with some lagging when looking through the periscope in the middle of large convoys.

I want to upgrade my video card before getting SH4 and was looking at the ATI 1950 series cards. If this a mistake and I should stay with the nvidia family for this game please let me know. The main reason I was going to go with the ATI card is that Corssfire looks to be bore flexible than SLI with respect to which products you link. I would like to get a second 1950 card in a few months as prices drop and link them. I an trying to keep my video card purchase price right around 200.00. What will be the best fit for my requirements.

Thx
Ron

Antrodemus · 03-23-07, 09:11 AM

Works like a treat on my X850XT...

AG124 · 03-23-07, 09:16 AM

When I leave Law School to go home in April, I will be running it on my ATI Radeon 9600, which is actually the worst ATI card supported by the game. It should be alright on lower settings, at least.

For now, I am stuck with my laptop, which only has an Intel 945G.

It runs SHIII, despite the fact that it is not supported by that game, but it will not run SHIV at all (although I can load up the game, the actual gameplay itself won't work - just the menu screens and cinematics).

Immacolata · 03-23-07, 09:17 AM

Silent Hunter IV does not properly support ATI cards with overdrive. You are stuck at underclocked speeds when playing this game. This means all cards in the X18xx and X19xx series.

Anachronous · 03-23-07, 09:22 AM

Which im sure will be fixed.

WFGood · 03-23-07, 09:25 AM

It is working extremely well on my laptop with the Mobility Radeon X1400.

bunkerratt · 03-23-07, 09:58 AM

i beg to differ...my atix1950pro runs just fine @core speeds of 621....and stays locked @621....so either i'm seeing things or your information is wrong....

bert8for3 · 03-23-07, 10:19 AM

The X1650 also seems to be working ... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108216

captainsolo · 03-23-07, 02:56 PM

I'm running it on an ATI Radeon 9600 and it works but its a little choppy

SharpShin · 03-23-07, 02:58 PM

9800pro works great for me.

Spectre-63 · 03-23-07, 03:04 PM

<raises hand>

count me in as well...ran SHIII on an X1800XL and just installed SHIV to a rig with an X1950XT.

livewire68 · 03-23-07, 03:11 PM

I'm running with ATI x700 pro 256 and with all options maxed, it runs great. Mouse is a little slow in periscope screens, but not bad.

Thermocline · 03-23-07, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkerratt

i beg to differ...my atix1950pro runs just fine @core speeds of 621....and stays locked @621....so either i'm seeing things or your information is wrong....

Same here - X1950 PRO 512MB all maxed out and running as smooth as silk.

Immacolata · 03-23-07, 03:57 PM

I think Ill reinstall my system and see if that helps!

flintlock · 03-23-07, 04:05 PM

Yet another vote from a happy Radeon X1950 Pro user.

03-23-07, 09:08 AM	#1
fabos Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why no ATI cards for SH4? First off I am new here and still have a lot to learn. I don't see anyone running ATI cards with SH3/SH4. Is there an issue with these cards? My current system in an Intel quad core 2.66, Bad Axe 2 MB, 2 Gigs DDR2, and an Nvidia 6600 video card (left over from my previous 3.6 gig system). My current system runs SH3 OK with some lagging when looking through the periscope in the middle of large convoys. I want to upgrade my video card before getting SH4 and was looking at the ATI 1950 series cards. If this a mistake and I should stay with the nvidia family for this game please let me know. The main reason I was going to go with the ATI card is that Corssfire looks to be bore flexible than SLI with respect to which products you link. I would like to get a second 1950 card in a few months as prices drop and link them. I an trying to keep my video card purchase price right around 200.00. What will be the best fit for my requirements. Thx Ron

03-23-07, 09:16 AM	#3
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	ATI Cards and SHIV When I leave Law School to go home in April, I will be running it on my ATI Radeon 9600, which is actually the worst ATI card supported by the game. It should be alright on lower settings, at least. For now, I am stuck with my laptop, which only has an Intel 945G. It runs SHIII, despite the fact that it is not supported by that game, but it will not run SHIV at all (although I can load up the game, the actual gameplay itself won't work - just the menu screens and cinematics). __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

03-23-07, 09:17 AM	#4
Immacolata Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 798 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter IV does not properly support ATI cards with overdrive. You are stuck at underclocked speeds when playing this game. This means all cards in the X18xx and X19xx series. __________________ "The power of the executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the law, and particularly to deny him the judgment of his peers, is in the highest degree odious, and the foundation of all totalitarian government whether Nazi or Communist." - W. Churchill

03-23-07, 09:22 AM	#5
Anachronous Medic Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tasmania Posts: 167 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Which im sure will be fixed. __________________ Use of undefined constants causes assumptions!

03-23-07, 09:25 AM	#6
WFGood Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: high above the big blue Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is working extremely well on my laptop with the Mobility Radeon X1400. __________________

03-23-07, 09:11 AM	#2
Antrodemus Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 117 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Works like a treat on my X850XT...

03-23-07, 09:58 AM	#7
bunkerratt Chief Join Date: May 2006 Location: madison wisconsin Posts: 310 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	i beg to differ...my atix1950pro runs just fine @core speeds of 621....and stays locked @621....so either i'm seeing things or your information is wrong....

03-23-07, 10:19 AM	#8
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	The X1650 also seems to be working ... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108216

03-23-07, 02:56 PM	#9
captainsolo Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sterling Heights Michigan Posts: 1 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm running it on an ATI Radeon 9600 and it works but its a little choppy

03-23-07, 02:58 PM	#10
SharpShin Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 47 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	9800pro works great for me.

03-23-07, 03:04 PM	#11
Spectre-63 Medic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 159 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	<raises hand> count me in as well...ran SHIII on an X1800XL and just installed SHIV to a rig with an X1950XT.

03-23-07, 03:11 PM	#12
livewire68 Watch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm running with ATI x700 pro 256 and with all options maxed, it runs great. Mouse is a little slow in periscope screens, but not bad.

03-23-07, 03:57 PM	#14
Immacolata Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 798 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I think Ill reinstall my system and see if that helps! __________________ "The power of the executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the law, and particularly to deny him the judgment of his peers, is in the highest degree odious, and the foundation of all totalitarian government whether Nazi or Communist." - W. Churchill

03-23-07, 04:05 PM	#15
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yet another vote from a happy Radeon X1950 Pro user.