GWX or not

gordonmull · 09-21-07, 04:34 PM

I've been mulling over installing GWX for a while now but my sytem is just under the reccommended requirements for stock. I still get intermittant lock-ups and crashes.

Would GWX be too much for this poor old machine or will I need some upgrades first?

2 Ghz AMD Athalon
768 RAM
128 MB GC (Radeon 9500)

Opinion would be appreciated.

danlisa · 09-21-07, 04:40 PM

You will stuggle.

GWX 1.03 will run fine on the recommened specs.

You might be able to improve performance by using the optional 'Light Habour Traffic' mod that is included.

Don't worry, lockups etc are common in SH3/GWX especially when convoys/ships come into rendering range.

If you are going to upgrade, I suggest:

2GB Ram
X800 Pro ATI (best choice for the money & will allow full GFX)

gordonmull · 09-21-07, 04:54 PM

Cheers Dalisa. That pretty much confirms what I thought. Looks like I'm just going to have to save some pennies and bear with stock a little longer.

danlisa · 09-21-07, 05:02 PM

Well, look at it this way.

If you download GWX now and it works well enough to be playable - BONUS!
If you download GWX now and it's not playable, you have the files for when you're ready. - BONUS!

If your system can play SH3 1.4b, it can play GWX 1.03. It was made that way. I only suggest you try the Light Harbour traffic.

GWX 1.04 (the latest update that being developed) WILL require SH3 Recommeded specs.

andylegate · 09-21-07, 06:07 PM

My specs are:

3.06 GHz Celron 345D
Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 with 256 DDR ram
and 512 MB

So I exceed the minimum specs, except that for me there is a bit of lag with the heavy harbor traffic and some times my time compresson lags quite a bit. Also, it can take up to a full 5 minutes for my saved games to load.

I was thinking it might be my video card as it's an old one (If I ever want to play the new Medal Of Honor that came out I'll HAVE to upgrade it as it won't run with mine), but actually it looks like it's my RAM instead. I've held out long enough and I'm finally going to upgrade to 1gb (I'd go 2gb, but my wife's computer needs an upgrade too!)

KeptinCranky · 09-21-07, 06:19 PM

To both questions:

I've played GWX 1,03 on a 1,4 GHZ AMD, albeit with 1gb Ram and a far heavier GFX card, ati x850x pro
still, both of you should be able to play, and never used light harbor traffic, possibly add some memory though, and I suggest being careful with the museum, be sure to restart your game after visiting it's rather memory heavy I've found

now go forth and sink them!

HunterICX · 09-22-07, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylegate

My specs are:

3.06 GHz Celron 345D
Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 with 256 DDR ram
and 512 MB

So I exceed the minimum specs, except that for me there is a bit of lag with the heavy harbor traffic and some times my time compresson lags quite a bit. Also, it can take up to a full 5 minutes for my saved games to load.

I was thinking it might be my video card as it's an old one (If I ever want to play the new Medal Of Honor that came out I'll HAVE to upgrade it as it won't run with mine), but actually it looks like it's my RAM instead. I've held out long enough and I'm finally going to upgrade to 1gb (I'd go 2gb, but my wife's computer needs an upgrade too!)

I've about the same specs
2.8 ghz
512 DDR ram
Geforce FX5700LE 256MB

the things that hold you back the most are the Video card & Memory
I think a upgrade to 1 gig or perhaps 2 Gb ram

your 5500 like my 5700 are outdated my friend
especially the 5500 as they are mainstream, nothing really fancy about it.

and a late Serie 6 or Serie 7 card could get ya forward very easy
and wont be a lot of cash to spend neither
make sure your Motherboard can support it

melnibonian · 09-22-07, 05:12 AM

I have used GWX on a laptop (Pentium 3.3GHz, 512MB RAM, ATI 128MR Graphics Card) without serious problems. I was able to play without any problem and without lowering the graphical level of the game. The only area where I had issues was when loads of ships were in the vicinity and the game was a bit slow.

Now though with the new computer I bought I can load GWX in less than 20 seconds

joea · 09-22-07, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

I have used GWX on a laptop (Pentium 3.3GHz, 512MB RAM, ATI 128MR Graphics Card) without serious problems. I was able to play without any problem and without lowering the graphical level of the game. The only area where I had issues was when loads of ships were in the vicinity and the game was a bit slow.

Now though with the new computer I bought I can load GWX in less than 20 seconds

I hates you.

melnibonian · 09-22-07, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joea

I hates you.

So does my bank manager

:p :rotfl: :rotfl:

NealT · 09-22-07, 08:25 AM

I have a 2.4G system with a 128 mg video and started with only 512 mg memory. Had some problems...though it would run. Once I bumped my memory up to 1 gig it ran faster. Then, when I bumped it up to a full 2 gig, I had no problems at all...except for the occassional stutter...

gordonmull · 09-22-07, 05:39 PM

Quote:

If you download GWX now and it works well enough to be playable - BONUS!
If you download GWX now and it's not playable, you have the files for when you're ready. - BONUS!

When you put it like that, it's got to be worth a try at least. Think I'll get downloading give it a bash.

danlisa · 09-22-07, 06:54 PM

Good man.

Be sure to pay the manual a visit while you're downloading. It's certainly worth it. I have NEVER seen a game manual that is that in-depth/accurate.

FYI, It contains important installation instructions.

gordonmull · 09-22-07, 07:38 PM

Oh I've read it a few times now while wishing!!! Thanks for the pointers mate!

Monty9 · 09-22-07, 08:24 PM

How do i download it, Do i have to download it in parts or can i do it as a whole, also will my computer lag with it.I have
amd athlon 64 3200+
1gb ddr 400
7600gs
i was thinking of going to 2 gig of ram would that be benefical.

09-21-07, 04:34 PM	#1
gordonmull Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 269 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	GWX or not I've been mulling over installing GWX for a while now but my sytem is just under the reccommended requirements for stock. I still get intermittant lock-ups and crashes. Would GWX be too much for this poor old machine or will I need some upgrades first? 2 Ghz AMD Athalon 768 RAM 128 MB GC (Radeon 9500) Opinion would be appreciated.

09-21-07, 04:40 PM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	You will stuggle. GWX 1.03 will run fine on the recommened specs. You might be able to improve performance by using the optional 'Light Habour Traffic' mod that is included. Don't worry, lockups etc are common in SH3/GWX especially when convoys/ships come into rendering range. If you are going to upgrade, I suggest: 2GB Ram X800 Pro ATI (best choice for the money & will allow full GFX) __________________

09-21-07, 05:02 PM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Well, look at it this way. If you download GWX now and it works well enough to be playable - BONUS! If you download GWX now and it's not playable, you have the files for when you're ready. - BONUS! If your system can play SH3 1.4b, it can play GWX 1.03. It was made that way. I only suggest you try the Light Harbour traffic. GWX 1.04 (the latest update that being developed) WILL require SH3 Recommeded specs. __________________

09-21-07, 06:07 PM	#5
andylegate Medic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SC, USA Posts: 168 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	My specs are: 3.06 GHz Celron 345D Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 with 256 DDR ram and 512 MB So I exceed the minimum specs, except that for me there is a bit of lag with the heavy harbor traffic and some times my time compresson lags quite a bit. Also, it can take up to a full 5 minutes for my saved games to load. I was thinking it might be my video card as it's an old one (If I ever want to play the new Medal Of Honor that came out I'll HAVE to upgrade it as it won't run with mine), but actually it looks like it's my RAM instead. I've held out long enough and I'm finally going to upgrade to 1gb (I'd go 2gb, but my wife's computer needs an upgrade too!) __________________ My Real Life Navy Brag Page Below http://www1.freewebs.com/andylegate/

09-22-07, 05:12 AM	#8
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have used GWX on a laptop (Pentium 3.3GHz, 512MB RAM, ATI 128MR Graphics Card) without serious problems. I was able to play without any problem and without lowering the graphical level of the game. The only area where I had issues was when loads of ships were in the vicinity and the game was a bit slow. Now though with the new computer I bought I can load GWX in less than 20 seconds __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

09-21-07, 04:54 PM	#3
gordonmull Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 269 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Cheers Dalisa. That pretty much confirms what I thought. Looks like I'm just going to have to save some pennies and bear with stock a little longer.

09-21-07, 06:19 PM	#6
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	To both questions: I've played GWX 1,03 on a 1,4 GHZ AMD, albeit with 1gb Ram and a far heavier GFX card, ati x850x pro still, both of you should be able to play, and never used light harbor traffic, possibly add some memory though, and I suggest being careful with the museum, be sure to restart your game after visiting it's rather memory heavy I've found now go forth and sink them!

09-22-07, 08:25 AM	#11
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I have a 2.4G system with a 128 mg video and started with only 512 mg memory. Had some problems...though it would run. Once I bumped my memory up to 1 gig it ran faster. Then, when I bumped it up to a full 2 gig, I had no problems at all...except for the occassional stutter...

09-22-07, 06:54 PM	#13
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Good man. Be sure to pay the manual a visit while you're downloading. It's certainly worth it. I have NEVER seen a game manual that is that in-depth/accurate. FYI, It contains important installation instructions. __________________

09-22-07, 07:38 PM	#14
gordonmull Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 269 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Oh I've read it a few times now while wishing!!! Thanks for the pointers mate!

09-22-07, 08:24 PM	#15
Monty9 Seaman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 32 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	How do i download it, Do i have to download it in parts or can i do it as a whole, also will my computer lag with it.I have amd athlon 64 3200+ 1gb ddr 400 7600gs i was thinking of going to 2 gig of ram would that be benefical. __________________ "ALL HANDS TO ACTION STATIONS"