2 gigs

LeafsFan · 10-31-07, 08:06 AM

HI,

I am now getting back into playing GWX after a hiatus of about 6 months. Last fall I bought a new rig with a Pentium D 820 processor, 1 gig of ram and a ati 1300 video card. As time went on and GWX was developed and patched, I noticed I was getting more and more CTD's particularly when I was involved in a convoy action. I was very noticable that graphics would start to get weird when large numbers of ships were nearby. It got to the point that I ended up uninstalling the game. Last month I picked up an extra gig of memory as there was a special price on it at the local store. For a lark I renstalled the game with the latest version of GWX, and it has been far more stable. I have had only one CTD, and that was when I tried to load a saved game while stalking a solo ship underwater, As a general precaution, I had been saving the game under different names after each ship sunk so I lost next to nothing. Loads are a little quicker too.

I'd recommend 2 gigs to anyone who loves this game.

HB

melnibonian · 10-31-07, 10:58 AM

I had similar experiences with GWX (not the CTD) in my old computer. Convoy actions were a bit difficult as the Frame Rate was too slow for my 512MB RAM. As soon as I put 2GB of RAM it was a totally new game. Now with the new computer (Dual Core 2.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 768MB Graphics Card) I can load GWX in less than 30 seconds. With a large amount of RAM and a good graphics card you can play the game the way it was meant to be played.

Jimbuna · 10-31-07, 03:26 PM

Next time your reported MIA mel, can I have your pc ?

melnibonian · 10-31-07, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Next time your reported MIA mel, can I have your pc ?

It's all yours Jim

:p

Kpt. Lehmann · 10-31-07, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Next time your reported MIA mel, can I have your pc ?

It's all yours Jim

:p

Now wait just a second here!!!

bigboywooly · 11-01-07, 12:39 AM

Nice observation LF
Yes tis a memory hungry game alright
Too much going on can lead to strange graphic anomolies as the game doesnt know what to render

10-31-07, 08:06 AM	#1
LeafsFan Watch Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 332 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	2 gigs HI, I am now getting back into playing GWX after a hiatus of about 6 months. Last fall I bought a new rig with a Pentium D 820 processor, 1 gig of ram and a ati 1300 video card. As time went on and GWX was developed and patched, I noticed I was getting more and more CTD's particularly when I was involved in a convoy action. I was very noticable that graphics would start to get weird when large numbers of ships were nearby. It got to the point that I ended up uninstalling the game. Last month I picked up an extra gig of memory as there was a special price on it at the local store. For a lark I renstalled the game with the latest version of GWX, and it has been far more stable. I have had only one CTD, and that was when I tried to load a saved game while stalking a solo ship underwater, As a general precaution, I had been saving the game under different names after each ship sunk so I lost next to nothing. Loads are a little quicker too. I'd recommend 2 gigs to anyone who loves this game. HB

10-31-07, 10:58 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I had similar experiences with GWX (not the CTD) in my old computer. Convoy actions were a bit difficult as the Frame Rate was too slow for my 512MB RAM. As soon as I put 2GB of RAM it was a totally new game. Now with the new computer (Dual Core 2.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 768MB Graphics Card) I can load GWX in less than 30 seconds. With a large amount of RAM and a good graphics card you can play the game the way it was meant to be played. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

10-31-07, 03:26 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Next time your reported MIA mel, can I have your pc ? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-01-07, 12:39 AM	#6
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Nice observation LF Yes tis a memory hungry game alright Too much going on can lead to strange graphic anomolies as the game doesnt know what to render __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

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