PC Specs for best enjoyment

Wreford-Brown · 11-27-07, 04:24 PM

Having played stock SH3 for over a year I'm new to the GWX community (and seriously looking forward to GWX 2.0!)
I'm looking for a new PC and want to get the most out of SH3 - what specs do I need to get the most out of GWX and the other mods?

BulSoldier · 11-27-07, 04:29 PM

Well i play in a very nice pc and sometimes the fps drops dramaticly in hight tc.It SHOULD be from the game itself. My pc is amd 3800+ x2 (dual core or whatever it is called) video card is G force 7950 and 2gb ram.

But you dont need such for a nice play.I didnt have opurtunity to test the game on slower machines.

sasquatch · 11-27-07, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulSoldier

Well i play in a very nice pc and sometimes the fps drops dramaticly in hight tc.It SHOULD be from the game itself. My pc is amd 3800+ x2 (dual core or whatever it is called) video card is G force 7950 and 2gb ram.

But you dont need such for a nice play.I didnt have opurtunity to test the game on slower machines.

You have a 7950GT?!? I envy you... However, SH3 doesn't utilize dual-core processors, so it would be better to have a higher speed for this particular game.

BulSoldier · 11-27-07, 04:40 PM

I actually wanted one even better but only 20 then were shipped in the country to test the market and all were buy out in the first days,so i got this one.
About the processor,bad that happens,may be that has something to do with the droping of fps when near many many ships.Thanks for the information

sasquatch · 11-27-07, 04:33 PM

Here's my specs:
3.2 Ghz Pen IV Processor
1.5 GB RAM
320 GB HD (Seagate 7200 RPM)
Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT

I'm getting ready to build my next pc. The AMD X5200 (dual-core) looks really good right now and is dirt cheap (125 American dollars). Make sure you research whatever video card you get. There's a lot more to them then meets the eye... A GeForce 7600GT will max out all but the newest games, and it costs under $100 at newegg.com.

Hope this helps

The Munster · 11-27-07, 04:41 PM

Hi and welcome Wreford-Brown
I would use my specs as a benchmark for minimum requirements ..

3.0 Ghz Pentium 4
1 Gb RAM
Nvidia Geforce 6800

Hope this information is helpful to you.

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 07:07 PM

I am playing the game, quite smoothly, with:

AMD 64 3500+ (single core)
2 gigs PC3200 Kingston Ram
EVGA Nvidia 6600GT (PCI-X16)
Seagate 250 3.0/gbs (SATA II)
Creative Labs Soundblaster Live! w/ 5.1 speakers

Not a blazing rig, but it can handle SH3 with no problem.

Oh, and do not, for the love of God, buy a computer. Order the parts and build it yourself. www.newegg.com is all that you need, and www.dl.tv has a full breakdown on how to buy, setup, and build your computer from the ground up.

Schöneboom · 11-27-07, 09:34 PM

Guten Abend, W-B,

One additional tip that I hope is not too controversial here: I would stick with WinXP and avoid Vista (I don't trust it now & probably never will).

Mach's gut!

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schöneboom

Guten Abend, W-B,

One additional tip that I hope is not too controversial here: I would stick with WinXP and avoid Vista (I don't trust it now & probably never will).

Mach's gut!

Nothing controversial with that...Vista is quickly becomign the next Windows Millenium Edition.

sasquatch · 11-28-07, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schöneboom

Guten Abend, W-B,

One additional tip that I hope is not too controversial here: I would stick with WinXP and avoid Vista (I don't trust it now & probably never will).

Mach's gut!

I absolutely agree. Windows Vista has way too many flaws and creates a lot of problems for gamers. It was a good concept with terrible execution

Stick with Windows XP Service pack 2 or 3.

danlisa · 11-28-07, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

Having played stock SH3 for over a year I'm new to the GWX community (and seriously looking forward to GWX 2.0!)
I'm looking for a new PC and want to get the most out of SH3 - what specs do I need to get the most out of GWX and the other mods?

Ok, first & foremost! DO NOT buy a PC just to play SH3/GWX at full settings. SH3 is nearly 3 years old. Get a PC that can play SH4 at full settings.

Do not lumber yourself with a rig that is outdated/limited before you unpack it from the box.

In answer to your question, this is my current setup and I can play GWX at full settings i.e Max AA & AF and maintain 100+ fps at sea, 30 fps in port & 60+ fps around convoys. As you can see, my rig is quite old (by todays standards).

Pentium 4 3.2 GHz
ASUS P4P 800-E Deluxe Mobo
4 GB Corsair 400MHz DDR 3200 (matched) Dual Channel RAM (don't need this much 2GB will do)
ATI x800 Pro
Windows XP Pro SP2
600w Artic Cooled PSU

Stierlitz · 11-28-07, 03:52 AM

Hi Wreford-Brown!

These days you can assemble a really decent rig without spending truckloads of cash on it.

Mine's got a really good price/performance ratio:

Pentium Dual Core E2140 1.6 Ghz running at 2.92 Ghz
Abit IP-35E
Palit Geforce 8600GT Sonic+
Geil 2 Gb DDR2 Dual Channel
Sounblaster Audigy 2 ZS

Hope this will inspire you.

flag4 · 11-28-07, 05:32 PM

"Ok, first & foremost! DO NOT buy a PC just to play SH3/GWX at full settings. SH3 is nearly 3 years old. Get a PC that can play SH4 at full settings.

Do not lumber yourself with a rig that is outdated/limited before you unpack it from the box."

i go with Danlisa; this will clear the way for you to play both - if you can afford it,

and delight in Silent Hunter's 3 + 4 entirity.....

GO FOR IT !!

(and abandon your life...sshhh; keep this bit to your self)

just before i snuggle down with teddy, go to www.systemrequirementslab.com

open scroll down box and click on silent hunter4. (you will have to allow it into your computer - takes a minute or so.) i did it too for sh4. gives you a reasonable analysis for what you've got and what you need.

ChrisG2100 · 11-28-07, 05:51 PM

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4GHz Socket AM2 65W Process

1GB RAM

ATI Radion x1300 256 MB

Runs with GWX 1.03

In stormy weather the frame skipps once and a while.

Also when the rain stops on screen the rain sound keeps going.

11-27-07, 04:24 PM	#1
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	PC Specs for best enjoyment Having played stock SH3 for over a year I'm new to the GWX community (and seriously looking forward to GWX 2.0!) I'm looking for a new PC and want to get the most out of SH3 - what specs do I need to get the most out of GWX and the other mods?

11-27-07, 04:29 PM	#2
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Well i play in a very nice pc and sometimes the fps drops dramaticly in hight tc.It SHOULD be from the game itself. My pc is amd 3800+ x2 (dual core or whatever it is called) video card is G force 7950 and 2gb ram. But you dont need such for a nice play.I didnt have opurtunity to test the game on slower machines. __________________ By the hour !

11-27-07, 04:40 PM	#4
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I actually wanted one even better but only 20 then were shipped in the country to test the market and all were buy out in the first days,so i got this one. About the processor,bad that happens,may be that has something to do with the droping of fps when near many many ships.Thanks for the information __________________ By the hour !

11-27-07, 04:41 PM	#6
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hi and welcome Wreford-Brown I would use my specs as a benchmark for minimum requirements .. 3.0 Ghz Pentium 4 1 Gb RAM Nvidia Geforce 6800 Hope this information is helpful to you. __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page

11-27-07, 07:07 PM	#7
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I am playing the game, quite smoothly, with: AMD 64 3500+ (single core) 2 gigs PC3200 Kingston Ram EVGA Nvidia 6600GT (PCI-X16) Seagate 250 3.0/gbs (SATA II) Creative Labs Soundblaster Live! w/ 5.1 speakers Not a blazing rig, but it can handle SH3 with no problem. Oh, and do not, for the love of God, buy a computer. Order the parts and build it yourself. www.newegg.com is all that you need, and www.dl.tv has a full breakdown on how to buy, setup, and build your computer from the ground up. __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

11-27-07, 04:33 PM	#5
sasquatch Medic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 160 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's my specs: 3.2 Ghz Pen IV Processor 1.5 GB RAM 320 GB HD (Seagate 7200 RPM) Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT I'm getting ready to build my next pc. The AMD X5200 (dual-core) looks really good right now and is dirt cheap (125 American dollars). Make sure you research whatever video card you get. There's a lot more to them then meets the eye... A GeForce 7600GT will max out all but the newest games, and it costs under $100 at newegg.com. Hope this helps

11-27-07, 09:34 PM	#8
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Guten Abend, W-B, One additional tip that I hope is not too controversial here: I would stick with WinXP and avoid Vista (I don't trust it now & probably never will). Mach's gut! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."

11-28-07, 03:52 AM	#12
Stierlitz Loader Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lurking at PD... Posts: 86 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hi Wreford-Brown! These days you can assemble a really decent rig without spending truckloads of cash on it. Mine's got a really good price/performance ratio: Pentium Dual Core E2140 1.6 Ghz running at 2.92 Ghz Abit IP-35E Palit Geforce 8600GT Sonic+ Geil 2 Gb DDR2 Dual Channel Sounblaster Audigy 2 ZS Hope this will inspire you.

11-28-07, 05:32 PM	#13
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	"Ok, first & foremost! DO NOT buy a PC just to play SH3/GWX at full settings. SH3 is nearly 3 years old. Get a PC that can play SH4 at full settings. Do not lumber yourself with a rig that is outdated/limited before you unpack it from the box." i go with Danlisa; this will clear the way for you to play both - if you can afford it, and delight in Silent Hunter's 3 + 4 entirity..... GO FOR IT !! (and abandon your life...sshhh; keep this bit to your self) just before i snuggle down with teddy, go to www.systemrequirementslab.com open scroll down box and click on silent hunter4. (you will have to allow it into your computer - takes a minute or so.) i did it too for sh4. gives you a reasonable analysis for what you've got and what you need. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut Last edited by flag4; 11-28-07 at 05:53 PM.

11-28-07, 05:51 PM	#14
ChrisG2100 Shore leave Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 70 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4GHz Socket AM2 65W Process 1GB RAM ATI Radion x1300 256 MB Runs with GWX 1.03 In stormy weather the frame skipps once and a while. Also when the rain stops on screen the rain sound keeps going.