Optimal System Requirments? - Page 2

Wolfling04 · 08-18-10, 12:47 PM

Im running a

Intel E6750 Dual Core Proc 2.66Ghz
4 gigs of ram
EVGA GTX 460 Superclocked.
Win 7 x32 bit

I can run the game at max graphics (1680x1050 22inch monitor) with about 70fps in the sub and around 30-40 outside. The issue I'm having is my mobo and proc. are so old its bottle necking my graphics card.

As far as ATI vs Nvidia, I've also had both and my experiences are NVidia run cooler and are faster. They also support more games IMO and are more compatible with older computers then ATI are. Plus Nvidia drivers are more stable.

Jimbuna · 08-19-10, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webster

it has been my experience that ATI cards are best if not newly released.

ATI takes forever to come up with proper working drivers so as long as you stick with last years ATI model you never have issues with them (well almost never since no brand is ever perfect)

as for required specs my rule of thumb is double the recommended ram and video specs and you have no worries about getting the most from your games, the cpu specs are usually spot on but they always under estimate the ram and video needs.

I'm pleased/relieved to read of your ATI experience

A good rule of thumb also

THE_MASK · 08-19-10, 02:37 PM

The optimal requirements for me is a system that shows of the beautiful graphics . Anything less and i think i would stick with SH4. Ati 5850 seems like a bargain atm .

DavyJonesFootlocker · 08-19-10, 05:52 PM

I have an NVidia GeForce 9600MT on my Acer Aspire 8930G laptop and runs fine on max settings.

jwilliams · 08-20-10, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dignan

I haven't bought SH5 yet and want to know if my pc can handle it at max or almost max graphics.

9800GTX (1gig) Nvidia card
C2Duo 2.7 Ghz CPU
3 gigs of RAM
(WIndows XP 32bit)

I can max out SH4 with these specs no problem. Is SH5 going to be a problem for me?

You'll have no problems running the game at max.

I can run the game at max, with AA x 4 and AF x 16.
(See my specs below in my sig)

I have low FPS at those settings (about 15 - 40 fps) but that is mostly because my cpu is a single core (and min specs stated on box is dual core cpu)

Dignan · 08-21-10, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilliams

You'll have no problems running the game at max.

I can run the game at max, with AA x 4 and AF x 16.
(See my specs below in my sig)

I have low FPS at those settings (about 15 - 40 fps) but that is mostly because my cpu is a single core (and min specs stated on box is dual core cpu)

Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably end up getting it. I may wait for the price to go down a little more or try and get it used.

REIS · 08-24-10, 07:23 AM

Already bought Phenom X4 and 4bg ram, tomorrow i will buy Powercolor HD 5850 1024

Frantic8882 · 08-26-10, 02:52 PM

I run a 5970. I´m getting black flickers when the lighting situations change abruptly (like going underwater with freecam and coming back to surface) . They disappear after a few seconds. Could be problem with internal Crossfire config of the card. They got rid of the same problem in Battlefield BC 2. Sh5 is probably not their top priority though. The card is capable of running the game at good fps, btw.

THE_MASK · 08-26-10, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frantic8882

I run a 5970. I´m getting black flickers when the lighting situations change abruptly (like going underwater with freecam and coming back to surface) . They disappear after a few seconds. Could be problem with internal Crossfire config of the card. They got rid of the same problem in Battlefield BC 2. Sh5 is probably not their top priority though. The card is capable of running the game at good fps, btw.

Try underclocking the card slightly and see how that goes .

DedEye · 08-26-10, 07:16 PM

I'm running 2x ATI 5870s wi 1 gig each in crossfire (i5 750, 4gb, win7).

My monitor is 1920x1200, and I play with all graphic sliders at maximum except AA, which I have 2 "notches" (4x?) towards the right. To enable crossfire with this particular software I had to rename the .exe to a supported title, but that's minor.

The game looks and runs great.

Mods can affect my framerate. Some unacceptably, so I have to pass on a couple unfortunately.

With respect to drivers, ATI has been very good the last number of years in my experience. I buy both brands having 3 machines and have good, and bad, experiences with both. As an example, a 2.5 year old Geforce 8800GTX, a card that cost me $650Cdn at the time, just died on me. I expect cards in that price range to last much longer than that, and generally they do. I could have sent it back to the manufacturer as it has a lifetime warranty, but decided against the hassle + shipping and handling and bought an ATI 5770, which blows it away and supports directx 11, for $175.

I did quite a bit of research into SLI vs Crossfire, and imo Crossfire is a far more flexible solution that allows compatiblity with a much wider range of game titles.

There are lots of good hardware review sites out there. Decide on a budget, do some research, and keep an open mind with respect to brand. They both have their pros and cons.

Frantic8882 · 09-10-10, 02:45 AM

How do you rename the exe? Are you saying that my 5970 only ran sh5 on one chip?

Sober, how much you think I should underclock?

THE_MASK · 09-10-10, 03:10 AM

Actually another way to try is to download antilag and limit the FPS to say 32 .
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...55&postcount=2

Joloc · 09-14-10, 05:39 AM

Quote:

I can run the game at max graphics (1680x1050 22inch monitor) with about 70fps in the sub and around 30-40 outside. The issue I'm having is my mobo and proc. are so old its bottle necking my graphics card.

You do know the E6750 should easily be able to do 3GHz on air, right? The 8× multiplier isn't perfect, but I do have a working E6600 here that ran at 3.6GHz for a couple of years (but that knackered it and it will only do stock speed now).

lcplduckling · 09-15-10, 03:36 PM

Im running full graphics through my 42 inch samsung HDTV hehe fun fun
oh specs are
Win 7
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
4GB ram
Two Overclocked ATI HD 5830 1GB a piece

And i havnt had any problems with full graphics.. all coooool runnings

rocketassistedkea · 09-25-10, 12:36 AM

Hi there. I haven't actually owned a computer since my Atari 600/130XE, but am looking to get a laptop-one that will handle SHV at full-detail, or close-to, at say...25-30fps.I've been console only since then [reliability, and lack of games, understand...Atari pretty much had all the problems that plague/d PC AND Mac users....b)

Anywho... been reading up a bit, and am wondering: would an intel i3-350m [mobile] be sufficient, spending the extra cash [over say, getting an i5] on a better graphics card, say, 1GB [integrated]....?? Or even better? Plus 4MB ram.
I won't have broadband initially, probably; so won't be able to actually play the game...I just want to know I have a computer that can handle it. I can wait.
In the meanwhile...I'd have SH3 and 4 to play for the first time....;0)
A little side-question on those [as I'm guessing everyone's played them]; do you start with the campaign first [just with anti-bug mods installed]...and then apply, say; Trigger Maru and Real Fleetboat [not together, I know], in order to gain more replayability? Or do you go straight for a super-mod...? Or the game patched, plus just a few 'regular' mods, i.e; Real Breathing Ocean [or somesuch]??

Only if it's no trouble;0)

Z.

P.s; I just like him, cause he's a pirate...b

08-18-10, 12:47 PM	#16
Wolfling04 Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nebraska... Posts: 303 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Im running a Intel E6750 Dual Core Proc 2.66Ghz 4 gigs of ram EVGA GTX 460 Superclocked. Win 7 x32 bit I can run the game at max graphics (1680x1050 22inch monitor) with about 70fps in the sub and around 30-40 outside. The issue I'm having is my mobo and proc. are so old its bottle necking my graphics card. As far as ATI vs Nvidia, I've also had both and my experiences are NVidia run cooler and are faster. They also support more games IMO and are more compatible with older computers then ATI are. Plus Nvidia drivers are more stable. __________________ I'm a gas pumpen, tire and brake changin, fix anything, jet fuel drinken, USAF Crew Chief.

08-19-10, 05:52 PM	#19
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I have an NVidia GeForce 9600MT on my Acer Aspire 8930G laptop and runs fine on max settings. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

08-26-10, 02:52 PM	#23
Frantic8882 Mate Join Date: May 2010 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 60 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	I run a 5970. I´m getting black flickers when the lighting situations change abruptly (like going underwater with freecam and coming back to surface) . They disappear after a few seconds. Could be problem with internal Crossfire config of the card. They got rid of the same problem in Battlefield BC 2. Sh5 is probably not their top priority though. The card is capable of running the game at good fps, btw. __________________ Frantic8882, das muss das Boot abkönnen

08-26-10, 07:16 PM	#25
DedEye Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Edmonton Posts: 133 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I'm running 2x ATI 5870s wi 1 gig each in crossfire (i5 750, 4gb, win7). My monitor is 1920x1200, and I play with all graphic sliders at maximum except AA, which I have 2 "notches" (4x?) towards the right. To enable crossfire with this particular software I had to rename the .exe to a supported title, but that's minor. The game looks and runs great. Mods can affect my framerate. Some unacceptably, so I have to pass on a couple unfortunately. With respect to drivers, ATI has been very good the last number of years in my experience. I buy both brands having 3 machines and have good, and bad, experiences with both. As an example, a 2.5 year old Geforce 8800GTX, a card that cost me $650Cdn at the time, just died on me. I expect cards in that price range to last much longer than that, and generally they do. I could have sent it back to the manufacturer as it has a lifetime warranty, but decided against the hassle + shipping and handling and bought an ATI 5770, which blows it away and supports directx 11, for $175. I did quite a bit of research into SLI vs Crossfire, and imo Crossfire is a far more flexible solution that allows compatiblity with a much wider range of game titles. There are lots of good hardware review sites out there. Decide on a budget, do some research, and keep an open mind with respect to brand. They both have their pros and cons. __________________ U-Boot Spezial Cocktail......neidisch?

09-10-10, 02:45 AM	#26
Frantic8882 Mate Join Date: May 2010 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 60 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	How do you rename the exe? Are you saying that my 5970 only ran sh5 on one chip? Sober, how much you think I should underclock? __________________ Frantic8882, das muss das Boot abkönnen

08-19-10, 02:37 PM	#18
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	The optimal requirements for me is a system that shows of the beautiful graphics . Anything less and i think i would stick with SH4. Ati 5850 seems like a bargain atm .

08-24-10, 07:23 AM	#22
REIS Watch Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ukraine Posts: 18 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Already bought Phenom X4 and 4bg ram, tomorrow i will buy Powercolor HD 5850 1024

09-10-10, 03:10 AM	#27
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	Actually another way to try is to download antilag and limit the FPS to say 32 . http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...55&postcount=2

09-15-10, 03:36 PM	#29
lcplduckling Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Born UK, Based Germany Posts: 14 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Im running full graphics through my 42 inch samsung HDTV hehe fun fun oh specs are Win 7 AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 4GB ram Two Overclocked ATI HD 5830 1GB a piece And i havnt had any problems with full graphics.. all coooool runnings __________________

09-25-10, 12:36 AM	#30
rocketassistedkea Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Zealand. Yes...that's the bit of spit on the bottom of the earth, that's about to fall off. Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i3? Hi there. I haven't actually owned a computer since my Atari 600/130XE, but am looking to get a laptop-one that will handle SHV at full-detail, or close-to, at say...25-30fps.I've been console only since then [reliability, and lack of games, understand...Atari pretty much had all the problems that plague/d PC AND Mac users....b) Anywho... been reading up a bit, and am wondering: would an intel i3-350m [mobile] be sufficient, spending the extra cash [over say, getting an i5] on a better graphics card, say, 1GB [integrated]....?? Or even better? Plus 4MB ram. I won't have broadband initially, probably; so won't be able to actually play the game...I just want to know I have a computer that can handle it. I can wait. In the meanwhile...I'd have SH3 and 4 to play for the first time....;0) A little side-question on those [as I'm guessing everyone's played them]; do you start with the campaign first [just with anti-bug mods installed]...and then apply, say; Trigger Maru and Real Fleetboat [not together, I know], in order to gain more replayability? Or do you go straight for a super-mod...? Or the game patched, plus just a few 'regular' mods, i.e; Real Breathing Ocean [or somesuch]?? Only if it's no trouble;0) Z. P.s; I just like him, cause he's a pirate...b