Nvidia tweaks to SH3/SH4

kstanb · 03-29-09, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Welcome aboard.

Tweaking is more likely to get rid of visual glitches then improve performance. For better performance, overclocking is gonna yield more results, but that isn't gonna help getting a 7300 moving. It's pretty low spec. For some decent performance I'd look to a 7600/8600/9600 or better, or an ATI equivalent.

For the moment, you could try turning of graphic options in-game and playing at low res, but a graphics upgrade is gonna be desirable.

Hope it helps.

Yes, thanks a lot, but what is overclocking?

I guess it is time for shopping

AVGWarhawk · 03-29-09, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kstanb

Yes, thanks a lot, but what is overclocking?

I guess it is time for shopping

Set aside overclocking for the moment. What are the specs of the RAM and CPU?

kstanb · 03-29-09, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Set aside overclocking for the moment. What are the specs of the RAM and CPU?

specs are:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core processor 4200+ 2.2GHz

2 GB Ram

Arclight · 03-30-09, 09:25 AM

That's not too bad, right? Definitely enough to support a better card. If you want to enjoy SH4 properly (or should I say visually), IMO a graphics upgrade is in order.

If you don't want to upgrade just for SH4, or don't have the money, stick with SH3. A lot of people feel that it is more immersive anyway. Biggest bonus from SH4 is (arguably) the updated graphics.

kstanb · 03-30-09, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

That's not too bad, right? Definitely enough to support a better card. If you want to enjoy SH4 properly (or should I say visually), IMO a graphics upgrade is in order.

If you don't want to upgrade just for SH4, or don't have the money, stick with SH3. A lot of people feel that it is more immersive anyway. Biggest bonus from SH4 is (arguably) the updated graphics.

thanks a lot, really appreciate your help

I will probably buy a better card since prices are not that bad for 9 series or equivalents

Arclight · 03-30-09, 01:40 PM

Just don't go lower then a x4xx card, geforce 9400 for example. That is if you're a casual gamer. For more enjoyment (smooth gameplay, good quality) I'd suggest 9600 or better. Do your homework and do a little research on which card to get. Ask some questions on forums with people who have some hands-on experience. Those cards are expensive and it sucks to realize you made the wrong choice afterwards.

Good luck.

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03-30-09, 01:40 PM	#6
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Just don't go lower then a x4xx card, geforce 9400 for example. That is if you're a casual gamer. For more enjoyment (smooth gameplay, good quality) I'd suggest 9600 or better. Do your homework and do a little research on which card to get. Ask some questions on forums with people who have some hands-on experience. Those cards are expensive and it sucks to realize you made the wrong choice afterwards. Good luck. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.