graphics card

SinisterDexter · 08-17-09, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wulfmann

This may sound selfish but I hope 3 285s can't start the game let alone run it.

Yup, that sounds selfish.

What I'd like is highly scalable graphics

. Fine with me if maxing everything out cripples 3 285s. But, I'd like to think it would still be an enjoyable experience (on lower settings) for someone still running a card limited to DX9. Most people are still in that boat as far as I know - most people haven't made the jump to Vista and if their GFX card is adequate for their needs, they haven't sprung for a DX10 card. Now Windows 7 is about to reach the general public and DX11 is coming, too - that's when folks will upgrade (that and when the economy turns around). It also means I could play on a laptop, should I have reason to.

I've had my ATI 4870 since it was released and their haven't been any killer apps that have made me feel the need to upgrade, nor have their been any huge improvements in graphics cards. I expect my rig will run SH5 reasonably well (barring the usual bugs that are to be expected) upon release.

TigerShark808 · 08-17-09, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SinisterDexter

But, I'd like to think it would still be an enjoyable experience (on lower settings) for someone still running a card limited to DX9. Most people are still in that boat as far as I know - most people haven't made the jump to Vista and if their GFX card is adequate for their needs, they haven't sprung for a DX10 card.

Might be why so many still visit the SH3 forums.

FIREWALL · 08-17-09, 08:14 PM

There isn't one shred of evidence YET that SH5 is DX10.

If you know something with a link, Post It.

But don't come out with missleading BS.

Wulfmann · 08-17-09, 08:35 PM

There is no evidence of any kind just our own speculation so everything is BS.

It would certainly be nice if it could be scaled so various budgets could run SH5.

What I do not care to see is it limited to lower end rigs so the option to build a super PC that with unreal graphics is not possible.

Of course I hope they test the thing enough so it is as bug free as possible.
Remember how many patches it took for SH3. 3 patches to make it OK and a fourth to finish the job. I would like to see SH5 released at where SH3 patch 1.3 was.

Wulfmann

SinisterDexter · 08-17-09, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

There isn't one shred of evidence YET that SH5 is DX10.

If you know something with a link, Post It.

But don't come out with missleading BS.

Dear sir,

I am truly and deeply sorry if I in any way implied or insinuated that I had insider knowledge that SH5 would be in DX10. I had no intention of misleading anyone on this forum. My intent was to discuss the possible graphics requirement of SH5 and to express my desire that it be scalable so that more people may enjoy it. I offered my opinion that many people have not upgraded to DX10 systems, but that in the near future, more people may do so.

Again, I DO NOT KNOW if SH5 will run in DX8, 9, 10, 11 or OpenGL, (or Flash or Shockwave for that matter). I beg your forgiveness if I have given an impression to the contrary.

SinisterD.

Armistead · 08-18-09, 01:22 AM

I'm always amazed how people will go nuts trying to figure out what something will be or not.

It's just a game, not something to argue and have heart attacks over...

It's months away.....relax and wait for real info from ubisoft.

Kapteeni Rantala · 08-18-09, 05:19 AM

I'd say that if you can run Silent Hunter 4: U-boat Mission with near max settings you won't have much problems with this game. More detail has clearly been put to the game, but I am fairly certain that one who could run Silent Hunter 4: U-boat Mission (which is a fantastic looking game) with near max settings can run the game just fine.

Kapitan_Phillips · 08-18-09, 06:53 AM

Looks like I'll have to upgrade to play a Silent Hunter sequel.

Again.

08-17-09, 08:14 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	There isn't one shred of evidence YET that SH5 is DX10. If you know something with a link, Post It. But don't come out with missleading BS. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-17-09, 08:35 PM	#4
Wulfmann Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,010 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	There is no evidence of any kind just our own speculation so everything is BS. It would certainly be nice if it could be scaled so various budgets could run SH5. What I do not care to see is it limited to lower end rigs so the option to build a super PC that with unreal graphics is not possible. Of course I hope they test the thing enough so it is as bug free as possible. Remember how many patches it took for SH3. 3 patches to make it OK and a fourth to finish the job. I would like to see SH5 released at where SH3 patch 1.3 was. Wulfmann __________________ "The right to keep and bear arms should not be infringed upon, if only to prevent tyranny in government" Thomas Jefferson,; Constitutional debates

08-18-09, 05:19 AM	#7
Kapteeni Rantala Mate Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 54 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I'd say that if you can run Silent Hunter 4: U-boat Mission with near max settings you won't have much problems with this game. More detail has clearly been put to the game, but I am fairly certain that one who could run Silent Hunter 4: U-boat Mission (which is a fantastic looking game) with near max settings can run the game just fine. __________________ "Kapteeni is Finnish word for Captain, while Rantala is Finnish surname, derived from Finnish word for beach, ranta."

08-18-09, 06:53 AM	#8
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Looks like I'll have to upgrade to play a Silent Hunter sequel. Again. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

08-18-09, 01:22 AM	#6
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I'm always amazed how people will go nuts trying to figure out what something will be or not. It's just a game, not something to argue and have heart attacks over... It's months away.....relax and wait for real info from ubisoft.