Optimal System Requirments?

pickinthebanjo · 08-16-10, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

My new system has the ATI HD5750 because I left it to my retailer....so fingers crossed

you know, as I was writing that I was remembering that you said you were grabbing an ati

Anyway, I haven't heard anything about that card, but the 5970's (especially the way over sized/priced models) have had some problems

Jimbuna · 08-17-10, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickinthebanjo

you know, as I was writing that I was remembering that you said you were grabbing an ati

Anyway, I haven't heard anything about that card, but the 5970's (especially the way over sized/priced models) have had some problems

Fingers crossed but no problems at this end.....so far

Dignan · 08-17-10, 05:33 PM

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?

08-18-10, 11:32 AM

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.

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

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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.

08-18-10, 12:47 PM	#5
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	#8
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08-26-10, 02:52 PM	#12
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

08-17-10, 05:33 PM	#3
Dignan Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 698 Downloads: 262 Uploads: 0	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?

08-18-10, 11:32 AM	#4
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	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.

08-19-10, 02:37 PM	#7
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	#11
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