Newbie Advice

Collin Dougherty · 02-26-11, 11:40 AM

Oh lord I have no idea.
I dont even know how to find out what my video card is!
I click computor then properties, thats were i find everything else but The video card's not there.

I just go to A website that shows you if you can run a game and it tells me what kind of card it is.

:SIDE QUESTION: how do you work the freecam? once I get on it I click it and I can only move it around in circles, I thought you could move it around. I know I shouldent be using it but I was only using it because I was being Depth Charged.

Gargamel · 02-26-11, 11:51 AM

use the cam as you wish. PLay the game as you want.

Arrow keys move the camera, shift-arrows go faster. Zoom! But theres no reference points (in GWX), especially when submerged, so mark where the sun is in relation to where you want to go.

frau kaleun · 02-26-11, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

Oh lord I have no idea.
I dont even know how to find out what my video card is!
I click computor then properties, thats were i find everything else but The video card's not there.

I just go to A website that shows you if you can run a game and it tells me what kind of card it is.

:SIDE QUESTION: how do you work the freecam? once I get on it I click it and I can only move it around in circles, I thought you could move it around. I know I shouldent be using it but I was only using it because I was being Depth Charged.

Honestly I don't know where you can look in Windows to find the specs for the video card, I don't think it displays anything but the name in Device Manager. Is there any kind of nVidia software installed for tweaking the card's settings and performance? I have an ATI card so don't know the first thing about what comes with an nVidia one. I did a quick search and it looks like it may be an onboard graphics controller (came with the motherboard) rather than a separate card, but again I don't know jack about nVidia these days. Somebody here will, though.

Regarding the freecam in the game, I think what you want is what you get by pressing Shift+F2 on the keyboard, this will let you move around the interior like you're walking around by using the arrow keys, instead of just turning the cam in a big circle around wherever you're standing.

Sailor Steve · 02-26-11, 11:57 PM

For computer spec information, download the free version of SANDRA. It will tell you anything you can imagine, right down to who manufactured each memory stick and when.
http://www.sisoftware.net/

flag4 · 03-01-11, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

Oh lord I have no idea.
I dont even know how to find out what my video card is!
I click computor then properties, thats were i find everything else but The video card's not there.

I just go to A website that shows you if you can run a game and it tells me what kind of card it is.

:SIDE QUESTION: how do you work the freecam? once I get on it I click it and I can only move it around in circles, I thought you could move it around. I know I shouldent be using it but I was only using it because I was being Depth Charged.

hi Collin

you could try this site for a quick analysis http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/

you will have to install it - takes a few moments. then click on 'Can You Run It' it takes a look at your spec and gives the info in clear columns. you get to see your vid card, sound card, memory cpu etc. i use it and have had no problems. its quick to do and you will see your results in a few moments from install. the silent hunter 3,4 and 5 are there.

cheers

Collin Dougherty · 03-01-11, 06:43 PM

Lol thanks but..thats the site I was talking about.

02-26-11, 11:40 AM	#1
Collin Dougherty Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 119 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Oh lord I have no idea. I dont even know how to find out what my video card is! I click computor then properties, thats were i find everything else but The video card's not there. I just go to A website that shows you if you can run a game and it tells me what kind of card it is. :SIDE QUESTION: how do you work the freecam? once I get on it I click it and I can only move it around in circles, I thought you could move it around. I know I shouldent be using it but I was only using it because I was being Depth Charged. __________________ Gunther Prien Merchant Ships sunk:30 War Ships Sunk:1 (HMS Royal Oak) 9 Ships Damaged Iron Cross 193,808 Tonnage U-Boat Ace 1/16/08-3/7/41

02-26-11, 11:51 AM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	use the cam as you wish. PLay the game as you want. Arrow keys move the camera, shift-arrows go faster. Zoom! But theres no reference points (in GWX), especially when submerged, so mark where the sun is in relation to where you want to go. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

02-26-11, 11:57 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	For computer spec information, download the free version of SANDRA. It will tell you anything you can imagine, right down to who manufactured each memory stick and when. http://www.sisoftware.net/ __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-01-11, 06:43 PM	#6
Collin Dougherty Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 119 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Lol thanks but..thats the site I was talking about. __________________ Gunther Prien Merchant Ships sunk:30 War Ships Sunk:1 (HMS Royal Oak) 9 Ships Damaged Iron Cross 193,808 Tonnage U-Boat Ace 1/16/08-3/7/41