4 GB Patch?

CTU_Clay · 08-17-13, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Uboat177

Hello,

You need to have at least 4 GB ram and a 64 bit OS.

ok...thanks. just trying to find things out that might help my GWX install.

Jimbuna · 08-17-13, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTU_Clay

ok...thanks. just trying to find things out that might help my GWX install.

GWX was designed to run on the same specs as SH3 but may take a little longer to boot up.

It is only when adding additional third party mods that more RAM/4GB patch is beneficial.

Delta Wolf · 08-17-13, 03:23 PM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info, Can i ask a few more questions regarding the 4GB patch?.

1, Is the patch ok to use with the Steam version of the game?
2,If yes could someone please point me to a safe place to download the patch?, i have found a download here on Subsim but it does not mention the Steam version?......
Here is the link....

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2888

3,Would i need to disable my mods and or do a complete re install of SH3 and GWX etc? or can i just download and install the patch now?
4, Can i install this patch mid career of would i have to start over?
5, Thanks.... you guys rock

Jimbuna · 08-17-13, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiberiusXIV

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info, Can i ask a few more questions regarding the 4GB patch?.

1, Is the patch ok to use with the Steam version of the game?
2,If yes could someone please point me to a safe place to download the patch?, i have found a download here on Subsim but it does not mention the Steam version?......
Here is the link....

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2888

3,Would i need to disable my mods and or do a complete re install of SH3 and GWX etc? or can i just download and install the patch now?
4, Can i install this patch mid career of would i have to start over?
5, Thanks.... you guys rock

1. Yes
2. The link you've posted.
3. Disable all mods then enable the patch...to be sure.
4. Start over.
5. Yes, we do

Delta Wolf · 08-17-13, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

1. Yes
2. The link you've posted.
3. Disable all mods then enable the patch...to be sure.
4. Start over.
5. Yes, we do

Thank you Jimbuna

Delta Wolf · 08-17-13, 04:49 PM

Hey Guys,

Seem to be having an issue when installing the patch, i point the patcher to my SH3 here....

C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\SILENT HUNTER 3

But it tells me i have an unknown version?

I have tried again and run as a administrator but no luck, is there a way round this?

Im using the Starforce free patcher, i take it that is the correct one for Steam?

BigWalleye · 08-17-13, 05:15 PM

Perhaps someone knowledgeable can post whether there is a version of the 4GB patch for the Steam game?

desertstriker · 08-17-13, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiberiusXIV

Hey Guys,

Seem to be having an issue when installing the patch, i point the patcher to my SH3 here....

C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\SILENT HUNTER 3

But it tells me i have an unknown version?

I have tried again and run as a administrator but no luck, is there a way round this?

Im using the Starforce free patcher, i take it that is the correct one for Steam?

first you need to edit the permissions of the folder to full permisions/ write control abilities. then you need to atch nin admin mode.

Steve Gad · 08-18-13, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

1. Yes
2. The link you've posted.
3. Disable all mods then enable the patch...to be sure.
4. Start over.
5. Yes, we do

You sure do!!.

sik1977 · 02-18-15, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

1. Yes
2. The link you've posted.
3. Disable all mods then enable the patch...to be sure.
4. Start over.
5. Yes, we do

Hi,

I was looking to try the 4Gb patch, but don't want to abandon my current careers and start over just yet. So, just wanted to know if I can get away with installing the 4GB patch and not losing my existing careers. Afterall it should only effect the executable?!! no?!!

Thanks.

danasan · 02-18-15, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sik1977

Hi,

I was looking to try the 4Gb patch, but don't want to abandon my current careers and start over just yet. So, just wanted to know if I can get away with installing the 4GB patch and not losing my existing careers. Afterall it should only effect the executable?!! no?!!

Thanks.

1. Copy your SH3.exe and put that elsewhere. ( I am sure the patch creates a backup itself, but who knows... ).
2. Patch the .exe and try it out, it should only effect the .exe ( btw: are you having the DVD - version? ).
3. You are fine or not...
4. If you are not, put back your backup file...

sik1977 · 02-18-15, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danasan

1. Copy your SH3.exe and put that elsewhere. ( I am sure the patch creates a backup itself, but who knows... ).
2. Patch the .exe and try it out, it should only effect the .exe ( btw: are you having the DVD - version? ).
3. You are fine or not...
4. If you are not, put back your backup file...

Thank you Danasan... you are such a huge help mate... my eternal gratitude...

Edit: I have the original DVD version from when the game was released 10 years ago... patched and all of course... don't have steam on my PC anyway.

sik1977 · 02-19-15, 09:12 AM

The 4GB patch seems to have been applied fine, and game is working fine. The loading has marginally improved, though I am thinking of moving the Sh3 install to my SSD.

But, other than checking the Ram in use by a program in the processes tab, is there a way to check if SH3 is capable of using the 4GB, or if the patch is really doing anything different than before? I mean, the most amount of Ram i could see being used in the process tab for SH3 was 1.9GB or so during my last patrol. Perhaps that's how much it needed anyway, but just wondering.

02-19-15, 09:12 AM	#13
sik1977 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 121 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The 4GB patch seems to have been applied fine, and game is working fine. The loading has marginally improved, though I am thinking of moving the Sh3 install to my SSD. But, other than checking the Ram in use by a program in the processes tab, is there a way to check if SH3 is capable of using the 4GB, or if the patch is really doing anything different than before? I mean, the most amount of Ram i could see being used in the process tab for SH3 was 1.9GB or so during my last patrol. Perhaps that's how much it needed anyway, but just wondering. __________________ Core i7 4790K 16GB DDR3 RAM Nvidia GTX 1080Ti

08-17-13, 03:23 PM	#3
Delta Wolf Engineer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 209 Downloads: 155 Uploads: 0	Hey Guys, Thanks for the info, Can i ask a few more questions regarding the 4GB patch?. 1, Is the patch ok to use with the Steam version of the game? 2,If yes could someone please point me to a safe place to download the patch?, i have found a download here on Subsim but it does not mention the Steam version?...... Here is the link.... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2888 3,Would i need to disable my mods and or do a complete re install of SH3 and GWX etc? or can i just download and install the patch now? 4, Can i install this patch mid career of would i have to start over? 5, Thanks.... you guys rock

08-17-13, 04:49 PM	#6
Delta Wolf Engineer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 209 Downloads: 155 Uploads: 0	Hey Guys, Seem to be having an issue when installing the patch, i point the patcher to my SH3 here.... C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\SILENT HUNTER 3 But it tells me i have an unknown version? I have tried again and run as a administrator but no luck, is there a way round this? Im using the Starforce free patcher, i take it that is the correct one for Steam?

08-17-13, 05:15 PM	#7
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Perhaps someone knowledgeable can post whether there is a version of the 4GB patch for the Steam game?