1st post- What computer to get?

Kira96 · 02-22-14, 07:25 AM

Hello everyone, I noted that this is the place to introduce oneself. So here goes. My name is Steve (Kira96) and I originally joined subsim in 07 +- but never used the facilities, too shy I guess. Played SH III, loved the game, crashed the game when I started to use patches and mods via Game Shadow. We (the wife and I) retired the old computer then got a new one quickly, but it was not up to SH III standards.

So now I would like to revisit SH III after these yrs and need to get a "New" computer to do it. My question to the community is this: What should I get? I've followed a number of threads and there seems to be some question as to which os is best, what up to date graphic card/sound card to use that is DirectX9 compatible, and is XP the right choice now that Microsoft is dropping support?

There are some posts from guys who are running the game on Win 7 - how do they do it? I'm not a techie and I am getting someone to build a system for me (or off the shelf) as well as getting all the downloads i.e. GWX 3,SH Commander, MD5, JSGME and others. I'm learning.

So in a nut shell what system should I get that will run the game without too many hassles.

Thank you for any suggestions,
Kira96

Jimbuna · 02-22-14, 08:19 AM

Below are the minimum specs required to run SH5 (even less for SH3) so I would use that as a starting point.

Of course the higher the specs you can afford to purchase will mean a longer life for your computer regarding the need for fewer upgrades.

http://gamesystemrequirements.com/games.php?id=1120

Welcome to SubSim

von Kinderei · 02-22-14, 08:44 AM

Wel-come aboard Kaleun ...

u crank · 02-22-14, 08:46 AM

Welcome to SubSim Kira96.

Aktungbby · 02-22-14, 11:33 AM

ALOHA KIRA96!

HW3 · 02-22-14, 02:38 PM

Welcome Aboard!

TECHNICOLOR · 02-24-14, 06:31 AM

Hello Steve
Welcome in the wolf pack!
About Your question:
I would recommend a an intel cpu like Intel Core i3-4130 its very powerful and sips on power
For video use the new 750Ti from nvidia.
Get anywhere from 6 to 8 gb ram. Brand and speed is not important buy something with a long warranty.
Also you can squeeze all this in a box the size of a Bread box

fitzcarraldo · 02-25-14, 11:40 AM

Welcome aboard mate

Fitzcarraldo

Sailor Steve · 02-25-14, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kira96

My name is Steve

WELCOME ABOARD! We can never have too many Steves.

I can't add anything to the advice already given. That said, my computer is now nine years old - single-core, pretty much bare bones and way out-of-date, and it runs SH3 just fine except for a couple of very large mods I'd like. Practically any modern multi-core system will run it with all the bells and whistles just fine. As has been said, what you're really looking for is enough horsepower to run the much newer games, and the ones yet to be released. Always plan ahead with a computer purchase.

Aktungbby · 04-17-16, 05:39 PM

Kira96! The big 70!

Onkel Neal · 04-19-16, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

WELCOME ABOARD! We can never have too many Steves.

I can't add anything to the advice already given. That said, my computer is now nine years old - single-core, pretty much bare bones and way out-of-date, and it runs SH3 just fine except for a couple of very large mods I'd like. Practically any modern multi-core system will run it with all the bells and whistles just fine. As has been said, what you're really looking for is enough horsepower to run the much newer games, and the ones yet to be released. Always plan ahead with a computer purchase.

Hi Kira and welcome aboard. A Win7 PC will eventually become a Win10 machine, the way MS is pushing it. One thing to consider: get a 2nd hand machine for games like SH3, a PC like the one Steve has, with WinXP, and required specs. Should be cheap, everyone usually wants to get rid of their "old" machine to get a new one. I have a couple older machines for this, including a Pentium 120 with Win95 I got at a TV repair shop for $25. Perfect for playing old games like Aces of the Deep, SSN-21 Seawolf, and Fast Attack.

Of course, you may need a newer machine to do real work on, surf the web, etc. But there's nothing wrong with owning an old game machine.

THEBERBSTER · 04-19-16, 01:39 PM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Kira96
Highly Recommended > LIVING SILENT HUNTER III EDITION 2015 Mega Mod

Sailor Steve · 04-19-16, 03:11 PM

Umm, this is old news. The thread was resurrected for a birthday wish, but he hasn't posted since this one and only two years ago, nor has he looked at the forum since last December.

As for me, I'm now playing on Windows 8.1 (was 10 until I had to reformat my computer) with no problems.

Onkel Neal · 04-20-16, 10:43 AM

Commander Wallace · 04-20-16, 07:57 PM

Welcome to Subsim Kira.

As far as the computers, I can't really add much other than what has already been said. However, A single core computer can play silent hunter 2 and 3 fairly well if it's a 2.8 GHZ unit and above with about 2 Gb of Ram. Then it comes down to quality video card

Newegg has a 1 Gb card for $29.00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...YBLQ&gclsrc=ds

If you plan to try out Silent Hunter 5, then you will need a dual core Computer.

Identify which games interest you and view their Hardware requirements.
Silent Hunter 5 is the newest game out so it will have the highest Computer hardware requirements.

SH 5 has been out long enough that you can get a used computer that will play if at a reasonable price.

Good luck and happy hunting.

02-22-14, 07:25 AM	#1
Kira96 Bilge Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waimea HI Kauai Posts: 1 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	1st post- What computer to get? Hello everyone, I noted that this is the place to introduce oneself. So here goes. My name is Steve (Kira96) and I originally joined subsim in 07 +- but never used the facilities, too shy I guess. Played SH III, loved the game, crashed the game when I started to use patches and mods via Game Shadow. We (the wife and I) retired the old computer then got a new one quickly, but it was not up to SH III standards. So now I would like to revisit SH III after these yrs and need to get a "New" computer to do it. My question to the community is this: What should I get? I've followed a number of threads and there seems to be some question as to which os is best, what up to date graphic card/sound card to use that is DirectX9 compatible, and is XP the right choice now that Microsoft is dropping support? There are some posts from guys who are running the game on Win 7 - how do they do it? I'm not a techie and I am getting someone to build a system for me (or off the shelf) as well as getting all the downloads i.e. GWX 3,SH Commander, MD5, JSGME and others. I'm learning. So in a nut shell what system should I get that will run the game without too many hassles. Thank you for any suggestions, Kira96 Last edited by Kira96; 02-22-14 at 02:16 PM.

02-22-14, 08:19 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Below are the minimum specs required to run SH5 (even less for SH3) so I would use that as a starting point. Of course the higher the specs you can afford to purchase will mean a longer life for your computer regarding the need for fewer upgrades. http://gamesystemrequirements.com/games.php?id=1120 Welcome to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-22-14, 08:44 AM	#3
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02-22-14, 11:33 AM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,000 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	ALOHA KIRA96! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

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02-24-14, 06:31 AM	#7
TECHNICOLOR Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Romania,Near the Danube Posts: 49 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Hello Steve Welcome in the wolf pack! About Your question: I would recommend a an intel cpu like Intel Core i3-4130 its very powerful and sips on power For video use the new 750Ti from nvidia. Get anywhere from 6 to 8 gb ram. Brand and speed is not important buy something with a long warranty. Also you can squeeze all this in a box the size of a Bread box

02-25-14, 11:40 AM	#8
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04-17-16, 05:39 PM	#10
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,000 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	happy birthday! Kira96! The big 70! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

04-19-16, 01:39 PM	#12
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04-19-16, 03:11 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Umm, this is old news. The thread was resurrected for a birthday wish, but he hasn't posted since this one and only two years ago, nor has he looked at the forum since last December. As for me, I'm now playing on Windows 8.1 (was 10 until I had to reformat my computer) with no problems. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-20-16, 10:43 AM	#14
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04-20-16, 07:57 PM	#15
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim Kira. As far as the computers, I can't really add much other than what has already been said. However, A single core computer can play silent hunter 2 and 3 fairly well if it's a 2.8 GHZ unit and above with about 2 Gb of Ram. Then it comes down to quality video card Newegg has a 1 Gb card for $29.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...YBLQ&gclsrc=ds If you plan to try out Silent Hunter 5, then you will need a dual core Computer. Identify which games interest you and view their Hardware requirements. Silent Hunter 5 is the newest game out so it will have the highest Computer hardware requirements. SH 5 has been out long enough that you can get a used computer that will play if at a reasonable price. Good luck and happy hunting.