Buying a PC solely for SH3!! Please Advise. - Page 2

cobalt · 05-24-06, 08:46 AM

i run sh3 and GW supermod absolutely perfectly with some surprise with these current specs.

2.53ghz p4
512mb DDR
ATI Radeon 9600pro

for a rig running that now a day is very cheap, you should look into something like that, maybe a bit more RAM but otherwise just fine.

supposedtobeworking · 05-24-06, 04:57 PM

Thanks for all of your help mates. About putting a Pc together,I have never built a computer before and don't know anyone who could help me for free...so I was avoiding that option. But I really don't care about longevity and keeping up with the newest and bestest, I just wanna play SH3. I have a sentimental affinity for and fascination with subsims since I was a kid, and I just want a PC that will run SH3 (pref. modded) so I can have a little fun once and a while, and maintain a balanced life, hehe. Otherwise I will start buying loads of games and disappear from the face of the earth

So basically if I got the system mentioned in the first post, then all I need to do is get a decent video card, (or more RAM at most), and I would probably be all set right? Thanks again.

shegeek72 · 05-24-06, 08:39 PM

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PCI-Express! PCI-X is something completely different.

My bad!

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Gizzmoe · 05-24-06, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by supposedtobeworking

So basically if I got the system mentioned in the first post, then all I need to do is get a decent video card, (or more RAM at most), and I would probably be all set right? Thanks again.

No, there are a few problems. The Netvista only has two memory slots and both are in use. You could remove one 256MB chip and add a 512MB chip so that you have 768MB, but thereÂ´s a chance that those mixed chips wonÂ´t work together. Especially NetvistaÂ´s can be very picky sometimes.

It also only has a 185W PSU which might not be powerful enough for a decent video card.

This PC looks quite interesting:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Tab=2&NoMapp=0

It has a powerful CPU, a 300W PSU, a spare memory slot and a PCI-Express slot.

supposedtobeworking · 05-24-06, 10:20 PM

Thanks Gizzmoe for that link--I checked it out, and it looks good, pricewise for me, but I am curious if SH3 will be ok with AMD Sempron, because the specs on the website only mention Athlon as a supported cpu. What do you think? I appreciate all of your help, my scheme is almost complete...Silent Hunter 3 will be mine at last oh yes..

Gizzmoe · 05-24-06, 10:23 PM

The Sempron is a normal processor, everything will work on it.

Reece · 05-24-06, 11:31 PM

Don't worry too much about the ram you can always save some money later & upgrade to 1gb then, as Gizzmoe said, stick to an AMD as generally you get more power for your money!

But make sure that the mobo has an AGP slot or PCI Express. I run an ATI X700 256mb vid card & to date the best I've ever had, runs with all my other games, no hangups!

VonHelsching · 05-24-06, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by supposedtobeworking

So basically if I got the system mentioned in the first post, then all I need to do is get a decent video card, (or more RAM at most), and I would probably be all set right? Thanks again.

I would suggest that you re-think it. Very low value for money.

supposedtobeworking · 05-25-06, 01:46 AM

ok, what about this computer

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Tab=2&NoMapp=0

its an AMD Sempron 2800+ (2.8Ghz)
256 DDR 400 PC3200 Ram (I'll upgrade later)
DVD-Rom
XP Home SP1
AGP Slot available
300 wt Power Supply

Well what do ya think? OR...I could also get a P4 2.93Ghz PC with a DVD RW, but I heard that Starforce screws things up with a DVD+RW, so I don't know if I want to risk that--maybe there's a fix? That computer is here:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=E400-T5010

As always any suggestions/advice would help and be much appreciated since I am not much of a computer guru and don't want to blow my (relatively)small wad of money away on a sys that won't handle SH3. Thanks mates!

Gizzmoe · 05-25-06, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by supposedtobeworking

ok, what about this computer

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Tab=2&NoMapp=0

The one IÂ´ve linked to is better (faster CPU, PCI-Express instead AGP) and cheaper.

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=E400-T5010

Too expensive, you would still need a decent video card...

JScones · 05-25-06, 03:07 AM

FWIW I'd listen to Gizzmoe. For $300 I doubt you'll get anything better.

My only suggestion would be to spend an extra $30 and get a real sound card (I'd also suggest a real video card, but I think that'd take it out of your price range).

05-25-06, 08:05 AM

I have an Intel 2.53GHZ on a very good motherboard with 1GB RAm and a Radeon Pro-128 graphics card......

....and SH3 is painfully slow in harbours and average slow during convoy engagements.

You should aim your new PC spec a little higher.

Gizzmoe · 05-25-06, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Uber Gruber

Radeon Pro-128 graphics card...

What card is it exactly?

supposedtobeworking · 05-25-06, 06:06 PM

Ok I found a video card I think I am going to buy (8hour sale on newegg)-- Leadtek Geforce 6600 256MB 128bit PCI express x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122203

it's $75 and seems to be a decent card from reviews I've read. As before I don't have the money to get a decked out card, so my question is does anyone know of any problems with SH3 running with this card?

Thx

05-24-06, 11:31 PM	#22
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,848 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Don't worry too much about the ram you can always save some money later & upgrade to 1gb then, as Gizzmoe said, stick to an AMD as generally you get more power for your money! But make sure that the mobo has an AGP slot or PCI Express. I run an ATI X700 256mb vid card & to date the best I've ever had, runs with all my other games, no hangups! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-24-06, 08:46 AM	#16
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	i run sh3 and GW supermod absolutely perfectly with some surprise with these current specs. 2.53ghz p4 512mb DDR ATI Radeon 9600pro for a rig running that now a day is very cheap, you should look into something like that, maybe a bit more RAM but otherwise just fine.

05-24-06, 04:57 PM	#17
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all of your help mates. About putting a Pc together,I have never built a computer before and don't know anyone who could help me for free...so I was avoiding that option. But I really don't care about longevity and keeping up with the newest and bestest, I just wanna play SH3. I have a sentimental affinity for and fascination with subsims since I was a kid, and I just want a PC that will run SH3 (pref. modded) so I can have a little fun once and a while, and maintain a balanced life, hehe. Otherwise I will start buying loads of games and disappear from the face of the earth So basically if I got the system mentioned in the first post, then all I need to do is get a decent video card, (or more RAM at most), and I would probably be all set right? Thanks again.

05-24-06, 10:20 PM	#20
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Thanks Gizzmoe for that link--I checked it out, and it looks good, pricewise for me, but I am curious if SH3 will be ok with AMD Sempron, because the specs on the website only mention Athlon as a supported cpu. What do you think? I appreciate all of your help, my scheme is almost complete...Silent Hunter 3 will be mine at last oh yes..

05-24-06, 10:23 PM	#21
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	The Sempron is a normal processor, everything will work on it.

05-25-06, 01:46 AM	#24
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	ok, what about this computer http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Tab=2&NoMapp=0 its an AMD Sempron 2800+ (2.8Ghz) 256 DDR 400 PC3200 Ram (I'll upgrade later) DVD-Rom XP Home SP1 AGP Slot available 300 wt Power Supply Well what do ya think? OR...I could also get a P4 2.93Ghz PC with a DVD RW, but I heard that Starforce screws things up with a DVD+RW, so I don't know if I want to risk that--maybe there's a fix? That computer is here: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=E400-T5010 As always any suggestions/advice would help and be much appreciated since I am not much of a computer guru and don't want to blow my (relatively)small wad of money away on a sys that won't handle SH3. Thanks mates!

05-25-06, 03:07 AM	#26
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	FWIW I'd listen to Gizzmoe. For $300 I doubt you'll get anything better. My only suggestion would be to spend an extra $30 and get a real sound card (I'd also suggest a real video card, but I think that'd take it out of your price range).

05-25-06, 08:05 AM	#27
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I have an Intel 2.53GHZ on a very good motherboard with 1GB RAm and a Radeon Pro-128 graphics card...... ....and SH3 is painfully slow in harbours and average slow during convoy engagements. You should aim your new PC spec a little higher.

05-25-06, 06:06 PM	#29
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Ok I found a video card I think I am going to buy (8hour sale on newegg)-- Leadtek Geforce 6600 256MB 128bit PCI express x16 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122203 it's $75 and seems to be a decent card from reviews I've read. As before I don't have the money to get a decked out card, so my question is does anyone know of any problems with SH3 running with this card? Thx