Graphics cards for SH IV?

TDK1044 · 02-13-07, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thefretmaster

what about an ATI Radeon x600 hypermemory 256mb?

Trust me, that card will really struggle to run SH4. The fact that it's a hypermemory 256MB card means that it has 128MB of on board memory and it takes 128MB from your system RAM. If you can afford to upgrade...do.

Boris · 02-13-07, 05:46 PM

the amount of memory isn't the best indicator of a cards performance, generally more is better, but isn't always the case. But an x600 is not going to run SH4 very well I expect.
The card's GPU is what matters most in it's performance, most cards are at least 256mb anyway these days.

thefretmaster · 02-13-07, 05:49 PM

ok im gunna look into more cards as mine can struggle a bit now, only sometimes

flintlock · 02-13-07, 06:02 PM

Just wait once SH4 is released and people have the game, I suspect we're going to have countless threads on this. I have a sneaking suspicion many will be surprised at just what it's going to take to get SH4 to look and run in a manner they're satisfied with. What makes things even more frustrating is when a game that looks as good as SH4 does, it's only natural to want to have all the setting maxed so you can enjoy the complete experience.

Ahh, the joy of speculation and waiting.

immortal44 · 02-14-07, 02:11 AM

I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

NEON DEON · 02-14-07, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by immortal44

I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

Sounds like a plan!

fullmetaledges · 02-14-07, 03:50 AM

guy i know all you can do is speculate but i would like to know if I need to start saving. I can live with everything not on it's higest setting, but do I need to start saving for a new card for this game.

radeon x1300 512mb

Morts · 02-14-07, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NEON DEON

Quote:

Originally Posted by immortal44

I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

Sounds like a plan!

how can it sound like a plan when there is no sound
its a bunch of letters put together to make sense
and there is no sound file included saying what stands there...sooo
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

tener · 02-14-07, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by immortal44

I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

good point m8,i,ll get it first and see wot happens.

any one know if there,s going to be a demo??

TDK1044 · 02-14-07, 07:41 AM

A demo is highly unlikely in my view. One more DEV Diary is on the way though.

Linavitch · 02-14-07, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by immortal44

I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

It's not really the time to be upgrading. With the recent release of Vista and DX10 there's gonna be a whole new range of new cards, which is gonna mean there will be bargains galore for DX9 cards.

If you can manage as you are I would recommend that course of action. A couple of months after release you'll have all the feedback you need to make an informed decision and them lovely bargain prices i mentioned.

Conversely, you may get tempted with some uber DX10 rig and blow your kids inheritance, but there is a war on after all.

Boris · 02-14-07, 10:31 AM

I don't think DX10 cards will necessarily blow peoples budgets. Theres bound to be low and mid range models at affordable prices.

Hartmann · 02-18-07, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Boris

the amount of memory isn't the best indicator of a cards performance, generally more is better, but isn't always the case. But an x600 is not going to run SH4 very well I expect.
The card's GPU is what matters most in it's performance, most cards are at least 256mb anyway these days.

Yes , some cards have more memory, 256 but with a slown and cheaper memory

A good idea before buy a card is compare the nanosecons (ns) specs

StandingCow · 02-18-07, 01:03 AM

If you have the patience, and money, I suggest going to a PCI-E compatable motherboard.

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02-13-07, 05:46 PM	#2
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	the amount of memory isn't the best indicator of a cards performance, generally more is better, but isn't always the case. But an x600 is not going to run SH4 very well I expect. The card's GPU is what matters most in it's performance, most cards are at least 256mb anyway these days.

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thefretmaster Officer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: filton england Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ok im gunna look into more cards as mine can struggle a bit now, only sometimes

02-13-07, 06:02 PM	#4
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just wait once SH4 is released and people have the game, I suspect we're going to have countless threads on this. I have a sneaking suspicion many will be surprised at just what it's going to take to get SH4 to look and run in a manner they're satisfied with. What makes things even more frustrating is when a game that looks as good as SH4 does, it's only natural to want to have all the setting maxed so you can enjoy the complete experience. Ahh, the joy of speculation and waiting.

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immortal44 Seaman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 41 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you should wait and see how the game plays with your current setup before you think about upgrading.

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fullmetaledges Chief Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 314 Downloads: 120 Uploads: 0	guy i know all you can do is speculate but i would like to know if I need to start saving. I can live with everything not on it's higest setting, but do I need to start saving for a new card for this game. radeon x1300 512mb

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TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	A demo is highly unlikely in my view. One more DEV Diary is on the way though.

02-14-07, 10:31 AM	#12
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	I don't think DX10 cards will necessarily blow peoples budgets. Theres bound to be low and mid range models at affordable prices.