My new SHIII Computer arrived today!

maillemaker · 03-16-10, 04:36 PM

I bought it from Cyberpower.

It's an Intel i7-930 with an ASUS P6TSE motherboard.
6GB RAM
1TB HDD
Nvidia GeForce 9500GT 1GB

My old computer is an AMD 64+ Athalon 3200. It's about 5 years old, at least. I did upgrade its graphics card once to an AGP ATI x1950 a couple of years ago.

I've had some problems displaying large convoys in the past, and the game slows under TC when near ports.

Can't wait to get off work to play with my new gaming monster!

Steve

frau kaleun · 03-16-10, 05:29 PM

My last computer was 5-6 years as well, got my new one not long after getting SH3 last fall. REALLY can tell the difference with a 1G vid card and all the rest of the upgrades, I think I only had the minimum requirements for most things on the old rig, and yes especially in port and with large convoys it's been a huge improvement.

Gute Jagd und fette Beute!

YukonJack_AK · 03-17-10, 02:22 AM

@maillemaker - Sounds like a beautiful new rig man!

Just a word or warning though... my setup is very similar to yours and I still have issues with TC near ports.

For instance, I can manage 128x at best (at 10fps) when cutting through the Channel near Dover. I will say, the convoys will look amazing even with "FPS Killers" on like Enhanced Damage, Lifeboats & Debris, etc!

The Enigma · 03-17-10, 04:23 AM

Congrats with that new rig.

I'm also in need of new equipment, but have to wait.
Don't have the needed $$$ yet.
But I've time.

Paul Riley · 03-17-10, 05:04 AM

Sounds like a good un,I have no doubts the game will run perfectly smooth with that video card

alexradu89 · 03-17-10, 05:06 AM

Wait, you bought all this and you're thinking of SH3 ?

It sure sux to be ubi at this point, with SH5 being recently launched... but yeah better off playing SH3 than buggy SH5, congrats on the gaming rig and have fun

Gilbou · 03-17-10, 06:43 AM

You'll be able to turn every graphic option on

In the nvidia control panel, select SH3.exe and force AA to x16, Anisotropic to x16 too.

03-16-10, 04:36 PM	#1
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	My new SHIII Computer arrived today! I bought it from Cyberpower. It's an Intel i7-930 with an ASUS P6TSE motherboard. 6GB RAM 1TB HDD Nvidia GeForce 9500GT 1GB My old computer is an AMD 64+ Athalon 3200. It's about 5 years old, at least. I did upgrade its graphics card once to an AGP ATI x1950 a couple of years ago. I've had some problems displaying large convoys in the past, and the game slows under TC when near ports. Can't wait to get off work to play with my new gaming monster! Steve

03-17-10, 02:22 AM	#3
YukonJack_AK Soundman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Frozen North Posts: 146 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	@maillemaker - Sounds like a beautiful new rig man! Just a word or warning though... my setup is very similar to yours and I still have issues with TC near ports. For instance, I can manage 128x at best (at 10fps) when cutting through the Channel near Dover. I will say, the convoys will look amazing even with "FPS Killers" on like Enhanced Damage, Lifeboats & Debris, etc! __________________ GWX3.0 - SH3Commander - Thomsen's Sounds Pack - Manos Env Pro - Hitman's Optics - RB's UBoat Flags - Waterstream & Exhaust CombiMOD - Torpedo Damage Final - DiD AMD Phenom II x6, 16GB DDR3, 2x NVidia GTX460 1GB, WIN7 64bit

03-17-10, 04:23 AM	#4
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Congrats with that new rig. I'm also in need of new equipment, but have to wait. Don't have the needed $$$ yet. But I've time. __________________

03-17-10, 05:04 AM	#5
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a good un,I have no doubts the game will run perfectly smooth with that video card __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

03-16-10, 05:29 PM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	My last computer was 5-6 years as well, got my new one not long after getting SH3 last fall. REALLY can tell the difference with a 1G vid card and all the rest of the upgrades, I think I only had the minimum requirements for most things on the old rig, and yes especially in port and with large convoys it's been a huge improvement. Gute Jagd und fette Beute!

03-17-10, 05:06 AM	#6
alexradu89 Lieutenant Join Date: May 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 259 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Wait, you bought all this and you're thinking of SH3 ? It sure sux to be ubi at this point, with SH5 being recently launched... but yeah better off playing SH3 than buggy SH5, congrats on the gaming rig and have fun

03-17-10, 06:43 AM	#7
Gilbou Chief Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: France Posts: 313 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	You'll be able to turn every graphic option on In the nvidia control panel, select SH3.exe and force AA to x16, Anisotropic to x16 too.