4 GB Patch?

Delta Wolf · 08-17-13, 07:21 AM

Hey Guys

So i have been reading a few threads about the SH3 4gb patch, i don't have any issues when i play SH3 with GWX a few mods + SH3 commander but i just wanted to know if this is something i should install? or is it more meant for low end systems?

Thanks Guys

Edit: I do have 64 bit OS and 8GB Ram

Uboat177 · 08-17-13, 09:48 AM

I think this game, without the patch, is limited to 2gb. It's 2005 32bit software.

If you apply that patch on 64 bit OS with 4 GB, 8 GB etc, it lets SH3 access more memory and decreases loading times. This might be useful if you are running Merchant fleet mod or something heavy.

One way to find out is to time how long it takes to load a campaign game before and after the patch. I have the patch installed, no issues, with GWX + MFM + other small mods and it takes 2 minutes and 11 seconds to load a campaign.

Fubar2Niner · 08-17-13, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiberiusXIV

Hey Guys

So i have been reading a few threads about the SH3 4gb patch, i don't have any issues when i play SH3 with GWX a few mods + SH3 commander but i just wanted to know if this is something i should install? or is it more meant for low end systems?

Thanks Guys

Edit: I do have 64 bit OS and 8GB Ram

It is well worth installing the 4gb patch. When your install gets really mod heavy you may well start to suffer CTD's without it. I have a upper to high end rig and I can't run my install without it.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

CTU_Clay · 08-17-13, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

It is well worth installing the 4gb patch. When your install gets really mod heavy you may well start to suffer CTD's without it. I have a upper to high end rig and I can't run my install without it.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

I am running Vista Home Premium 32 bit system with 3 GB ram. Is this 4gb patch worthy for me to install?

Clay

Uboat177 · 08-17-13, 02:31 PM

Hello,

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTU_Clay

I am running Vista Home Premium 32 bit system with 3 GB ram. Is this 4gb patch worthy for me to install?

Clay

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

CTU_Clay · 08-17-13, 02:49 PM

Quote:

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

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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?

Uboat177 · 08-17-13, 07:34 PM

Hello TiberiusXIV,

See if the 4 GB patch from here works. Try again, run as admin + navigate to the Sh3 exe in steam.

http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php

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.

Jimbuna · 08-18-13, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertstriker

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

^

08-17-13, 07:21 AM	#1
Delta Wolf Engineer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 209 Downloads: 155 Uploads: 0	4 GB Patch? Hey Guys So i have been reading a few threads about the SH3 4gb patch, i don't have any issues when i play SH3 with GWX a few mods + SH3 commander but i just wanted to know if this is something i should install? or is it more meant for low end systems? Thanks Guys Edit: I do have 64 bit OS and 8GB Ram

08-17-13, 09:48 AM	#2
Uboat177 Mate Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I think this game, without the patch, is limited to 2gb. It's 2005 32bit software. If you apply that patch on 64 bit OS with 4 GB, 8 GB etc, it lets SH3 access more memory and decreases loading times. This might be useful if you are running Merchant fleet mod or something heavy. One way to find out is to time how long it takes to load a campaign game before and after the patch. I have the patch installed, no issues, with GWX + MFM + other small mods and it takes 2 minutes and 11 seconds to load a campaign. __________________ Last edited by Uboat177; 08-17-13 at 02:34 PM.

08-17-13, 07:34 PM	#13
Uboat177 Mate Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Hello TiberiusXIV, See if the 4 GB patch from here works. Try again, run as admin + navigate to the Sh3 exe in steam. http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php __________________

08-17-13, 03:23 PM	#8
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	#11
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	#12
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?