What a difference a card makes.

Boats · 04-18-10, 12:12 PM

A few minutes to install.
From 3 FPS to 35,
oh what a joy the game is,
no longer a slide showwww.

I forgot the name of the original song, disco sucks anyway.

Anyway, I took the plunge and replaced my aging Nvidia 7900 256 video card with an ATI XFX HD 5570. I wasn't sure it was going to do me any good with only a dual core 6300 @ processor of only 1.86 GHz. It was either do a new video card or wait for the money for a whole new system. Which would take some time to accumilate. But lo and behold I'm set for as long as my processor holds out. Now I can run SH5 on max with decent FPS'.

My condolences to those, who for one reason or another, choose or can't, play SH5, it really is graphically stunning. Many have other games to keep them busy, this is the only game I have, so it was this or nothing.

The DRM is still a bug, in my opinion. The "advantage" to be automatically updated is bull. I downloaded the patch from the web site itself in half the time it took for the automatic update do its thing (I've installed the game twice now). And the time it takes to load an "offline" game is also a long process. AND, the way the game saves itself is a step back in time to the days when the game would pause for a few seconds and the saving point would annouce itself. Killer of the mood.

The instructions (or lack thereof) have been made mention here already. I'll just add, I was stuck at the periscope station for the longest time while I searched for the key to back away from it. It's the esc. key, but the help menu only describes the esc. key as the old method of leaving the game. Frustration abounded for awhile.

I'm look forward to the DRM going the way of the dodo bird. It's CRAP. But the game, that's another story.

TwistedFemur · 04-18-10, 12:21 PM

As I said before graphics is the ONLY thing SH5 has got going for it IMO

LIONPRIDE · 04-18-10, 12:24 PM

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Gratz - You could probably OverClock that CPU to get about 2.4 out of it and be sitting even better. Just make sure you have good cooling. I'm running my E6600 (2.4 originally) up to 3.5 right now with two 9600GT cards in sLi. It's pretty decent for SH5.

Just don't try to run Black Shark or the Flaming Cliffs-2 right now. There's so much computing going on in the background you'll be back down to single digits in those sims.

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TwistedFemur · 04-18-10, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LIONPRIDE

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Just don't try to run Black Shark or the Flaming Cliffs-2 right now. There's so much computing going on in the background you'll be back down to single digits in those sims.

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whats the ETA of the new A-10 sim?

LIONPRIDE · 04-18-10, 12:44 PM

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Sorry, I don't follow it that closely. The FC2 is suppose to run in tandem with the Black Shark sim so fast movers and helos can run missions together. Haven't tried it yet or seen anything backing it up. I know you can fly the A-10 in FC2 but as for a separate sim, I haven't heard any news. I jump on thier forums to see if there's any patches, etc ... maybe once a week or so.

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Boats · 04-18-10, 12:57 PM

What's the best way to overclock my CPU?

Diopos · 04-18-10, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats

What's the best way to overclock my CPU?

Uhmm.... Move the mouse real slowly?

Sorry couldn't resist the comment!

Please somebody answer Boats question ....

badaboom · 04-18-10, 01:23 PM

Wow!! You went from an Old Slow Buick to a fast sleek BMW!!!!! The difference must be Amazing!!!!!!!!!

I recently upgraded my RAM on my Laptop and now SHIV is just spectacular!!! SHV is still a bit Laggy inside the ship but it's better,I'm hoping the patch will help performance even more!!

Congrats on your new card!!

Commie · 04-20-10, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats

A few minutes to install.
From 3 FPS to 35,
oh what a joy the game is,
no longer a slide showwww.

I forgot the name of the original song, disco sucks anyway.

Anyway, I took the plunge and replaced my aging Nvidia 7900 256 video card with an ATI XFX HD 5570. I wasn't sure it was going to do me any good with only a dual core 6300 @ processor of only 1.86 GHz. It was either do a new video card or wait for the money for a whole new system. Which would take some time to accumilate. But lo and behold I'm set for as long as my processor holds out. Now I can run SH5 on max with decent FPS'.

My condolences to those, who for one reason or another, choose or can't, play SH5, it really is graphically stunning. Many have other games to keep them busy, this is the only game I have, so it was this or nothing.

The DRM is still a bug, in my opinion. The "advantage" to be automatically updated is bull. I downloaded the patch from the web site itself in half the time it took for the automatic update do its thing (I've installed the game twice now). And the time it takes to load an "offline" game is also a long process. AND, the way the game saves itself is a step back in time to the days when the game would pause for a few seconds and the saving point would annouce itself. Killer of the mood.

The instructions (or lack thereof) have been made mention here already. I'll just add, I was stuck at the periscope station for the longest time while I searched for the key to back away from it. It's the esc. key, but the help menu only describes the esc. key as the old method of leaving the game. Frustration abounded for awhile.

I'm look forward to the DRM going the way of the dodo bird. It's CRAP. But the game, that's another story.

I know the feeling. I upgraded 6 months ago from a 7900GT 256 to a ATI 4770 just to get a bit more mileage from a 3 year old system(a more powerful card would have been overkill) and it was like getting a new computer! Never had ATI before in 12 years, but considering this card was a third of the price as the 7900gt when new and it still runs pretty much everything on max and 1600x1200 it is probably the best price/performance card I've ever had. now I just need the computer to stay alive for another year or more, at least until the next big leap in graphics which will only really happen with DirectX 12 and the new console generation.

Safe-Keeper · 04-20-10, 03:56 PM

Going to upgrade from 1 to 2 or 4 Gigabytes hopefully within the week, will probably be a big improvement on several things.

Bilge_Rat · 04-20-10, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Going to upgrade from 1 to 2 or 4 Gigabytes hopefully within the week, will probably be a big improvement on several things.

I have 2 gigs of DDR2 RAM and was surprised to see that with SH5, up to 70-80% of the RAM is used on a regular basis. This is with Win XP.

Safe-Keeper · 04-20-10, 04:17 PM

Mhm, I don't really care that much for high graphics (though I greatly appreciate them when they're there), but I figure that 4 GB is an investment that'll lengthen the time before I have to upgrade again.

That, and I play Dwarf Fortress

, and I may find myself doing lightmapping and other resource-intensive stuff pretty soon.

04-18-10, 12:12 PM	#1
Boats Loader Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ME Posts: 84 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	What a difference a card makes. A few minutes to install. From 3 FPS to 35, oh what a joy the game is, no longer a slide showwww. I forgot the name of the original song, disco sucks anyway. Anyway, I took the plunge and replaced my aging Nvidia 7900 256 video card with an ATI XFX HD 5570. I wasn't sure it was going to do me any good with only a dual core 6300 @ processor of only 1.86 GHz. It was either do a new video card or wait for the money for a whole new system. Which would take some time to accumilate. But lo and behold I'm set for as long as my processor holds out. Now I can run SH5 on max with decent FPS'. My condolences to those, who for one reason or another, choose or can't, play SH5, it really is graphically stunning. Many have other games to keep them busy, this is the only game I have, so it was this or nothing. The DRM is still a bug, in my opinion. The "advantage" to be automatically updated is bull. I downloaded the patch from the web site itself in half the time it took for the automatic update do its thing (I've installed the game twice now). And the time it takes to load an "offline" game is also a long process. AND, the way the game saves itself is a step back in time to the days when the game would pause for a few seconds and the saving point would annouce itself. Killer of the mood. The instructions (or lack thereof) have been made mention here already. I'll just add, I was stuck at the periscope station for the longest time while I searched for the key to back away from it. It's the esc. key, but the help menu only describes the esc. key as the old method of leaving the game. Frustration abounded for awhile. I'm look forward to the DRM going the way of the dodo bird. It's CRAP. But the game, that's another story.

04-18-10, 12:21 PM	#2
TwistedFemur Frogman Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 302 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	As I said before graphics is the ONLY thing SH5 has got going for it IMO __________________ <a href="http://www.dewmocracy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.dewmocracy.com/images/banner_distortion.jpg" border="0" alt="Vote for MTN DEW(R) Distortion(TM) - Dewmocracy.com" /></a>

04-18-10, 01:23 PM	#8
badaboom Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 359 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Wow!! You went from an Old Slow Buick to a fast sleek BMW!!!!! The difference must be Amazing!!!!!!!!! I recently upgraded my RAM on my Laptop and now SHIV is just spectacular!!! SHV is still a bit Laggy inside the ship but it's better,I'm hoping the patch will help performance even more!! Congrats on your new card!! __________________

04-20-10, 03:56 PM	#10
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Going to upgrade from 1 to 2 or 4 Gigabytes hopefully within the week, will probably be a big improvement on several things. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

04-20-10, 04:17 PM	#12
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Mhm, I don't really care that much for high graphics (though I greatly appreciate them when they're there), but I figure that 4 GB is an investment that'll lengthen the time before I have to upgrade again. That, and I play Dwarf Fortress, and I may find myself doing lightmapping and other resource-intensive stuff pretty soon. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

04-18-10, 12:24 PM	#3
LIONPRIDE Seaman Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 31 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	. Gratz - You could probably OverClock that CPU to get about 2.4 out of it and be sitting even better. Just make sure you have good cooling. I'm running my E6600 (2.4 originally) up to 3.5 right now with two 9600GT cards in sLi. It's pretty decent for SH5. Just don't try to run Black Shark or the Flaming Cliffs-2 right now. There's so much computing going on in the background you'll be back down to single digits in those sims. .

04-18-10, 12:44 PM	#5
LIONPRIDE Seaman Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 31 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	. Sorry, I don't follow it that closely. The FC2 is suppose to run in tandem with the Black Shark sim so fast movers and helos can run missions together. Haven't tried it yet or seen anything backing it up. I know you can fly the A-10 in FC2 but as for a separate sim, I haven't heard any news. I jump on thier forums to see if there's any patches, etc ... maybe once a week or so. .

04-18-10, 12:57 PM	#6
Boats Loader Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ME Posts: 84 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	What's the best way to overclock my CPU?