Newb with a few questions

FJR9 · 10-05-10, 06:27 AM

I really liked Silent Hunter III and some of the mods were awesome!
So I was really looking forward to Silent Hunter 5....Only I've been bitterely dissapointed on how the game runs on my system...

It seems very laggy, takes forever it seems to click on anything, or move my mouse around. I'm not very computer hardware saavy, so I was hoping maybe some of you all could give me a few pointers...

I've read through many posts going back to the game's initial release, and found some stuff that may be helpful...
I tried the antilag download...hasn't helped...I set all in game graphics settings to lowest possible...tried adjusting to a different resolution...no help there....opened up the computer case, and use an external fan to help cool my graphics card...no help there....so I'm kinda frustrated.

the hardware detector tool of SH5 says I meet all requirements....but perhaps not well enough?
my graphics card is an nVidea Geforce G100 with 512mb of ram
my CPU is Intel core duo something or other....
any thoughts on tweaks, or mods etc?
I appreciate the help!

robbo180265 · 10-05-10, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJR9

I really liked Silent Hunter III and some of the mods were awesome!
So I was really looking forward to Silent Hunter 5....Only I've been bitterely dissapointed on how the game runs on my system...

It seems very laggy, takes forever it seems to click on anything, or move my mouse around. I'm not very computer hardware saavy, so I was hoping maybe some of you all could give me a few pointers...

I've read through many posts going back to the game's initial release, and found some stuff that may be helpful...
I tried the antilag download...hasn't helped...I set all in game graphics settings to lowest possible...tried adjusting to a different resolution...no help there....opened up the computer case, and use an external fan to help cool my graphics card...no help there....so I'm kinda frustrated.

the hardware detector tool of SH5 says I meet all requirements....but perhaps not well enough?
my graphics card is an nVidea Geforce G100 with 512mb of ram
my CPU is Intel core duo something or other....
any thoughts on tweaks, or mods etc?
I appreciate the help!

I don't think your graphics card will cope to be honest, the cpu sounds like it might, but it would be useful to know exactly which thingy it is.

How much ram, which operating system?

FJR9 · 10-05-10, 09:46 AM

Sorry bout that...I was at work when I wrote the initial post...
so here are some specs: Intel Pentium dual core 2.40 ghz each
4 gb ram, and 6 gb "virtual Ram"
Windows Vista 64 bit
Nvidia GeForce G100
Drivers are up to date.

Takeda Shingen · 10-05-10, 10:13 AM

I would have to agree with Robbo about your card. You could get yourself a GT200 series for pretty cheap and be fine to play. SH5 is very smooth on my GT240.

FJR9 · 10-06-10, 02:40 AM

cool, thanks for the replys!

Venatore · 10-06-10, 02:54 AM

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FJR9 · 10-06-10, 02:56 AM

Do you run the 512mb gt240 or the 1gig one?

FJR9 · 10-06-10, 02:58 AM

I will give the game booster a try!

Thank you!

robbo180265 · 10-06-10, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FJR9

Do you run the 512mb gt240 or the 1gig one?

If you can afford it, go for the 1g - and don't forget to make sure that your psu is up to the job too (so many forget that)

I really don't think that 512mb is enough for SH5, or for that matter many of the games now.

Takeda Shingen · 10-06-10, 09:12 AM

I use the 1GB model.

McBeck · 10-07-10, 04:37 AM

1Gb ATI 5770 here - runs smooth with all maxed

raymond6751 · 10-07-10, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJR9

I will give the game booster a try!

Thank you!

If you use gamebuster be SURE to reset things to normal mode before you shut down the computer. If you don't, you may have trouble starting again.

It happened to me, so the warning.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 10-07-10, 05:45 AM

You sure game booster is safe to use?

robbo180265 · 10-07-10, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavyJonesFootlocker

You sure game booster is safe to use?

I've used it quite a bit and never run into problems yet although as the previous poster said, I always reset it afterwards.

FJR9 · 10-07-10, 08:08 AM

Between Gamebooster, antilag, and a few other mods, I can at least play the game now.
In port and in the Sub I get really low frame rates, but otherwise seems ok. Now it's time to save up some coin for a GPU upgrade.

Thank you for the suggestions!

10-05-10, 06:27 AM	#1
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Newb with a few questions I really liked Silent Hunter III and some of the mods were awesome! So I was really looking forward to Silent Hunter 5....Only I've been bitterely dissapointed on how the game runs on my system... It seems very laggy, takes forever it seems to click on anything, or move my mouse around. I'm not very computer hardware saavy, so I was hoping maybe some of you all could give me a few pointers... I've read through many posts going back to the game's initial release, and found some stuff that may be helpful... I tried the antilag download...hasn't helped...I set all in game graphics settings to lowest possible...tried adjusting to a different resolution...no help there....opened up the computer case, and use an external fan to help cool my graphics card...no help there....so I'm kinda frustrated. the hardware detector tool of SH5 says I meet all requirements....but perhaps not well enough? my graphics card is an nVidea Geforce G100 with 512mb of ram my CPU is Intel core duo something or other.... any thoughts on tweaks, or mods etc? I appreciate the help!

10-06-10, 02:54 AM	#6
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Game Booster <GAME-BOOSTER> [Freeware] Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by defragmenting game directories, temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. That means you can keep all the features of operating systems ready for when you need them, but turn them off when you are ready to get down to serious business – gaming. Works compatible with PunkBuster, Cheating-Death, VAC, and any other anti-cheat software, Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level. All systems go! http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html Kind regards Venatore

10-07-10, 04:37 AM	#11
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	1Gb ATI 5770 here - runs smooth with all maxed __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

10-07-10, 05:45 AM	#13
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	You sure game booster is safe to use? __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

10-05-10, 09:46 AM	#3
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Sorry bout that...I was at work when I wrote the initial post... so here are some specs: Intel Pentium dual core 2.40 ghz each 4 gb ram, and 6 gb "virtual Ram" Windows Vista 64 bit Nvidia GeForce G100 Drivers are up to date.

10-05-10, 10:13 AM	#4
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I would have to agree with Robbo about your card. You could get yourself a GT200 series for pretty cheap and be fine to play. SH5 is very smooth on my GT240.

10-06-10, 02:40 AM	#5
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	cool, thanks for the replys!

10-06-10, 02:56 AM	#7
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Do you run the 512mb gt240 or the 1gig one?

10-06-10, 02:58 AM	#8
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	I will give the game booster a try! Thank you!

10-06-10, 09:12 AM	#10
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I use the 1GB model.

10-07-10, 08:08 AM	#15
FJR9 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 13 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Between Gamebooster, antilag, and a few other mods, I can at least play the game now. In port and in the Sub I get really low frame rates, but otherwise seems ok. Now it's time to save up some coin for a GPU upgrade. Thank you for the suggestions!