Is there a mod to run SH3 in slow computers?

Castorp24 · 11-24-12, 02:47 PM

Hi!
I´m trying to run the game in my netbook so I can have the game in the background and work with my desktop ("why don´t you do it the other way around?", someone might ask, sensibly

. The poor little thing actually runs the game, but I can only get around 5fps. I´ve tried the lowest screen resolutions with a mod I found, but still no joy.
Is anybody aware of a mod that allows running SH3 in a slow PC? Something with really low-res textures or anything like that...

If there isn´t such a mod, could I use photoshop to lower the quality of the game textures? Any hint with this would be much appreciated. What should I change in a texture file so that it´s lighter AND the game can still use it?

Netbook specs:
Intel Atom 1,6Ghzx2
2Gb RAM
Embedded graphic card with 64mb (I think)

Thanks in advance!

Jimbuna · 11-24-12, 04:21 PM

You'll find the minimum recommended requirements at the bottom of yhe page:

http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/sile..._iii_pc_review

Castorp24 · 11-24-12, 08:42 PM

Ok, thanks

Jimbuna · 11-25-12, 05:55 AM

Your welcome

HundertzehnGustav · 11-26-12, 12:35 AM

its both the Graphics card and the Motherboard/CPU combo.

you have a GC that has as much memory as GCs of the year 2000
cut textures in 4 (25% size) and the memory used will still be too much.

the GC would be a minimum spec unit barely able to view a HD video. Much less paint 3D game graphics a la SHIII/GTA San Andreas.

The Mobo is not made for swapping Data back and forth quickly...
neither your HD is fast, nor is your single core 1.6 GHZ cpu worth a damn.

forget that second core...IF shIII can use it, the netbook will barely allow this, to save power and juice.

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cutting textures will not help... nothing exists that will make it run better.

brett25 · 11-26-12, 01:37 AM

cool to see old reviews of SH3, they're all very positive if find, this game was a real hit and was well regarded when it came out.

11-24-12, 02:47 PM	#1
Castorp24 Loader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 83 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	Is there a mod to run SH3 in slow computers? Hi! I´m trying to run the game in my netbook so I can have the game in the background and work with my desktop ("why don´t you do it the other way around?", someone might ask, sensibly. The poor little thing actually runs the game, but I can only get around 5fps. I´ve tried the lowest screen resolutions with a mod I found, but still no joy. Is anybody aware of a mod that allows running SH3 in a slow PC? Something with really low-res textures or anything like that... If there isn´t such a mod, could I use photoshop to lower the quality of the game textures? Any hint with this would be much appreciated. What should I change in a texture file so that it´s lighter AND the game can still use it? Netbook specs: Intel Atom 1,6Ghzx2 2Gb RAM Embedded graphic card with 64mb (I think) Thanks in advance! __________________ Castorp U-34 / 24 Flotilla

11-24-12, 04:21 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You'll find the minimum recommended requirements at the bottom of yhe page: http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/sile..._iii_pc_review __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-24-12, 08:42 PM	#3
Castorp24 Loader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 83 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	Ok, thanks __________________ Castorp U-34 / 24 Flotilla

11-25-12, 05:55 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your welcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-26-12, 12:35 AM	#5
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	its both the Graphics card and the Motherboard/CPU combo. you have a GC that has as much memory as GCs of the year 2000 cut textures in 4 (25% size) and the memory used will still be too much. the GC would be a minimum spec unit barely able to view a HD video. Much less paint 3D game graphics a la SHIII/GTA San Andreas. The Mobo is not made for swapping Data back and forth quickly... neither your HD is fast, nor is your single core 1.6 GHZ cpu worth a damn. forget that second core...IF shIII can use it, the netbook will barely allow this, to save power and juice. =================== cutting textures will not help... nothing exists that will make it run better. __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

11-26-12, 01:37 AM	#6
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	cool to see old reviews of SH3, they're all very positive if find, this game was a real hit and was well regarded when it came out. __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0