Back after a loooong R&R

PULSEOX · 03-04-13, 06:49 PM

Hi Guys:
Been a Silent Hunter fan since #1 and stopped playing about 3 years ago after my PC crashed and I migrated to PS3. But been missing subs since. Just ordered SHV from amazon via Subsim and it should be delivered today. Only thing I'm worried about is I have a laptop-don't know how this will run.

I guess the thing to do is install from CD and see how it runs before even thinking of any mods. Hopefully it will be at least playable..wish me luck

GT182 · 03-04-13, 07:06 PM

Welcome back PULSEOX.

When you do the install it, the installation software will check your computer and tell you if it will run SH5. If you have an i7 or equivalent AMD CPU over 3.0GZ, a 64bit OS, and more than 8GBs of DDR3 RAM you should be good to go. Oldest GFX card that will run with SH5 is a GF 8800GT or equivalent AMD card.

I'm running it on XP Home, 2.82 i5 cpu, 4GBs of DDR3 Ram (can't use all 4GBs with a 32bit system), and a Zotac GF 8800GT 1GB GFX card. I'm at the low end but it still runs ok... so far. The amount of mods you install can slow SH5 down too.

PULSEOX · 03-04-13, 07:16 PM

It's gonna be close....I don't know about the on board graphics card- the computer is a Gateway infiniti...but I figured if I cant' run it -at least it was pretty cheap-I'll just stow it until I invest in a new PC!

Thanks!

PULSEOX · 03-04-13, 10:25 PM

I'm amazed...it's running smoother than any Silent Hunter game I've had so far.....(haven't added any mods tho)

PULSEOX · 03-05-13, 12:55 PM

I spoke too soon...the video intro and the first cutscene work great...but as soon as gameplay starts it's stutter city. The checklist recommended a upgrade to my video card-everything else was green checked.

Guess I need to see if it's capable of an upgrade.

TheDarkWraith · 03-05-13, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PULSEOX

I spoke too soon...the video intro and the first cutscene work great...but as soon as gameplay starts it's stutter city. The checklist recommended a upgrade to my video card-everything else was green checked.

Guess I need to see if it's capable of an upgrade.

Try using anti-lag first. Do a forum seach for it (probably find in SH5 mods forum).

03-04-13, 07:06 PM	#2
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Welcome back PULSEOX. When you do the install it, the installation software will check your computer and tell you if it will run SH5. If you have an i7 or equivalent AMD CPU over 3.0GZ, a 64bit OS, and more than 8GBs of DDR3 RAM you should be good to go. Oldest GFX card that will run with SH5 is a GF 8800GT or equivalent AMD card. I'm running it on XP Home, 2.82 i5 cpu, 4GBs of DDR3 Ram (can't use all 4GBs with a 32bit system), and a Zotac GF 8800GT 1GB GFX card. I'm at the low end but it still runs ok... so far. The amount of mods you install can slow SH5 down too. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

03-04-13, 07:16 PM	#3
PULSEOX Helmsman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tombstone AZ Posts: 102 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	thanks It's gonna be close....I don't know about the on board graphics card- the computer is a Gateway infiniti...but I figured if I cant' run it -at least it was pretty cheap-I'll just stow it until I invest in a new PC! Thanks! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]*"We build them well in Germany....eh Heinie?"*

03-04-13, 10:25 PM	#4
PULSEOX Helmsman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tombstone AZ Posts: 102 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	WOW I'm amazed...it's running smoother than any Silent Hunter game I've had so far.....(haven't added any mods tho) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]*"We build them well in Germany....eh Heinie?"*

03-05-13, 12:55 PM	#5
PULSEOX Helmsman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tombstone AZ Posts: 102 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	crap I spoke too soon...the video intro and the first cutscene work great...but as soon as gameplay starts it's stutter city. The checklist recommended a upgrade to my video card-everything else was green checked. Guess I need to see if it's capable of an upgrade. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]*"We build them well in Germany....eh Heinie?"*

03-04-13, 06:49 PM	#1
PULSEOX Helmsman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tombstone AZ Posts: 102 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	Back after a loooong R&R Hi Guys: Been a Silent Hunter fan since #1 and stopped playing about 3 years ago after my PC crashed and I migrated to PS3. But been missing subs since. Just ordered SHV from amazon via Subsim and it should be delivered today. Only thing I'm worried about is I have a laptop-don't know how this will run. I guess the thing to do is install from CD and see how it runs before even thinking of any mods. Hopefully it will be at least playable..wish me luck __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]*"We build them well in Germany....eh Heinie?"*