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aaroB
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada89 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-30 23:37:28
June 30 2010 23:32 GMT
#2041
Hi Guys,

I'm on a really tight budget, and am looking to buy a computer which can run SC2 on reasonably high settings.

This is the computer I am currently considering:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-pavilion-intel-core-i3-530-2-93ghz-computer-p6334f-p6334f/10137940.aspx?path=241af8777f53afd8e8c6c8465b54d4d8en02

It will be on sale for $700 on Canada day, which is the reason Ii would like to purchase it.

For you lazy ones that don't want to click on the link, these are the specs:

CPU: Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93Ghz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT220 1GB
RAM: 8GB DDR3
Mobo: (I have no idea)
PSU: (I have no idea)
HDD: 1T
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium

I am not a complete noob when it comes to computers, but I'm just not 100% sure this will run sc2 WELL. Obviously my biggest concern is the graphics card, so if any of you could let me know about this, I would highly appreciate this.

Cheers!

edit* had to change RAM type
Oh Hai Dere
Jenslyn87
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark527 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-30 23:45:15
June 30 2010 23:42 GMT
#2042
aaroB: The graphics card is downright bad. This is obviously not a computer made for gaming!

If you want to play on high/ultra with a good, consistent framerate, you should (imo) get at least

The processor you got/a good dual core/quad core (pretty high clocks are what's important)
3 gigs of ram (4 is good, 8 is overkill)
A radeon 5750/4850/8800 GT

If you want to max the game out

i5 (perhaps i3) or strong AMD phenom 2 processor
3 gigs of ram
Radeon 4890/Geforce 260

Assuming a resolution of about 1080x1920/1680x1050

It depends a lot on how you perceive framerates. I've heard people with 8800GT's say that they max the game, but that will not give an acceptable framerate in my eyes... so some of it comes down to your own perception.
Hmmm, I wonder what terran is doiAAAAARGH BANSHEEEEES
aaroB
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada89 Posts
June 30 2010 23:53 GMT
#2043
Jenslyn97: Thanks for the response!

Yes I do agree with you that this computer was not built for gaming but it seems like with some changes it will be suitable (ie. the GPU).

I would gladly trade 4 GB of that RAM and the current graphics card for a better GPU, but I don't have that option as this is a prebuilt computer. I have tried building a similar computer from scratch a few times, with similar specs, but none of them come close to the price of $700 especially after shipping.

If anybody could chime in who has a very similar, if the same, GPU (Nvidia GeForce GT220), I would really REALLY appreciate that.

Thanks again!
Oh Hai Dere
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
July 01 2010 00:00 GMT
#2044
On July 01 2010 08:42 Jenslyn87 wrote:
aaroB: The graphics card is downright bad. This is obviously not a computer made for gaming!

If you want to play on high/ultra with a good, consistent framerate, you should (imo) get at least

The processor you got/a good dual core/quad core (pretty high clocks are what's important)
3 gigs of ram (4 is good, 8 is overkill)
A radeon 5750/4850/8800 GT

If you want to max the game out

i5 (perhaps i3) or strong AMD phenom 2 processor
3 gigs of ram
Radeon 4890/Geforce 260

Assuming a resolution of about 1080x1920/1680x1050

It depends a lot on how you perceive framerates. I've heard people with 8800GT's say that they max the game, but that will not give an acceptable framerate in my eyes... so some of it comes down to your own perception.


What makes you think an 8800GT is even comparable to a 4850 or 5750...?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Jenslyn87
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark527 Posts
July 01 2010 00:21 GMT
#2045
On July 01 2010 09:00 FragKrag wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 01 2010 08:42 Jenslyn87 wrote:
aaroB: The graphics card is downright bad. This is obviously not a computer made for gaming!

If you want to play on high/ultra with a good, consistent framerate, you should (imo) get at least

The processor you got/a good dual core/quad core (pretty high clocks are what's important)
3 gigs of ram (4 is good, 8 is overkill)
A radeon 5750/4850/8800 GT

If you want to max the game out

i5 (perhaps i3) or strong AMD phenom 2 processor
3 gigs of ram
Radeon 4890/Geforce 260

Assuming a resolution of about 1080x1920/1680x1050

It depends a lot on how you perceive framerates. I've heard people with 8800GT's say that they max the game, but that will not give an acceptable framerate in my eyes... so some of it comes down to your own perception.


What makes you think an 8800GT is even comparable to a 4850 or 5750...?

Because it is. But ok, I'll hand it to you, a 9800/250 are closer competitors. In my experience, though, Nvidia cards put out better framerates in SC2 than Ati cards, which you might wanna consider... I hope Ati optimizes for this game like no tomorrow, though. Got a 5850 :-)
Hmmm, I wonder what terran is doiAAAAARGH BANSHEEEEES
figq
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
12519 Posts
July 01 2010 00:22 GMT
#2046
On June 30 2010 06:15 Corlath wrote:
OS: Windows 2.5.1.2600 (Service Pack 3)
CPU Type: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200
CPU Speed (GHz): 1.828
System Memory (GB): 1.998
Video Card Model: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Video Card Driver: nv4_disp.dll
Desktop Resolution: 1280x1024
Hard Disk Size (GB): 931.51
Hard Disk Free Space (GB): 641.105

Could I run SC2 on the lowest settings?
Yes. (if there isn't some odd mismatch / unsupported hardware) -- mine is worse than yours on every single aspect, and it runs SC2 on the lowest settings. However, the fps could be too low to micro the units with high intensity, you could cause lag to the games (unfortunately; the other players will hate you for that) - and also low settings are not applicable for serious competitive play anyway. There are details, like the movement of burrowed units, which are drastically more visible with high/ultra graphics settings. (hope they try to fix that, but I doubt it) Basically this means low settings is like a different category of game.

For casual playing and getting the general sense / very basic experience with multiplayer gaming; and for completing the single player - it should be fine.
If you stand next to my head, you can hear the ocean. - Day[9]
Corlath
Profile Joined June 2010
United States14 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 07:16:32
July 01 2010 07:16 GMT
#2047
Okay thanks, I think that I might buy a new processor and motherboard here pretty soon, which hopefully will help run the game a little smoother.
maxtodd
Profile Joined June 2010
58 Posts
July 01 2010 09:00 GMT
#2048
Am I fucked? http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC374LL/A?mco=MTc0Njg1ODA

Bought for college, SC2 is likely the only game I'll play - not a big gamer. Whatchall think? Can I compete at high levels?
ghermination
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States2851 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 09:09:15
July 01 2010 09:07 GMT
#2049
On July 01 2010 18:00 maxtodd wrote:
Am I fucked? http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC374LL/A?mco=MTc0Njg1ODA

Bought for college, SC2 is likely the only game I'll play - not a big gamer. Whatchall think? Can I compete at high levels?

You should be fine on low settings, just don't expect anything amazing. Keep the resolution low and your performance will be fine.
Although you may not want to do it because of heat reasons, i THINK the new 9400m can be overclocked. Is that completely wrong? If not, it might help performance a bit since it's such a low power chip anyway.
U Gotta Skate.
maxtodd
Profile Joined June 2010
58 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 09:14:55
July 01 2010 09:12 GMT
#2050
Phew. I'm thinking about getting a big monitor (this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145 ) as well as a keyboard to complement the mouse I already have. That should help my APM/macro skills quite a bit - 13" is just too little to get really into it I think.
semantics
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
10040 Posts
July 01 2010 09:37 GMT
#2051
On July 01 2010 18:07 ghermination wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 01 2010 18:00 maxtodd wrote:
Am I fucked? http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC374LL/A?mco=MTc0Njg1ODA

Bought for college, SC2 is likely the only game I'll play - not a big gamer. Whatchall think? Can I compete at high levels?

You should be fine on low settings, just don't expect anything amazing. Keep the resolution low and your performance will be fine.
Although you may not want to do it because of heat reasons, i THINK the new 9400m can be overclocked. Is that completely wrong? If not, it might help performance a bit since it's such a low power chip anyway.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-320M.25099.0.html

It should get him though the day but i doubt it's incapable at playing sc2 on a 13" small resolution screen.

But with shitty mac venting that only vents at the screen lol i could see issues,

All gpu's can be pretty easily oced, as long as there are no voltage mods, voltage mods are more gpu dependent and really not recommended for a laptop anyways.
rapture
Profile Joined January 2003
Germany645 Posts
July 01 2010 09:44 GMT
#2052
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ @ 2,88 GHz
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 3850, 512MB GDDR3
RAM: Corsair XMS2 DIMM Kit 2GB PC2-6400U CL5-5-5-18
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H, 690G
PSU: be quiet Straight Power 550W ATX 2.2
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Professional

hey guys,
i was able to play beta at 1280x1024 and on low setting (3v3 upwards or 2v2 big big battles lagged as hell). now i'm thinking on upgrading my system to a 1920x1080 screen and changing the GPU to a PowerColor Radeon HD 5770, 1024MB GDDR5 while upgrading the rest of the system later (possibly christmas). Do you guys think this will work okay till then? medium settings on a higher resolution that is. i don't want to buy ddr2 now cause i will change to ddr3 later.

btw my future system would look like this: http://geizhals.at/deutschland/?cat=WL-98810 (not sure on the screen yet)
Mekkimaru
Profile Joined April 2010
Japan4 Posts
July 01 2010 09:59 GMT
#2053
OS: Windows 7 x64
CPU: i7 920 Overclocked @ 3ghz (still on OEM cooling)
Mobo: ASUS P6T Deluxe
Memory: 12gb DDR3 triple channel
Graphics: GTX 260 (216 core) Overclocked @Core 745mhz/Shader 1510mhz/Memory 1025mhz
Hard Drives: 80gb SSD (OS/games), 500gb 7200rpm (media), 2x 1tb 7200rpm (media)

-Mekki
お前はもう・・死んでいる
Manilix
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark11 Posts
July 01 2010 10:51 GMT
#2054
CPU: E8500
GPU 8800 GTX
Mobo: Asus Republic of Gamers Maximus Formula
RAM: 2 x 2x2 Dual Channel Corsair PC2 9200 Total of 8GB
PSU: NorthQ Giant Ghost (1KWH)
HDD: 2 x 2x2 500GB Samsung Spinpoint F3 Raid Class in a raid 0 Config
Why Play If You Cant WIN!
mofoo
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Sweden96 Posts
July 01 2010 12:10 GMT
#2055
I had to buy a new laptop since my old MacBook Pro had heating issues in Win7 Bootcamp.

New "rig":
CPU: Intel Core i5 430 M, 2,26 GHz, 3 MB cache, Intel HM55
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: nVidia GeForce 330M , 1GB RAM

I tried this on my 1080p TV, Ultra mode seems to be running fine in YABOT atleast.. 2v2 is another story..
SC2 will change my life!
ItsTheFark
Profile Joined June 2010
United States158 Posts
July 01 2010 12:19 GMT
#2056
Would anyone be able to tell me of a graphics card that is applicable to a -laptop- that can run SC2 on ultra? I have searched about 3-4 sites by now and the only comps that have cards available that are above the bar line that HD posted in the OP are for desktops only.
kayl
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden27 Posts
July 01 2010 12:42 GMT
#2057
OS: stripped XP Pro SP3
CPU: Intel c2d E6850
Mobo: Gigabyte X38T-DQ6
HDD: 80GB SSD Intel X25-M G2, a couple 500gb storage disks
GPU: XFX GeForce 9800GTX
RAM: Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333MHz 2GB CL9
PSU: Corsair 620W

I've had this rig for 2 and a half years now, with the exception of the SSD disc that I got a couple months back when my raptor disk broke down. And I originally had a 8800GT GPU, it had heat problems so the store I bought stuff from gave me a 9800GTX instead, I think it was a mistake on their part

It still runs things on max without any problems, might have to upgrade it or replace some stuff for D3 though.
mkoks
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Turkey70 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 12:47:50
July 01 2010 12:47 GMT
#2058
Operating System: Windows 2.6.1.7600 ()
CPU Type: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz
CPU Speed (GHz): 2.832
System Memory (GB): 5.991
Video Card Model: ATI Radeon HD 5750 Series
Video Card Driver: atiumdag.dll
Desktop Resolution: 1920x1080
Hard Disk Size (GB): 455.996
Hard Disk Free Space (GB): 407.771
Philips 22 inc Full HD


good ? :D
teh best~
st3roids
Profile Joined June 2010
Greece538 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 12:58:11
July 01 2010 12:55 GMT
#2059
cpu : Intel i7 - 920

Ram : 8GB @ 1880 Mhz

Gpu : Gigabyte Ati 5900

Motherboard Gigabyte ga EX58 UD5

Case : coolmaster Haf 932

Monitor LG 24 Full HD


Win 7 64 bit


got it about 6 months ago for like 1500 euros not a bad price at all


Jenslyn87
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark527 Posts
July 01 2010 13:23 GMT
#2060
I'll have a shot

Rapture: You should be fine! The bottleneck will be your cpu, but the important thing is really to get the shaders up to medium... that makes a load of difference!

ItsTheFark: You have to remember that laptop graphics cards are weaker than their desktop counter parts. I would really say you need a mobile 5850/5870 for ultra to have nice a consistent fps... I guess you can make due with less, but I really like my fps high :-)

Mkoks: It's all good, but your graphics card is only mid-level... I have had approximately the same setup but with a 5770 which is a stronger card, and I prefered playing on high for better fps. So Imo you should play on high

Hmmm, I wonder what terran is doiAAAAARGH BANSHEEEEES
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