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Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
March 01 2010 04:44 GMT
#301
I played around briefly with all of the levels (though granted, my computer can't handle more than medium if that, so ultra was running ~6 fps and undoubtedly I am missing on some of the finer animation details), and to be honest I think the difference between low and medium is the largest by far. To my eyes, low looks distractingly like an old 3D game with visibly clunky polygons and ugly textures, while all the others look like modern games. There are definitely more details and effects with high and ultra than medium, but I'm not even sure if all of those are necessary or desirable. Do you really need to see that the SCV's construction/welding process is creating sparks that light up the surroundings?

Of course somebody who actually plays on any of these settings would probably disagree with me.
SixSongs
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
Poland1455 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-01 05:06:48
March 01 2010 04:53 GMT
#302
I have a problem. I finally got beta but it shuts down when i start it, like it never started. Black screen appears like its loading then its going back to windows. Is it because my comp is too slow? What do you think?
Win XP SP3
Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 1.86 GHz
2 GB of RAM
256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro


Do think my comp is not good enough to even run the game? Should I get a new graphic card? What should I do pls help!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Prince of DroneS
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-01 04:59:09
March 01 2010 04:58 GMT
#303
It does look like your X1300 is on the edge for the minimum requirements of SC2, but that should not be the problem. Your system should be SC2 capable, and I pretty sure it is a software problem.

Try downloading the latest drivers, and posting your problem in the SC2 Tech Support Forum HERE.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Gann1
Profile Joined July 2009
United States1575 Posts
March 01 2010 05:08 GMT
#304
My system is very low-end, but it does meet the min reqs, barely. I'm running everything on the lowest possible settings, but sometimes the game locks up and my screen goes black, and stays that way until I restart my computer. I updated my drivers and blew out my case, and it still happens. I think I'm going to need to update my video card (actually, my entire system) but I thought maybe there was a chance that it's something else.

Athlon 64 3800+ single core, 2.4 GHz
1GB RAM
Radeon Sapphire X1600
1360x768 32 bit resolution

I drop suckas like Plinko
scdude2
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada11 Posts
March 01 2010 05:09 GMT
#305
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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 01 2010 05:09 GMT
#306
Check the temps on your GPU while you are running SC2.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
scdude2
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada11 Posts
March 01 2010 05:11 GMT
#307
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Gann1
Profile Joined July 2009
United States1575 Posts
March 01 2010 05:19 GMT
#308
On March 01 2010 14:09 FragKrag wrote:
Check the temps on your GPU while you are running SC2.


95 degrees, ouch. that's definitely the problem.
I drop suckas like Plinko
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 01 2010 05:20 GMT
#309
Check your GPU Fan/Heatsink for dust. Don't just blow air at it, actually try to get the dust out manually. Usually if you get those kinds of temps there is a lot of dust caked in your heatsink or something :<
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Gann1
Profile Joined July 2009
United States1575 Posts
March 01 2010 05:24 GMT
#310
Alright, i'll take a look at it. thanks
I drop suckas like Plinko
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14912 Posts
March 01 2010 06:36 GMT
#311
ooph 95 C ><
qoou
Profile Joined December 2007
Norway145 Posts
March 01 2010 12:02 GMT
#312
Hi, I really dont know sufficient about computers so any tips or help would be highly appreciated. I have no trouble running the beta at low and somewhat at medium at lower resolutions, but I would really like to atleast reach high.

These are my system specs, any thoughts on what to upgrade etc?

AMD Athlon 64 dual core 5000, 2,6Ghz
2GB RAM
Windows Vista
GeForce 8500 GT, 256MB
(+lots of HD space)
SC2, EU: Healthy WorldOfTanks, EU: Healthy
Sr18
Profile Joined April 2006
Netherlands1141 Posts
March 01 2010 12:38 GMT
#313
Qoou, your graphics card is comparable to the 6600GT, which is the minimum required for running the beta. Without upgrading your graphics card, you won't be able to run the game at anything higher than low/low meduim.
If it ain't Dutch, it ain't Park Yeong Min - CJ fighting!
qoou
Profile Joined December 2007
Norway145 Posts
March 01 2010 18:21 GMT
#314
On March 01 2010 21:38 Sr18 wrote:
Qoou, your graphics card is comparable to the 6600GT, which is the minimum required for running the beta. Without upgrading your graphics card, you won't be able to run the game at anything higher than low/low meduim.


Thanks. Looking for a new one now
SC2, EU: Healthy WorldOfTanks, EU: Healthy
Hasire
Profile Joined February 2010
United States125 Posts
March 01 2010 22:33 GMT
#315
Back again!

As I said earlier, in case you don't remember me which is likely, I am rebuilding my comp. Spent the last few days talking with people to make sure I was going the right away and putting a parts list together and now I'm just running it by people.

Mentioned earlier, I already have a 500G HD, so I don't think I need to upgrade that for the time being as well as a working DVDR. I pretty much need everything else.

Current List:

CPU: http://tinyurl.com/yl6s3t5
MoBo: http://tinyurl.com/yf584q2
GPU: http://tinyurl.com/yadzeot
RAM: http://tinyurl.com/ykuvgtu
PSU: http://tinyurl.com/yg5memd
Tower: http://tinyurl.com/2bergx


My main concern is everything working together, and just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something important like a connection type or power supply cables.


Thanks for all the help, you've been awesome.
mahnini
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States6862 Posts
March 01 2010 22:37 GMT
#316
that mobo is really expensive. also hd 4850 is cheaper and performs similarly compared to gts 250 (though not for sc2 at the moment).
the world's a playground. you know that when you're a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.
Polis
Profile Joined January 2005
Poland1292 Posts
March 01 2010 22:41 GMT
#317
On March 02 2010 03:21 qoou wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2010 21:38 Sr18 wrote:
Qoou, your graphics card is comparable to the 6600GT, which is the minimum required for running the beta. Without upgrading your graphics card, you won't be able to run the game at anything higher than low/low meduim.


Thanks. Looking for a new one now


You must first know what GPU your PSU will support.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-01 23:46:25
March 01 2010 23:35 GMT
#318
That mobo is extremely expensive for what it does. The only advantage of that mobo is that it uses the H55, which supports the Intel i3 Integrated GPU. You don't need that GPU because you are already buying a dedicated GPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131604&cm_re=asus-_-13-131-604-_-Product

is a decent board for its price.

As for the GPU, I'm not 100% sure about the GTS 250 because it does seem like a decent card, yet it is a bit expensive IMO. For an extra $10 you could get the ATi HD 5770 which should perform a bit better and have DX11 support. However, the GTS 250 is a fine card atm.

In terms of compatibility, you should be fine
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Hasire
Profile Joined February 2010
United States125 Posts
March 01 2010 23:52 GMT
#319
On March 02 2010 08:35 FragKrag wrote:
That mobo is extremely expensive for what it does. The only advantage of that mobo is that it uses the H55, which supports the Intel i3 Integrated GPU. You don't need that GPU because you are already buying a dedicated GPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131604&cm_re=asus-_-13-131-604-_-Product

is a decent board for its price.


Awesome. I asked at least 5 people and not a single one seemed to notice this [except you know, the guy who posted before you].

As for the GPU, I'm not 100% sure about the GTS 250 because it does seem like a decent card, yet it is a bit expensive IMO. For an extra $10 you could get the ATi HD 5770 which should perform a bit better and have DX11 support. However, the GTS 250 is a fine card atm.


I looked around, and I can seem to get the GTS 250 for 140-150 while the 5770 is more 160. From other peoples reviews and what not, the difference is about 3-5 FPS in most things, and completely unnoticeable, so it doesn't seem to be worth the money from where I am right now.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 01 2010 23:56 GMT
#320
Well there are definitely other things to count in like power consumption, temperatures, and future support where the HD 5770 where come out on top. Anyways I'm not a huge fan of the 5770, I was just putting it out as an option.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
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