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sixghost
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States2096 Posts
March 18 2010 20:43 GMT
#501
I'd like to know if I could run sc2 on the lowest lowest possible settings with my crappy laptop before I waste a beta key.

This is what it says on my system data:
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5250 @ 1.5 GHz
Ram: 2 gb but I could easily replace it to 3 gb if that would make the difference
And I think this is my video card
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express chipset featuring the Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

thanks if anyone can help me out
mG.sixghost @ iCCup || One ling, two ling, three ling, four... Camp four gas, then ultra-whore . -Saracen
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14912 Posts
March 18 2010 20:47 GMT
#502
On March 19 2010 01:39 Xaanix wrote:
i7-980X sc2 benchmarks please!!!

I'm really interested in this chip as I believe i'm currently CPU bottlenecked with a E8500.. It seems from what i've read (legionhardware review) that the extra cores, cache and even clock (when overclocked) of the i7-980x would really benefit sc2 alot.

I'm not saying that sc2 would actually use all 6 cores, but from their review it seems clear that more cores DOES make a difference, even though it doesnt full utilize all the cores.


lol srsly? you don't need a cpu anywhere NEAR this powerful to max out sc2
what's your video card? why are you so sure you're bottle necked with an E8500? Are you over clocking?
Pakje
Profile Joined March 2009
Belgium288 Posts
March 18 2010 21:49 GMT
#503
On March 19 2010 01:39 Xaanix wrote:
i7-980X sc2 benchmarks please!!!

I'm really interested in this chip as I believe i'm currently CPU bottlenecked with a E8500.. It seems from what i've read (legionhardware review) that the extra cores, cache and even clock (when overclocked) of the i7-980x would really benefit sc2 alot.

I'm not saying that sc2 would actually use all 6 cores, but from their review it seems clear that more cores DOES make a difference, even though it doesnt full utilize all the cores.


something says me you have an igp
movmou
Profile Joined September 2009
United States142 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-18 21:59:17
March 18 2010 21:56 GMT
#504
A quick update for macbook (or future) users, I was able to get a beta key through my friend and we were playing 2v2s today. I asked him to check his FPS and he said he's got:

25-30 fps on medium
60 on low

His specs (he owns a 13-inch macbook):

2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB DDR3 memory
250GB hard drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
March 18 2010 22:10 GMT
#505
On March 19 2010 05:43 sixghost wrote:
I'd like to know if I could run sc2 on the lowest lowest possible settings with my crappy laptop before I waste a beta key.

This is what it says on my system data:
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5250 @ 1.5 GHz
Ram: 2 gb but I could easily replace it to 3 gb if that would make the difference
And I think this is my video card
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express chipset featuring the Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

thanks if anyone can help me out


My laptop's got switchable graphics (it can use either a discrete card or the Intel GMA 4500, which is somewhat stronger than the 3100). With the Intel GMA 4500, it runs from maybe 5-25 fps on lowest at 1280x800. It goes into slideshow-mode fps levels whenever anything noteworthy is happening on the screen. I don't think you'd want to play with your laptop, although somebody else may have a different opinion.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-18 22:46:07
March 18 2010 22:45 GMT
#506
Your laptop will not be able to play SC2 ! Not only is your GPU weak, your CPU is also below the safe threshold.

Xaanix, the E8500 does not bottleneck your machine. You have a bottleneck elsewhere because the E8500 is still an amazingly capable machine.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Pplusad
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany9 Posts
March 18 2010 23:08 GMT
#507
On March 19 2010 01:39 Xaanix wrote:
i7-980X sc2 benchmarks please!!!

I'm really interested in this chip as I believe i'm currently CPU bottlenecked with a E8500.. It seems from what i've read (legionhardware review) that the extra cores, cache and even clock (when overclocked) of the i7-980x would really benefit sc2 alot.

I'm not saying that sc2 would actually use all 6 cores, but from their review it seems clear that more cores DOES make a difference, even though it doesnt full utilize all the cores.


Just LOL

As said i have an E7400 which is an average of 3-4% slower in videogames than your E8500
still i can play everything on Ultra 1680x1050 maxed out quality settings ingame and on ATI Drivers
with 33 FPS average (27fps lowest) on a medicore Radeon4870 1GB. and 4GB DDr2 ram using Vista64

What specs do u have besides E8500 and what fps does "fraps" report ?
Jlab
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States217 Posts
March 18 2010 23:22 GMT
#508
Hey i have a question, I'm getting a second monitor soon because this 1 is super old and crappy.
With these specs:
Operating system:Windows 7
CPU type:AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 620 Processor
CPU Speed (GHz):2.614
System memory (GB):3.999
Graphics card model:ASUS EAH5770 Series
Desktop resolution:1024x768
Hard disk size (GB):232.876

I want to get a new monitor for less than $200. Any suggestions on company or specific model. I should be getting it Mid-may.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 18 2010 23:35 GMT
#509
Jlab: ASUS has some decent quality monitors for under $200. I think some screenshots proved that SC2 looks better under 1920x1080 (16), which is the highest resolution you can get for sub $200. 1680x1050 (16:10) seems to be popular as well. I plan on getting an ASUS 1920x1080.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236074

Pplusad: An ATi HD 4870 1GB should be getting more than 33FPS average... I would expect at least 50 FPS from that card in SC2 at your resolution ....?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
TheTeamLiquidTiger
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States627 Posts
March 18 2010 23:36 GMT
#510
danggit
i can only run SC2 on medium detail
SlayerS_BoxeR FTW ///// Long live the Emperor
Jlab
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States217 Posts
March 19 2010 00:12 GMT
#511
Awesome. That is probably exactly what I'll get then, And luckily i got a graphics card with one blue plug thing (My old monitor) and the white one (That one. AKA my "new" monitor)
grobo
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Japan6199 Posts
March 19 2010 00:15 GMT
#512
Dear god lol, i actually managed to run SC2 on my HP Mini haha.

It was probably around 3-4 fps but the fact that it was able to run the game is just amazing, now i don't have to worry one bit about my computer back home being able to run SC2.
We make signature, then defense it.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 19 2010 01:16 GMT
#513
how do you deduce that your computer will be able to run it just because a HP Mini will run it?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Deathwizard77
Profile Joined March 2007
United States31 Posts
March 19 2010 01:28 GMT
#514
XFX 1 Gig 5770
i3 2 Ghz
4 gig DDR3

1680 resolution Ultra
FPS stays between 57-62 usually. One time with lots of carriers on a 4 player game dropped to like 52 lowest.
grobo
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Japan6199 Posts
March 19 2010 01:36 GMT
#515
On March 19 2010 10:16 FragKrag wrote:
how do you deduce that your computer will be able to run it just because a HP Mini will run it?


Because my computer back home is way better, and when i posted my specs of it earlier you told me i would be able to run it
We make signature, then defense it.
sixghost
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States2096 Posts
March 19 2010 03:47 GMT
#516
On March 19 2010 07:45 FragKrag wrote:
Your laptop will not be able to play SC2 ! Not only is your GPU weak, your CPU is also below the safe threshold.

Xaanix, the E8500 does not bottleneck your machine. You have a bottleneck elsewhere because the E8500 is still an amazingly capable machine.

Shit, thanks anyway.
mG.sixghost @ iCCup || One ling, two ling, three ling, four... Camp four gas, then ultra-whore . -Saracen
RaiZ
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
2813 Posts
March 19 2010 05:51 GMT
#517
On March 19 2010 08:08 Pplusad wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 19 2010 01:39 Xaanix wrote:
i7-980X sc2 benchmarks please!!!

I'm really interested in this chip as I believe i'm currently CPU bottlenecked with a E8500.. It seems from what i've read (legionhardware review) that the extra cores, cache and even clock (when overclocked) of the i7-980x would really benefit sc2 alot.

I'm not saying that sc2 would actually use all 6 cores, but from their review it seems clear that more cores DOES make a difference, even though it doesnt full utilize all the cores.


Just LOL

As said i have an E7400 which is an average of 3-4% slower in videogames than your E8500
still i can play everything on Ultra 1680x1050 maxed out quality settings ingame and on ATI Drivers
with 33 FPS average (27fps lowest) on a medicore Radeon4870 1GB. and 4GB DDr2 ram using Vista64

What specs do u have besides E8500 and what fps does "fraps" report ?

Mediocre Graphic Card ? You gotta be kidding me...
the 4870 is one of the best graphic card you can get around right now...
It just doesn't support DX11 but it doesn't matter since most games right now aren't really full DX11 yet...
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. Oscar Wilde
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 19 2010 06:03 GMT
#518
Indeed. The 4870 is still an enthusiast graphics card ! Old flagship hanging strong
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Yakota
Profile Joined March 2010
Australia112 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-19 11:17:36
March 19 2010 11:15 GMT
#519
Hey guys im pretty much computer illiterate, so those "specs" mean nothing to me . I was wondering if anyone would say if my computer can run sc2 and on what settings.

# Operating system:Windows 2.5.1.2600 (SP 2)
# CPU type: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.40GHz
# CPU Speed (GHz):3.436
# System memory (GB):2.999
# Graphics card model:ATI Radeon HD 4350
# Graphics card driver:ati2dvag.dll
# Desktop resolution:1152x864
# Hard disk size (GB):135.221
# Hard disk free space (GB):103.317

Its an old computer and ive had troubles in the past that took me forever to figure out. Is there anything there that might need replacing?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11567 Posts
March 19 2010 14:47 GMT
#520
It should be able to run SC2 fine at low, maybe medium
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
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