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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11556 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-13 05:17:23
June 13 2010 03:49 GMT
#1061
I suggest this swap (even if it is ~$15 more) if you want to be able to solidly play SC2 at medium. The HD 4650 should be good enough for SC2 at medium in 1v1, but I'm not sure if it can play SC2 at higher stress levels that newer UMS or 4v4s will add.

Oops forgot to add the link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141114
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Zerluth
Profile Joined May 2010
Argentina78 Posts
June 15 2010 09:01 GMT
#1062
Can be interesting:
http://lowendguru.com/2010/06/starcraft-2-beta-running-on-a-hp-mini-netbook/
WpgGTA
Profile Joined June 2010
1 Post
June 24 2010 17:42 GMT
#1063
Hey I got a old rig im wondering if it will do ok. its a old LGA775 P4 524 3.06 Ghz w /HT, 4GB DDR2 1066, Intel G31 Mobo, 8800GTS 320MB(G80). 60GB SSD for OS+ Major Apps (ie SC2) . Largely used for File server/ FAH cruncher. Screen Res is 1440x900. PS im not putting any more money into it except more Hard Disk drives. A little OCing is a possibility though.
mcht
Profile Joined December 2009
Germany201 Posts
June 24 2010 17:58 GMT
#1064
should be fine on low settings, i have an X2 4400+ with a 7900GT and i have no probs as long as its not 2v2 max supply battle with mothership or something bigger
ultratorr
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada332 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-24 18:05:53
June 24 2010 18:02 GMT
#1065
In the summary below, I assume a 2v2 game where 4 players have maxed their supplies (big armies)

On my laptop, I have

Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53 GHz
3GB DDR3 1066
nVidia 9400M G motherboard GPU
1600 x 900 @ 32 bits
10 to 20 fps at medium settings
25+ fps even when there are many units on the screen at low settings



I recently bought a new PC
Core i3 530 @ 2.93 GHz
4 GB DDR3 1333
nVidia 9800 GT
1680 x 1050 32 bits
Runs on max settings at 20+ fps




Also, I recently switched to a bigger monitor on my old desktop
Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.15 GHz
4 GB DDR2 1000
nVidia GTX 260 C216 @ 700 core, 1400 shader, 1200 memory
1920 x 1080 32 bits
Runs 25+ fps on max settings

Edit: Overclocking the Q6600 from 2.4 GHz to 3.15 GHz improved fps by 10. At 2.4 GHz I was only getting around 15 fps when the screen is full of units. At 3.15 GHz I get 25.
gillon
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden1578 Posts
June 24 2010 18:07 GMT
#1066
I'm on a HD5870, i5 and 8gb of ram and I'm on low settings.

That's right, gimme dem low graphix and yummy FPSs.
www.teamproperty.net | "You should hate losing, but you should never fear defeat." - 이윤열
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11556 Posts
June 27 2010 01:15 GMT
#1067
To anybody who is going to give computer specs from now on, I want you to also include what gametype you were playing on when you recorded the FPS. FPS in 1v1 will be dramatically different than FPS in a 4v4 battle with a bunch of carriers.

Thanks in advance.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
chimthegrim
Profile Joined June 2010
United States31 Posts
June 29 2010 16:10 GMT
#1068
On June 25 2010 03:07 gillon wrote:
I'm on a HD5870, i5 and 8gb of ram and I'm on low settings.

That's right, gimme dem low graphix and yummy FPSs.


With that card and everything u should get high performance easily on any game mode. Even ultra in 1v1 for sure. I don't see why you would overkill to low settings.

I have a 5850 and i expect high settings in 1v1 at least.
DrivE
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States2554 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-01 00:44:14
June 30 2010 22:20 GMT
#1069
I've finished building my computer, but I have a problem
The hard drive emits a high pitched (soft) noise, and I don't know how to fix it.
It doesnt affect performance.. but its sorta annoying ><

Any help would be much appreciated!
LUCK IS NO EXCUSE
ZergZoul
Profile Joined April 2007
Mexico408 Posts
July 12 2010 21:01 GMT
#1070
Hi guys, after reading this thread I need some help.
Im planning on buying this:

* Mobo: gigabyte ga-ma74gmt-s2 2xddr3 2xpcie2 soc am3
* CPU: Cpu amd athlon ii™ x4 630 quad-core 2.8ghz 2mb 1333mhz soc am3
* Mem: ddr3 kingston hyperx 4 gb 1333mhz kit 2x2

I already have everything else, GPU: gforce 7600gt.

Some questions:

1.- Will this run sc2 medium ok?
2.- Should I go for 2gb of ram only and get a new gpu?
3.- Is any 500w psu ok or should I get this one? :
* cooler master extreme 500w rs500-pcara3-us
thx in advance.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11556 Posts
July 12 2010 22:29 GMT
#1071
Updated with GTX 460 and 465 cards for anybody who still uses this thread.

I might end up making a newer general thread that covers computers in general this summer. If I do then I guess this thread would be a bit redundant.

(not that many people read the spoilers anyways!)
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Billyten
Profile Joined October 2009
Canada37 Posts
July 13 2010 14:21 GMT
#1072
On July 13 2010 21:07 Everlong wrote:
Hi there,

after many years I had been playing games on notebooks due to me using it for work, school and games at the same time, I decided to give a shot to PC. Although this seems a bit strange, I have just enough of notebooks and their limited performance.

I saved a bit more money and finally ended up with this configuration:

Motherboard - Asus M4A79T Deluxe - AMD 790FX
Processor - AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Graphic card - Sapphire HD 5850
Memory - Kingston HyperX 4GB (DDR3)
+
Noctua NH-U9B SE2
Enermax MODU82+ II 625W

Now, I want to make sure Ill be able to run SC2 without any problem and the big question for me is, how effective will be my AMD x6 core, because Ive read Starcraft 2 is not optimalized that well for multicore.

Thanks in advance.

edit: Sorry for another "Will my Rig run SC2" thread, but Id like to orient this one more on multicore performance.


That, I think, will answer your questions perfectly!!!
A good friend of mine as been working at Microbytes in Quebec for more than 5 years, i'm not saying ''he knows everything that can possibly be known about computer'' but he's been building PC in the last few years!!!
Guest what: We just build a PC for me and my spec are EXACTLY like the ones you posted!!!

Motherboard[/b] - Asus M4A79T Deluxe - AMD 790FX
Processor[/b] - AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Graphic card[/b] - Sapphire HD 5850
[Memory[/b] - Kingston HyperX 4GB (DDR3)

!!! Plus, if this can be used on a comparison basis, i can run Empire total war on '' very high'' without any problem!!!

PS: *Since the game is not out yet, recquirements could change
* My friend plays the Beta since april and really want to have some practice partner that can run the game well
* If he lied to me, i'll kill him cause playing starcraft 2 is way higher in my prioprities than friendship can be... (serious here)

Hope I answered!!!
Quebec!!!
ALPINA
Profile Joined May 2010
3791 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-13 18:53:35
July 13 2010 17:41 GMT
#1073
Hey guys i need a little advice.

My pc:

CPU: i920 @ 2.67 Ghz
GPU: Radeon hd4890
rest fine.

So I play on 1280x1024 resolution on ultra and everything is fine on 1v1 (20-80 fps). (On huge battles drops to 20)

Now i want to buy a ''23 monitor and play on 1920x1080 resolution also on ultra. So my question is: would it be a high fps drop or not really?
Actually i tried lowering my resolution on lowest and i did not see any changes, does that mean that the problem is more CPU here and not the card?

Also what bottlenecks here: my CPU or graphics card? If it is CPU then i can just overclock it.

Thanks!

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity
Hokay
Profile Joined May 2007
United States738 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-13 22:07:08
July 13 2010 22:06 GMT
#1074
Does anyone use the Radeon HD 5830 & AMD Phenom 4 core with 1920x1080 on high settings? What's the fps like? Im hoping it's 50fps or higher on average because this is the setup I'm buying this week. If the fps is low at that resolution I might spend the extra 100 dollars for 5850.
Dr.Smoke
Profile Joined July 2010
United States64 Posts
July 13 2010 22:16 GMT
#1075
@Alpina your cpu is just fine, to step up to HD res you will need a new gpu. I would suggest the new gtx 460 its badass.

My gts 250 runs ultra on a monitor like the one you want, full hd etc.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11556 Posts
July 13 2010 22:32 GMT
#1076
On July 14 2010 07:06 Hokay wrote:
Does anyone use the Radeon HD 5830 & AMD Phenom 4 core with 1920x1080 on high settings? What's the fps like? Im hoping it's 50fps or higher on average because this is the setup I'm buying this week. If the fps is low at that resolution I might spend the extra 100 dollars for 5850.


Don't buy the 5830, buy the GTX 460 1GB when it comes in stock around next week.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Dr.Smoke
Profile Joined July 2010
United States64 Posts
July 13 2010 22:34 GMT
#1077
On July 14 2010 07:32 FragKrag wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 07:06 Hokay wrote:
Does anyone use the Radeon HD 5830 & AMD Phenom 4 core with 1920x1080 on high settings? What's the fps like? Im hoping it's 50fps or higher on average because this is the setup I'm buying this week. If the fps is low at that resolution I might spend the extra 100 dollars for 5850.


Don't buy the 5830, buy the GTX 460 1GB when it comes in stock around next week.


Seconded. For several reasons. A few being Nvidia has better performance in drivers, win7 64, and sc2 just to name a few things.
yrba1
Profile Joined June 2010
United States325 Posts
July 13 2010 22:34 GMT
#1078
What are the specs to run the game on Ultra with 4v4 and large scale battles with the frames dropping to 30 at most?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11556 Posts
July 13 2010 22:37 GMT
#1079
yrba1:

CPU: Maybe at least a Phenom II X2 @ 3GHz or Core 2 Duo @ 3GHz? Any Core i will should run the game on Ultra.
GPU: For higher resolutions 1920x1080 and above, ATi HD 5850/Nvidia GTX 470
For lower resolutions, ATi HD 5770/Nvidia GTX 260

I guess.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
yrba1
Profile Joined June 2010
United States325 Posts
July 13 2010 22:49 GMT
#1080
Hmmm, not big on screen resolution and all, might even consider dropping from a 1920x1200 monitor to a 1680x1050 to get better FPS.
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