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sam
03-13-2008, 07:49 PM
I have a 07 vista Intel 1.83 GHz core 2 duo, 2 GB, with nVidia G6200/128 MB, I have just bought the crysis game which needs to run on 3.2 GHz, it installed ok but it’s really really slow, any idea of what to do and what graphics card to buy?
Regards
Sam
:banghead:
JrRacinFan
03-13-2008, 07:51 PM
Well, Crysis pushes even higher end graphics cards on its own. Throw us a budget and everyone here can assist you better.

PS: Also, Welcome to TPU! Don't forget to fill out your System Specs in User CP.
Black Panther
03-13-2008, 07:52 PM
Your processor is 'okay' for the game but teh 6200 definitely isn't... sorry.

To fully enjoy Crysis you have to buy an 8800 series card. They're not that expensive nowadays.
To play it on medium settings on 1024x768 even an 8600GTS would not be bad either.
sam
03-13-2008, 07:53 PM
about £100 so $200..
JrRacinFan
03-13-2008, 07:54 PM
To even back up your thoughts BP, with GTS core clocks on my card I can manage 1440x900 on medium just barely playable ~25fps. This is with my proc jacked all the up to 388fsb 3.1Ghz.

EDIT: You should have no problems go for an 8800GS, HD3850. Also, we will need to know what your power supply is like and also if your rig is AGP or PCIe. Yes everyone, there was a few boards that supported C2D's with an AGP 8x slot.
Azazel
03-13-2008, 07:57 PM
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135726

wont be able to play it on maximum though...medium most probably
ShadowFold
03-13-2008, 07:58 PM
Yea I would pick up a HD 3850 they rock :D
BarbaricSoul
03-13-2008, 07:59 PM
Your processor is 'okay' for the game but teh 6200 definitely isn't... sorry.

To fully enjoy Crysis you have to buy an 8800 series card. They're not that expensive nowadays.
To play it on medium settings on 1024x768 even an 8600GTS would not be bad either.


But not the 320 meg version. I made that mistake, my 512 meg 8600 GT did a better job running crysis than this 320 meg 8800.
Snake05
03-13-2008, 08:00 PM
I'd say 8800 GT G92 will work wonders.
sam
03-13-2008, 08:00 PM
cheers pal!
Black Panther
03-13-2008, 08:01 PM
But not the 320 meg version. I made that mistake, my 512 meg 8600 GT did a better job running crysis than this 320 meg 8800.

You're right. I've never tested the cards myself but on online benchmarks I've seen that the 8800GT performs much better than even the 640MB version of the 8800GTS, and in most shops the 640MB version is more expensive! :shadedshu
JrRacinFan
03-13-2008, 08:04 PM
cheers pal!

Wait sam, you have to look at the big picture here though. Pay attention to your power supply as well. I don't want you to go get a new video card and it not work properly due to underpowering the whole rig. So please give us a link or some specs on your power supply and we can give you some better insight on which card.
sam
03-13-2008, 08:38 PM
i'll have to get back yo you with the details of my computer, only just got it really.
Solaris17
03-13-2008, 08:53 PM
i play ~25+ fps on high settings with the shadows on low and post processing on low...and i run a 9600GT thats most deff in youer proce range and the game will look beautiful.
sam
03-14-2008, 03:08 PM
the power supply for my computer is 300/350w if thats any help on finding what card i need.
cdawall
03-14-2008, 03:11 PM
you need a new PSU for any of these cards :roll:

$40 on newegg will get you a Tt purepower 500w which will power 1 of any of the cards listed so far
JrRacinFan
03-14-2008, 03:14 PM
New power supply will be in order. Depending on the video card safest bet to say would be a 450-500W supply. Did you happen to look at the label? But regardless, a new power supply is a definite need if you plan on getting a new video card.

So, this is what you should do. Instead of purchasing a video card, use about half your funds for a power supply. Here's a nice one for decently priced : http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127861

@cdawall

He's in UK I beleive.

EDIT: After looking on ebuyer, here's a card if you want to get something the same time as your new power supply. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/140617
Although, the card is not a performance monger like the HD3850/HD3870, 8800GS/GT or 9600GT. That card should be good for 1024x768 medium on crysis about 30 fps playable.
sam
03-14-2008, 03:38 PM
wow this game is gonna cost alot of money!!
JrRacinFan
03-14-2008, 03:41 PM
Bad thing is , it has been known to push even the higher end hardware to its knees.
newtekie1
03-14-2008, 03:43 PM
I think some people drastically overestimate the power required by these cards. My main system(in my specs) under full graphics and processor load doesn't break 350w being pulled from the wall, and that is with an 8800GTS.

I think your 350w would probably handle a 8800GS, assuming only 1 HD and Optical drive.

And I play Crysis on my x800XL, so you don't need a powerhouse card to play it. My x800XL managed 1280x1024 on Low settings no AA or AF. The game actually still looks pretty good on Low.
JrRacinFan
03-14-2008, 03:46 PM
True tekie, but also to add, I pointed him towards that power supply to give him headroom when he does decide to get the "best" video card out there.
sam
03-14-2008, 03:46 PM
so do you suggest i get one then? or should i still splashout on an 8800?
JrRacinFan
03-14-2008, 03:53 PM
Well it really is all dependent on exactly what power supply you have. Don't forget the 2 most important parts of any computer are the motherboard and power supply.

Here is an example:
Both of these are in the same price range: One has 2 12V rails, the other is a single. One is rated 350W, other is rated 400W.
FSP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104901
Hipro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817174021

Now its obvious, I would take the FSP in regards to rated specs.
newtekie1
03-14-2008, 04:05 PM
Agreed, if you have a cheap generic PSU with a lower 12v rating, I would be worried about sticking a 8800 series card in there. However, if it has a decent 12v rating, then it should handle a 8800GS.
sam
03-14-2008, 04:07 PM
ok i'll gather some more info on the power supply and card, hopefully get this badboy working.
cheers everyone
KieranD
03-14-2008, 04:23 PM
Get a new PSU first of all you need at least 500watts to be able to run modern hardware especially if you plan on having a 8800gt or 9600gt.
Get either one of them or a 3870 512mb or a 3850 512mb gddr4 and over clock it using riva tuner to 3870 speeds.

Crysis will run fine medium spec at about 30fps average, crysis is a mixed bag it jumps from 20fps to 40-50fps for me. Take a look at my spec.

Use riva tuner to clock your card coz its just a slider and you move it to get a higher clock, recommended clocks for a first time overclocker are 10%-5% of the stock settings or if you get a 3850 it should clock to 3870 speeds. you can set up riva tuner so that it loads you overclock at windows startup otherwise you have to open riva tuner and change the clocks everytime.

Sorry if you know how to use riva tuner but you need any help just ask the forums.

EDIT:be safe and get a new PSU that is 500 Watts post the site you got it from. They arnt that dear in the UK about £30 and will last you for ages.
PS. Im from Scotland if you need prices or sites.
cdawall
03-14-2008, 10:11 PM
I think some people drastically overestimate the power required by these cards. My main system(in my specs) under full graphics and processor load doesn't break 350w being pulled from the wall, and that is with an 8800GTS.

I think your 350w would probably handle a 8800GS, assuming only 1 HD and Optical drive.

And I play Crysis on my x800XL, so you don't need a powerhouse card to play it. My x800XL managed 1280x1024 on Low settings no AA or AF. The game actually still looks pretty good on Low.

i was looking at the fact that sol was pushing his 500w ultra xconnect and having issues with his 9600GT and pushing all of that. seeing how the 9600/8800 should draw similar amounts of juice i was recommending something with a little more pop to it.


Well it really is all dependent on exactly what power supply you have. Don't forget the 2 most important parts of any computer are the motherboard and power supply.

Here is an example:
Both of these are in the same price range: One has 2 12V rails, the other is a single. One is rated 350W, other is rated 400W.
FSP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104901
Hipro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817174021

Now its obvious, I would take the FSP in regards to rated specs.

i would choose the enermax i sold to xazax 350w 26A on the 12v rail :D 15.5A jsut don't cut it even if there are two of them