In this video I compare and show what SC2 looks like in four different computers systems. first: A fast quad core computer with an ATI 5770 – the game ran great on ultra high graphics. second: The same quad core computer, but with a slower Nvidia 8600GT video card this time – the game ran great, but only on medium graphics. third: A single core system running at 2.1 GHz and a Nvidia 8600GT – the game had some hiccups, but it was at least barely playable at medium graphic settings. fourth: The same single core system, but using the integrated Geforce 6100 graphics solution — the game was not really playable, even on low graphics settings. ————————— Conclusion: Slow computers using a slow integrated graphics solution will not be able to play SC2 at all. This includes many older laptops and many newer netbooks. As for most modern computers with dual-core processors and a modern on-board video solutions, it should just barely be able to play SC2 on low graphic setting – this includes on-board graphic solutions such as Intel’s 4500HD or GMA HD onboard graphics chip, or the Nvidia ION graphics chip — but a fast processor will also be required. Such a system is not recommended though. Lastly, to play SC2 with anything higher than Medium graphics will require a decent processor and a relatively high end graphics card – probably one that costs $100 or more. ..btw, I beat the SC2 single player in 12 hours – the game was fun, although it was not without some …
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@TheMrMeff I can’t say for sure, but I would suggest redownloading and reinstalling the video card drivers
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Hello I have a HD 5770 3 gbs of ram and a Intel Pentium Dual Cpu E2220 @ 2.4 ghz Possessor. I can only play at lowest Settings lowest resolution. And i wondering why is it lagging so much and its also causing problems in my other games like Team Fortress and Call of duty 4 so tell me what you think so Help :/
tyvm now i know what i need to buy is only 50$ i can spend 100$
@grayfrog2 You should be able to do medium — I was able to do medium with an 8600GT in a fast computer, but an 8800GS is quite a bit faster. So while I believe you MIGHT also be able to do high quality settings, medium graphic settings will probably offer you the smoothest game play and flexibility. ~45fps?
i’m pretty tired right now, so I might be wrong. can’t say for sure.
Medium graphics don’t look that toony to me.
The GPU is more important, but your CPU could use some overclocking also.
Help me out please just want to make sure i have it set
I have an Intel core2duo 1.86 GHz processor
2Gb of ram
and a XFX Geforce 8800GS
what would be my settings for playing starcraft 2?
high? medium? how many frames do you think i woukd get
and what should i upgrade to make it get up atleast one lvl up of settings
cuz i dont want to play on a toony sc2 game
@moareviews Cool. Glad you’re getting good frame rates.
It’s really tough for me to say how fast the GT240 is going to be in SC2, but *I think* anywhere between 30- to 50-percent faster. It also depends on whether you get the 512MB or 1GB model.
That said, my rough guess says the GT240 will run at ~45fps on high graphics, low-ish resolution. For comparison, an ATI 5770 will let you play @ ultra graphics on a higher resolution with 40+fps. (~$150)
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@BLACKLANCER6 Is this a 2.4-single core CPU? Pentium 4? Switching to a dual-core CPU might help out a bit. Also, turning down the gameplay speed might help. Buying a $60 30-GB SolidStateDrive might help with loading issues if your hard drive is slow — just install SC2 to that. Lastly, updating your drivers – especially your graphic drivers might help. (these are all just ideas – dunno if they will work)
Your video card is not that bad, so I dunno man – a slow CPU might cause that too tho.
@studio3dtv hey man i got 60fps with every on low, and 50fps with medium graphics and low shaders/shadows. P.S How much fps (everything on high) will i get if i upgrade to gt 240(zotac) ?
@studio3dtv I have a windows xp with a 2.4ghz cpu, 2gb of ram and a nvidia geforce 7950gt graphic card. SC2 is playable on everything low settings, but it occassionally freezes. Any suggestions on how make it more playable and maybe a higher setting?
@studio3dtv sure thing! I bet ur gunna be right
@moareviews Cool. Update me with what frame rates you actually get! I’m curious to know how accurate i am. Thnx =P
@studio3dtv yo thanks man! i just dont like the lowest graphics(looks ugly) ill just set the graphics on medium and the rest on low….. Thanks and 45fps is very playable!
@moareviews Ya, I think if you turn off shadows/shaders — and set the res to 1280×768 (this is what I meant in my other comment also), but set everything else to medium, you should get really good frame rates. ~45fps?
The lowest resolution is 1024×768, not 1024×720 — i dont think the latter is an actual choice — just 1024×768 and 1280×720 (4:3 and 16:9) — pretty much the same thing performance wise though.
@moareviews I would say 1024×720 is a low res — it is the second lowest.
With your computer (GT220 and DualCore) I would say Medium Graphics is your best bet. I wouldnt suggest high graphics if you want smooth game play and I wouldn’t suggest a high resolution if you want smooth gameplay on medium graphics.
I can’t promise the above will be accurate, but I’m pretty sure.
@studio3dtv oh and i could turn on the graphics (the buildings etc.) on medium but the shadows and other stuff on low settings…… on 1024×720 res. How many fps would i get?
@studio3dtv is 1024×720 a low res?
@moareviews If you have a dual core 2.8ghz, with enough RAM and a GT220 — I would expect you could play on medium graphics @ a low resolution. I do not know if you will be able to do 50fps, but I would think 20 to 40 fps is more likely. This is of course with a low resolution and a fairly busy game going on. Normally with a GT220 I would suggest low graphics, with a few medium graphics settings turned on, and that would get you ~>50fps
@studio3dtv yah i have the pretty much the same specs as forza, except i have dual core 2.8ghz…. if i play it on medium am i able to get at least 50fps?
hi i have a zotac gt 220 and a dual core 2.8ghz am i able to play it on high smoothly or medium
@abcz98 I would say the GPU matters more, but both matter. Generally, a slow processor will limit the maximum frames-per-second possible, but a good GPU is needed to let you play on higher graphics quality settings.
does the Processor matter or the GPU?
@1MillSkill I guess it might also be a good idea to check the return policy on items purchased. =) Do your best to figure out what is compatible with your computer in terms of upgrades, then buy, and hope you dont have to return anything. shit happens though. I’m much more comfortable with newer computers- havent touched a P4 in several years now.
@1MillSkill you might have two 256MB sticks of ram already, not just one stick of 512MB. You might also have two extra slots for adding more ram, but if not, you will have to replace both sticks with either 2×512MB or 2×1GB. I dont know if 1GB sticks will work in your motherboard – or what brand will work for that matter – its such an old computer, I dont know anymore. Find and check its manual, or take a risk.
You generally want matching pairs of RAM sticks.
Don’t buy unless your sure. =)
@1MillSkill You can download and run a program called CPUz (from cpuid). It will tell you what type of RAM(&mobo) you have, how many sticks of it you have installed, and how many your computer can fit. You could also open your computer, pull out the RAM, and check on the sticker. Careful!
I can do a video showing you how to install a Power Supply, if you need help.
-Maybe. Good question. If you can find an online manual for your model of motherboard, it will tell you what RAM it can support.
@1MillSkill I really have no idea at all. I’m afraid to promise anything, since a P4 computer is pretty old, and even though an ATI 4650 video card is fast for an AGP solution, it is not a very fast video compared to modern video cards. I tend to think your CPU will be the limiting factory regarding the maximum frame rate you will be able to get, but BLizzard says it meets the minimum requirements — so I’m guessing that means about 30fps on medium graphics setting? I really don’t know.