UT3 Graphical Help

NovaZzZ · 11-03-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm getting a new graphics card next week, Gigabyte 9800 GT 1gb, with HDMI support.

My specs now:
Intel Dual Core 2.8 gHz
Geforce 9500 GT 512mb(being replaced)
2.5 GB RAM(Being replaced with 4gb in december)
500 GB Disk Space
600 Watt Power Supply

How would UT3 run on that?

Sincreator · 11-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Alot better than your 9500gt.

Compare your specs against a similar rig here: http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=680572 You may have to dig through the thread a bit.

very unreal · 11-04-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaZzZ

I'm getting a new graphics card next week, Gigabyte 9800 GT 1gb, with HDMI support.

My specs now:
Intel Dual Core 2.8 gHz
Geforce 9500 GT 512mb(being replaced)
2.5 GB RAM(Being replaced with 4gb in december)
500 GB Disk Space
600 Watt Power Supply

How would UT3 run on that?

no it won't,

ok seriously depends on the settings and map

Benfica · 11-04-2009, 10:43 AM

At what res do you play?

Quote:

Originally Posted by very unreal

no it won't,

Yeah, Intel Integrated ftw

MikeHunt · 11-04-2009, 11:54 AM

very very similar to my setup, though my 9800gt is a 512 version.
overcocked the core2 2.8 to 3.6 quite comfortably on stock cooling.
i run the game in 1920x1080 all on hi res. though i do turn things off for competitive matches so i can see better.
you may want to up your cpu but you should be ok with the 600watt.

oldkawman1 · 11-04-2009, 05:08 PM

If that 2.8 GHz dual core cpu is a pentium D, you need to replace it or you will not see much if any improvement in performance.

jiiihaad · 11-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldkawman1

If that 2.8 GHz dual core cpu is a pentium D, you need to replace it or you will not see much if any improvement in performance.

Yep. UT3(at least warfare) is very CPU dependent.

I had AMD x2 6400+ with 8800GT and changed it to GTX260. Very little difference!

After I chanced CPU to Intel 8500 I got good framerates.

Funny that Toms Hardware have UT3 in CPU chart not in graphics card chart.

NovaZzZ · 11-05-2009, 04:46 PM

I get good FPS rates on low settings, usually a steady 70 fps on stock maps and 100+ on custom maps on medium settings, I think my CPU isn't the main problem. My Graphics card isn't even mid-grade.

Nightmare85 · 11-06-2009, 05:32 AM

Don't be that sure that your graphics card could be the only problem.
As some other users have already said:
UT3 requires a lot of cpu power.
You still have not answered the question how your cpu is named.
If it is an "Intel Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz Dual-Core", then you should not expect much!
Even the new graphics card will not solve fps problems.

And it would not bad to know how UT3 runs so far on your pc.
If you have slowdowns on the same places and there are no players/bots, then it sounds like a graphical limit.
However, if you have huge slowdowns while fights or if you play with many bots, then it sounds more like a cpu problem.

Of course it's a good thing that you replace the graphics card, but as said, the cpu is very important as well.

Cheers!

NovaZzZ · 11-06-2009, 05:28 PM

I gotta wait for the whole new custom built pc until next year -.-

11-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
NovaZzZ Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Posts: 88 Gamertag: AcK iNova	UT3 Graphical Help I'm getting a new graphics card next week, Gigabyte 9800 GT 1gb, with HDMI support. My specs now: Intel Dual Core 2.8 gHz Geforce 9500 GT 512mb(being replaced) 2.5 GB RAM(Being replaced with 4gb in december) 500 GB Disk Space 600 Watt Power Supply How would UT3 run on that? __________________ My sponsor -> http://www.insanearmy.com PSN - Coming soon XBL - AcK iNova Xfire - Genesisx2usa (UT04, UT3 Player) UT3 Ingame Tag - NovazZ

11-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
Sincreator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton AB. Posts: 1,403 Gamertag: SINCREATOR	Alot better than your 9500gt. Compare your specs against a similar rig here: http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=680572 You may have to dig through the thread a bit. __________________ AMD Phenom II AM2+/AM3 X3 710 Triple Core@3.6ghz,Zalman CNPS9700 cooling fan, ATI Sapphire HD5870,4Gb DDR-2 1066mhz Crucial Balistix,500gb WD Caviar Black 32mb cache,10000rpm 73 gig WD Sata II Raptor,WD 320gb sata II 16mb cache,M3A32-MVP Deluxe 790FX 4x PCI-e X16,Audigy 4 sound card,750w Thermaltake Toughpower PS,Gaming case with 6 fan slots (4 blue led 80mm,2 blue led 120mm),Windows 7 32bit OEM(Retail)

11-04-2009, 11:54 AM	#5
MikeHunt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 281 Gamertag: {NOC}MikeHunt	very very similar to my setup, though my 9800gt is a 512 version. overcocked the core2 2.8 to 3.6 quite comfortably on stock cooling. i run the game in 1920x1080 all on hi res. though i do turn things off for competitive matches so i can see better. you may want to up your cpu but you should be ok with the 600watt. __________________ home rig: asus P5QPL-VM, e7400 core2 3.36ghz, XFX 9800GT, 4gb ram, Win7x64pro, MX518 mouse 700watt PSU (\_/) (O.o) (> <)o This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination

11-04-2009, 05:08 PM	#6
oldkawman1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: beyond the event horizon Posts: 2,362 Gamertag: {T5K}Bobba	If that 2.8 GHz dual core cpu is a pentium D, you need to replace it or you will not see much if any improvement in performance. __________________ [T5K]Bobba_Novis , xfire bobbanovis, {T5K}Bobba_Novi, PC version UT3 Game ScreenShots, http://www.xfire.com/screenshots/bobbanovis/ My GameBox, http://www.oldkawman.com/liquid_cooling.html

11-05-2009, 04:46 PM	#8
NovaZzZ Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Posts: 88 Gamertag: AcK iNova	I get good FPS rates on low settings, usually a steady 70 fps on stock maps and 100+ on custom maps on medium settings, I think my CPU isn't the main problem. My Graphics card isn't even mid-grade. __________________ My sponsor -> http://www.insanearmy.com PSN - Coming soon XBL - AcK iNova Xfire - Genesisx2usa (UT04, UT3 Player) UT3 Ingame Tag - NovazZ

11-06-2009, 05:32 AM	#9
Nightmare85 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,009	Don't be that sure that your graphics card could be the only problem. As some other users have already said: UT3 requires a lot of cpu power. You still have not answered the question how your cpu is named. If it is an "Intel Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz Dual-Core", then you should not expect much! Even the new graphics card will not solve fps problems. And it would not bad to know how UT3 runs so far on your pc. If you have slowdowns on the same places and there are no players/bots, then it sounds like a graphical limit. However, if you have huge slowdowns while fights or if you play with many bots, then it sounds more like a cpu problem. Of course it's a good thing that you replace the graphics card, but as said, the cpu is very important as well. Cheers! __________________ UT3 bug list (Version 2.1 - 09-05-02) -> Separate Internet site (Better version!) - will not be updated until any patch news come! You are looking for some nice servers? Check these out: open 188.40.91.149:7778 (Bückstabü - Warfare - All Stock Maps - [24 Player] NO Titan mod!) open 94.75.230.152:7777 (Daemons of Shadow [DoS] - almost always vCTF [16 Player] NO Titan mod!)

11-06-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
NovaZzZ Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Posts: 88 Gamertag: AcK iNova	I gotta wait for the whole new custom built pc until next year -.- __________________ My sponsor -> http://www.insanearmy.com PSN - Coming soon XBL - AcK iNova Xfire - Genesisx2usa (UT04, UT3 Player) UT3 Ingame Tag - NovazZ

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