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Vamp
04-03-2006, 01:37 PM
I know I should have asked this before I ordered it, but Oblivion is arriving today and I'd like to know if these specs will run it smoothly on high settings, at 1024X768.

AMD 3400+ 64 bit
1gb Kingmax DDR ram
Geforce 6800 GT at Ultra speeds

the last high spec game I played was FEAR, which was perfect except for some choppiness if I enabled Soft Shadows. How will Oblivion run?

Adster
04-03-2006, 01:41 PM
its pretty much same as my specs only i have PCI express radoen 800 and my runs smooth and very very nice here you will be fine

Vamp
04-03-2006, 01:47 PM
I wish I had a PCI-E motherboard. My machine was such a beast when I got it in September 2004, now it's losing face.

Cheese
04-03-2006, 02:03 PM
My old computer has similar specs, you should be able to run it at 'Medium' and 800 x 600 with no problems. Look on the official forums for ini tweaks to bum the fps up some more (stuff like making the grass shorter really makes a difference on a machine like yours).

Don't trust the auto-detect thing as that tends to be a tad optimistic. If you really want to play it at Ultra-High and a good res, buy a new machine. But even then it's not perfect, I average 30fps outdoors with my xt1800xt and 4200 X2...

Vamp
04-03-2006, 04:27 PM
My machine does match and exceed the recommended specs, though...

Delorean
04-03-2006, 04:54 PM
You will have no problems with oblivion! Especially with that 6800GT!
I have a 6600GT with the latest drivers at 800x600 resolution with HDR enabled and it runs really good! I can imagine with 6800GT!

Cheese
04-03-2006, 04:58 PM
My machine does match and exceed the recommended specs, though...

So does my laptop but it doesn't mean I can play it at ultra-high. With those specs you'll be playing a good-looking smooth game at medium or possibly high settings. With patches, mods and ini tweaks thrown in you'll be laughing.

Vamp
04-03-2006, 05:52 PM
Is it just a badly programed game, or do you think it's the death-knell for systems like mine?

Cheese
04-03-2006, 06:00 PM
Is it just a badly programed game, or do you think it's the death-knell for systems like mine?

A little bit of both. I think Bethesda really struggled to optimize the game for all possible configs out there and it is only through modders that people have been able to get significant fps boosts. But also, I had a system similar to yours which I upgraded wholesale to be able to play this game at max specs.

Vamp
04-03-2006, 06:36 PM
I technically don't have time for games now, and I'm trying to save up $3000 for a new camera, hopefully that camera will lead to my business getting off the ground and some considerable income which will let me get a new system :P

Or maybe I'll just win big at the casino.

Guyver
04-03-2006, 07:33 PM
i dont know why but it runs great on my radeon9600 lol

Tempestv
04-03-2006, 07:35 PM
a friend of mine has a similar computer, the proccessor is a dualcore, but of similar speed, and he has exactly the same graphics card, and he has no problems with oblivion on high settings. I don't imagion that you should.

Vamp
04-03-2006, 07:41 PM
Well, the copy I got was suffering from a CRC error. So now I have to wait for a replacement. ARGH

Carcinus
04-03-2006, 07:56 PM
Well, the copy I got was suffering from a CRC error. So now I have to wait for a replacement. ARGH


Download a copy whilst you wait.

Vamp
04-03-2006, 08:32 PM
I'm on 512 ADSL, it will take too long. I can get a new copy in the next two days.

By the way, I forgot to mention I'm planning on running the game without AA/AF...Will that make a big performance difference?

Guyver
04-03-2006, 08:37 PM
By the way, I forgot to mention I'm planning on running the game without AA/AF...Will that make a big performance difference?
YES

Cheese
04-03-2006, 09:00 PM
I'm on 512 ADSL, it will take too long. I can get a new copy in the next two days.

By the way, I forgot to mention I'm planning on running the game without AA/AF...Will that make a big performance difference?

You can't use AA anyhow if you plan to have HDR lighting on.

silent h3ro
04-04-2006, 02:36 AM
I'm on 512 ADSL, it will take too long. I can get a new copy in the next two days.

By the way, I forgot to mention I'm planning on running the game without AA/AF...Will that make a big performance difference?

You can't use AA anyhow if you plan to have HDR lighting on.I heard the 1900xt cards use AA with HDR... unless thats the 7900 GTX. :unsure: I know it's one of them.

mr. nails
04-04-2006, 05:21 AM
You can't use AA anyhow if you plan to have HDR lighting on.I heard the 1900xt cards use AA with HDR... unless thats the 7900 GTX. :unsure: I know it's one of them.
yes, the x1900xtx does. not nVidia.

SirGray
04-04-2006, 06:14 AM
How is this?
CPU : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+ 1659 MHz
RAM size : 1,023.48 MB
OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Video card: Radeon 9600 pro 512mb

Will it run the game ok?
also what should I replace in the near future and with what?
Thanks for feedback

mr. nails
04-04-2006, 07:42 AM
ur cpu is hurting. that's what needs to be replaced. all ur other hd is fine. after ur cpu in the near future upgrade that vid crd of urs. u prob will be able to run esiv @ low settings and should be fine...

Cheese
04-04-2006, 10:48 AM
You can't use AA anyhow if you plan to have HDR lighting on.I heard the 1900xt cards use AA with HDR... unless thats the 7900 GTX. :unsure: I know it's one of them.

Not on Oblivion, no graphics card can because of the way Bethesda have implemented the graphics. No mods or patches have come out that fix this issue either.

Cheese
04-04-2006, 10:48 AM
I heard the 1900xt cards use AA with HDR... unless thats the 7900 GTX. :unsure: I know it's one of them. yes, the x1900xtx does. not nVidia.

I refer the honourable gentleman to my last post.

Shpongle
04-04-2006, 11:07 AM
I myself is running it on a 3.2 ghz 2GB Ram, GeForce 7800 GTX 256 Mb. runs perfectly :)

mr. nails
04-04-2006, 11:29 AM
Not on Oblivion, no graphics card can because of the way Bethesda have implemented the graphics...
idk 'bout that, but i do know that said card CAN do AA/HDR.

Delorean
04-04-2006, 11:44 AM
I myself is running it on a 3.2 ghz 2GB Ram, GeForce 7800 GTX 256 Mb. runs perfectly :)

I wonder why!??!!?:whistling :rolleyes:

Cheese
04-04-2006, 12:24 PM
Not on Oblivion, no graphics card can because of the way Bethesda have implemented the graphics... idk 'bout that, but i do know that said card CAN do AA/HDR.
But it's not unique in that respect.

Vamp
04-04-2006, 02:05 PM
Well, PC Pitstop just declared my system in excellent condition and in the best performing range compared to systems with similar specs.

SirGray
04-04-2006, 03:24 PM
well suprisingly I run it on all medium settings some how lol, but ya Ill see into a new cpu what kind/speed should I get for a good amount of money?

Gripper
04-04-2006, 03:59 PM
How is this?
CPU : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+ 1659 MHz
RAM size : 1,023.48 MB
OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Video card: Radeon 9600 pro 512mb

Will it run the game ok?
also what should I replace in the near future and with what?
Thanks for feedback
I'm running it on a similar system,with a Radeon 9550 and can get it to play,without all the bells and whistles.
I suspect i'm missing out a lot but it is just such a good game the eye candy is just the frosting on the cake.

mr. nails
04-06-2006, 11:33 PM
Not on Oblivion, no graphics card can because of the way Bethesda have implemented the graphics. No mods or patches have come out that fix this issue either.
fixed (http://www.hardocp.com/news.html?news=MTgwNTQsLCwsLCwx)

Cheese
04-06-2006, 11:41 PM
Not on Oblivion, no graphics card can because of the way Bethesda have implemented the graphics. No mods or patches have come out that fix this issue either. fixed (http://www.hardocp.com/news.html?news=MTgwNTQsLCwsLCwx)

It was only a matter of time, I'm just about to try it out. :happy: