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The Witcher 2Getting better performance with higher gfx?(8 posts)(8 posts)
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Posted May 24, 2011
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.101014-0432)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: N61PB-M2S
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250 Processor (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1178MB used, 5170MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0E22&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2016 MB
Dedicated Memory: 738 MB
Shared Memory: 1278 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6724 (English)
DDI Version: 11

that is what i am running with atm and the game plays fine on low (about 25 fps) and slowly gets worse and worse as i increase the graphics. any idea on what to upgrade to make it run faster?
Posted May 24, 2011
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a_lone_hobo: Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.101014-0432)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: N61PB-M2S
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250 Processor (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1178MB used, 5170MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0E22&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2016 MB
Dedicated Memory: 738 MB
Shared Memory: 1278 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6724 (English)
DDI Version: 11

that is what i am running with atm and the game plays fine on low (about 25 fps) and slowly gets worse and worse as i increase the graphics. any idea on what to upgrade to make it run faster?
There are a few tweaks for Nvidia users that seem to help out quite a bit. I'll point you to this NeoGAF thread dedicated to performance in The Witcher 2. Some handy tips!
Posted May 24, 2011
Er...your CPU is lagging way behind your GPU, so upgrade that regardless. And the motherboard is ancient and outdated. But...wait for this week's patch to fix performance.
Post edited May 24, 2011 by chautemoc
Posted May 24, 2011
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chautemoc: Er...your CPU is lagging way behind your GPU, so upgrade that regardless. And the motherboard is ancient and outdated. But...wait for this week's patch to fix performance.
I agree. That is the processor I had before I switched to a quad core, and it brings a world of difference.
Posted May 24, 2011
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chautemoc: Er...your CPU is lagging way behind your GPU, so upgrade that regardless. And the motherboard is ancient and outdated. But...wait for this week's patch to fix performance.
what cpu and motherboard would you recomend then?

i am looking at spending 200 quid TOPS (prefer around 100)
Posted May 24, 2011
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chautemoc: Er...your CPU is lagging way behind your GPU, so upgrade that regardless. And the motherboard is ancient and outdated. But...wait for this week's patch to fix performance.
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a_lone_hobo: what cpu and motherboard would you recomend then?

i am looking at spending 200 quid TOPS (prefer around 100)
CPU..probably a 955 or 1055t. Motherboards, not sure..must support DDR3 and AM3, though, and you'll have to get DDR3 RAM to go with it..4GB would do it..it's really cheap nowadays. You could probably squeak in at about 200 quid for all of it. I realize it's kind of a big investment, but it pays off hugely. Later on when you have more dough, I recommend upgrading the monitor to 1680x1050 or 1920x1080..LG is a good brand..I believe Samsung are as well..Acer seem to be a decent budget brand.

I recommend doing your own research, though..nobody can tell you what's best for you..these are just my best guesses. Start here: http://www.tweakguides.com/Hardcon09_1.html
Post edited May 24, 2011 by chautemoc
Posted May 24, 2011
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chautemoc: Er...your CPU is lagging way behind your GPU, so upgrade that regardless. And the motherboard is ancient and outdated. But...wait for this week's patch to fix performance.
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a_lone_hobo: what cpu and motherboard would you recomend then?

i am looking at spending 200 quid TOPS (prefer around 100)
If your budget won't run to the best Phenom II's (the 955 and up), you can still get a nice boost from the Athlon II x4 CPUs. But a Socket AM3 motherboard is probably the first upgrade you need; AMD CPUs will underperform in old AM2 motherboards like that one.

If you can afford only one upgrade, upgrade the motherboard and RAM. The difference between AM2 and AM3 motherboards with a Socket AM3 CPU is a big one.

Don't upgrade the CPU without upgrading the motherboard and RAM.
Posted May 24, 2011
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/257236

and

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/178942

but am still totally buggered about the motherboard though (i have absolutley no idea when it comes to them)
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