Gunners_rule Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey guys. I wanted to know if there's a possible way to run a game without actually matching the its specs? Please tell me if so. Also I want a good graphics card for gaming which is not too expensive. It should atleast be good enough to play a game like Assassin's creed (or atleast somewhere near that). Please help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey guys. I wanted to know if there's a possible way to run a game without actually matching the its specs? Please tell me if so. The specs aren't hard-coded limitations by the developers. If your computer can run it, it can run it. Nobody will stop you. They are just recommended minimum requirements, usually to prevent lots of graphics lag. Some games require new fangled features such as hardware texture and lightning. If your card doesn't have that, you may simply be unable to play the game at all. Also I want a good graphics card for gaming which is not too expensive. It should atleast be good enough to play a game like Assassin's creed (or atleast somewhere near that). Please help me. Any of the nVidia 9000 series above 9400 (i.e. 9600 and higher). I have a 9400 M which is slightly worse than the normal 9400. It runs Assassin's Creed fine on average graphics settings. I recommend getting a 9600 or higher because it's a different, better type of card to the 900 to 9400 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunners_rule Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey guys. I wanted to know if there's a possible way to run a game without actually matching the its specs? Please tell me if so. The specs aren't hard-coded limitations by the developers. If your computer can run it, it can run it. Nobody will stop you. They are just recommended minimum requirements, usually to prevent lots of graphics lag. If what you say is true I have assassin's creed and my CPU doesn't meet the minimum specs and when I click the game, instead of the game starting, why does the Detect Tool start up and tell me that my CPU is not good enough to play assassin's creed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey guys. I wanted to know if there's a possible way to run a game without actually matching the its specs? Please tell me if so. The specs aren't hard-coded limitations by the developers. If your computer can run it, it can run it. Nobody will stop you. They are just recommended minimum requirements, usually to prevent lots of graphics lag. If what you say is true I have assassin's creed and my CPU doesn't meet the minimum specs and when I click the game, instead of the game starting, why does the Detect Tool start up and tell me that my CPU is not good enough to play assassin's creed? Because the people who coded the game are ****. Go to the Assassin's Creed folder and run 'AssassinsCreed_Game.exe'. If that fails, run 'AssassinsCreed_DX9.exe' and if that fails the DX10. If none of that works, get a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunners_rule Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 thats what I was doing but the assassin's creed detector tool shows up. I hope the graphics card you have recommended 9600 gt has an affordable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INMATEofARKHAM Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 thats what I was doing but the assassin's creed detector tool shows up. I hope the graphics card you have recommended 9600 gt has an affordable price. A quick look shows it for less than a hundred bucks... Of course affordable price is in the eyes of the beholder. Do look around online and not in a brick and mortar store. You're money will go farther. (I recommend newegg.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 If the game complains about the CPU though, it's not the graphics card, but the computer processor. So then that is what you need to upgrade. The thing is, and this is true for graphics cards as well, it's not a given that the rest of your computer can handle an upgrade of a single unit. For instance, if you want to upgrade the CPU, you need a motherboard that can support the new one, as well as a Power Supply that can give it enough electricity (and has the right connectors). So why don't you post your computer specs and someone should be able to tell you what you need to do to get Assassin's Creed working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunners_rule Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) ------------------ System Information ------------------ Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: INTEL System Model: DG31PR BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/13/08 17:38:29 Ver: 08.00.10 Processor: Intel Edited September 30, 2009 by Gunners_rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyDogMeat Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 This is kind of a handy website. http://cyri.systemrequirementslab.com/srtest/ Select a game from the lost and the site will analyze your specs and tell you if your comp is up to specs for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Operating System: Windows XP Processor: Intel "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Is it a laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) It seems to have four different harddrives, something I haven't seen in laptops. Should thic be moved to the tech forum? Edited September 30, 2009 by Maria Caliban "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humanoid Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 The G31 is a desktop chipset, and it looks like two HDDs, each partitioned into two. Quick look at the Intel site shows the DG31PR motherboard is a microATX board, could even be in a HTPC. But it has a PCI-E x16 slot so there'd be no real problems upgrading here. It'll also take any LGA775 CPU you care to throw at it so you can potentially upgrade the CPU to a Q9400 or a E8500 or somesuch (might require a BIOS update) While 2.2GHz Conroe derivative isn't really all that bad (my geriatric old E6300 has a stock clock of only 1.86GHz), I'm not really familar with modern FPS games, although I'd expect them to be almost always GPU-limited these days. A mild overclock on the CPU might convince the game to run? As for potential upgrades: R4850 can be had for under $100USD. Even if the launcher doesn't complain about what you have now (probably because it hasn't gotten to checking the GPU after failing the first check), you won't run the game with your current graphics setup. While it's possible to get something even cheaper here, the performance gap will be rather large, hence spending more is better value in this case. As for any CPU upgrades, any Intel Qxxxx (quad-core) or Exxxx (dual-core) will run, just pick a price point you're happy with since the range is huge. L I E S T R O N GL I V E W R O N G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) You won't be running much with that GPU. You're also probably running at the wrong resolution. Not many monitors these days doing native 1024x768. Edited September 30, 2009 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Do the impossible, run the unrunable, RAW RAW fight the power! (Yes, I'm being helpful again.) Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 You're also probably running at the wrong resolution. Not many monitors these days doing native 1024x768. New monitors, maybe. Existing monitors, I don't think so. "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'm assuming it's a new-ish computer from the other specs. We're 2 full years into wide-screen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowtrain Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 You're also probably running at the wrong resolution. Not many monitors these days doing native 1024x768. I don't think that would stop a game from running though. Just make it look a little less than optimal. My monitor's NR is 1280*1024 but I run all my games in 1024*768. I get a little pop up notice from the monitor when I start a game telling me that I should change the resolution, but that's the only thing "bad" that happens. Notice how I can belittle your beliefs without calling you names. It's a useful skill to have particularly where you aren't allowed to call people names. It's a mistake to get too drawn in/worked up. I mean it's not life or death, it's just two guys posting their thoughts on a message board. If it were personal or face to face all the usual restraints would be in place, and we would never have reached this place in the first place. Try to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 You're also probably running at the wrong resolution. Not many monitors these days doing native 1024x768. I don't think that would stop a game from running though. Just make it look a little less than optimal. My monitor's NR is 1280*1024 but I run all my games in 1024*768. I get a little pop up notice from the monitor when I start a game telling me that I should change the resolution, but that's the only thing "bad" that happens. Sure, it was just a side note. I have seen lots of people using something other than the monitor's native resolution on the desktop and it looks horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'm not sure about AC, because it is a high end game graphically, but with a video card that seems like it would be a decent rig. Is he using the onboard video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) I'm not sure about AC, because it is a high end game graphically, but with a video card that seems like it would be a decent rig. Is he using the onboard video? Yup, my netbook has the same one, I think. It runs Quake 3 pretty well. EDIT: actually it's not, but the 3100 one isn't much better. Edited September 30, 2009 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) ...and when all your trails are over you are going to love Assassin's Creed for it's combat system and graphics, then slowly realize that the designers are playing some kind of twisted Clockwork Orange joke on you with the cutscenes and eventually lose interest completely. Edited September 30, 2009 by Gorgon Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 AC is like an awesome playground with lots of awesome stuff, but then it turns out that you are only allowed to use the slide over and over and over. Also lots of horrible cut scenes that don't really make any sense and the unnecessary future BS . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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