Graphics on Shogun 2

[VaideRxENVYz]

ok well i have shogun 2 and the graphics arent that great i was wondering about graphic cards and do i need specific ones a specific computer please help me so i can enjoy the game like all of you

[Krieglord]

ok well i have shogun 2 and the graphics arent that great i was wondering about graphic cards and do i need specific ones a specific computer please help me so i can enjoy the game like all of you

Post your dxdiag so we can see what ya got.

[VaideRxENVYz]

idk what that is sorry if you tell me i could find out for you

[Jayzilla]

yeah if you want advice on video card upgrades you're gonna have to give us a little more info. Are you playing on a laptop? a desktop? what's you budget? Graphics cards usually cost between 70-300$.

[VaideRxENVYz]

desktop and im hoping i will only pay somewhere from 150 to 300 anything else you need to know

[Jayzilla]

desktop and im hoping i will only pay somewhere from 150 to 300 anything else you need to know

well, from that sparse bit of information I can say that this 'might' work. If you can get it in and running, chances are you could play S2TW on med-high settings. The first one is ~$80, the second is ~$180 and also would 'definitely' let you run shogun on the highest settings.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500207

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133397

There are 2 ways that we can tell you what would work 'for sure.'

1. tell us the exact model name of your motherboard
2. tell us the exact model name of your current gfx card

[VaideRxENVYz]

i will try the best i can to get that info and thanks for the help and i have a link to find out the motherboard but idk where to find it could you look on it and help me out it would be great here is the link http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

[VaideRxENVYz]

my gfx card is a nvidia geforce 8300 gs it has 822 mb of memory left

[Top-Tier-Tech]

my gfx card is a nvidia geforce 8300 gs

There is your problem.

No doubt your CPU is equally outdated so if you want to have better graphics you're most likely looking at a new PC.

Post your RAM and CPU to confirm please.

[Bolkonsky]

Moved to The Basement.

[karamazovmm]

better to build one from scratch, or you are going to change the GPU and the PSU, the latter more probably than not

[VaideRxENVYz]

better to build one from scratch, or you are going to change the GPU and the PSU, the latter more probably than not

how do i build one from scratch

[karamazovmm]

there are guides and videos on how to do that, but you have to tell us a budget, so we can put something for you. its fairly easy to build computers, very far from rocket science

[VaideRxENVYz]

im guessins somewhere from 500 to 600

[VaideRxENVYz]

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Processor: 3.2GHz AMD Athlon II X2 260
• Cache: 2MB L2
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard drive: 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s
• Optical drive: 24x DVD+/-RW
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7025/nForce 630a
• Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel Audio
• Networking: Ethernet
• Ports: 2 x PS/2, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x VGA, 1 x Parallel, 1 x COM
• Power supply: 500 Watt AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
• Chassis: Cooler Master Elite 430 Mid-Tower Case
• Model: GUA106
• Included items: Keyboard: Xtreme Gear USB Keyboard Mouse: Xtreme Gear USB Mouse
• Dimensions: WxDxH): 7.5 in x 19.3 in x 16.7 in
• Weight: 30 pounds i might be buying this one for 430 dollars is it good for gaming

[Jaketh]

If thats one your contemplating on buying its about 1,000 years outdated and couldn't play Half Life 1 Deathmatch

[VaideRxENVYz]

could you find me one that i could use under 700? pleaseeee

[irishron]

It won't even play RTW. It would have trouble with SimCity4.

[VaideRxENVYz]

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply how about this one

Intel's latest CPU design stomps the competition into the ground. With extremely efficient computing capabilities, this processor generates barely any heat at all which allows for much quieter cooling to be used.

- Socket: 775
- Cache: 1MB Exclusive
- Frequency: 2.0Ghz
- TDP: 65W
- Intel SpeedStep Technology
- 65nm Allendale Core

250GB 7200RPM SATA-II Hard Drive

Visionman only uses the finest Western Digital hard drives for our systems. WD is known for the fastest, most reliable drives in the industry, rated for high performance uses.

- Capacity (GB): 250GB
- Speed: 7200RPM
- Interface: SATA-II
- Cache: 8MB

2GB High Speed DDR2-800 Memory

When you need dependable memory, Visionman is here to help. We’ve partnered with Silicon Mountain Memory to offer the finest memory in the industry! Offering both rock solid reliability and stellar performance, Silicon Mountain Memory modules will stand the test of time. Guaranteed to be compatible with your system, and run under maximum duty cycles with no problems
- Memory Size: 2GB (1GBx2)
- Memory Speed: DDR2-800
- Max RAM: 4GB

Asus P5N73-AM Motherboard

Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 7050 chipset, it supports DDR2 memory up to 4GB, PCI-e x16/x1, SATA2 with RAID, NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Graphics, 8-channel high-definition audio, and 10/100 LAN. And this sophisticated motherboard supports Windows Vista Premium, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, and HDCP.

- Socket: 775
- Chipset: NVidia Geforce 7050
- Integrated 8 Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports dual channel DDR2 800/667/533/400 DIMMs
- 1 x PCI-E x 16 / 1 x PCI-E x 1/ 2 x PCI
- 10/100 LAN
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s
- RAID 0,1,0+1

NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCI-E Video Card

Redefine your gaming reality with the GeForce 9500 GT 256MB PCI Express graphics card featuring the world's first DirectX® 10 GPU and a powerful unified architecture that delivers an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience.

- 512MB of DDRIII Memory
- 256-Bit PCI-e x16 Interface
- NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology
- NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
- Shader Model 4.0
- NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology20X Dual-Layer LiteOn DVDRW w/Lightscribe

From out of the blue, this is one of the most versatile high-performance half-height internal drives Visionman has ever offered. The LiteOn LH-20A1H DVD dual drive supports DVD+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R9(DL) / DVD-R9(DL) / DVD-RW / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW / CD-ROM formats.

- Type: Internal
- Color: Black
- Speed: 20x
- Features SMART-BURN, SMART-X, & VAS, LightscribeLighscribe Disc Labeling.

The LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch long lasting silkscreen quality text and images onto Lightscribe CDs and DVDs. After you burn content, just flip the lightscribe disc over, reinsert and burn your label—anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.22-in-1 Media Card Reader

By providing you with easy access to all 4 media slots, this convenient 3.5" card reader is the ultimate solution for transferring images from your digital camera, music from a MP3 player and movies or still images from your DV camcorder to your computer.

- USB, Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Multi Media, Smart Card, Memory StickMultimedia Keyboard & Mouse

Sturdy, Stylish, and very very functional. Visionman Knows input devices. This combo set is ROCK Solid.

- Keyboard: PS/2
- Mouse: PS/2
- Full Function KeysLogitech 2-pc Speakers

- RMS Per Channel 2.5W / 5W Total
- Right & Left Satellite Joined By A Standard Cable
- Standard Power Cable From Right Satellite Speaker
- Weight: 38.4 oz
- Dimension: 5.75W x 2.5D x 6.75H
- Color: Black
Specifications

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply

Additional Specifications

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 22-in-1 Media Reader
• Onboard 10/100 LAN
• Onboard AC ’97 8-Channel Audio
• (2) USB 2.0 Ports – Upgradeable to 8 Ports.
• Gaming Chassis
• Black Internet Keyboard
• Black Mouse
• Logitech 2pc Speakers
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply it comes with this

[Crazyeyesreaper]

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply how about this one

Intel's latest CPU design stomps the competition into the ground. With extremely efficient computing capabilities, this processor generates barely any heat at all which allows for much quieter cooling to be used.

- Socket: 775
- Cache: 1MB Exclusive
- Frequency: 2.0Ghz
- TDP: 65W
- Intel SpeedStep Technology
- 65nm Allendale Core

250GB 7200RPM SATA-II Hard Drive

Visionman only uses the finest Western Digital hard drives for our systems. WD is known for the fastest, most reliable drives in the industry, rated for high performance uses.

- Capacity (GB): 250GB
- Speed: 7200RPM
- Interface: SATA-II
- Cache: 8MB

2GB High Speed DDR2-800 Memory

When you need dependable memory, Visionman is here to help. We’ve partnered with Silicon Mountain Memory to offer the finest memory in the industry! Offering both rock solid reliability and stellar performance, Silicon Mountain Memory modules will stand the test of time. Guaranteed to be compatible with your system, and run under maximum duty cycles with no problems
- Memory Size: 2GB (1GBx2)
- Memory Speed: DDR2-800
- Max RAM: 4GB

Asus P5N73-AM Motherboard

Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 7050 chipset, it supports DDR2 memory up to 4GB, PCI-e x16/x1, SATA2 with RAID, NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Graphics, 8-channel high-definition audio, and 10/100 LAN. And this sophisticated motherboard supports Windows Vista Premium, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, and HDCP.

- Socket: 775
- Chipset: NVidia Geforce 7050
- Integrated 8 Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports dual channel DDR2 800/667/533/400 DIMMs
- 1 x PCI-E x 16 / 1 x PCI-E x 1/ 2 x PCI
- 10/100 LAN
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s
- RAID 0,1,0+1

NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCI-E Video Card

Redefine your gaming reality with the GeForce 9500 GT 256MB PCI Express graphics card featuring the world's first DirectX® 10 GPU and a powerful unified architecture that delivers an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience.

- 512MB of DDRIII Memory
- 256-Bit PCI-e x16 Interface
- NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology
- NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
- Shader Model 4.0
- NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology20X Dual-Layer LiteOn DVDRW w/Lightscribe

From out of the blue, this is one of the most versatile high-performance half-height internal drives Visionman has ever offered. The LiteOn LH-20A1H DVD dual drive supports DVD+R / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R9(DL) / DVD-R9(DL) / DVD-RW / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM / CD-R / CD-RW / CD-ROM formats.

- Type: Internal
- Color: Black
- Speed: 20x
- Features SMART-BURN, SMART-X, & VAS, LightscribeLighscribe Disc Labeling.

The LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch long lasting silkscreen quality text and images onto Lightscribe CDs and DVDs. After you burn content, just flip the lightscribe disc over, reinsert and burn your label—anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.22-in-1 Media Card Reader

By providing you with easy access to all 4 media slots, this convenient 3.5" card reader is the ultimate solution for transferring images from your digital camera, music from a MP3 player and movies or still images from your DV camcorder to your computer.

- USB, Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Multi Media, Smart Card, Memory StickMultimedia Keyboard & Mouse

Sturdy, Stylish, and very very functional. Visionman Knows input devices. This combo set is ROCK Solid.

- Keyboard: PS/2
- Mouse: PS/2
- Full Function KeysLogitech 2-pc Speakers

- RMS Per Channel 2.5W / 5W Total
- Right & Left Satellite Joined By A Standard Cable
- Standard Power Cable From Right Satellite Speaker
- Weight: 38.4 oz
- Dimension: 5.75W x 2.5D x 6.75H
- Color: Black
Specifications

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply

Additional Specifications

• Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.0GHz Processor
• 2GB High-Speed DDR2-800 Memory
• Western Digital 250GB SATA-2 Hard Drive
• 20X Dual-Layer DVDRW w/Lightscribe
• NVIDIA 9500GT 512MB PCIe DX10 Video Card
• (2) SATA I-II / (1) x16 PCIe / (1) x1 PCIe / (2) PCI
• 22-in-1 Media Reader
• Onboard 10/100 LAN
• Onboard AC ’97 8-Channel Audio
• (2) USB 2.0 Ports – Upgradeable to 8 Ports.
• Gaming Chassis
• Black Internet Keyboard
• Black Mouse
• Logitech 2pc Speakers
• 585 Watt High-Efficiency Power Supply it comes with this

IF your thinking of purchasing that machines

Ill tell you right now its utter for gaming, thats just fact.

a 9500gt is so slow it cant even beat out the ANCIENT, Nvidia 7800GTX or ATI x1800 which are now nearly 7 years old. it a gpu not ment for gaming sad but true


Now with that said if your going with the parts Jaketh outlined that WILL play games, wont be drop dead fantastic but it will allow you to play games, a whole hell of a lot better then that prebuilt POS you were looking at.