MTW2 and new graphics cards

[Wingman]

You guys probably know that all the Total War games have issues with newer graphics cards, particularly Nvidia. I had to spend an ungodly amount of time trying to find a suitably old driver to work with RTW. This being said, how do you think MTW2 will handle newer cards? Maybe it’s a dumb question because it would be idiotic to release a resource intensive game that isn't compatible with the technology that can handle it... but then again MTW2 is based on the same engine as Rome. Is there a cause for concern?

[pero]

so what graphic cards would be the best for MIITW use?

[crypel]

Hmmm I ordered that one:

HIS Excalibur Radeon X1950XTX, PCIe, 512MB GDDR4

Rest of the System:

Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP, Intel P965, Core2 Duo ready
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Kingston ValueRAM, Kit 2x1GB, DDR2, PC2-4200, 533MHz, CL4

What do you think? Am I supposed to play MTW II in High-Res? :wink:

[finzy]

I believe you could play with everything high there(correct me if iam wrong)

[Petavian Belgae]

Played RTW with FX 5200
After that i Installed Radeon 9800 .
Both worked fine.
So my golden advice (if it works don't upgrade the drivers)
MSI P965 NEO-F
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13Ghz 2MB Boxed
AOpen ES45C ATX Black 350W 24p air-guide
Seagate 160Gb SATAII 8Mb
Corsair DDR2 1024MB 667MHz Dual channel kit (2 x 512MB)
ASUS EN7600GS SILLENT,256MB TVout,DVI-I,PCIe,Retail,HDTV

[BeastG33]

You guys probably know that all the Total War games have issues with newer graphics cards, particularly Nvidia. I had to spend an ungodly amount of time trying to find a suitably old driver to work with RTW. This being said, how do you think MTW2 will handle newer cards? Maybe it’s a dumb question because it would be idiotic to release a resource intensive game that isn't compatible with the technology that can handle it... but then again MTW2 is based on the same engine as Rome. Is there a cause for concern?

I have honestly never seen anyone mention this before. Not only that, but this seems to be more about graphics cards than Med 2 (even though the topics are linked here) so I think this is basement material.

I vote for a forum sticky "Regarding Hardware Questions and Performance" which directs all discussions/questions such as these to the Basement.

[dr_plaugexl]

well its related to how mtw 2 would handel newer hardware so i supose it is in the right place.
im currently runnin a intel 640 3.2 mhz, 1GB ram on a XFS nvidia 6800 256RAM PCI EX and its quite sluggish with everythin up

probably gonna get me a new graphics card. thinkin a 7800 GTX

[BeastG33]

You may be right in this case, but I still think a hardware sticky would do wonders for this forum. It would sure make life easier for moderators provided new members actually glance at forum stickeys.

[Sitarus Originalus PM-30+]

i have ATI Radeon 1900 and have all settings on highest with no problems at all =)

[Trajan]

To The Basement this thread goes.

You may be right in this case, but I still think a hardware sticky would do wonders for this forum. It would sure make life easier for moderators provided new members actually glance at forum stickeys.

You bring up a good point man. I'm going to recommend this to Staff.

[Hadrian]

Two 7900GTX's in SLI....

[Shaun]

two X1900XTX's in crossfire...

[Hadrian]

Shaun, the demo wasn't configured for Crossfire, but it was for SLI. If the full version of the game is the same, then Crossfire is useless for MTW2. Right now, dual 7900GTX's in SLI mode is the way to go with MTW2. And for everyone running the demo just fine with a midrange VC, just wait until you siege a castle or town in the full game, it's gonna be kiss the eye candy good bye, or lagggg city.

PS Shaun, when you do get your X1900XT controller card and go Crossfire, that system of your is going to be bad to the bone. Nice build mate.....

[Shaun]

Shaun, the demo wasn't configured for Crossfire, but it was for SLI. If the full version of the game is the same, then Crossfire is useless for MTW2. Right now, dual 7900GTX's in SLI mode is the way to go with MTW2.

Oh damn , Oh well at least my crossfire system will have an advantage in other games, I hope.

PS Shaun, when you do get your X1900XT controller card and go Crossfire, that system of your is going to be bad to the bone. Nice build mate.....

Well, I never actually bought an X1900XTX yet, but I put it in my sig because I new I was going to get one, but came across a Sapphire X1950XTX for £300! So I am getting that, then another for Christmas.

[Hadrian]

Sapphire is the best OEM, IMO, for the Radeon products, you'll be happy with your purchase.....

[H_man]

Is it true the 1950XTX is outperforming quad- SLI in many games? Has anyone tried crossfiring two 1950XTXs? That would be insane.

[Shaun]

Is it true the 1950XTX is outperforming quad- SLI in many games? Has anyone tried crossfiring two 1950XTXs? That would be insane.

Yes, PC Format UK tested them and X1950XTX crossfire beat Quad SLI, and one X1950XTX beats the 7950GX2.

[Hadrian]

But it didn't beat (2) 7900GTX's in SLI, now did it. I have no doubt that (2) X1950XTX's will come out on top in Crossfire mode though. Hey, as great as they are, there's only so much my GTX's can do, ya know....

[Shaun]

Erm, Im confused, I thought Crossfire was ATi's answer to SLI, and only GeForces could do SLI?

[AlfonsoVIII]

Erm, Im confused, I thought Crossfire was ATi's answer to SLI, and only GeForces could do SLI?

Your right and some Crossfire do beat SLi but only on certain games. There is no real winner as many benchmarks take into account different settings. Both can run fine, but some games will do better on one and better on the other.