Hi. My cousin is looking to play the game and the pc is his only option. He has a below average laptop and upon doing the benchmark with low settings he only scores about 1,700 or so. Does he have any hope for a reasonable playing experience? Please let me know your thoughts, thank you.:)
Low Benchmark Score : Can I play this game?
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05-26-2014, 12:15 AMLucisCaelumLow Benchmark Score : Can I play this game?
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05-26-2014, 12:30 AMKerberon
Do you know the actual specs for the laptop? processor, ram, video card? If it's using something like intel hd video for the video card that will probably be an issue.
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05-26-2014, 12:48 AMLucisCaelum
Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz 2.53 GHZ
RAM: 4.00 GB (3.68 GB Usable)
Operating System : 64 Bit
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics -
05-26-2014, 12:55 AMKerberonI used to have a laptop with almost those specs. The game may load, but it probably won't play well. I would expect very low frame rates of 5-10 fps range. The Intel HD Graphics are the big problem. It's not a real graphics card but a chip that makes the main processor work as the video card as well. Since it's a laptop there is also not a real good way to fix this other than replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by LucisCaelum
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05-26-2014, 12:58 AMVanarCalmcacil
You will not have any enjoyment playing this game on that machine.
I play on
Intel Core I7, 12GB of RAM, 1 GB NVIDIA 640m
I cannot maintain 30 FPS after turning down every setting below the lowest. I'd drop to 15 FPS w/e lots of effects came on the screen. In addition... the machine horribly overheats after a few hours of playing.
Best bet would be pickup a PS4 and PS4 copy, cheapest route to get a machine that can play this. The PS4 supports the same K/B and Mouse setup as the PC version -
05-26-2014, 01:01 AMKerberonUmm a PS3 would likely be much cheaper. A ps3 is about 300.00 usd cheaper than ps4 from quick browsing gamestop.Quote:
Originally Posted by VanarCalmcacil
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05-26-2014, 01:02 AMLucisCaelum
How's the Ps3? He doesnt have an available tv 95% of the day with an HDMI plug in.
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05-26-2014, 01:05 AMKerberonWell ps3 plays well. My wife plays on it currently while I use the computer. The graphics look the same pretty much, it's just a little awkward at times to drop the controller to switch to the keyboard to type. PS3 does have a component video cable as well so not having an hdmi plug shouldn't be an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by LucisCaelum
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05-26-2014, 01:08 AMLucisCaelum
Yah I started on ps3 at open beta but swapped to pc so i don't know how well it performs, but i'll take your word for it. It seems like that's the only real option at hand. Thanks for your help everyone. I appreciate it.
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05-26-2014, 01:12 AMGrenwal
You can find a cheap ps3 on Craig's list or eBay without a working disk drive and just buy the digital version of the game if a disk drive doesn't concern him.
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05-26-2014, 08:33 AMMerryl
That benchmark test probably hasn't been updated to reflect updates. So I would say definitely not, if you're scores were in the middle to high range above 2400 then maybe.
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05-27-2014, 12:30 PMNiallRiver
Your i3 processor is just fine. We canrun this game on a haswell celeron. You just need a decent graphics card. We have a low end ati5570 which is not recommended but still runs the game at 20-35 frames. Still playable. But if you have a budget, get at least a mid level card.
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05-27-2014, 02:11 PMKerberonThey said it was a laptop. It's very very rare to be able to add a video card to a laptop.Quote:
Originally Posted by NiallRiver
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05-28-2014, 09:44 AMYurimi
I play occasionally on an MS Surface Pro (128GB first gen) which is
Processor type Intel Core i5-3317U
Processor speed 1700.0 MHz
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel HD4000
Memory size 4096.0 MB
I scored 2200ish at 1280x720
I will say there is some noticable FPS dips in high action areas but with only my effects active in the setttings its pretty minimal.
on medium settings I get decent gameplay that said I have not tried anything like primals or coil on it.
The best way would be to just install it and log in using your account and give it a try. -
05-28-2014, 12:44 PMKerberonThere is a big difference between an i3's intelhd and an i5's intelhd4000. I have an i3 laptop in the closet that has twice the ram as the one in the op and a ssd. It won't play this game well. You will get 5-10 fps, it is not playable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yurimi
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05-28-2014, 01:16 PMYurimiperhaps but he could simple reduce the screen resolution set everything to low and disable most visual effects to get enough of a boost to make leveling feasable before having him go out and invest in new hardware before finding out if this is even a game he would enjoy fully.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kerberon
As I said in my post he should install it and try the game first before writing off what his computer can do. -
05-28-2014, 02:08 PMDdmk
From personal experience ps3 plays fine...
Ps4 plays excellent if you've got the cash the ps4 is defo a better option -
05-28-2014, 03:10 PMruskie
I'd suggest a PS4 if you can - but a PS3 will work as well(infact it might work better since you can outsource the audio directly to speakers using component cable and video via HDMI -> DVI cable(the signal is the same just the cable format is different). As for not able to use a TV with HDMI can just get a monitor with speakers that takes in HDMI.
I do know of some people that play on below min spec machines with EVERYTHING set to low and turned off everything else really. So it should be playable but I doubt it would be the same enjoyment. -
05-29-2014, 02:28 AMCspr_AnswrthQuote:
Originally Posted by VanarCalmcacil
I don't know how you're not able to pull 50+...
I'm running on an i5 2500k, 8GB ram, and an 2 SLI'd 560ti Classifieds.
I guess I have a bit more graphic power, but the i7 is a beast when it comes to rendering, and your additional ram should help filter as well... I have no problem pulling 50+, and i'm generally at 60 unless i'm in Mor Dhona when everyone is chilling.