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teep_ 06/10/22 4:53:13 AM #1:	There's this game I'm thinking of getting once it releases in August. The problem is, the 'recommended' setting requires a CPU better than the one I have: it requires a R5 3600 whereas I have a R5 2600X My GPU far exceeds the requirements: the game requires a 2GB card and mine is 6GB, so there shouldn't be any issues there. Similarly, all my other specs are more than enough Will my PC be able to run the game well iyo? Or should I get it on an alternative system (in my case PS4 Pro)? --- A shepherd dressed in his Sunday finest still reeks of lamb! <cite>teep_ posted [p:965691019] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>There's this game I'm thinking of getting once it releases in August. The problem is, the 'recommended' setting requires a CPU better than the one I have: it requires a R5 3600 whereas I have a R5 2600X My GPU far exceeds the requirements: the game requires a 2GB card and mine is 6GB, so there shouldn't be any issues there. Similarly, all my other specs are more than enough Will my PC be able to run the game well iyo? Or should I get it on an alternative system (in my case PS4 Pro)? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 06/10/22 4:55:30 AM #2:	It should be fine, assuming the game doesn't literally enforce the requirement by not letting you play it on anything less. Is there a demo you can try out (is that even still a thing)? Otherwise, if it's a desktop, you can likely just upgrade your CPU anyway. You may need to update your BIOS to support newer CPUs, but AMD are pretty good about cross-generation compatibility. The current generation (for desktops) is the 5000 series - keeping in mind there's no 4000 or 6000 series for desktop and 7000 isn't out yet - so 3000s shouldn't be in too high demand, you might even be able to find a good clearance deal on one. --- Ask not what your Trumble can do for you; ask what you can do for your Trumble. http://error1355.com/ce/Trumble.html <cite>Trumble posted [p:965691038] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>It should be fine, assuming the game doesn't literally enforce the requirement by not letting you play it on anything less. Is there a demo you can try out (is that even still a thing)? Otherwise, if it's a desktop, you can likely just upgrade your CPU anyway. You may need to update your BIOS to support newer CPUs, but AMD are pretty good about cross-generation compatibility. The current generation (for desktops) is the 5000 series - keeping in mind there's no 4000 or 6000 series for desktop and 7000 isn't out yet - so 3000s shouldn't be in too high demand, you might even be able to find a good clearance deal on one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
008Zulu 06/10/22 4:59:32 AM #3:	It'll run it, but you may get noticeable framerate drops depending on how intense the game in question is. --- If you're not smart enough to survive, you are basically just food for something smarter. <cite>008Zulu posted [p:965691062] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>It'll run it, but you may get noticeable framerate drops depending on how intense the game in question is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 06/10/22 5:00:33 AM #4:	Trumble posted... Is there a demo you can try out (is that even still a thing)? Not that I'm aware of unfortunately Trumble posted... Otherwise, if it's a desktop, you can likely just upgrade your CPU anyway Money's a bit tight lol. The cheapest 3600 I could find goes for about 200 which is more than I can afford right now. BIOS updates and socket compatibility shouldn't be an issue, so it's definitely viable in the medium term (ie once I get a job), but it's not something I could do straight away Thanks for the answers! --- A shepherd dressed in his Sunday finest still reeks of lamb! <cite>teep_ posted [p:965691073] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>Trumble posted... </cite> <quote>Is there a demo you can try out (is that even still a thing)?</quote>Not that I'm aware of unfortunately Trumble posted... </cite> <quote>Otherwise, if it's a desktop, you can likely just upgrade your CPU anyway</quote>Money's a bit tight lol. The cheapest 3600 I could find goes for about 200 which is more than I can afford right now. BIOS updates and socket compatibility shouldn't be an issue, so it's definitely viable in the medium term (ie once I get a job), but it's not something I could do straight away Thanks for the answers! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 06/10/22 5:02:39 AM #5:	For gamers the GPU is usually going to be the bottle a this time. If anything you'll probably just have to lower a few setting. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:965691082] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>For gamers the GPU is usually going to be the bottle a this time. If anything you'll probably just have to lower a few setting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Back_Stabbath 06/10/22 5:26:11 AM #6:	different games/dev methods are more/less efficient at utilizing GPU and CPU. Really depends on the game to be quite honest. You'll be able to play it no worries, just don't expect smooth framerates on high/ultra. --- https://i.imgur.com/Iv5fRLt.gif <cite>Back_Stabbath posted [p:965691252] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>different games/dev methods are more/less efficient at utilizing GPU and CPU. Really depends on the game to be quite honest. You'll be able to play it no worries, just don't expect smooth framerates on high/ultra. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 06/10/22 5:39:56 AM #7:	Back_Stabbath posted... different games/dev methods Fwiw it's Soul Hackers 2, developed by Atlus and it runs in Unity --- A shepherd dressed in his Sunday finest still reeks of lamb! <cite>teep_ posted [p:965691362] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>Back_Stabbath posted... </cite> <quote>different games/dev methods</quote>Fwiw it's Soul Hackers 2, developed by Atlus and it runs in Unity </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
radamanthus 06/10/22 6:50:17 AM #8:	You shouldn't worry too much, Your r5 2600 is still better than the "Minimum" required R3 1200. Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps. I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements. <cite>radamanthus posted [p:965692025] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>You shouldn't worry too much, Your r5 2600 is still better than the "Minimum" required R3 1200. Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps. I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
radamanthus 06/10/22 7:01:33 AM #9:	radamanthus posted... You shouldn't worry too much, Your r5 2600 is still better than the "Minimum" required R3 1200. Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps. I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements. <cite>radamanthus posted [p:965692124] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>radamanthus posted... </cite> <quote>You shouldn't worry too much, Your r5 2600 is still better than the "Minimum" required R3 1200. Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps. I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 06/10/22 8:40:52 AM #10:	radamanthus posted... Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps. 1080p radamanthus posted... I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements That would be the sensible choice, but if I do end up getting the PS4 version then I want the launch edition with the merch <_< --- A shepherd dressed in his Sunday finest still reeks of lamb! <cite>teep_ posted [p:965693347] in Need some ... [t:80051916]...</cite> <quote>radamanthus posted... </cite> <quote>Depending on your display resolution (1080p, 1440p, etc.), you will probably run the game at the "High" presets at 60 fps.</quote>1080p radamanthus posted... </cite> <quote>I would wait until the game releases to see the performance, though Sega/Atlus PC ports are generally pretty good and run in much weaker hardware than their requirements</quote>That would be the sensible choice, but if I do end up getting the PS4 version then I want the launch edition with the merch <_< </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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