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[jrock]

Is there a way to system test my machine for compatibility with CryEngine 3? I finally got my new PC all set up and I just want to make sure before the return windows run out that I spent my money wisely

according to systemrequirementslab.com I am good to run nexuiz which as far as I know is the only game out there on cry engine 3.

[Alopex]

Crysis 2 is also CryEngine 3 powered. If your PC can run that well, it'll probably run MWO well also.
Alternatively, if you would like to post up your system specs here we'll have a good idea of what you have & how it will perform.

Edited by Alopex, 30 June 2012 - 05:58 PM.

[matux]

Assuming you're going in on the founders injection date, I would have waited till then if you just wanted to update for this game, for example the GTX600 series cards may come down in price and you might save some money, but this is totally dependant on what sort of hardware your buying in the first place.

If your not going in with the founders, take it back because we know its coming out in the 4Q of 2012, so its even longer and we may even see some new Video cards SSD drivers etc out.

But thats just my 2c.

[jrock]

Thanks for crysis 2 answer.

Not sure what other poster was talking about. I'm in for aug 7. I already spent $300 to get into this game. I'm glad pgi isn't asking for more, at least not now.

[VooDooPC]

$300?

[matux]

I was assuming that you didn't buy the founders pack because it doesn't show on your profile.....

In short i was saying, if you only going to upgrade for this game wait till later and the prices on hardware may have come down a bit, eg 300 on a pc now might cost 50 less in a month or a more bang for you buck video card.

[Bloodshed Romance]

lol I did the systemrequirementslab.com for crysis 2 and it says I fail because i'm using Windows 8 release preview... everything else passes...

Edited by Bloodshed Romance, 30 June 2012 - 06:28 PM.

[AP514]

Well, im sure going to be ready....finally doing my PC upgrade after 5 years...

My Spec's will be..by August
i5 Ivy 3570K --
GA-Z77X-D3H -- mobo
8 Gb G.Skil-- Ram
212 Evo-- Cpu Cooler
256GB M4-- SSD
27" IPS Crossover 2650 x 1440 --Monitor
either a GTX 680 or a HD 7970..Im here looking tonight to see which will run better
Seasonic 650 PSU

any thoughts on the GPU ?

[matux]

AP514,

I'd go with the Nvidia card personally, but have a read of this, and it should give you an idea of what to buy. http://www.tomshardw...hmark,3232.html

also here is a crysis 2 benchmark http://www.tomshardw...ark,3232-9.html

Edited by matux, 30 June 2012 - 07:49 PM.

[Mechwarrior Buddah]

JRock, on 30 June 2012 - 06:00 PM, said:

Thanks for crysis 2 answer.

Not sure what other poster was talking about. I'm in for aug 7. I already spent $300 to get into this game. I'm glad pgi isn't asking for more, at least not now.

thats nothing, m dropping $796 + $60 to play this lol

[jrock]

VooDooPC, on 30 June 2012 - 06:11 PM, said:

$300?

I bought a used core 2 quad workstation off eBay and added a new HD 7750 card. $300.

Malux you and I are not on the same page man. Come back to this post in a month and show me how much prices have moved because I am not believing it man.

Edited by JRock, 01 July 2012 - 03:18 AM.

[Der Pizzadieb]

AP514, on 30 June 2012 - 07:44 PM, said:

Well, im sure going to be ready....finally doing my PC upgrade after 5 years...

My Spec's will be..by August
i5 Ivy 3570K --
GA-Z77X-D3H -- mobo
8 Gb G.Skil-- Ram
212 Evo-- Cpu Cooler
256GB M4-- SSD
27" IPS Crossover 2650 x 1440 --Monitor
either a GTX 680 or a HD 7970..Im here looking tonight to see which will run better
Seasonic 650 PSU

any thoughts on the GPU ?

Since i prefere nVidia and the 680 is faster than the ati cards, i'd definetly go for that.

[jrock]

514yer, on 30 June 2012 - 08:28 PM, said:

thats nothing, m dropping $796 + $60 to play this lol

Our entire family budget for non grocery non gas non bills is $800 so that flat out wasnt going to work for us.

[grimzod]

OP run the crytek sdk found here mycryengine.com

This will tell you if you have a problem.

[RenegadeMaster]

Check out my benchmarking thread in the Hardware off topic thread for my experince with the SDK.
Don't be surprised if your thread ends up in the software forum too.

[Gishank]

Nexuiz and Crysis 2 are both good examples, thankfully however the newer engine is more optimized than the original cry engine (go play the MW:LL mod for Crysis Wars, that will give your machine a beating).

Honestly, just wait till you get access to the game before deciding to upgrade, at the very least you will be able to play on the lower-settings until you do so (which given the nature of the engine should still look rather pretty).

Edited by Gishank, 01 July 2012 - 05:22 AM.

[jrock]

Gishank, on 01 July 2012 - 05:21 AM, said:

Honestly, just wait till you get access to the game before deciding to upgrade, at the very least you will be able to play on the lower-settings until you do so (which given the nature of the engine should still look rather pretty).

did u miss the part where I already spent the money?

[xxx WreckinBallRaj xxx]

I have an HD Radeon 6870 with 1440x900 resolution so I should have a good FPS with good close to max settings.

http://www.tomshardw...top,2944-6.html