will black shark run on a computer like this

[mikoyan]

Sorry to ask this way, but I just need to know; my sim life depends of knowing the the answer for this question:fear:!

Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac5,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 4 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B09

SMC Version: 1.8f2

Serial Number: QP71202JY94

 

Chipset Model: ATY,RadeonX1600

Type: Display

Bus: PCIe

PCIe Lane Width: x16

VRAM (Total): 128 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002)

Device ID: 0x71c5

Revision ID: 0x0000

ROM Revision: 113-xxxxxx-139

EFI Driver Version: 01.00.139

[rattler]

Sorry to ask this way, but I just need to know; my sim life depends of knowing the the answer for this question:fear:!

Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac5,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 4 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B09

SMC Version: 1.8f2

Serial Number: QP71202JY94

 

Chipset Model: ATY,RadeonX1600

Type: Display

Bus: PCIe

PCIe Lane Width: x16

VRAM (Total): 128 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002)

Device ID: 0x71c5

Revision ID: 0x0000

ROM Revision: 113-xxxxxx-139

EFI Driver Version: 01.00.139

 

Yes. I don't think it will run too good but it will run but you may not like the result.

[Revelation]

Best thing you can do is increase your ram to compensate. Your processor will hinder you as will the video card. Though you should be able to play it. Turn your settings down and good luck.

[aaron886]

Not to hijack the thread, but what about

 

HP dv9000

Core 2 Duo T8100, 2.1GHz, 800MHz FSB

3GB DDR2 RAM @600MHz (Vista 32. :| )

512Mb NVideo Geforce Go 8600M GS

 

 

I run lockon FC right now, low settings, at ~40 FPS, which surprises and disappoints me. Any ideas on that front? I suspect the processor, but the RAM might be killing me as well... What engine does DCS run on and is it "cleaned" significantly from the FC engine? It seems LockOn is still part of the CPU-intensive era, wheras the future is graphics card intensive.

[Kuky]

aaron886, it is the CPU that's lacking the most but also the RAM in laptops (and also the CPU) run on much lower FSB speed, in your case it's only 300MHz where normall Core 2 Duo's run at 333MHz FSB default and then again they can overclock well but not in laptops. Now since ED have stated that BS will be runnig same but optimised graphics engine I am guessing you'd be running BS same as LOFC as for what ever improvements has been made in game coding (they switched to DirectX9 in BS) there is lot more things to calculate in BS due to higher complexity in simulation of various things (AFM, Avionics etc)

[Airway]

Good question, mikoyan but iMac tells me that there is Apples OS running on it and in that case I don't think it will run even if it would with low settings on the hardware with Windows as OS.

[element1108]

If you have bootcamp on a MAC (Intel based Processor) then you can partician your drive and install windows XP or vista no problems.

 

Boot up the windows and you can install and play any and all pc applications and games. The good news is most of the time apps running through bootcamp actually run faster on a mac (Frames per second for a game for instance). Such is the case playing Warbirds on a mac I get a way higher frame rate (like 180fps) vs 74fps my buddy uses with a very similar setup.

 

Anyway that being said you're below on the processor side (min I think was 2.4ghz)

 

Hopefully it'll work out for you...if it doesn't, you're next computer will :)

[aaron886]

aaron886, it is the CPU that's lacking the most but also the RAM in laptops (and also the CPU) run on much lower FSB speed, in your case it's only 300MHz where normall Core 2 Duo's run at 333MHz FSB default and then again they can overclock well but not in laptops. Now since ED have stated that BS will be runnig same but optimised graphics engine I am guessing you'd be running BS same as LOFC as for what ever improvements has been made in game coding (they switched to DirectX9 in BS) there is lot more things to calculate in BS due to higher complexity in simulation of various things (AFM, Avionics etc)

 

 

Thanks, great answer! Though as best I can tell, my CPU is running at 800MHz. I sure hope I can find a way to remedy my CPU troubles.

[telepathiclove]

Though as best I can tell, my CPU is running at 800MHz. I sure hope I can find a way to remedy my CPU troubles.

That can happen if you started the PC without the power supply connected. A lot of laptops put themselves in to a kind of low performance mode when they are started on just the battery. If you restart the laptop with it connected to the mains, then it should go to it's full speed.

 

If you can run FC at low settings, my guess is that BS will run at low settings too. To be honest none of the components are terrible but none of them are good either unfortunately. Both the CPU and Graphics Card / chip are the most important components and they are pretty slow. It is good spec for a laptop though, just not very good for a gaming machine.

 

Personally if I was you, I would consider putting together a proper gaming PC. Gaming on a laptop is just like fighting a losing battle in my opinion, unless you have lots of cash.

[XLR8]

Sorry to ask this,but seem to be better than starting a new thread.Will my machine be ok.

specs...

DELL XPS 710

E6600 core2duo @ 2.4 1066mhz

2 gigs OCZ gold gamming ram @ 800mhz

160 gig 10,000 rpm raptor HD

Nvidea Gforce 768 meg 8800gtx graphics card

sound blaster Exstream gaming sound card

XP

THANKS

[hitman]

There is a list of recommended system specs in the official announcement.

[CAT_101st]

Q: What are DCS: Black Shark minimum specifications?

A: Although not final, we project the minimum specification to be as follows: CPU: 2 GHz; RAM: 1 GB; Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce FX with 256 MB of RAM / ATI Radeon X1300 with 256 MB of RAM or equivalent; 3 GB free HD space; Operating system: Windows XP SP2 and Vista with DirectX 9 or 10.

 

=82= LAF

25-30 fps on with top grafic options & 8Q AA

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