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ChromeBallz

28-02-2007, 18:02

NecroViolator

28-02-2007, 18:04

How much memory you have and what GFX Card ???
And what HDD you got and the CPU speed ???

ChromeBallz

28-02-2007, 18:14

I'm slightly above the minimum spec:

AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2087 MHz)
Sapphire Radeon x1600 Pro 256 MB
1024 MB RAM (DDR 333)

TDU runs on a seperate physical disk from the cache/windows.

I'm guessing the CPU is the big bottleneck here, but that still doesn't excuse the strange difference between games like TrackMania Sunrise, Oblivion, Prey and Rainbow Six Vegas, which all run considerably faster on high/max settings than TDU does on minimum.

dadamaster

28-02-2007, 18:38

i`ve got it too and i`ve got the same problems.
really shokky...
i hope that someone got`s the solution. :noooo:

CooliceT

28-02-2007, 18:47

you cant expect TDU to run on your system max detail, just aint going to happen.

you need to play about with your card/settings, aswell as the games, make sure you have the latest drivers also.

i had trouble at times running mine on max, but.. i was running max everything. ;)

and now i have upgraded to 1920x1200 we shall see how it handles.

DKsDEVIL

28-02-2007, 19:21

i have the small stops too and the same for my frind.

i have this system

*DFI Infinity 975X/G*
*Intel Q6600*Asus 8800GTX*
*2x1024 Buffalo DDRII 667*
*X-FI*BeQuit 530W*
*Samsung DVD RW S-ATA*
*Stacker Kabinet*
*LG L2000C*

run win xp 64bit system

my frind have

*abitAW9PRO MAX*
*Intel E6600*
*Asus 8800GTX*
*2x1024 kingston DDRII 667*
*X-FI*BeQuit 530W*
LG1910s
he run vista ulti.

and this game need some optimasing it run like the beta.

ErykB

28-02-2007, 19:21

x1600 is not a super power full card but yeap game optimization is baaad THATS CAUSE THEY JUST CONVERT IT FROM XBOX

CooliceT

28-02-2007, 19:24

this is mine, and it should run it all max. it did in beta ;)
http://www.cezarewhite.com/overclockers/signiture.png (http://www.cezarewhite.com)

just had the issue of online players, i would only see around 2-10 at a time, no more so hopefully thats fixed.

Eagle90

28-02-2007, 19:32

Im hoping that my computer can handle it :

Intel Pentium D Dual core 2.80 ghz
1 gb ram
Ati radeon x1300

ErykB

28-02-2007, 19:37

Im hoping that my computer can handle it :

Intel Pentium D Dual core 2.80 ghz
1 gb ram
Ati radeon x1300

X1300... no way to handle 30+ FPS

RFOAT

28-02-2007, 19:40

X1300... no way to handle 30+ FPS

umm, i have x1300-something and it ran the BETA fine and without problems... so with combined with a good CPU and some RAM (i only have 1 gb) its fine...

ErykB

28-02-2007, 19:43

umm, i have x1300-something and it ran the BETA fine and without problems... so with combined with a good CPU and some RAM (i only have 1 gb) its fine...

:laugh: yeah but for me run fine is not 20 FPS my friend got X1300 and he said it's runing bad without HDR and all at minimum on 1024x768

RFOAT

28-02-2007, 19:44

:laugh: yeah but for me run fine is not 20 FPS my friend got X1300 and he said it's runing bad without HDR and all at minimum on 1024x768

umm (again), it wasnt like, 20fps, it was like fine = OK OK OK... like, goood

and i know if i run fraps it will show a lower fps, cos i tried in Live for speed, usually at 90-100 fps (without fraps running) and with fraps running it was down at 30-40fps..

dadamaster

28-02-2007, 20:02

i`m running everything on low but it`s unplayebale.
my specs are:
nvidia g-force 7300LE
512mb
3.00 ghz
and Windows xp...
hope someone can help me... :noooo:

Misstag

28-02-2007, 20:17

Its out here in Sweden as well :)
Really? Which stores have it right now? All the ones I've checked gets it at the 2nd of March.
edit: wow, didn't know it was out, but only at siba apparantly.. woohoo :D hopefully it will run smooth with my system.. E6600, 2 GB 800 MHz memory and a 8800GTS 640MB

laMbo_gto

28-02-2007, 20:18

How about this:

Intel Pentium D Dual Core, 3.00GHZ
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS, 512MB
2GB DDR2 Memory

I think the GFX Card will let me down???

Lothrian

28-02-2007, 20:24

Ok, I got a good 25-30 FPS with 3.0 ghz P4, ATI X600 (256) and 2gb RAM in beta - so hopefully the client would have been improved, so anything like my specs and above should be fine.

If there is stuttering ... DEFRAG!!! Thats 7GBs of information scattered about!!

RFOAT

28-02-2007, 20:25

well, thats weird :mefiant:

laMbo_gto

28-02-2007, 22:20

Does the game play in your Language? or will it play in English? if so im importing :p not waiting 2 weeks for a UK release wen eveyone in europe alrdy have it!

ChromeBallz

28-02-2007, 22:50

you cant expect TDU to run on your system max detail, just aint going to happen.

I run TDU at minimum settings, that's the problem. I haven't even tried running at max settings, and yet i get worse performance than Oblivion on max.

x1600 is not a super power full card but yeap game optimization is baaad THATS CAUSE THEY JUST CONVERT IT FROM XBOX

An XBox 360 is essentially a dualcore pentium with an Ati video card. That's why the PC version is almost exactly the same.

Read the posts before replying :P

ErykB

28-02-2007, 23:36

I run TDU at minimum settings, that's the problem. I haven't even tried running at max settings, and yet i get worse performance than Oblivion on max.

An XBox 360 is essentially a dualcore pentium with an Ati video card. That's why the PC version is almost exactly the same.

Read the posts before replying :P

OMG you very funny. Have you ever programming? If not then don't say nuttin. If you don't know Windows architecture is something very another than xbox architecture and if you going to convert something without big rebuilding in the code it will lost a lot of performance. And true is that 1600pro is wack only 1600xt is worth it price.

crappucino

28-02-2007, 23:39

I run TDU at minimum settings, that's the problem. I haven't even tried running at max settings, and yet i get worse performance than Oblivion on max.

An XBox 360 is essentially a dualcore pentium with an Ati video card. That's why the PC version is almost exactly the same.

Read the posts before replying :P

:mefiant: The Xbox 360 processor is a triple core PPC based unit supportin an in-order execution instruction set. It is worlds apart from any Intel processor architecture.

At a programming level some of the tools and libraries are shared with those used to develop PC games.

ChromeBallz

01-03-2007, 01:02

:mefiant: The Xbox 360 processor is a triple core PPC based unit supportin an in-order execution instruction set. It is worlds apart from any Intel processor architecture.

At a programming level some of the tools and libraries are shared with those used to develop PC games.

I knew there was something funny about the CPU... Still, iirc the Ati card is based on something resembling a 1900XT, and the architecture is a glorified DX9 based thing? It's not *that* different from a pc. You can still run Linux on it, for example.

Also, my setup is by far not good enough to run the game at max settings, but i should be able to get a consistent 15-25 at minimum settings at 640x480 i'd say >_<

twiceasfastasyou

01-03-2007, 04:35

Hmm...

This is what I'm running right now:

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor OC'ed to 2.5GHz (4100+)
1GB DDR SDRAM PC3200 WINTEC AMPO
Sapphire Radeon X850XT Platinum Edition 256MB GDDR3 PCI-E 16x
Creative Audigy 2 ZS Gamer Edition PCI Soundcard
ASUS A8N MVP-Deluxe Radeon Xpress 3200 Motherboard
160GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s HDD
80GB 7200RPM ATA100 IDE HDD
Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse 1600dpi
ViewSonic Black & White Keyboard w/ Hotkeys

Since I'm running an XPRESS3200 mobo, I'm wondering if this new
dongleless support tech. will work if I throw in an X1900XT, not
an X1900GT, or maybe even an X1800XT or another X850XT.
Anyone try this? I would really like to prepare for this game before
it comes out!

...I wish they brought back the Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo VG30DETT,
that was such a beautifully built car, with an amazing engine...

or even Nissan's never-released MID-4 prototype car, now that was
a unique vehicle for the 1980's!

twiceasfastasyou

01-03-2007, 04:48

OMG you very funny. Have you ever programming? If not then don't say nuttin. If you don't know Windows architecture is something very another than xbox architecture and if you going to convert something without big rebuilding in the code it will lost a lot of performance. And true is that 1600pro is wack only 1600xt is worth it price.

Actually, even the X1600XT isn't worth the price for performance. Spending around that amount, I decided to go with the X850XT PE, even tho it utilizes an older shader version (35GB/s mem bandwidth, 16pp, 540 GPU, 590 VRAM, for only $160!!). Did a benchmark test with my friend's Radeon X1600XT, and then swapped my X850XT back in, using the Counterstrike Source video stress test. I was averaging 127fps @ 1024x768, and he was getting around 89 - 92. Not bad for a great game, but for this, TDU is gunna require the usage of as many pixel pipelines as possible, not to mention the bandwidth limitations of the X1600's memory channels, at 128-bit, with a memory bandwidth range of average 22GB/s, thats restrictive. Even the 512MB DDR2 versions won't cut it, unless your running a crossfire setup. I'd recommend 16pp or higher, and at least 256-bit memory, with GPU clock speeds minimal at 375, and VRAM clock rate at least 450 (900 DDR effective).

Simple... get the highest end Xxxx radeon family card, or at least an X1650XT.

Now, if your an Nvidia fanatic, I have little advice on that. :hin:

Misstag

01-03-2007, 06:58

yay, going to pick it up in 2 hours :)

tipsymonkey

01-03-2007, 10:59

yay, going to pick it up in 2 hours :)

where do u live? which stores are releasing em today??

can't wait to play it at home just upgraded to the new 8800gtx!

or could quickly install it on my macbook pro running xp...

Eagle90

01-03-2007, 11:58

Yay i got a day early mdr1 But its is really hard to play with all the lagging

ErykB

01-03-2007, 15:21

Now, if your an Nvidia fanatic, I have little advice on that. :hin:

If you like NV you can Get Palit 7900GS for 190$ 256MB/256Bit 20pp core 450Mhz VRAM 1320Mhz which is much better than X850XT and X1650XT.

Misstag

01-03-2007, 15:33

Meh.. I'm pretty disappointed with the graphics, doesn't look as good as the screenshots, even at max resolution :(

ErykB

01-03-2007, 15:39

Meh.. I'm pretty disappointed with the graphics, doesn't look as good as the screenshots, even at max resolution :(

What graphic card you've got? What details you play?

brage5153

02-03-2007, 09:28

WUHUUUU :D
I just bougth the game now :D :atari: :atari: :chapeau:

RFOAT

02-03-2007, 11:09

ME TOO :nuts: :atari: :nuts: :chapeau: mdr1 :bravo:

Misstag

02-03-2007, 11:11

What graphic card you've got? What details you play?
Highest details, max everything, I've got a 8800GTS

CooliceT

02-03-2007, 11:23

those who are in uk, and was hopeing to get it today... well...

phoned my local shop again, they said its now next friday :(
dam it! i need a teleporter!

tipsymonkey

02-03-2007, 14:48

i just got my copy today, im still at work, i have another 6 long hours before i knock off and i cant wait that long but what the hell! theres too much temptation in the office so i am installing it on my macbook pro now, lets hope it would work i just installed the new omega drivers!

Zooz00

02-03-2007, 17:22

First impression: The island environment in TrackMania Sunrise looks better than TDU at the lowest settings, and runs a hell of a lot faster. Me thinks they should have been optimizing a bit more...

Also, apparently the streaming doesn't always keep up since there's a split second freeze every now and then when it's loading up new stuff. And that's just with an Audi TT, i wonder what kind of slideshow i get with a CCR.
Hi ChromeBallz, I think you were in my team [CDD] in Trackmania Sunrise in 2005, go buy TMU and join us there! :laugh:

I had some performance problems with the TDU beta too even on the lowest settings, despite my PC being new. And the sound only came from left channel.
I hope the problems are fixed, otherwise i'll have to wait for a patch...

Also, where did you buy TDU? I don't want to go to some store only to find that they do not have it yet tonguegre

RFOAT

02-03-2007, 17:29

I had some performance problems with the TDU beta too even on the lowest settings, despite my PC being new. And the sound only came from left channel.
I hope the problems are fixed, otherwise i'll have to wait for a patch...

at least sound problems are fixed...

ChromeBallz

02-03-2007, 19:31

Hi ChromeBallz, I think you were in my team [CDD] in Trackmania Sunrise in 2005, go buy TMU and join us there! :laugh:

I had some performance problems with the TDU beta too even on the lowest settings, despite my PC being new. And the sound only came from left channel.
I hope the problems are fixed, otherwise i'll have to wait for a patch...

Also, where did you buy TDU? I don't want to go to some store only to find that they do not have it yet tonguegre

1) I'd love to get TMU, but i can;t find it :(

2) De Dynabyte had TDU woensdag al, in ieder geval in Leiden. Als het goed is heeft iedere winkel em nu :x

mattlab

02-03-2007, 22:08

Hello everyone,

For all those who were wondering how they could get a copy of Test Drive Unlmited as quickly as possible I would like to point you to this thread: http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573945 on the US Atari Forum. Atari will be releasing a downloadable version of Test Drive Unlimited for the PC very soon, up to 1 - 2 weeks ahead of the March 20th US release date. Read that thread for more info...

Regards,
Mattlab

CrazyDiamondUK

02-03-2007, 23:09

This is awesome news Mattlab i cant wait for the downloadable version thx alot for letting us know in advance ive followed your link and will check it everyday and use f5 aswell im very Exicted now many exaults for u mattlab :atari: :salut2: :bravo: 10sur10
:nuts:

SixUp

16-05-2007, 14:53

Well, i'll be receiving my new setup somewhere around next week i guess.

Currently i'm on this:

MSI KT4V Mobo
AMD Athlon 2000+ @1667Mhz
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB
Kingston 512MB DDR 400Mhz Valueram

I'm receiving:

MSI NEO-F Mobo
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ @1.9Ghz (65nm)
HIS Radeon X1650XT IceQ 256MB @ 630/1460Mhz (80nm)
Twinmos 1024MB DDR2 800Mhz RAM

I won't be expecting too much trouble ones i get it to work..

Grtz,

Bandit