Q: Upgrading my Graphics for MTW 2, etc

**DukeofSerbia** · 11-14-2006, 13:25

When you find it, then post it here. Many barebone systems have 250W PSU and they can handle some serious power hunger components, but it depend on manufacturer and model.

Cheers.

**Shieldmaiden** · 11-14-2006, 13:43

I've e-mailed Higrade to ask the specifics (phone tech support guys a bit useless, meh), I'll update this reply with the info when/if it comes :/

Your helps appreciated

**gunslinger** · 11-14-2006, 20:55

I tried to run and x1300 series vid card with my 250W psu from Gateway, and the computer wouldn't even boot up. I upgraded to a 430 Watt psu from antec, and it took right off (although the vid card sucks and will be returned).

Check out the "will my pc run MTW2" thread where some stern warnings against trying to stretch the limits of your psu are posted.

**Dutch_guy** · 11-14-2006, 21:15

My new 7600GT runs great on my standard Dell 250 W PSU device.

Further more, I'd recommend this card. Runs al current game maxed out.

**Shieldmaiden** · 11-15-2006, 11:43

Got a e-mail back from Higrade, phone tech support guy got it wrong, pfft.

ISO-switch power supply
Model ISO 400pp
Max power output 300w

GeForce 7300 LE is powered via the PCI-E slot only.

**DukeofSerbia** · 11-15-2006, 12:55

It should be enough for 7600GT even support guy say basicly nothing. 300W means nothing without manufacturer and model. I guess it's not the some cheap Chinese PSU...

**AussieGiant** · 11-15-2006, 16:37

Hi Dutch Guy and Duke of Serbia. As the resident experts (as far as I can tell) I have the following problem which is freaking me out so I have posted a few versions. One on the main page, one in the tech area and here.

I just installed the game on my new XPS 700 from Dell.

After looking at the default setting that were choosen by the game I thought....bollocks...its a new machine...I'm gonna max this puppy out and do a few hisotrical battles....so I did.

2.66 Dual Core
Nvidia 1G RAM 7950 GX2
2 GIG's of 667HZ RAM
2 x 150 Gig HHD on a RAID 0 stripe.

Running at 1280*1024 on a nice Samsung SyncMaster P193

I loaded up Agincourt and god was I unhappy!! The intro scene looked like a camera was being used to take pictures.

2 Questions:

1) What is the difference between configuring video settings using the Nvidia Control Panel on the desktop and/or doing the same thing in the video settings in the actual game? Which one is being used? Can someone provide accurate advise?

2) Can some people please provide their settings for best performance on a similar systems.

On a side note I'm going to 3DMark 06 my machine to check that all is well there as I removed the DELL XP Home build and reinstalled a fresh copy. However once this is done I would expect this game to run as smooth as you can imagine on this set up with just about everything on max.

Is there a possibility of a step by step check that some expert could list for me. I certainly can think logically and determine if it is my machine set up or the game.

Can anyone please help.