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[brandonh83]

Thanks fellas, really appreciate it. I thought about buying a new card today but I wasn't sure if that's all I would need to do to it. Thanks for the help.

 

[3rdman]

I picked up Mirrors Edge when it went on sale during the X-Mas sale...But I never bought Dead Space...sold!

 

[Wallach]

Thanks fellas, really appreciate it. I thought about buying a new card today but I wasn't sure if that's all I would need to do to it. Thanks for the help.

Just remember to check if you're going to need a PSU when upgrading your video card, and check your case for size, as a lot of newer cards are rather large.

 

[poppabk]

Intel Core2 Quad CPU @ 2.66 GHz, 8GB RAM, Geforce G210 card

I guess the dual cores is good, RAM is obviously covered but I dont know about the video card or GHz. Please god bear with me I'm not up to date on this stuff.

There is an ME2 demo. My HTPC is a similar spec and it struggles to maintain 30fps at 720p in games like RE5 without really lowering the settings. I would imagine that ME2 is pretty similar.

 

[Stallion Free]

It never ceases to amaze me how cheap people are in this thread.

Yep, that's all the thread is. Really fucking annoying if you ask me. It should just be deals and recommendations, not all this goddamn whining about shit not being cheap enough.

 

[brandonh83]

Just remember to check if you're going to need a PSU when upgrading your video card, and check your case for size, as a lot of newer cards are rather large.

Good to know. Yeah, this is why I don't hardly ever fool with PC gaming, I just can't keep up with it. I used to about 5-6 years ago, but then just gave up.

What's amusing is that I have a TON of games on Steam, but never really play them because of the performance.

 

[I <3 Memes]

Not at all. My 9800GTX+ easily ran ME2 at max settings and was generally 60 FPS (VSync) throughout the whole game at 1920x1080.

The Bait

Hm... the GT210 is a pretty low-end graphics solution. On the other hand, I do have my 9800GTX+ for sale in the B/S/T thread...

Then the catch

:lol

 

[Wallach]

Good to know. Yeah, this is why I don't hardly ever fool with PC gaming, I just can't keep up with it. I used to about 5-6 years ago, but then just gave up.

What's amusing is that I have a TON of games on Steam, but never really play them because of the performance.

You can definitely get good performance out of most games without spending a lot of money. I usually "buy heavy" every couple years and that is usually all that is necessary.

 

[brandonh83]

:lol :lol

 

[Stallion Free]

Lol wut. I get a locked 60 fps with forced 8x AA through CCC on a 5850 in Mass Effect 2.

Spoiler

Or were you guys discussing Mirror's Edge 2... I fucking wish

 

[poppabk]

Yep, that's all the thread is. Really fucking annoying if you ask me. It should just be deals and recommendations, not all this goddamn whining about shit not being cheap enough.

Lets face it, by now most of us are buying games to add to a backlog that far exceeds our time for actually playing games. $10 is too expensive for a single extra grayed out line line in the 'All Games' list, even with the addition of background images.

 

[Wallach]

Lol wut. I get a locked 60 fps with forced 8x AA through CCC on a 5850 in Mass Effect 2.

Spoiler

Or were you guys discussing Mirror's Edge 2... I fucking wish

Hm, I don't. I'd get FPS drops during explosions, especially when scoped as an Infiltrator. What resolution?

 

[Atilac]

AA takes a massive hit in ME2, my 5850 doesn't even hit 60 frames with 2 AA.

EDIT: ouch GT210 is not that great. You may want to find that ME2 demo before buying it.

Strange, my 4890 runs ME2 with 4xAA and vsynce at 1600x900 comfortably

 

[Schmattakopf]

Lets face it, by now most of us are buying games to add to a backlog that far exceeds our time for actually playing games. $10 is too expensive for a single extra grayed out line line in the 'All Games' list, even with the addition of background images.

Not to mention that it's nobody's place to judge someone else for not buying something. It isn't like this is $10 once in a while; some great game is on sale for $10 every week.

 

[Stallion Free]

Hm, I don't. I'd get FPS drops during explosions, especially when scoped as an Infiltrator. What resolution?

1080p, everything maxed. I just played through the new DLC without a single drop in FPS.

 

[Stallion Free]

Lets face it, by now most of us are buying games to add to a backlog that far exceeds our time for actually playing games. $10 is too expensive for a single extra grayed out line line in the 'All Games' list, even with the addition of background images.

That's fine, just don't bitch in this thread that it isn't cheap enough to be added to your fucking backlog, like you were owed a fucking 95% off deal or something.

 

[gregor7777]

Lots of anger here.

 

[nexen]

EA week is heating up finally.

Dead Space PC is mine. But should I triple dip on Mirror's Edge just for steam access? It is cheap as dirt...hmm.

 

[GhostRidah]

Tried that, still no dice.

try vista pack 2 then, worked for someone else I know.

 

[Blizzard]

EA week is heating up finally.

Dead Space PC is mine. But should I triple dip on Mirror's Edge just for steam access? It is cheap as dirt...hmm.

If you mean you have ME on 360/PS3, then it's probably worth it for the graphics and controls upgrade (as long as you have a decent computer). If you mean from retail to steam version, no, unless you want to run the map editor.

 

[Wallach]

1080p, everything maxed. I just played through the new DLC without a single drop in FPS.

Hm... I think I'm remembering my experience with the 9800GTX+, because now that I think about it I haven't used CCC's 3D settings much yet. Only had it for a couple weeks now and other than Overlord I don't think I've played much ME2. Everything else I've been playing has AA options in-game. I should probably do that next time.

 

[Boonoo]

I was hoping for about 15 bucks for Spore. Think I'll have to pass on it this time.

 

[nexen]

If you mean you have ME on 360/PS3, then it's probably worth it for the graphics and controls upgrade (as long as you have a decent computer). If you mean from retail to steam version, no, unless you want to run the map editor.

I have x360 and PC version already. I'm just on a steam kick lately and having trouble passing this up for $5.

 

[Blizzard]

I have x360 and PC version already. I'm just on a steam kick lately and having trouble passing this up for $5.

The disadvantage will be DLC. The advantage will be the installs in multiple places, the map editor, and the lack of having to use the license reclaim tool with the SecuROM retail (which I think has like 5 limited installs). CHOOSE WISELY

Spoiler

you know you can't resist donating $5 more to Steam

 

[Stallion Free]

The disadvantage will be DLC. The advantage will be the installs in multiple places, the map editor, and the lack of having to use the license reclaim tool with the SecuROM retail (which I think has like 5 limited installs). CHOOSE WISELY

Spoiler

you know you can't resist donating $5 more to Steam

Not having to reclaim your licenses is easily worth 5$ to me.

 

[Branduil]

Ugh, why is Steam making me download massive Half-Life 2 updates again? This is getting ridiculous.

 

[nexen]

You people are a bad influence

 

[Javaman]

I was hoping for about 15 bucks for Spore. Think I'll have to pass on it this time.

Yeah, me too. I've already got the first two. $60 for the complete spore pack? What a joke!

 

[Inkwell]

I was hoping that since Mirror's Edge was going on sale that maybe they would release a Steam compatible version of the DLC. The game has been on sale a few times on Steam, so I'm sure there has to be enough purchases to justify a Steam compatible version.

 

[Prophet Steve]

Is the PC version of Mirrors Edge much better then the console version? My PC isn't that good, so I don't think I will have much advantage graphics-wise.

 

[Miau]

Is the PC version of Mirrors Edge much better then the console version? My PC isn't that good, so I don't think I will have much advantage graphics-wise.

Yes. Yes it is. In fact, its so good that I bought it twice. PC version has the best IQ and textures. Mouse and keyboard helps immensely as well.

DO IT.

edit: About the PC specs, the game is well optimized so unless its a really old rig I wouldn't don't worry about it. I played it on my Macbook Pro with a 9600M GT and never had performance issues. It uses Unreal Engine 3 so if you have previously played a game using that engine you already have an idea of what performance you should expect.

 

[Narag]

eh, I'll go for mirror's edge for that price. Hopefully Dragon Age is a great deal too so I can doubledip on that. 360 version just didn't do it for me.

 

[DaFish]

Pretty bizarre that that happened. Let me know what you think, curious if we have similar "OMG IM PUMPED" tastes

P.S. I got (us) FFIX on PSN... oh and everything for Burnout Paradise. Not sure how long it's been since you've checked in.

Yeah, I'm Pumped! I actually stopped playing the demo after you find the chic (where it says if you play any farther it will not transfer over), I'm already sold... Runs good too.

FFIX, sweet!!! almost pulled trigger on that

I think I got Burnout from ya already <3

 

[Mr Cola]

Mirrors edge worth it? What about spore ?

 

[mileS]

AA takes a massive hit in ME2, my 5850 doesn't even hit 60 frames with 2 AA.

EDIT: ouch GT210 is not that great. You may want to find that ME2 demo before buying it.

you sure about that? :lol

I get 60 fps locked in ME2 with 8x MSAA and I still get 60-45 lowest with 2x SSAA.
i5 750 + 5850.

AA hardly effects ME2's performance at all... its just like any other game.

 

[DaFish]

Mirrors edge worth it? What about spore ?

omg, yes... I have it on PS3 and still might buy it again

 

[EviLore]

Mirror's Edge and Dead Space are both great. Don't miss out if you haven't played them. And they look great on gaming PCs if you've only played 'em on console.

 

[Mr Cola]

Dead space didnt float my boat but ME (and Burnout Paradise which i got earlier) always get flaoted around in the "games you have to play" camp, for £9 ish its alot of game for little

 

[SapientWolf]

Mirrors edge worth it?

Certainly. Just turn off the hints and you basically have a first person Sands of Time puzzle platformer.

 

[Mrbob]

Dragon Age expansion for $19.99 or less, come to me this weekend please.

 

[Mr Cola]

Ah crap, seems like im part of the people who cant get Burnout working got the windows7 startup crash. Do i ticket this? Or is there likely to be a general patch release?

 

[Confusion Illusion]

Got Mirrors Edge during the holiday sale, and I really enjoyed it. I going checking out Dead Space and I'm also hoping for a good deal on Dragon Age.

 

[Miau]

Piece of advice for people who are thinking about buying Dead Space and plan to play it with a mouse and keyboard: don't enable v-sync or you'll have so much lag that it becomes nearly unplayable.

See this thread for a workaround: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=16452139

 

[Prophet Steve]

Ok, I bought Mirrors Edge. But I won't buy Dead Space since I already finished it three times on my 360.

 

[Stallion Free]

Ok, I bought Mirrors Edge. But I won't buy Dead Space since I already finished it three times on my 360.

Wise move, Dead Space is a nice visual upgrade on PC, but definitely not worth it if it's going to be your 4th time through.

 

[Htown]

Yeah, if you enable Vsync through your video card drivers for Dead Space, it works okay. If you do it through the in-game way, not so much.

If you're on the fence about whether to get it for ten bucks, it is DEFINITELY worth it, especially if you haven't played it before. Fantastic game.

 

[vocab]

Lol wut. I get a locked 60 fps with forced 8x AA through CCC on a 5850 in Mass Effect 2.

Spoiler

Or were you guys discussing Mirror's Edge 2... I fucking wish

you sure about that? :lol

I get 60 fps locked in ME2 with 8x MSAA and I still get 60-45 lowest with 2x SSAA.
i5 750 + 5850.

AA hardly effects ME2's performance at all... its just like any other game.

I meant 4x. Are you sure it's on though? I'm looking at a bench saying the 5850 with a I7 @ 3.5 gets 56 frames max on 1920 x 1200. Even @ 1600 res with a 4890, it gets cut in half. Maybe this bench site sucks, but I haven't tried it my self. CCC works when it wants to with games. I don't want to download 12 gigs to prove my self wrong :lol I lost a lot of trust with my hardware lately since I still haven't reformatted, and my performance on some games seem random.

 

[Stallion Free]

I meant 4x. Are you sure it's on though? I'm looking at a bench saying the 5850 with a I7 @ 3.5 gets 56 frames max on 1920 x 1200. Even @ 1600 res with a 4890, it gets cut in half. Maybe this bench site sucks, but I haven't tried it my self. CCC works when it wants to with games. I don't want to download 12 gigs to prove my self wrong :lol

It's definitely on. I'm using Cat 10.5 for reference.

 

[neoism]

so guys is dead space really good... I download the demo on 360 awhile ago, and it didn't really do anything for me.. Also does it have 360 pad support??

 

[vocab]

It's definitely on. I'm using Cat 10.5 for reference.

Alright, I'll take your word for it. Also 10.6 is out. 2d performance upgrades, and new control panel for flash enhancements, and a lot of performance increases. Somehow they screwed up BC2 again with crossfire though :lol