The PC Builder's Guide

[Twilice]

Quick Q:
Can I safely run texture quality on ultra in starcraft 2? It says that it needs 1024 mb graphic memory. But I got nvidia 460 GTX with "only" 768 mb. I haven't run into problems yet, but do you recommend turning it down to high (512 mb) instead?

[spychi]

Quick Q:
Can I safely run texture quality on ultra in starcraft 2? It says that it needs 1024 mb graphic memory. But I got nvidia 460 GTX with "only" 768 mb. I haven't run into problems yet, but do you recommend turning it down to high (512 mb) instead?

nope
high capacity of GPU memory is only required at high resolutions yet even then the GPU's core power it's the only thing that matters
the GTX460 can handle the game on ultra no problem, dunno bout your CPU

[Twilice]

Thanks, but why does it say 1024 mb then?

I don't know about the rest of my computer, but I run on 1280 x 720. And in 1v1 I can't really notice any change. And when there is alot of units it doesn't really matter if I turn it to medium/high since the fps will only increase a little. Low on the other hand always run smooth.

But currently I am playing ultra just fine.

[mikill]

Thanks, but why does it say 1024 mb then?

I don't know about the rest of my computer, but I run on 1280 x 720. And in 1v1 I can't really notice any change. And when there is alot of units it doesn't really matter if I turn it to medium/high since the fps will only increase a little. Low on the other hand always run smooth.

But currently I am playing ultra just fine.

More of a recommendation than actually whats needed.

[Briggs]

SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black EIDE/ATAPI Model SH-S222A - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151175

SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102873

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116752

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103808

COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600 RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171036

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131398

Patriot G Series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model PGV34G1333ELK http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220435

COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN3 CM690 II Basic Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119215

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
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Total w/shipping = $763.98


So is this a good pc to invest into? Suggestions? Critics?

[Xyvik]

At that price there's not a whole lot you can better, in fact, I'd recommend that rig to almost anybody. I say go for it

[Briggs]

Edited the video card, I think it's a better card + a good "all-around" card for many monitors.

[hyde]

Thanks, but why does it say 1024 mb then?

I don't know about the rest of my computer, but I run on 1280 x 720. And in 1v1 I can't really notice any change. And when there is alot of units it doesn't really matter if I turn it to medium/high since the fps will only increase a little. Low on the other hand always run smooth.

But currently I am playing ultra just fine.

Recommendation for sure.

Though this is the rare graphic error you will get if you play for a long time. It used to be a huge problem in the early days, you could really get messed up textures if you set em too high. I think most games today can automatically adjust.
Though I do not believe it is of any true indication that you need more memory. My 5770 is 1GB and I still get this occasionally. I say a memory leak or some bug in the programming.

[evillesh]

necroing is bad, mkay?

[Xyvik]

Is it even possible to Necro a -sticky- thread?