As long as dx9 is the norm, which it'll be until late 2013 or whenever nextgen hits, then focus and resources will be allocated accordingly especially when we're talking of console ports.
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Far Cry 3 PC performance thread
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As long as dx9 is the norm, which it'll be until late 2013 or whenever nextgen hits, then focus and resources will be allocated accordingly especially when we're talking of console ports.
symphonask
Member
i7 3.4Ghz
GTX 670
8GB RAM
Played for about an hour. DX11, everything maxed, 2xMSAA - 1920x1200.
Getting 45-55 fps - generally hovers around the 50fps mark. Will post some screens in the screenshot thread. The AO shadow halo around characters and objects is a little distracting at the moment.
Gonna play on DX9 a bit, see if I prefer it that way.
edit: I'm using the latest beta drivers
GTX 670
8GB RAM
Played for about an hour. DX11, everything maxed, 2xMSAA - 1920x1200.
Getting 45-55 fps - generally hovers around the 50fps mark. Will post some screens in the screenshot thread. The AO shadow halo around characters and objects is a little distracting at the moment.
Gonna play on DX9 a bit, see if I prefer it that way.
edit: I'm using the latest beta drivers
I hope its justified. I find out next week.
I have the same card, 50fps maxed out + 2xMSAA is fine by me.
What is your processor ?
You are perfectly entitled to be disappointed by FC3's visuals but for my part I'm having a hard time not being impressed by how it looks.
Sure, Ubi could have done even more with the PC version (similar to what Crytek is doing) but frankly I'm not going to hold it against them.
It looks splendid, runs good (but requires a beefy PC to max it out) and has plenty of graphical settings.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
I'm still at work can anyone theorize, just for fun, how the game would run on:
I5 2500k processor
4gb Ram
2x Radeon HD 5850 in crossfire
You guys think I can get 60fps maxed out settings with no AA?
I5 2500k processor
4gb Ram
2x Radeon HD 5850 in crossfire
You guys think I can get 60fps maxed out settings with no AA?
symphonask
Member
i7 3770 @ stock 3.4Ghz
Well, I have then the exact same rig as you.
I won't receive my copy from Amazon UK before the 3rd of December, it should run just as good.
Pimpbaa
Member
Only game I have had performance problems in dx11 was Batman AC.
indigo-cyclops
Member
SMAA injector doesn't work for me either. What's the deal?
Manac0r
Member
2560 x 1600
No MSAA
DX 11
Enhanced Alpha to Coverage
SSAO = HDAO (what is the best option here?)
Ultra settings
FOV 90
Steady 60 fps
i980x OC to 4.2Ghz
Tri 580's stock
12 GB Ram
You need to add the Far Cry 3 Dx 11.exe to the SLI profile for it to work.
Edit: Latest Beta drivers and SLI optimization is crazy. All three cards working at above 90%.
No MSAA
DX 11
Enhanced Alpha to Coverage
SSAO = HDAO (what is the best option here?)
Ultra settings
FOV 90
Steady 60 fps
i980x OC to 4.2Ghz
Tri 580's stock
12 GB Ram
You need to add the Far Cry 3 Dx 11.exe to the SLI profile for it to work.
Edit: Latest Beta drivers and SLI optimization is crazy. All three cards working at above 90%.
Just moving around a bit in the start.
Ultra, DX11, MSAA 0, FoV 100, 2560x1440 = 30-35 fps
Ultra, DX9, MSAA 0, FoV 100, 2560x1440 = Around 45 fps
It's like 10-15 fps difference overall with DX11 vs DX9 for me. Need another 670!
16GB ram
2500k 4,5ghz
OC'd 670
310.64 beta driver
I'm gonna test more tomorrow.
All in all, a single top of the line card should be smooth sailing if you are going to max out on 1080p, not counting massive amounts of AA.
Ultra, DX11, MSAA 0, FoV 100, 2560x1440 = 30-35 fps
Ultra, DX9, MSAA 0, FoV 100, 2560x1440 = Around 45 fps
It's like 10-15 fps difference overall with DX11 vs DX9 for me. Need another 670!
16GB ram
2500k 4,5ghz
OC'd 670
310.64 beta driver
I'm gonna test more tomorrow.
All in all, a single top of the line card should be smooth sailing if you are going to max out on 1080p, not counting massive amounts of AA.
indigo-cyclops
Member
What exactly is that anyway?
vegetation AA I believe.
Just got my x51 with an i7 and gtx 660 1.5gb and hoping I can at least run the directx11 features with AA turned down or off.
Any estimates or firsthand experience would be awesome. Would hate to have just bought this thing and it already needs a significant upgrade to keep up with new and upcoming games.
Any estimates or firsthand experience would be awesome. Would hate to have just bought this thing and it already needs a significant upgrade to keep up with new and upcoming games.
Manac0r
Member
I'm actually starting to think DX 11 is broken currently. First outpost and dipped to 30 fps (no vsync but using D3D) doesn't matter if I change settings from Ultra, to high, to medium still get massive FPS drops during action sections. DX 9 smooth 60 fps no matter what on Ultra.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I'm starting to think that as well. Is this Alpha To Coverage the only DX11 feature they used? Or is that what the patch is for (adds in the other options?)
Felix Lighter
Member
I really want to start tweaking this on my machine. It's one of the few examples of a game that supposedly runs better on AMD day one.
The game is an "Gaming Evolved" title so this comes as no surprise.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Yea I dropped down to DX9 for now and the game runs flawlessly. Really great game; fixed most of the issues I had with FC2 and the setting is beautiful. Reminds me a bit of White Gold, lol. Hoping some Inspector bits come through, and SweetFX can be worked in.
Manac0r
Member
Ok this make no sense but cranked up the MSAA to 8 and now running at 60 fps (Dx11) and I just cleared a heavy guarded outpost with no drops. But earlier killing a boar dropped my framerate to the 30's. Performance is sketchy but regardless the game is gorgeous even on low settings, as the colours and environment really pop. Day one patch tomorrow? Might improve things, also get flickers/ghosting on enemies but it it quickly disappears, could be an SLI issue. Ahh I'll wait for wiser Gaffers to sort this; back to the game.
same here. I have 580/2600k@4.2 and I've been a little frustrated with the latest releases like AC3, Hitman, and Sleeping Dogs. I also haven't seen this game discounted anywhere, and I'm assuming it won't be up on GMG since its ubisoft.
Got it for 35$ on GMG.
It is a way to do cheap transparency effects and can be effected by multi sample AA (but looks like arse without it).
I have no idea why they would lock it to DX11.
Skyfireblaze
Member
Hmm the game runs decent here for me now apart from Uplay messing up at times :/
My specs:
Phenom II x4 955 @ 3.2ghz
MSI 6850 Cyclone Factory OC'ed 1GB
8GB 1333mhz RAM
Windows 7 64bit
Settings:
1920x1080
everything maxed out but shadows on medium
Ambient Occlusion set to SSAO
Alpha Coverage off
every kind of AA off
Direct X 11 on
FOV set to 80
I can't say how much FPS I have though since I have some sort of FPS OCD... that means aslong as I don't know my FPS in numbers I don't care about them but as soon as I see them I become like "Ahhh I need to get 60!"
But purely from guessing I would say I get about 40-55 which I find absolutely playable and nice for such a mid-range card
Here is a (bad) screenshot: http://i.minus.com/ixe68FesNW45K.jpg
My specs:
Phenom II x4 955 @ 3.2ghz
MSI 6850 Cyclone Factory OC'ed 1GB
8GB 1333mhz RAM
Windows 7 64bit
Settings:
1920x1080
everything maxed out but shadows on medium
Ambient Occlusion set to SSAO
Alpha Coverage off
every kind of AA off
Direct X 11 on
FOV set to 80
I can't say how much FPS I have though since I have some sort of FPS OCD... that means aslong as I don't know my FPS in numbers I don't care about them but as soon as I see them I become like "Ahhh I need to get 60!"
But purely from guessing I would say I get about 40-55 which I find absolutely playable and nice for such a mid-range card Here is a (bad) screenshot: http://i.minus.com/ixe68FesNW45K.jpg
evil solrac v3.0
Member
SJRB
Gold Member
My machine was really, REALLY struggling with this game and it had me quite worried, but switching to DX9 fixed everything.
I'm still running custum video settings between medium and high, but at least it now runs like a charm. The draw distance quality is pretty poor but I'll gladly take that over choppy fps.
So if you're struggling with fps I can highly recommend DX9.
i5 330ghz
Geforce GT 530 2GB
6 GB RAM
Running an "optimal" setting with medium/high settings at 1920 x 1080, no AA.
I'm still running custum video settings between medium and high, but at least it now runs like a charm. The draw distance quality is pretty poor but I'll gladly take that over choppy fps.
So if you're struggling with fps I can highly recommend DX9.
i5 330ghz
Geforce GT 530 2GB
6 GB RAM
Running an "optimal" setting with medium/high settings at 1920 x 1080, no AA.
Can someone tell me if I'm fucked? I really want to play this game but might cancel my pre-order depending on if I can get it to look like Far Cry 2 maxed out and run well or not.
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz
8GB of RAM
and an ATI Radeon HD6770 1GB or ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB that I have laying around
My monitor can only output up to 1440x900
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz
8GB of RAM
and an ATI Radeon HD6770 1GB or ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB that I have laying around
My monitor can only output up to 1440x900
evil solrac v3.0
Member
so how will my rig do?
i5 2500K @ 4.5Ghz
GTX 580 SLI
2560x1600
i5 2500K @ 4.5Ghz
GTX 580 SLI
2560x1600
iNvid02
Member
I'm waiting on you
Our setup and resolution is the same same (I think) except I sold my 690 and went back to 580 3GB SLI.
lol. If you download the brand new beta drivers from nvidia it should run pretty slick on your rig. Especially if you run in DX9 mode.
I'm waiting on you
Our setup and resolution is the same same (I think) except I sold my 690 and went back to 580 3GB SLI.
You did what? How come
Shot in the dark, temp-issues.
The 2GB VRAM kept bugging me for some reason at 2560x1600. It never really caused an impact, but it just bothered the hell out of me lol. Plus I have the MSI Lightning Xtreme variants of the 580s which were (are) amazing so I sold it while I could still get a decent amount for it. The drop in performance isn't that drastic. I do miss the quietness and power savings from the 690 though.
evil solrac v3.0
Member
its gonna be a slideshow, im sorry
probably get 60 on dx9
UNNACCEPTABLE!! time to upgrade to 680s.
I'm waiting on you
Our setup and resolution is the same same (I think) except I sold my 690 and went back to 580 3GB SLI.
....is that case still giving you problems temp wise? told you to go with the Lian-Li PCP80N. best full tower bar none.
Yeah, actually had a hunch it would be the VRAM. You just know it's a cruel mistress, waiting to pounce the day you are trying to push some high-res textures in that resolution
Also the reason why I waited for my 4GBs 680s, I know I'd regret going 2GB. Has even helped me in a few games, namely STALKER mods with some high-res textures that just ate a TON of VRAM.Doubt that'd be an issue with the 690, they should run fairly cool - Especially compared to two 580s.
The 500r? Eh it's doing alright. I could change somethings around to make the airflow better, but I'm lazy. It's getting the job done at the moment. Don't remember you mentioning that case, but I'm curious and will take a look.
Yeah, actually had a hunch it would be the VRAM. You just know it's a cruel mistress, waiting to pounce the day you are trying to push some high-res textures in that resolution
Doubt that'd be an issue with the 690, they should run fairly cool - Especially compared to two 580s.
Yeah the heat differential is immediately noticeable going back to the 580s as is the noise. I can deal though. I still get 60fps in every game except for Metro maxed. I try and watch your impressions closely as you have the most similar setup to mine. Your performance impressions of Need for Speed MW for example, saved me the disappointment of getting that right away. Same with ACIII and it's SLI problems. In my eyes you're quite valuable!
D'awww <3
"Here's your new GPU and a code for the brand new upcoming game, Far Cry 3!" and then the GPU chokes and it runs like shit. Wouldn't that be kind of funny, just a little bit? Okay I'll shut up.