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System specs: Macharius Send a noteboard - 29/10/2010 05:39:19 PM
Core2 Duo 2.6GHz
Asus P5Q SE PLUS
4GB (2x2) G.Skill DDR2-1333
Win7/64 Home Premium
Monitor running 1680x1050
edit: and a Corsair 550W PSU

Cataclysm runs on Ultra at about 20-some fps on average, as long as I don't try to turn the camera. I think the main issue is rendering terrain textures, which is a problem in open areas even on Good setting (two below Ultra). Flying over Zul Drak was enough to turn the game into a slideshow.

I would recommend against trying to overclock the card if you don't know what you're doing, and can't easily afford a replacement.


My idea for this was just to keep an eye on the temperature meter. Heck, the built-in utility lets me control processor speed, memory speed, and the card's fan speed. I could just maximize all of it and see what happens, I suppose, and as long as it doesn't get too hot I could leave it as-is.

If I were you, I'd update your drivers, and see what you think. If you're not happy with the results, or if you're determined to game at 1920, return your card, and buy a 5770. This should set you back about $150, and, in my opinion, is probably the best bang-for-your-buck card out there in the 1920 arena.


Doubling up on the stream processors is very tempting... but spending the extra $60 isn't as much.
This message last edited by Macharius on 29/10/2010 at 06:35:47 PM
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In need of graphics card advice. (edit with update) Macharius - 29/10/2010 04:01:37 PM 712 Views
That's the card in my new iMac. Well, according to Apple, at least... Zalis - 29/10/2010 04:45:19 PM 603 Views
A 9800GT is roughly equivalent to a 5670. *NM* Aemon - 29/10/2010 04:58:07 PM 268 Views
I've no problem deferring to someone more familiar w/ recent cards. Zalis - 29/10/2010 05:44:20 PM 473 Views
Each architecture is different and better at different things. Aemon - 29/10/2010 08:16:14 PM 454 Views
Your card isn't an ati hd5670, it is about 75% as fast as an 8800gt Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:34:47 AM 568 Views
Good to know. Zalis - 01/11/2010 01:45:15 PM 434 Views
ATI Mobility HD5730 is almost the same as the desktop ATI HD5670 but it is closer to ATI HD5570 Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:32:01 AM 1034 Views
One thing you didn't mention is what resolution you're trying to run at. Aemon - 29/10/2010 05:07:38 PM 430 Views
System specs: Macharius - 29/10/2010 05:39:19 PM 428 Views
Re: System specs: Aemon - 29/10/2010 08:22:38 PM 448 Views
Re: System specs: Macharius - 29/10/2010 09:30:24 PM 404 Views
I was looking at this card as well for a new system build BlackAdder - 29/10/2010 06:22:20 PM 505 Views
Re: I was looking at this card as well for a new system build Macharius - 29/10/2010 06:35:30 PM 491 Views
Glad to hear it's working. That kind of performance is much more what I'd expect from a 5670. *NM* Aemon - 31/10/2010 01:45:45 AM 200 Views
That didn't stop me from getting the 5770 so that I would have a "buffer zone" of peformance gains Macharius - 31/10/2010 01:11:35 PM 475 Views
Thanks for the update! This makes my choice easy *NM* BlackAdder - 31/10/2010 02:56:38 AM 227 Views
You're welcome *NM* Macharius - 31/10/2010 01:12:00 PM 194 Views
The HD5670 is meant to be a casual gamer card Roland00 - 31/10/2010 02:23:45 PM 526 Views
Nice to know that someone selling these actually knows what they're talking about. Zalis - 01/11/2010 01:42:31 PM 425 Views
Fry's Electronics *NM* Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:45:23 PM 198 Views
Re: Nice to know that someone selling these actually knows what they're talking about. TaskmasterJack - 01/11/2010 09:29:38 PM 492 Views
If you do return the card, these are the cards I would recommend (links inside to newegg) Roland00 - 01/11/2010 02:32:23 AM 472 Views
Excellent post BlackAdder - 01/11/2010 05:06:10 PM 621 Views
The 460 is a better card than a 465 Roland00 - 02/11/2010 03:11:10 AM 406 Views
And FPS per dollar isn't the only important stat Roland00 - 02/11/2010 03:14:10 AM 415 Views
Re: And FPS per dollar isn't the only important stat Macharius - 02/11/2010 12:52:46 PM 470 Views
Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card Roland00 - 02/11/2010 06:14:16 PM 570 Views
Re: Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card Macharius - 02/11/2010 08:01:21 PM 410 Views
Re: Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card BlackAdder - 02/11/2010 09:19:44 PM 604 Views
Do you already have a computer or are you building a new one? If so what are the specs? And .... Roland00 - 03/11/2010 10:49:35 AM 433 Views
Well BlackAdder - 03/11/2010 08:31:11 PM 625 Views
Sorry I remember now Roland00 - 03/11/2010 11:41:14 PM 456 Views
Re: Sorry I remember now BlackAdder - 04/11/2010 05:45:22 PM 623 Views
If you are not going to overclock, you should really consider this computer Roland00 - 04/11/2010 12:28:44 AM 586 Views
Slickdeals thread claims it's no longer available. Was a good deal, though. *NM* Zalis - 04/11/2010 01:28:09 PM 196 Views
Re: If you are not going to overclock, you should really consider this computer BlackAdder - 04/11/2010 06:02:57 PM 438 Views
HP doesn't use homemade harddrives Roland00 - 04/11/2010 07:41:35 PM 439 Views
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