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    Can the X700 handle Splinter Cell Double Agent?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MrSquirrel, Dec 7, 2006.

  1. MrSquirrel

    MrSquirrel Notebook Enthusiast

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    The game requires Shader 3.0, I was wondering if this video card has it (ATI Mobility Radeon x700)? I don't want to waste a few days downloading 8 gbs and find out my computer can't handle it :(

    Thanks!
     
    MrSquirrel, Dec 7, 2006
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  2. sionyboy

    sionyboy Notebook Evangelist

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    It can't handle shader model 3 no, but I think it will default to Shader Model 1.1 instead. So you'll be able to play it still, just not with all the fancy graphics on.
     
    sionyboy, Dec 7, 2006
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  3. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    no you cant even start it at all.
     
    stamar, Dec 7, 2006
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  4. I'm Confused?

    I'm Confused? Notebook Evangelist

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    This is a bit of a yes/no question. Yes, TECHNICALLY it CAN play Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but then again, it depends on what you consider to be PLAYABLE. Double Agent is a very (and strangely) demanding game and will most likely kill your X700, much like it killed a dual core 7900GTX system.

    My recommendation is to play Chaos Theory, as it is less demanding. If you have it and have finished it, then just get a demo for Double Agent. Hope this helps.

    EDIT: Scratch that, you can only run Chaos Theory. Shader Model 3.0 is REQUIRED for Double Agent, though I don't see the point. I doesn't look THAT much better than Chaos Theory.
     
    I'm Confused?, Dec 7, 2006
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  5. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    No you cannot play it because it doesn't support SM 3.0.
    I treid 1 million times but no, you just can't play it, stupid Ubisoft.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Dec 7, 2006
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  6. HavoK

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    That really sucks. The entire older X generation of cards don't support SM3 so even with a powerful card like an X850 or something, you could be running other games on high settings, whilst you can't even start Splinter cell!
     
    HavoK, Dec 7, 2006
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  7. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, that was a really bad move IMO. I downloaded the demo, and it wasn't even that impressive. The water looked like crap, and in the demo at least, shadows were rare anyway. And that was at max settings. I don't see all the fuss.
     
    Paul, Dec 7, 2006
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  8. el_superhombre

    el_superhombre Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah.

    I think that these game developers are riding a little too high on their horses. If they contiune to exclude the 80% of their market that does not have the absolute latest and most up-to-date hardware they will crumble. Ha and me along with my little X700 will laugh!!

    Ubisoft you suck... and so do most of your games. Yeah that includes Far Cry, without the graphics it's nothing but a B-Movie starring Chuck Norris or Steven Segal.
     
    el_superhombre, Dec 11, 2006
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  9. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    ps 3.0 is going to haunt you a lot. ps 3.0 exists in both xbox 360 and ps3 consoles.

    ps 2.0 is computers only now. Its going to be too small a customer base to write the games for.
     
    stamar, Dec 11, 2006
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