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    GTA IV - How to get smooth, decent gameplay?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by D3158, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. D3158

    D3158 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi folks, I am trying to find best settings to get smooth, decent gameplay for GTA IV. Any ideas?
    I am running on

    HP HDX 16.0" Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz Laptop (X16-1155CA)
    4 GB RAM
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Vista

    Here is the full specs for it ( link)


    Thanks in advance,
    D3158
     
    D3158, Feb 13, 2009
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  2. Akuma

    Akuma Notebook Evangelist

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    Perhaps its time to buy the game.

    The shaky camera was a part of Rockstar idea to those who use cracked exe's or download the game.
     
    Akuma, Feb 13, 2009
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  3. Citizen86

    Citizen86 Notebook User Guy

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    lol, owned
     
    Citizen86, Feb 13, 2009
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  4. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Ahaha, is this for real?
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Feb 13, 2009
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  5. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Yep. Shaky camera only happens to those who have downloaded the game. (or go to the bar ingame, but this only lasts for a minute or so).
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 13, 2009
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  6. roliath

    roliath Notebook Consultant

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    this true, they "rockstar" implemented this. It was circumvented eventually though.
     
    roliath, Feb 13, 2009
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  7. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Regardless of the legality of your current gaming romp, I'll inform you that your GPU and CPU are severely underpowered for this game's needs.
     
    Kevin, Feb 13, 2009
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  8. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    It is underpowered to play maxxed out, but it is still capable of playing at low-medium settings.
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 13, 2009
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  9. yodawg

    yodawg Notebook Consultant

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    yes very capable my t5750,4gb,3650ddr2 runs it enjoyably at 1280x800, medium settings
     
    yodawg, Feb 13, 2009
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  10. xxbadboys93

    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    Yodawg so that means my t5800 and hd 3450ddr2 should run it at about 800 by 600 with low?
     
    xxbadboys93, Feb 13, 2009
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  11. yodawg

    yodawg Notebook Consultant

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    it should
    u can check some youtube videos to see ppl with similiar specs running the game at enjoyable speeds
    also did u end up overclocking ur card with the 8.9 catalyst?
     
    yodawg, Feb 13, 2009
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  12. xxbadboys93

    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    actually trying either tonight or tommorw. School really tied me down. I searched everywhere and found no one playing gta with my gpu. :( Maybe you can help if you got time?
     
    xxbadboys93, Feb 13, 2009
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  13. yodawg

    yodawg Notebook Consultant

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    yodawg, Feb 13, 2009
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  14. xxbadboys93

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    Thanks man, they must of updated :).
    Anyways, so you want me to uninstall my 9.1 and install the ati 8.9. with or without mobility modder. Also where can i download it.
     
    xxbadboys93, Feb 13, 2009
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  15. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yeah - as noted, if you want help with the game, buy it.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 13, 2009
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