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    How is the 8600M GT doing on Bioshock?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Gigamaster89, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. Gigamaster89

    Gigamaster89 Notebook Consultant

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    I tried the demo on my new Inspiron 1520 (256mb gpu, 2ghz cpu, 2gb ram) on max settings @ 1680x1050 with everything but forced lighting on...

    my laptop blew up :rolleyes:

    Recommended settings? I can't run Fraps in games, any other way to tell FPS?
     
    Gigamaster89, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. kewlguy53403

    kewlguy53403 Notebook Enthusiast

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    try 3DMark06 for a general idea.

    I found 1024 x whatever to work the best. I did not try it overclocked however.
     
    kewlguy53403, Aug 28, 2007
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  3. AmazingGracePlayer

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    Try using half that resolution, and the game should run fine. If not, make all effects 75%, not 100%.
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Aug 28, 2007
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    In the demo i was runing 1280 x 800, All Maxed Out including DX10 textures except for global lighting. I was averaging around 20fps which seemed good enough for the slow movement.
     
    B4TCH, Aug 28, 2007
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    Might I ask how you got Bioshock to run in 1280x 800 res? The closest I could get to that res. was 1280x768.
     
    Razer-D, Aug 28, 2007
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    i ran it at 1280x1024 maxed and still getting over 30fps
     
    einhander, Aug 28, 2007
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