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    How well does your computer run Diablo 3?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by snipore, May 16, 2012.

  1. snipore

    snipore Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been looking at getting a new computer and I'm not a big gamer but I am interested in Diable 3.

    So for everyone that has it what resolution and settings do you run it at and how well does it perform?

    Trying to get an idea of what I will need for it. I would prefer to play it at high @ 1080.
     
    snipore, May 16, 2012
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  2. magixx

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    Runs quite well at 1080P on a HD5830.
     
    magixx, May 16, 2012
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I keep reading that most computers can run the game on HIGH but you need processing power to enable full shadowing.
     
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  4. snipore

    snipore Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great. I was hoping to be able to get an Ultrabook this summer that has a 640m and be able to play on high @1080 (or 1600x900). Glad to see this will work.

    What FPS should I expect with a 640m?
     
    snipore, May 16, 2012
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  5. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    snip, you asked the question so i'll answer it...it runs fluidly on my computer at 1080p maxxed out

    (some will look at my sig and say...DUH)
     
    SlickDude80, May 16, 2012
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  6. jlyons264

    jlyons264 Notebook Evangelist

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    runs great on mine... according to fraps it bounces around 80fps. everything maxed out @ 1080p fullscreen windowed, but it does peg at 99% usage on both cards with around 600mb usage on each cards. But doesn't go above 66c.
     
    jlyons264, May 16, 2012
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    My notebook (stats in sig) runs it great! I have everything maxed @ 1080p and get a steady 60fps with VSYNC on. When I turn it off, I get 80ish FPS. GPU usage runs around 70-80% and CPU usage is at about 5%.
     
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  8. TheArnski

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    On my 540m, it runs fluidly with vsync off. I believe all the settings were at max (don't remember the resolution). The only stutters I experienced were during the cutscene cinematics, but even then it wasn't too bad.
     
    TheArnski, May 16, 2012
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    There does seem to be some stuttering at times, but this is on Blizzard's server end. :-/
     
    Augmented, May 16, 2012
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  10. MagusDraco

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    Runs fine on my 5650 mobility at 1280x720.

    All settings at High. AA off, vsync off (I assume)
     
    MagusDraco, May 16, 2012
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  11. snipore

    snipore Notebook Enthusiast

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    Seems like it should run well on a 640m @1080 from everyone's comments. Been looking at computers ranging from 640m-660m trying to pick the right one.
     
    snipore, May 16, 2012
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    I have ati 4870M. Will it be playable at 1280x800 resolution?
     
    makatec, May 16, 2012
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    Since 4870m is better than GTX 540M and Arnski is playing it with max settings, you should have absolutely no problem at that resolution or even higher :)
     
    Cloudfire, May 16, 2012
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  14. ViciousXUSMC

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    Similar to another thread so I'll post same result.

    Solid 60fps pretty much at 6240x1200



     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 16, 2012
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    6240x1200?!?!? Umm....oooookkkkk :err:
     
    Augmented, May 16, 2012
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  16. baii

    baii Sone

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    Does it help gameplay though? I think 2 screen would be optimal, 3 screen you need to turn head too much.

    Yes, I am just jealous :D

    Honestly, the combat feel alot like torchlight1, so hope it doesn't scale as silly and the skill choice are versatile/balance.
     
    baii, May 16, 2012
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    Meh...I don't like spreading games out across multiple monitors. Why? Because the screen bezels make a rather large seam which takes away from the immersion.
     
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    What kind of computer are you using to get Solid 60fps pretty much at 6240x1200?

    Just wondering...
     
    jlyons264, May 16, 2012
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    I wouldn't know because nobody has given me a guest pass. :cry:

    j/k
     
    HTWingNut, May 16, 2012
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  21. MagusDraco

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    I've dropped shadows to medium because the end of act 1 started giving my 5650 some fits. Arranae's cave was dropping me to 30 fps.
     
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  22. Getawayfrommelucas

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    Hows the 485m crew doing with D3?
     
    Getawayfrommelucas, May 17, 2012
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    Runs like a dream on my R2. I still am not sure if the game supports crossfire or not.
     
    Mechanized Menace, May 17, 2012
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  24. Teslacoil

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    Thinkpad T400. 3GB ram, ATI 3470, 720p everything low/off, game running off an intel 120GB ssd in ultrabay.

    It is playable so far (still going through act 1). steady 25fps, drops to 15 when things get crazy. no input lag. laptop gets very hot.

    I do get a consistant black screen on exit that requires a reboot.
     
    Teslacoil, May 17, 2012
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