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    Oblivion best settings

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by uv2008, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. uv2008

    uv2008 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I have a Studio 17 with Radeon 3650 card, 2.53GHz cpu, 4GB RAM and 1440x900 max resolution. For any of you who played Oblivion- any idea what's the best possible video setting for running Oblivion? I tried setting anti-alias with HDR option but it wouldn't let me have the two together.

    Thanks for any suggestion!
     
    uv2008, Jan 11, 2009
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    You can't set AA with HDR, Just set everything on high, and play at your native resolution.
     
    Ayle, Jan 11, 2009
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  3. uv2008

    uv2008 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your reply Ayle. Which option will give me better graphics - HDR, or the Bloom option with AA?
     
    uv2008, Jan 11, 2009
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  4. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    me thinks HDR thats what i use on Fallout 3 :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 11, 2009
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  5. unknown555525

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    AA isn't all that necessary. It only smooths out the jagged lines that you "might" see on your screen. HDR completely changes the game's lighting and adds ALOT more to the graphics.

    Also, you can do HDR with AA, you just need to download the latest patch.
     
    unknown555525, Jan 11, 2009
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    Yep, just set AA in the ATi control panel.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jan 11, 2009
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    OK, I now have some time :)

    Theres a program called Streamline which is made for Oblivion and used to smoothen out the game play.

    You will also need to have installed OBSE which is a script editor for Oblivion, I think. Which allows you to run Streamline

    And it wouldn't hurt to have a flick through this: http://www.tweakguides.com/Oblivion_1.html
     
    Manic Penguins, Jan 12, 2009
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    well i have an 9600m gs and a p8400 and I'm playing it right now:

    1400*900
    high settings
    no vsync
    hdr lighting

    25+ fps outdoor
    50+ indoor

    you won't need AA, just raise the resolution.
     
    ARom, Jan 12, 2009
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  9. Pranalien

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    Bloom is much more believable than HDR I feel.
     
    Pranalien, Jan 12, 2009
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