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    UT3 demo maxed?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dman7, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    So i'm running the demo on 1440x900 with everything on, including v-sync and it's really smooth, does the demo leave out lot's of features?
     
    Dman7, Jan 14, 2008
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  2. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    from what i here the full game has options for higher quality settings than the demo.
     
    dmacfour, Jan 14, 2008
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    zipx2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    Setting the texture/world detail levels above 3 in the demo has no effect since the higher resolution textures aren't actually inclucded. Even if it's at level 5 in the options, it will be level 3 in the game. In the retail game, 4 is playable most of the time, but I opt for a higher framerate with 3.

    Edit: Forgot to mention that it runs on detail at 4, but at 1280x800. I also have postprocessing on Vivid. The min FPS that I've seen on 4 is 28. Setting it back to 3 usually gives 30-35 as a minimum depending on the map.
     
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  4. onlycopunk

    onlycopunk Notebook Consultant

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    Following a few tweaks from tweakguides.com like low poly characters and no shadows, i play everything on high with great fps. always above 30.

    But yes, the demo has crippled graphics compared the full game.
     
    onlycopunk, Jan 14, 2008
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