Running on a Toaster

[1uploop]

Currently I am in a situation where the only PC I have access to is my very old laptop. I figured I'd download Destiny just for giggles to see if it'd run, but it is beyond jank. My terrible specs are as follows:

AMD A10-5745m APU 2.1Ghz Quad
8192mb RAM
AMD Radeon GPU 750mb vram

I fully recognize that this is atrocious, but it is what it is. I have everything set to the lowest possible settings, including setting the render resolution down to 25% (as low as it'll go) which makes the game look like Doom. While this is hilarious, it is not ideal as even with these parameters I only get about an average of 12 frames, maybe 17-20 max. Is there any other settings I can change or things I can do to improve this, or should I just live with the jank till my situation changes/avoid Destiny in general?

[S∀T∀N]

I don't know what you expected, avoid everything.

[CEPHY]

You might be able to go even lower by editing the .ini files.

But really, I would just save up for a whole new PC if I were you. ~1K for a high end pc, depending on where you buy it, may seem very expensive, but it's worth it in the long run.

[1uploop]

Originally posted by ILIAD:

You might be able to go even lower by editing the .ini files.

But really, I would just save up for a whole new PC if I were you. ~1K for a high end pc, depending on where you buy it, may seem very expensive, but it's worth it in the long run.

I actually have a desktop that can run it at max settings/uncapped frames, it's just currently in storage for reasons.

What lines in the .ini file might I be looking for? I noticed there are a few settings, for instance foliage shadows, that only go down to medium with no option for low or lowest. Would something like that be able to be adjusted there?

[Peter The Hymen Eater]

This might help you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UujC9dDLwIU

[1uploop]

Originally posted by :

This might help you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UujC9dDLwIU

Unfortunately the files referenced in this video are from the Battle.net build and don't seem to exist in the Steam version. He mentions some other things that could be of use though, I appreciate it.

[djie]

The appdata is hidden, set the folder option to show hidden files.

[Mez Koo]

Originally posted by 1uploop:

I actually have a desktop that can run it at max settings/uncapped frames, it's just currently in storage for reasons.

Hiding it from a vengeful parent or lover?

[Pain]

Originally posted by  Mez Koo:

Originally posted by 1uploop:

I actually have a desktop that can run it at max settings/uncapped frames, it's just currently in storage for reasons.

Hiding it from a vengeful parent or lover?

My guess would be more his living circumstances right now, a laptop is portable......

[The_Mess]

Originally posted by 1uploop:

Currently I am in a situation where the only PC I have access to is my very old laptop. I figured I'd download Destiny just for giggles to see if it'd run, but it is beyond jank. My terrible specs are as follows:

AMD A10-5745m APU 2.1Ghz Quad
8192mb RAM
AMD Radeon GPU 750mb vram

I fully recognize that this is atrocious, but it is what it is. I have everything set to the lowest possible settings, including setting the render resolution down to 25% (as low as it'll go) which makes the game look like Doom. While this is hilarious, it is not ideal as even with these parameters I only get about an average of 12 frames, maybe 17-20 max. Is there any other settings I can change or things I can do to improve this, or should I just live with the jank till my situation changes/avoid Destiny in general?

Ouch... Probably wont be able to squeeze more performance out of it since the GPU in the APU is the limiting factor. As AMD decided not to canabalise their low end graphics card sales.

Also, might be worth trying to hunt down an old (5 years+) gaming laptop on ebay, since I'm able to run this on my ancient socket 775 build with a xeon e5440 OC@3.4GHz. Originally played with a AMD HD 6850 1GB with no issues, but using a a shiny new RX 570 4GB at present. Because in theory, any laptop with a midrange+ graphics card will do the job since Destiny 2 is pretty well optimised graphics wise.

[ツ⁧⁧Astora]

Try using reshade? I've heard it can decrease the graphics or something.

[MOSLEY]

Honestly, I'm surprised the game even launches on that machine... 12 FPS is pretty impressive.

Originally posted by Astra :

Try using reshade? I've heard it can decrease the graphics or something.

That's a great way to get your account banned.

[1uploop]

Originally posted by djie:

The appdata is hidden, set the folder option to show hidden files.

Nice, good looking out fam.

Originally posted by MOSLEY:

Honestly, I'm surprised the game even launches on that machine... 12 FPS is pretty impressive.

TBH I was surprised myself, I didn't expect it to work either. I did get an error message I never knew existed though before lowering the render res to 25%, apparently D2 will just straight boot you if you don't have enough frames. So, I guess according to them 12 is fine?