Can I run Witcher 2 with these specs?

[Josh]

Hi guys just wanna know how well I could run Witcher 2 with these specs, thanks!

Intel Dual Core i5-3210M CPU @ 2.5GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
8GB RAM

EDIT: I have now played The Witcher 2 for a few hours (non-steam version) running it ok at 1024x768, still a fair amount of frame rate dips in heavy areas, like ones with multiple NPC's or forest areas (affects conversations too in places) but thankfully it hasn't negatively affected combat so much it puts you at a disadvantage, so it's still playable.
Have also tried it on 800x600 (with Text Downscaling set to Low so it doesn't look awful) and frame rates are definitely improved, only problem with it is the text gets pixellated, and on my 1366x768 resolution screen, it makes it hard to read.

Great game so far though not gunna lie

[Schnitzelbacke]

Publicado originalmente por Loaded Towel:

This is correct, and yeah i'm used to 30FPS, 1024x768 is usually what i'm running games on

My W2 is in 1366x768 and still looks pretty good on a 17" laptop screen. Only dropping below 30FPS in some demanding cutscenes. Playing mostly >40FPS.

I'd say your system can handle this game without taking too much atmosphere or fun.

[Josh]

Publicado originalmente por Schnitzelbacke:

Publicado originalmente por Loaded Towel:

This is correct, and yeah i'm used to 30FPS, 1024x768 is usually what i'm running games on

My W2 is in 1366x768 and still looks pretty good on a 17" laptop screen. Only dropping below 30FPS in some demanding cutscenes. Playing mostly >40FPS.

I'd say your system can handle this game without taking too much atmosphere or fun.

That's good to hear thanks :D

[RobinOttens]

Game run pretty well on my laptop too, at 1280x720 and medium settings, sure, but it still looks and plays great.

[Josh]

Publicado originalmente por RobinOttens:

Game run pretty well on my laptop too, at 1280x720 and medium settings, sure, but it still looks and plays great.

what's your specs?

[RobinOttens]

Publicado originalmente por Loaded Towel:

Publicado originalmente por RobinOttens:

Game run pretty well on my laptop too, at 1280x720 and medium settings, sure, but it still looks and plays great.

what's your specs?

Intel i7-5500U @ 2x2.4GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 940M

[Trash_Sombra]

you should be able to i have a i5 lap tap 950m in i can play at 1080p on low settings

[Ceejay]

Publicado originalmente por RobinOttens:

Intel i7-5500U @ 2x2.4GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 940M

Publicado originalmente por Schnitzelbacke:

• i7 3630QM @ 2.40Ghz
  
• Nvidia GT 650M
  
• 8GB RAM

Everything pretty similar to your system.

Can run it just fine at 768p with mid to low settings - 99% FPS over 30.

Publicado originalmente por Admin can i fap on your Head:

you should be able to i have a i5 lap tap 950m in i can play at 1080p on low settings

People need to understand what gpu numbers mean. The 630m is barely above the minimum, even the minimum cards listed in the requirements can outperform the 630 at certain tasks.

The 650m, 940m and 950m are vastly faster than an 630m so that does not help in determining how it runs on a 630,

The first number is the generation, the later numbers the model, so op has a series 6 model 30 very low end, the 650, is a series 6 model 50 so its almost midrange.

Publicado originalmente por elderscrolls35:

nVidia 820M 1 GB;
RAM 4 GB;

Again, I'm running Witcher 2 almost on low settings, I guess that you can as well.

This is the closet in performance out of everything listed as they have a series 8 model 20, however as it is newer and based on newer tech, it still slightly outpeforms the 630.

Looking at other threads on the forum people with 630m's on the lowest settings are getting anywhere bewtween 15-30, but naturally more near the lower end when the action heats up.

So even if you can put up with low res and detail levels, It depends when there is lots going on if you can put up low frame rates.

[Josh]

Publicado originalmente por Ceejay:

Publicado originalmente por RobinOttens:

Intel i7-5500U @ 2x2.4GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 940M

Publicado originalmente por Schnitzelbacke:

• i7 3630QM @ 2.40Ghz
  
• Nvidia GT 650M
  
• 8GB RAM

Everything pretty similar to your system.

Can run it just fine at 768p with mid to low settings - 99% FPS over 30.

Publicado originalmente por Admin can i fap on your Head:

you should be able to i have a i5 lap tap 950m in i can play at 1080p on low settings

People need to understand what gpu numbers mean. The 630m is barely above the minimum, even the minimum cards listed in the requirements can outperform the 630 at certain tasks.

The 650m, 940m and 950m are vastly faster than an 630m so that does not help in determining how it runs on a 630,

The first number is the generation, the later numbers the model, so op has a series 6 model 30 very low end, the 650, is a series 6 model 50 so its almost midrange.

Publicado originalmente por elderscrolls35:

nVidia 820M 1 GB;
RAM 4 GB;

Again, I'm running Witcher 2 almost on low settings, I guess that you can as well.

This is the closet in performance out of everything listed as they have a series 8 model 20, however as it is newer and based on newer tech, it still slightly outpeforms the 630.

Looking at other threads on the forum people with 630m's on the lowest settings are getting anywhere bewtween 15-30, but naturally more near the lower end when the action heats up.

So even if you can put up with low res and detail levels, It depends when there is lots going on if you can put up low frame rates.

That's useful to know, thanks

[Schnitzelbacke]

Publicado originalmente por Ceejay:

People need to understand what gpu numbers mean. The 630m is barely above the minimum, even the minimum cards listed in the requirements can outperform the 630 at certain tasks.

The 650m, 940m and 950m are vastly faster than an 630m so that does not help in determining how it runs on a 630,

The first number is the generation, the later numbers the model, so op has a series 6 model 30 very low end, the 650, is a series 6 model 50 so its almost midrange.

Good to know =).

I kind of ignored all the technical development since I'm on laptops for years so a 650 sounded just like a minor upgrade to the 630.

[Ceejay]

Publicado originalmente por Schnitzelbacke:

Good to know =).

I kind of ignored all the technical development since I'm on laptops for years so a 650 sounded just like a minor upgrade to the 630.

Its almost twice as fast.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GT-650M-vs-GeForce-GT-630M

It can be confusing, they need a better way of numbering as it does confuse people. For instance having the'm' next to it also makes a difference as mobile versions of gpu;s can be up to half the speed of their desktop counter parts,

This is why lots of people have issues with laptops playing games, Its not actually because they are on a laptop, a laptop can play a game just as well as a desktop if it is fast enough, it is purely people often think their machines are better than they are, due to mis-understanding numbers, and not realising what the 'm' means in their specs.

They thinik great I paid over $1000 and have a 960m in, so i can run this game as it says it needs only a gtx960,nope, for instance a desktop 960 in theif gets 50.6 the gtx960m only get 27.8. So while they have spent a small fortune on their "Gaming" laptop, its still not great for gaming. Ideally they need to be aiming for settings a gt930 will handle.

[vikingniels]

buy a gtx 1080 i have on my laptop ultra 4k 60 fps

[Josh]

Publicado originalmente por vikingniels:

buy a gtx 1080 i have on my laptop ultra 4k 60 fps

Annoyingly you can't swap any individual parts in my laptop (Lenovo Z580), otherwise i'd have got a better GPU

[sim 35th]

Publicado originalmente por Loaded Towel:

Publicado originalmente por vikingniels:

buy a gtx 1080 i have on my laptop ultra 4k 60 fps

Annoyingly you can't swap any individual parts in my laptop (Lenovo Z580), otherwise i'd have got a better GPU

On my as well - otherwise I would have got better CPU, for example - Intel Pentium N3540. My (Intel Celeron N2840) and that Pentium have same socket... too bad it can not be swapped. On my laptop I can swap only hard drive (to better HDD or SSD) and RAM (up to 8 GB). .

[HITMAN1997]

yes but in low settings

[DaBigIN]

Publicado originalmente por Loaded Towel:

Hi guys just wanna know how well I could run Witcher 2 with these specs, thanks!

Intel Dual Core i5-3210M CPU @ 2.5GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
8GB RAM

you should maybe think of changing that card to maybe a 7xx series, but it seems like you got a macbook or imac, might be wrong but if that is the case you can't change your specs.