can x800xt run doom III 'ultra' settings?

Bellator · Jul 27, 2004, 01:52 AM

I know Carmack is saying you gotta have a 512mb vid card to run the game on ultra, but can 256mb vid cards like the x800xt (or 6800ultra) run the game with ultra settings? Or even with these bad boys you're still gonna get a nice juicy slide show?

Zelig · Jul 27, 2004, 02:48 AM

I don't think so, because regardless of how fast the card is, you'll run out of texture memory...

lukar · Jul 27, 2004, 03:19 AM

Well, I think so with no problems!!

3DC is the answer. Using this compressiong, X800XT can run ultra high settings with no visual lost. I think ATI is slow, and I think they still didn't implemented 3DC into openGL drivers.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 27, 2004, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by Bellator
I know Carmack is saying you gotta have a 512mb vid card to run the game on ultra, but can 256mb vid cards like the x800xt (or 6800ultra) run the game with ultra settings? Or even with these bad boys you're still gonna get a nice juicy slide show?

I would guess that depends if your not running it at high aa/af and a hugh res...

We won't know till the thing get released...

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Originally posted by lukar
Well, I think so with no problems!!

3DC is the answer. Using this compressiong, X800XT can run ultra high settings with no visual lost. I think ATI is slow, and I think they still didn't implemented 3DC into openGL drivers.

umm far as i know ati x800 and thier drivers shipped with 3dc drivers.... but I belive the game devoper may have to add support on thier end ....

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3Dc™
3Dc is an exciting new compression technology designed to bring out fine details in games while minimizing memory usage. It is the first compression technique optimized to work with normal maps, which allow fine per-pixel control over how light reflects from a textured surface. With up to 4:1 compression possible, this means game designers can now include up to 4x the detail without changing the amount of graphics memory required and without impacting performance.

Jul 27, 2004, 01:52 AM	#1
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	can x800xt run doom III 'ultra' settings? I know Carmack is saying you gotta have a 512mb vid card to run the game on ultra, but can 256mb vid cards like the x800xt (or 6800ultra) run the game with ultra settings? Or even with these bad boys you're still gonna get a nice juicy slide show?

Jul 27, 2004, 02:48 AM	#2
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	I don't think so, because regardless of how fast the card is, you'll run out of texture memory...

Jul 27, 2004, 03:19 AM	#3
lukar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	Well, I think so with no problems!! 3DC is the answer. Using this compressiong, X800XT can run ultra high settings with no visual lost. I think ATI is slow, and I think they still didn't implemented 3DC into openGL drivers.