What new graphics card for a fluent ride and animations in TS12?

[vince_black]

Hello,

I have two or three years old computer. I started with Trainz more years ago, first with 2004 and later continued with 2006. Since I have bought TS2010 and TS12 my rides on this simulator are more and more similar to "a big slide show". I decided to do something with it and I bought additional memories and increased RAM up to 12 GB. It didnť help.

Now I'm thinking about buying a new graphics card. Can you say me which card is the best/optional for TS12? Trainz creators suggest nVidia GeForce 8800, but this is not in stock now.

My actual computer:

Processor: QuadCore AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 630 Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz (14 x 201)
Memory: 12 MB RAM
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series
Display Memory: 2167 MB

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

I can't almost run actual routes in TS12, because of "slide show" or simulator crashing. I can run Midwest Grain 1.x, but almost cannot run version 2.x. I can run all threee UMR2014 sessions, but can't run Halden Yard because simulator kicks me off whenever I switch view to outside cab.

My dream is to ride a trains without any crashes and with fluent moving. I'll be glad for any reference. Of course I can't say I will have chance to buy everything... Thanks

 

[NeonTheGriffon]

A nVidia GT610 will be sufficient enough to run Trainz 12. It has 1-2GB of onboard video memory compared to the 512mb of memory on the 8800gt.
It's also only $45.

 

[fran1]

A nVidia GT610 will be sufficient enough to run Trainz 12. It has 1-2GB of onboard video memory compared to the 512mb of memory on the 8800gt.
It's also only $45.

It's a low end card that will be no better running trainz. The price says it all.

 

[NeonTheGriffon]

It's a low end card that will be no better running trainz. The price says it all.

Whoops I read incorrectly. Shame on me.
I'd grab a GTX 760. I've had good experiences with those cards.
I don't know why, but ATIs always gave me issues.

 

[fran1]

Whoops I read incorrectly. Shame on me.
I'd grab a GTX 760. I've had good experiences with those cards.
I don't know why, but ATIs always gave me issues.

Now your cookin with gas.

 

[itareus]

When upgrading a video card it's important to make sure your computers PSU (Power Supply Unit ) is powerful enough to handle the new card.

 

[shaneturner12]

As well as that, be aware that if you choose an Nvidia card, you will need to completely remove the ATI drivers and install the NVidia drivers.

Shane

 

[fran1]

When upgrading a video card it's important to make sure your computers PSU (Power Supply Unit ) is powerful enough to handle the new card.

Another one to look for, is the mobo capable of taking advantage of the new card, ie PCI-E 1 vs PCI-E 2.

Oh we're a gloom and doom bunch this morning.

 

[vosloo]

According to your posted specs, your system is using DirecX11. Trainz needs DirectX9 to run correctly.

 

[vince_black]

According to your posted specs, your system is using DirecX11. Trainz needs DirectX9 to run correctly.

It means I have to downgrade DirectX? I thought myself higher version = higher performance ...

 

[vince_black]

Whoops I read incorrectly. Shame on me.
I'd grab a GTX 760. I've had good experiences with those cards.
I don't know why, but ATIs always gave me issues.

Yes, I was surprised too by a low price first time.

GTX 760 makes more sense...

 

[vince_black]

As well as that, be aware that if you choose an Nvidia card, you will need to completely remove the ATI drivers and install the NVidia drivers.

Shane

Ok, understand and thanks for the notice. Does anybody knows similar card with ATI? It could be easier resulting, maybe...

 

[fran1]

It means I have to downgrade DirectX? I thought myself higher version = higher performance ...

You have to have dx9c for trainz to run, regardless of whether you have dx10 or 11 installed. They run happily together.

 

[fran1]

Ok, understand and thanks for the notice. Does anybody knows similar card with ATI? It could be easier resulting, maybe...

Check the link, graphics card chart.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html