Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! - Page 47

Igard · April 20 2011, 12:23 PM

It is indeed a beautiful game. Well worth upgrading for IMO.

But you don't need a good graphics card to enjoy moments like this. My Klingon alt, partying with old man Worf on Forcas III.

Freman · April 20 2011, 02:02 PM

If I buy this for my computer

Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3450 PCI Express 512MB GDDR2 Video Card

will that run the game the way it was intended?

Bird of Prey · April 20 2011, 05:48 PM

Freman wrote:

If I buy this for my computer

Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3450 PCI Express 512MB GDDR2 Video Card

will that run the game the way it was intended?

I picked up a SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card back in February, and you can see how it looks by some of my screenshots. Before that, I just used the basic Intel HD Graphics chip that came with my computer. The graphics weren't that great (no shadows, reflects, anti-aliasing, etc) but the game was playable. Since I upgraded, I've noticed a huge difference in the quality of the graphics.

I would imagine that the card you specified should allow you to play the game they way it was intended. It's far better than the onboard graphics chip.

backstept · April 20 2011, 05:52 PM

I've got a ATI HD 5670 and it runs on maximum just fine

Igard · April 21 2011, 12:48 PM

I run an ATI HD5870 2GB so perhaps that's a bit overkill for STO.

I'm not sure if the 3450 will run it at max, Fremen, but it's up to you if you want that or just a big improvement on what you've got.

Some one might be able to shed more light on this, but I'm sure I read somewhere that STO isn't that great with ATI cards. Mine runs just fine mind you, a bit hot maybe.

Perhaps take a look at some Nvidia cards for running STO instead.

EDIT: just googled STO ATI cards and it looks like the problem for some was with dynamic lighting, which has apparently just been fixed by ATI in their latest patch, so I think you're good to go with whatever card you select.

Noname Given · April 21 2011, 06:21 PM

Freman wrote:

WOW, I SOOOOOO need to get a new graphics card. I'm running this on low settings because my card is crap. The graphics I'm getting look like a game from 5-10 years ago. They're more then good enough (I've never been overly concerned with graphics, it's all about story and gameplay with me), but I have to admit, the game looks pretty sweet the way it was intended to be seen.

You might have half resolution enabled. If so, disable it, and your graphics will improve dramatically. (And if you have a card that meets the minimum specs y9ou should still get a decent framerate with everything else at low.

Rat Boy · April 22 2011, 04:45 PM

Been finally spending time leveling up my Klingon alt, Kurot. Here he is on Qo'Nos after making lieutenant commander. Gave him a bit of a makeover to make him look more like your typical Klingon without being either too generic or too over the top:

The eyepatch adds character.

Timelord_Victorious · April 25 2011, 02:30 PM

Some impressions of our lates Khitomer Accord battle (The finale against the big bad's dreadnaught):

Herkimer Jitty · April 26 2011, 04:48 AM

The Borg assimilated rollermines!

Get a MIT graduate with a crowbar in here, stat!

Rat Boy · April 26 2011, 05:13 PM

Guess who I bumped into?

Timelord_Victorious · April 26 2011, 05:56 PM

Herkimer Jitty wrote:

The Borg assimilated rollermines!

Get a MIT graduate with a crowbar in here, stat!

haha, i had no idea what that menat until I googled it. I assume everybody else is already "in the know" about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL7QdACSvgk

Bird of Prey · May 1 2011, 05:00 PM

Finally encountered the last Breen capital ship to collect the accolade !!

Bird of Prey · May 1 2011, 05:02 PM

Rat Boy wrote:

Guess who I bumped into?

Dr. Zoidberg !!!

Timelord_Victorious · May 1 2011, 05:52 PM

Timelord_Victorious · May 1 2011, 10:36 PM

I got a new crew addition. Look familiar?

April 20 2011, 12:23 PM	#691
Igard Lieutenant Location: The Romii System. I also reside in Scotland.	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! It is indeed a beautiful game. Well worth upgrading for IMO. But you don't need a good graphics card to enjoy moments like this. My Klingon alt, partying with old man Worf on Forcas III. __________________ Igard's Romulan Cargo Bay

April 20 2011, 02:02 PM	#692
Freman Fleet Captain Location: Kenora, Ontario, Canada	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! If I buy this for my computer Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3450 PCI Express 512MB GDDR2 Video Card will that run the game the way it was intended? __________________ Booyaka!!!!

April 20 2011, 05:52 PM	#694
backstept Rear Admiral Location: Syracuse	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! I've got a ATI HD 5670 and it runs on maximum just fine __________________ \| Hi I'm Gauis Blatar lol \| backstept.blogspot.com \| about.me

April 21 2011, 12:48 PM	#695
Igard Lieutenant Location: The Romii System. I also reside in Scotland.	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! I run an ATI HD5870 2GB so perhaps that's a bit overkill for STO. I'm not sure if the 3450 will run it at max, Fremen, but it's up to you if you want that or just a big improvement on what you've got. Some one might be able to shed more light on this, but I'm sure I read somewhere that STO isn't that great with ATI cards. Mine runs just fine mind you, a bit hot maybe. Perhaps take a look at some Nvidia cards for running STO instead. EDIT: just googled STO ATI cards and it looks like the problem for some was with dynamic lighting, which has apparently just been fixed by ATI in their latest patch, so I think you're good to go with whatever card you select. __________________ Igard's Romulan Cargo Bay Last edited by Igard; April 21 2011 at 04:11 PM. Reason: additional info

April 22 2011, 04:45 PM	#697
Rat Boy Vice Admiral Location: Home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants!	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! Been finally spending time leveling up my Klingon alt, Kurot. Here he is on Qo'Nos after making lieutenant commander. Gave him a bit of a makeover to make him look more like your typical Klingon without being either too generic or too over the top: The eyepatch adds character.

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April 25 2011, 02:30 PM	#698
Timelord_Victorious Rear Admiral	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! Some impressions of our lates Khitomer Accord battle (The finale against the big bad's dreadnaught):

April 26 2011, 04:48 AM	#699
Herkimer Jitty Rear Admiral Location: Herkimer Jitty	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! The Borg assimilated rollermines! Get a MIT graduate with a crowbar in here, stat! __________________ Fans are like space heaters. All we have to offer is hot air.

April 26 2011, 05:13 PM	#700
Rat Boy Vice Admiral Location: Home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants!	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! Guess who I bumped into?

May 1 2011, 05:00 PM	#702
Bird of Prey Captain Location: Bird of Prey - Ontario, Canada	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! Finally encountered the last Breen capital ship to collect the accolade !! __________________ Peter: Sorry Meg. Daddy loves ya, but Daddy also loves Star Trek, and in all fairness, Star Trek was here first. ------------------- Star Trek Online avatars - Bailey@Kahlua17, Scout@Kahlua17

May 1 2011, 05:52 PM	#704
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May 1 2011, 10:36 PM	#705
Timelord_Victorious Rear Admiral	Re: Your Star Trek Online Screenshots! I got a new crew addition. Look familiar? Last edited by Timelord_Victorious; May 2 2011 at 01:09 AM.