Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer?

Luvian · 11-07-2009, 09:18 AM

I have a friend who's interested in getting Dragon Age Origins for the PC but he's got a single core 3 ghz. Anyone here actually tried it and knows how the performances are on that?

SpiritWarrior · 11-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Not I, but I would venture to say it wouldn't be too problematical. This doesn't seem to be hard on the processor like say, Oblivion was. Still, you never know. Best bet would be to ask in the DA forums on Bioware.

SpiritWarrior · 11-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Or (sorry just crossed my mind) you could also try to disable a core and test it for him on your own rig.

Luvian · 11-07-2009, 07:15 PM

I never tried. I'm not sure how I would go about disabling 3 cores.

Kezardin · 11-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Luvian,

If you've got XP and an Intel CPU you can do it via task manager. Start the program then access task manager with the program running in the background.

In task manager select 'processes' and find the .exe for the program - right click it and select 'set affinity' - then deselect the number of cores you want and click 'ok'.

Hayashi · 12-16-2009, 11:06 PM

Any updates on this? I'm interested in knowing whether I can run this game on a 3.4GHz CPU, not sure if it's core 2 or whatever.

Luvian · 12-17-2009, 04:40 AM

I didn't get around to trying it. The few times I get any time to play I jump in and forget about testing. I'll have to try and think about it.

Sparhawk · 12-17-2009, 05:14 AM

I have not tried this - but following the official forums I did spot a few posts about people having issues with this cause they overlooked that the game does not support single core hardware.

I am pretty sure it would work after a bit of tweaking though...just my five cents worth

SpiritWarrior · 12-17-2009, 07:51 PM

I will try it in the next week for you, disabling one of my cores.

ElfBane · 12-29-2009, 05:23 AM

Here's my rig;
1. WIN XP w/SP3
2. 2.533GHZ single core CPU
3. 2GB RAM
4. GeForce 7600GS w/512MB onboard video RAM

This machine runs DA:O acceptably on the "high" graphics setting. It has some video skipping, which, so far, is OK by me...BUT I HAVEN'T been in any big battles yet. The most I've had in the party so far are Jowan and Lily (mage origin), and the most baddies we fought were 3, maybe 4, sentinels. I also experience slight audio skipping in the cut scenes.

The overall experience is good, and I can live with these problems, even knowing that BIG battles may bog down the rig. And I like the storyline so far.

All of the above game behaviour is with the AV turned off or snoozed. With my AV turned on, the game is noticeably clunkier.

11-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? I have a friend who's interested in getting Dragon Age Origins for the PC but he's got a single core 3 ghz. Anyone here actually tried it and knows how the performances are on that? __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

11-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? Not I, but I would venture to say it wouldn't be too problematical. This doesn't seem to be hard on the processor like say, Oblivion was. Still, you never know. Best bet would be to ask in the DA forums on Bioware. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-07-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? Or (sorry just crossed my mind) you could also try to disable a core and test it for him on your own rig. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? I never tried. I'm not sure how I would go about disabling 3 cores.

11-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
Kezardin Elminster Join Date: June 20, 2001 Location: Sydney Age: 67 Posts: 486	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? Luvian, If you've got XP and an Intel CPU you can do it via task manager. Start the program then access task manager with the program running in the background. In task manager select 'processes' and find the .exe for the program - right click it and select 'set affinity' - then deselect the number of cores you want and click 'ok'. Last edited by Kezardin; 11-07-2009 at 08:32 PM.

12-16-2009, 11:06 PM	#6
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? Any updates on this? I'm interested in knowing whether I can run this game on a 3.4GHz CPU, not sure if it's core 2 or whatever. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

12-17-2009, 04:40 AM	#7
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? I didn't get around to trying it. The few times I get any time to play I jump in and forget about testing. I'll have to try and think about it. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

12-17-2009, 05:14 AM	#8
Sparhawk Quintesson Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: In the oldest monarchy - Denmark Age: 46 Posts: 1,071	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? I have not tried this - but following the official forums I did spot a few posts about people having issues with this cause they overlooked that the game does not support single core hardware. I am pretty sure it would work after a bit of tweaking though...just my five cents worth __________________ "Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Arius. There was an age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world. Hither came Conan, the cimmarian, sword in hand. It is I, his chronicler who knows well his saga. Now let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" "Unleash the Casey!" "Make no mistake, should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be looking at an outcome that will have a finality, that is beyound your comprehension. And you will not counting the days or the months or the years, but milleniums in a place with no doors!"

12-17-2009, 07:51 PM	#9
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? I will try it in the next week for you, disabling one of my cores. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

12-29-2009, 05:23 AM	#10
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: Anyone playing this with a Single Core computer? Here's my rig; 1. WIN XP w/SP3 2. 2.533GHZ single core CPU 3. 2GB RAM 4. GeForce 7600GS w/512MB onboard video RAM This machine runs DA:O acceptably on the "high" graphics setting. It has some video skipping, which, so far, is OK by me...BUT I HAVEN'T been in any big battles yet. The most I've had in the party so far are Jowan and Lily (mage origin), and the most baddies we fought were 3, maybe 4, sentinels. I also experience slight audio skipping in the cut scenes. The overall experience is good, and I can live with these problems, even knowing that BIG battles may bog down the rig. And I like the storyline so far. All of the above game behaviour is with the AV turned off or snoozed. With my AV turned on, the game is noticeably clunkier. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 12-29-2009 at 05:57 AM. Reason: coctent

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