The Official DOOM 3 [H]ardware Guide thread.

Please read and discuss The Official DOOM 3 [H]ardware Guide.

I would like to take a second to thank id Software for allowing us to do the guide. We pitched this idea to them over a year ago and we are very happy they decided to give us a shot at it. That said, I think id sees the value of working with the hardware community in this aspect so that everyone can enjoy DOOM 3 the way it should be experienced.

That said, let the feedback start.

KEEP IT CIVIL as this thread will be heavily monitored for people getting out of line.

Wow! Thanks guys,

Thanks Kyle

Nice review..looks like all I need to do is do is upgrade my heatsinks and do a little OC.

Thanks for the great article Kyle.

It's nice to see that my system still hits the sweet spot with 1024x768 and High Quality. I was a little afraid that I might have to drop to medium quality.

Tuesday can't get here soon enough.

Although I am envious of those who have the [H]igh-end systems, it's nice to know I'll be able to fully enjoy this great game with my system.

Thanks for a good article. I like the way you broke it down into different hardware setups, made it much more informative.

Excellent guide guys! Those screenshots are amazing, especially the high res ones.

While my system specs didn't match exactly what you tested, I have no doubt now that I'll be able to play 1280x1024 at High Quality, probably even with some AA.

Edit:
The 9600XT results for the 2.4GHz P4 don't seem to load. That's the only link I've found that doesn't work.

newegg's servers just liquified

Sounds like my system will be running High Quality 1024x768. Way better than what I expected!

Thanks for the review Kyle. Hope to see you at QuakeCon in a few weeks.

Nice guide. Noticed something though, on the Athlon XP 2500+ page, there isn't a Radeon 9800 Pro graph. Which ironically, is the system configuration I have. :/

Any chance that it wasn't added by accident and you did a benchmark for a 2500+ paired with a 9800 Pro?

i was suprised how good the game looked on the geforce 3. go xbox!

Hell I was suprised how good it looks on a 5200fx!

Originally Posted by tornadotsunamilife

i was suprised how good the game looked on the geforce 3. go xbox!

As were we! It simply blew us away that we could enjoy the game on that platform, and really have fun with it.

Originally Posted by Kyle_Bennett

I would like to take a second to thank id Software for allowing us to do the guide. We pitched this idea to them over a year ago and we are very happy they decided to give us a shot at it. That said, I think id sees the value of working with the hardware community in this aspect so that everyone can enjoy DOOM 3 the way it should be experienced.

That said, let the feedback start.

KEEP IT CIVIL as this thread will be heavily monitored for people getting out of line.

I'd like to take a second and thank the entire [H] crew for all their hard work and dedication to the gaming community. I think that articles like this show just how far you've come.

/heads off to read the article

edit: I take it all back if you make my system feel inadequate

Originally Posted by CrimandEvil

Hell I was suprised how good it looks on a 5200fx!

And there were no IQ issues either, all the effects, including heat haze, worked.

heh, looks like its 1024 or lower for us with the XP systems. And my 8500 is DEFINITELY not gonna do...I shoulda started saving money sooner lol.

Well I told myself I'd be patient for either even lower 9800Pro prices or the distant 6800LE.

Either way, I'm gonna be screwed for the next few weeks as I try to get some money together.

WoW the normal 6800 beats the pro and even its at 1600 x settings!

Originally Posted by agent420

Although I am envious of those who have the [H]igh-end systems, it's nice to know I'll be able to fully enjoy this great game with my system.

Thanks for a good article. I like the way you broke it down into different hardware setups, made it much more informative.

Awesome, this is good to hear!

Glad it helped you.

nice guide

Surprising to see the $299 6800nu keeping up with the $499 x800xtpe on the fx53 at high res.