Does Battlefield 2 use Shader Model 3.0?

[warren_1979]

Just a quick question really. Does BF2 use shader model 3.0? I'm thinking of downgrading my PC and the one game I want to keep to battle against the gaming cravings is Battlefield 2. Its such a good fun game.

I was thinking of getting a 6800GT for my downgrade, but I might try and get a x850 XT if one comes up, but if BF2 uses SM 3 I might stick to the 6800GT.

Thanks.

 

[warren_1979]

Thanks for the quick replies.

Well I'm having a few problems with my eyes at the moment (dry eyes etc.) so looking at a monitor for long periods at a time isn't an option, plus I'm sort of getting a bit bored with gaming in general, so I might as well sell my rig and get some money for it instead of keeping it (keep an eye on MM for a 8800GT, 965P DS3, RAM + CPU + FAN, I'll be chucking them on soon).

Anyway, I'm chucking in my old 754 motherboard, so I need a card to play BF2. It will be coupled with a A64 3000 or thereabouts and 2 gig of DDR RAM. Previously played BF2with a 6800GT, but since upgrading It seems I was playing the game at a poor framerate and it flies along with my 8800GT, so I'm after a x850xt ideally, to up the framerates if possible. If I can't get an 850xt I'll get another 6800gt and lower the detail a bit.

Long live BF2!

 

[warren_1979]

I'm limited to AGP, should have said that at the beginning really, so my options are somewhat limited

Plus my CPU is at max A64 single core 3200, so anything above 6800GT/X850 XT might be overkill.

 

[warren_1979]

In an ideal world I'd say 'YES!' minstadave. but budget is quite limited so I might just go for a 6800gt off the bay. If a 850xt comes along I'd be interested, but they are quite rare at the mo and a bit more pricey.

 

[warren_1979]

What about the 7600GT? Worth a look?

7600GT or 6800GT?

 

[warren_1979]

Cool thanks Lanz.

 

[warren_1979]

What about a 1650pro? Seen one for £38 new. How does that compare to a 6800gt/7600gt?

edit - just seem tomsharware charts and the 7600gt is a clear winner over the 1650pro.

Ta.

 

[warren_1979]

Its alright I kept my current rig. I figured that to downgrade I'd probably have £100 in my back pocket, maybe less, and have a infinately inferior rig to boot. Current prices are crazily low for new gear now! 2gig of ddr pc3200 costs a fair bit on the bay at the moment.