Movement of units is jerky problem.....

[Jonesy1760]

OK...the game is installed and running!!!!...now I think I have a graphics card problem or maybe a RAM problem,,,,the movement of units is slow and jerky...I did install the graphics card update that came with the Panzer Corp install procedure... i just installed the newest drivers for my video card...How much RAM does this game need?

[Pill]

OK...the game is installed and running!!!!...now I think I have a graphics card problem or maybe a RAM problem,,,,the movement of units is slow and jerky...I did install the graphics card update that came with the Panzer Corp install procedure... i just installed the newest drivers for my video card...How much RAM does this game need?

Do you know your system specs?

[Rhaeg]

Here are the system requirements from Steam:

Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 8/10 (the game runs on Windows 7 but no support will be provided)
Processor: Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better (Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia or AMD, 2GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device

Recommended

OS: 64-bit Windows 8/10 (the game runs on Windows 7 but no support will be provided)
Processor: Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better (Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia or AMD, 4GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device

[Jonesy1760]

Here is what I could find............processor: AMD A6 7310 APU with AMD RADEON R4 graphics 2.00 GHz
INSTALLED MEMORY (RAM): 6GB (4.94 GB usable)
system type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

What needs to be installed to update this laptop for Panzer Corps 2?
I also am using Windows 10 home edition

[Rhaeg]

You need more RAM memory it seems: you have 6 GB installed while 8GB is needed.

[Jonesy1760]

OK...thats what I will have done...do you think the video card is a problem? if so, what card do you recommend?

[Pill]

OK...thats what I will have done...do you think the video card is a problem? if so, what card do you recommend?

You do need more RAM but also a dedicated GPU with way more VRAM

The Radeon R4 is an APU (combined CPU/GPU). The GPU shares (much slower) single channel DDR3 main memory (RAM) with the processor.
btw the A6 7310 is soldered to the motherboard so not field replaceable either.

Unreal is Dx12 & more taxing than old PzC 1.

fwiw my GPU is a 7970 aka 280x w/ 3GB VRAM, barely enough tho as PzC 2 eats all of it plus around 6GB RAM.
However I can play on full graphics (except tessellation) maintaining 30fps.

specs:
Vishera FX 8350 @5GHz
16GB DDR3 2400Mhz
Sapphire 7970 3GB

Win7 x64

old I know.

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[Jonesy1760]

I have Windows 10 home edition...will your specs specs work in my laptop?..also what is VRAM!?
Vishera FX 8350 @5GHz
16GB DDR3 2400Mhz
Sapphire 7970 3GB

[Scrapulous]

VRAM is video RAM, a memory resource on a video card that is dedicated to storing textures and such purely for the use of rendering the graphics. Video cards these days have their own memory: they are like extremely dedicated mini computers that live inside your computer and perform specialized tasks. It's why they're useful for "mining" bitcoin and such, because the specialized tasks of rendering 3d images overlap with the specialized tasks in blockchain calculations.

[Pill]

I have Windows 10 home edition...will your specs specs work in my laptop?..also what is VRAM!?
Vishera FX 8350 @5GHz
16GB DDR3 2400Mhz
Sapphire 7970 3GB

No those specs are from my 8 yr old desktop. Prob worth about $500 NZ dollars. So cheap!

Laptops are designed for mobility, not gaming. Most would struggle to run PzC 2 or else cost an arm & 2 legs (e.g .Alienware).

Sounds like you're a PG/PC veteran so for full enjoyment of PC 2 I recommend a desktop. They offer higher performance for less money (vs lappies).

Any questions ask away..

[adiekmann]

I have Windows 10 home edition...will your specs specs work in my laptop?..also what is VRAM!?
Vishera FX 8350 @5GHz
16GB DDR3 2400Mhz
Sapphire 7970 3GB

No those specs are from my 8 yr old desktop. Prob worth about $500 NZ dollars. So cheap!

Laptops are designed for mobility, not gaming. Most would struggle to run PzC 2 or else cost an arm & 2 legs (e.g .Alienware).

Sounds like you're a PG/PC veteran so for full enjoyment of PC 2 I recommend a desktop. They offer higher performance for less money (vs lappies).

Any questions ask away..

I second what Phil posted above. There are gaming quality laptops, but they will cost about double (at least) than was an equally capable desktop would cot, including decent monitor and speakers (though if you're really tight on dough you could just use headphones if you have them or buy a monitor that has built-in speakers).

With PC2 and other more modern titles, you'll want to also somewhat future-proof yourself.

Some key specs to aim for:

16GB RAM

A decent graphics card.

Here there are LOTS of choices. You certainly don't need anywhere close to the newest and greatest. That's really just a waste of money. But there are many that will fit the bill, so it really comes down to value, bang for the buck. Often some older cards that used to be in the upper tier come down a lot in price and yet are still very capable of running most anything you'll likely to throw at it. There are websites that are great guides that I would browse to get some ideas of what to look for. Tom's Hardware is one such website that I use. Look for the GPU Buyer's Guide. They have one for CPU too but the same applies. Most of the newer i-5s or any i-7 CPU would probably be fine. But don't just go by "i-5" or "i-7" but rather by chip model number to know what you're really getting.

I don't keep up with the constantly changing world of CPUs and GPUs unless I am in the market for it, so without any research I really can't give you a specific recommendation. Moreover, the ONE that would be best for you comes down to price/value ultimately, not ability.

Hope that helps.

[Jonesy1760]

OK...but I dont have space for a desktop.....I can deal with 16 GB RAM...What brand or size of graphics card would you suggest?...I have been a pc gamer for some time...I still have my commodore 64...HAHA!...But I dont speak techy..

[adiekmann]

OK...but I dont have space for a desktop.....I can deal with 16 GB RAM...What brand or size of graphics card would you suggest?...I have been a pc gamer for some time...I still have my commodore 64...HAHA!...But I dont speak techy..

Not even a micro tower? There are some desktops (but they tend to be pricy) that have a pretty small footprint.

Any of the major brands should be fine. To name some off the top of my head:

Corsair
Kingston
G.Skill (what my current system uses)
Crucial

For many years I used to build my own desktops and I have used all of those brands before and probably others that I can't think of right now.

As far as dedicated graphics cards for laptops, I can't help you. I do all my gaming on a desktop. I have a Surface Pro but I use it only for work. It would pass out if I even tried to install PC2 on it!

[Jonesy1760]

OK...thanks for the suggestions,,,your reply was appreciated...Jeff

[2010sjones2010]

I hope Jonesy doesn't mind if another Jones just hijacks his thread for a few seconds.

I am an old Panzercorps/Allied corps gamer and have just brought Panzercorps 2 for my laptop. I am most impressed with the game but sadly my laptop lets the game down with all the issues that Jonsey has pointed out. I dont want to buy graphic cards or upgrade my laptop for the benefit of just one game so is there something in the options/set up where by I can reduce down the all singing all dancing graphics and enjoy the mechanics of the game but not in all its splendid form??? If there is what would be the ideal set up to use please?

As an aside, I hate random attack results. Is there any chess mode on this game as I cant find a chess option anywhere??

Many thanks for your help in advance

Steve Jones

[adiekmann]

I hope Jonesy doesn't mind if another Jones just hijacks his thread for a few seconds.

I am an old Panzercorps/Allied corps gamer and have just brought Panzercorps 2 for my laptop. I am most impressed with the game but sadly my laptop lets the game down with all the issues that Jonsey has pointed out. I dont want to buy graphic cards or upgrade my laptop for the benefit of just one game so is there something in the options/set up where by I can reduce down the all singing all dancing graphics and enjoy the mechanics of the game but not in all its splendid form??? If there is what would be the ideal set up to use please?

As an aside, I hate random attack results. Is there any chess mode on this game as I cant find a chess option anywhere??

Many thanks for your help in advance

Steve Jones

I suggest you go into 'settings' and explore all the features and customization throughout for a good long while. I have a pretty high-end desktop so I can't specifically speak how it is with all the graphics tuned way down, but that's where you'd do it. Then you'll just have to play it to see if that's satisfactory to you.

Yes, there is a 'chess' option, but it isn't listed like that as it was in PC1. When you begin a campaign, first click 'Advanced Options' to the bottom right above where you would click to begin the campaign. That will expand the right panel and you'll see a slider on top. Its default is at 50%, but if you want no randomness move it to zero.

[2010sjones2010]

Thats excellent advice. I have reduced the graphics and screen size right down and pulled out of the map as much as I can. Its still a bit slow but a lot more manageable. I am a lot happier with the chess mode set up. Many thanks for all your help. Happy gaming

[jeannot le lapin]

Here is what I could find............processor: AMD A6 7310 APU with AMD RADEON R4 graphics 2.00 GHz
INSTALLED MEMORY (RAM): 6GB (4.94 GB usable)
system type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

What needs to be installed to update this laptop for Panzer Corps 2?
I also am using Windows 10 home edition

AMD A6 is not for video games, a minimum AMD A8 would be required:

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It seems to have tested during the beta with an AMD A9 and 8 GB DDR4 and it was playable with a slight slowdown during the scrolling (no specific videocard).

[Jonesy1760]

The easiest way to play this game is to dumb down the frame rate and other graphics consuming properties...which are included in the game...Surprised nobody mentioned that!!!!