GTR Evolution for PC

[s2driveruk]

Anyone bought/played it yet?

https://www.gtr-evolution.com

Seems I have some work to do with my PC in order to run it as graphics card doesn't have the legs.

Looking at a motherboard/processor upgrade as coming from an intel P4 system which is beginning to show its age...fine as a desktop dumping ground and for web browsing but struggling with games now with divx9+.

Any BTDT or suggestions on a budget motherboard bundle much appreciated, I have the game on my desk and i want to play it Has the 3 circuits of the Nurburgring on it (north loop, grand prix and the enduro version) so VERY keen to get sorted.

Cheers
David

[Ross]

I played the original GTR as released back in 2003, back then the graphics / detail were phenominal (it was free too). I had a very high-spec PC and it struggled with it then... looked great, weather was modelled very well, as were brake and tyre temps and wear. Handling was really good though it was pretty hard (but rewarding when you put a good lap together). Head and shoulders above any console 'simulation'.

Make sure you get some decent speakers and play it when kiddie is in bed :mischeif: if it's like its predecessor then the sound is fantastic - I thought the rumbling V8 was great, till i realised i was taking it to 5,000 rpm and the limiter was 8k - took it to the redline and it sent shivers up my spine...

Not too sure on the PC spec to be honest, a bit out of touch myself, though I guess you'll probably need to make a change of CPU/Mobo/RAM and possibly graphics card too. Depends somewhat on the components you can reuse. If you can stretch a budget of a few hundred quid, you really will get alot for your money.

Cheers,
Ross

[Bowlerwell]

Apparently it is only partially supported on Vista?

[mcandmar]

All the older versions GTR,GTR2,GTL run fine, never seen a game that didn't work in Vista.

For games its all video card, by the best you can afford. CPU is not important these days, just make sure you have plenty of memory.

If you want your Nurburgring fix buy a copy of GTR2 or GT Legends, they both use the same game engine but with a different era of cars. There are literally hundreds of tracks you can download for them. The Porsche 911RS around the ring is highly recommended

Mark.

[s2driveruk]

yeah apparently it does sound fantastic....with exception of chip and graphics card all other components I can reuse - was looking at this as an option though @ maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...26873&DOY=2m11

couple of example screenshots

[mikeraz1]

Game looks great and the spec on the Motherboard Bundle looks good for the money. I've not got a gaming spec PC but have an xbox 360. Forza 2 is excellent and I think GTR Evolution of one similar is coming out next yet for xbox.
Have you got a good force feed back wheel and pedals? I'd recommend it if your into your raceing sims

[s2driveruk]

yeah got a thrustmaster wheel and pedals setup which i've had for a while but really like it. Not really looked at games is ages but this one caught my eye

[mikeraz1]

Coming to xbox





Hopefully not the closest I'll get to track driving next year though

[robert_n]

Is that race pro?

If so i am looking forward to it too. The small number of tracks in forza are starting to get a bit stale.

[mikeraz1]

Yes it is race pro. If your online and feel like a race on forza some time let me know. Gamer tag is SmartnSeek

[robert_n]

Cool, will do my GT is LitotesTheBrick.