Tips On How To Run Subnautica Better

ReiSixx9ReiSixx9 Australia Join Date: 2017-09-15 Member: 233047Members
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Hi guys! I purchased Subnautica a little over a year ago. Now, back then it had way less features and the graphics were way lower in the quality front, but even back then my computer didn't meet the minimum requirements to play the game. However, I found a way around that and ended up getting the game to run even better than I expected. Of course it was on the lowest settings and all and I had to close explorer every time I played but at least I could play this new wonderful game I had found.

I moved overseas since then and got too busy to play, but I've been meaning to come back. I recently saw the cuddlefish update and knew I had to come back. So I installed the game, closed explorer, and booted up the game. Of course it came up with the little message saying that my computer doesn't meet the minimum requirements, but I just usually ignore that. Unfortunately, this time I couldn't just ignore it. Turns out that because of all the new updates since I left the game has become completely unplayable for me.

Anyways, on to my question. Could anyone suggest how I could possibly up my GPU so that I can play the game? Y'know, besides closing explorer. Thanks a ton!
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  • DaveyNYDaveyNY Schenectady, NY Join Date: 2016-08-30 Member: 221903Members
    edited September 2017
    No chance you can upgrade your rig a bit?

    If you're using a PC, maybe just a somewhat better video card would help.

    Not sure what to do if you're using a laptop.

    :|
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  • AnomalyDetectedAnomalyDetected Alterra Housing District: Planet Vicaron Join Date: 2017-04-19 Member: 229741Members
    Tips I used:
    1. Under options, turn Water Quality and Quality the lowest they can go.
    2. Under options, turn the res down. This helped a lot. I turned it down and got 10 more fps.
    3. Check graphics card and update it if required.
    4. Check CPU and update it if required.
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  • gamer1000kgamer1000k Join Date: 2017-04-29 Member: 230121Members
    Can we get some more information on what the specs are for the PC you're trying to run this on? Is it a laptop or a desktop?

    If it has a dedicated GPU, you should be able to overclock it and get some additional performance that might be enough to get the game playable if it's on the edge of playability right now.

    Otherwise, you might need to bite the bullet and upgrade your PC.
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  • ReiSixx9ReiSixx9 Australia Join Date: 2017-09-15 Member: 233047Members
    Yeah, that's the problem. I'm on a laptop and I definitely can't afford a new one. I was trying to over clock the GPU the other day with the ASUS GPU tool I found online, but when I installed it my computer freaked out like there was a virus so I got rid of it and never got to overclock my GPU. How would I do that safely?
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  • gamer1000kgamer1000k Join Date: 2017-04-29 Member: 230121Members
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.
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  • ReiSixx9ReiSixx9 Australia Join Date: 2017-09-15 Member: 233047Members
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.
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  • garathgarath Texas Join Date: 2017-02-08 Member: 227730Members
    In my opinion, you really shouldn't buy and play any 3D game unless you are willing to spend around $100 buying a dedicated graphics card. Integrated graphics on a late generation motherboard might let you run the game on absolute lowest settings. But I think you are really missing out on some way cool graphics if you can't bump up the graphics settings just a bit higher.

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  • gamer1000kgamer1000k Join Date: 2017-04-29 Member: 230121Members
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.

    Unfortunately you won't be able to overclock that. Those GPUs are integrated into the CPU, and Intel has locked down overclocking on everything except the K series chips (which are extremely rare in laptops).

    Maybe ask around to see if someone has made a super low performance patch for Subnautica or knows some Unity hacks to further disable the visual effects? I've seen similar things done with other games, but that might not exist for Subnautica since it's still in early access.
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  • ReiSixx9ReiSixx9 Australia Join Date: 2017-09-15 Member: 233047Members
    garath wrote: »
    In my opinion, you really shouldn't buy and play any 3D game unless you are willing to spend around $100 buying a dedicated graphics card. Integrated graphics on a late generation motherboard might let you run the game on absolute lowest settings. But I think you are really missing out on some way cool graphics if you can't bump up the graphics settings just a bit higher.

    Yeah, I got Subnautica as a gift so that's why I have a game that I can't run. I really wish I could afford to upgrade because I love gaming (especially on the PC).
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  • ReiSixx9ReiSixx9 Australia Join Date: 2017-09-15 Member: 233047Members
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.

    Unfortunately you won't be able to overclock that. Those GPUs are integrated into the CPU, and Intel has locked down overclocking on everything except the K series chips (which are extremely rare in laptops).

    Maybe ask around to see if someone has made a super low performance patch for Subnautica or knows some Unity hacks to further disable the visual effects? I've seen similar things done with other games, but that might not exist for Subnautica since it's still in early access.

    Hmm That's unfortunate. Oh well, thanks for all the help! :)
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  • 0x6A72320x6A7232 US Join Date: 2016-10-06 Member: 222906Members
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.

    Unfortunately you won't be able to overclock that. Those GPUs are integrated into the CPU, and Intel has locked down overclocking on everything except the K series chips (which are extremely rare in laptops).

    Maybe ask around to see if someone has made a super low performance patch for Subnautica or knows some Unity hacks to further disable the visual effects? I've seen similar things done with other games, but that might not exist for Subnautica since it's still in early access.

    Hmm That's unfortunate. Oh well, thanks for all the help! :)
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.

    Unfortunately you won't be able to overclock that. Those GPUs are integrated into the CPU, and Intel has locked down overclocking on everything except the K series chips (which are extremely rare in laptops).

    Maybe ask around to see if someone has made a super low performance patch for Subnautica or knows some Unity hacks to further disable the visual effects? I've seen similar things done with other games, but that might not exist for Subnautica since it's still in early access.

    Hmm That's unfortunate. Oh well, thanks for all the help! :)
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    ReiSixx9 wrote: »
    gamer1000k wrote: »
    What kind of GPU does your laptop have? If it's nvidia, use Nvidia Inspector or MSI Afterburner. I use nvidia inspector on my laptop and it's a well known, safe program. Even put links on my desktop to overclock the GPU right before I play a game, and another link to restore the stock clocks when I'm done.

    Make sure to prop up your laptop or use a laptop cooler when overclocking so your laptop doesn't overheat (as fast). If you start getting a bunch of visual artifacts, stop the game and let it cool down.

    It's Intel(R) HD Graphics Family sadly.

    Unfortunately you won't be able to overclock that. Those GPUs are integrated into the CPU, and Intel has locked down overclocking on everything except the K series chips (which are extremely rare in laptops).

    Maybe ask around to see if someone has made a super low performance patch for Subnautica or knows some Unity hacks to further disable the visual effects? I've seen similar things done with other games, but that might not exist for Subnautica since it's still in early access.

    Hmm That's unfortunate. Oh well, thanks for all the help! :)

    One of the dev consoles lets you do that - F1 or F3, then press F8 (opens bug report window, can't be helped) to get a mouse cursor, then uncheck stuff you don't want.
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