14 DAY TRIAL // The latest games are something people talk about on the Internet constantly, but that doesn't mean that everyone can enjoy them, and LucidLogix wants to do something about it.
Granted, one might say that instead of trying to do something about it, LucidLogix already has. After all, its DynamiX software is complete.
The software essentially detects what graphics processing capability a system has and tries to balance performance and image quality so that the title may run decently.
That means that it is a supplement or replacement, of sorts, for whatever graphics customization options the game offers players.
Currently, DynamiX is only in trial beta stage, which means it probably doesn't have all the bugs ironed out, but at least that means it is free to download.
“The solution aims to enable a playable performance (fps) by dynamically transforming texture resolution mapped on objects in real time, considering object visibility and motion. All informative elements , such as HUDs, texts, menus and maps remain unchanged and presented in full resolution,” the software description says.
“The solution maintains the maximum possible visual experience while increasing game frame rate, bringing it to a playable performance level.”
Don't get it in the hopes of playing Mass Effect 3 or whatever other game on your common laptop though.
At the moment, a single game is supported, albeit a popular one: Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
“With DynamiX, a single embedded GPU is all you will need to enjoy your favorite high-performance titles on most new notebooks without reducing display resolution or minimizing game performance settings,” said Offir Remez, Lucid co-founder and president.
It bears noting that DynamiX won't work on just any mobile PC. Even though it is meant to serve lower-end systems, it still requires 4GB of RAM, Windows 7, and an Intel Core i5 processor (with GMA HD 2000) at the very least.
We assume (and hope) that the future version of the software will reach out to even more modest notebooks and, of course, games (shooters especially). Go here for the download.