Official GTAV PC Thread [Important warning updated in the OP]

Kainz · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:14

Spenj said:
Why is it that youtube video's relating to GTA V seems to be mainly "how to get 1000000 dollars" or some other cheap glitch or cheat?.

I used to use all the cheat codes when I played GTA as a teenager fair enough, now in my mid twenties I value the time I spend on games much more, opting for a 'purer' experience. PC MASTER RACE?

I think because Ive played a lot of mmo's in the past 5-10 years I am expecting GTA to be similar? How much has it evolved from the GTA3/Vice city days? Is there a 'endgame' as such?

Mainly because actually earning money on GTAO is very tedious and the vast majority of you lot will blow most of your cash on a apartment that folks camp outside (me outside halfmads

) and insurance payouts from blowing up other player's insured cars

mark43 · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:14

cainer said:
il spam this again incase anyone is still looking to buy from GMG..
you can get some Cashback if you use TCB http://www.topcashback.co.uk/green-man-gaming/
5% if you havnt used GMG before, 2% if you have, they might not pay out if you use a discount code but its worth a try
Quidco are offering the same cashback rate as well

GMG is very reliable for cash back, tracks within minutes and never failed for me even though I always use a discount code.

Kalexuz · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:18

jonneymendoza said:
I was asking same question too. Hope not we don't run out of space

You need the space, apparently not having it can corrupt the encrypted files and you definitely don't want that.

I'm installing to my HDD for now, once on there I can then move the GTA5 folder over to my SSD Steamapps folder, uninstall game in Steam (but first copying to another location just in case) and then reinstall game in Steam; Steam will find most/all the files in the SSD Steamapps folder and will be good to go as if it was installed on the SSD from the outset.

You definitely do need double the space on the drive to install an encrypted game to the same drive (if you can even chose where to install from encrypted - never had this problem until now)

Nick08 · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:19

FFS, couldn't resist. Pre purchased and DLing now. I have work tomorrow as well

Gilbert89 · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:19

I ordered from Nuvvurum on the 9th April but keys were scheduled for today eager to pre load I just checked and my key was waiting for me.

I believe the Pre Order bonus isn't guaranteed anymore but is still a possibility when ordering from them.

Now let's make room on my SSD and enjoy a 60 odd GB download at 1.8/2MB per second

(lol couldn't resist)

BuffetSlayer · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:20

Anyone need a rep bitch?

cainer · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:22

mark43 said:
GMG is very reliable for cash back, tracks within minutes and never failed for me even though I always use a discount code.

they have just increased the cashback payout :eek:

8% new GMG users, 3% for people who have used GMG before

Chisharpe · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:23

Anyone know how to move the rockstar gta v preload to another hd. Just realised it downloaded to my c drive not my ssd

arknor · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:23

Gilbert89 said:
Now let's make room on my SSD and enjoy a 60 odd GB download at 1.8/2MB per second (lol couldn't resist)

Was just clearing my ssd

I think I need to buy a new one lol

I don't game much so never really bothered me as most games are only 20-30gb.

Chisharpe said:
Anyone know how to move the rockstar gta v preload to another hd. Just realised it downloaded to my c drive not my ssd

use steammover works for non steam games too.

Keyboards'Fear · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:27

Kalexuz said:
You need the space, apparently not having it can corrupt the encrypted files and you definitely don't want that.

I'm installing to my HDD for now, once on there I can then move the GTA5 folder over to my SSD Steamapps folder, uninstall game in Steam (but first copying to another location just in case) and then reinstall game in Steam; Steam will find most/all the files in the SSD Steamapps folder and will be good to go as if it was installed on the SSD from the outset.

You definitely do need double the space on the drive to install an encrypted game to the same drive (if you can even chose where to install from encrypted - never had this problem until now)

Nice one, thank you!
Gives me enough time to find out what's taking all the space on my SSD and exterminate it!

Gee · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:27

Can we change the crew logo to one of the newer ones that SegaMegaDave etc. has done? They look so much better!

Mr.Fantastic · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:28

I'm not in a rush to play this considering the servers are going to get a hammering around midnight and i don't want to be up late playing a video when i have work the next morning, if i was still in my youth i would have no problem doing this but not any more i would rather have a good nights sleep then feel crap for work the next day impacting my work quality, yeah yeah i know i am being a jesse.

Josh · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:29

I've tried, keeps telling me it will be done but then doesn't change.

Gilbert89 · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:30

My fibre FTTC has dropped from 26MB (Which was stable for months and months) to 15MB and for the life of me I can't be bothed to enquire about it to BT.

Currently downloading at between 1.7-2MB per second 9 hours 40 minutes left (Had to wait until today for my pre load key as they ran out of keys small price to pay for a late pre order and for £21 also received the pre order bonus

) Will this be live to launch at midnight? (Not that my download will have finished)

Edit: 22KB/PS - Guessing the servers are getting REKT but a quick pause and resume has sorted it hope this won't be required through out the download and was a one off.

cainer · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:31

JOSH86 said:
I've tried, keeps telling me it will be done but then doesn't change.

i just tried and it said it can take upto 30 mins to take effect, how long ago did you try it?

Josh · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:32

1kiwi said:
I have the day off tomorrow so will be on TS.

cainer said:
i just tried and it said it can take upto 30 mins to take effect, how long ago did you try it?

Hour or so ago.

The only time I've seen it change is when K1LL did it.

WingZero30 · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:33

I was going to buy it before the release date but have decided to wait for two reasons:

1) To gather the opinions/reviews from others first before playing it
2) To await the price drop few months down the line.

Not rushing it

Ayahuasca · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:35

I'd rather play it on release than wait months for a price drop, the game can be had for £20 anyway if the price bothers you that much.

Opinions and reviews are all well and good but it's your own experience of it that counts.

kablooey · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:37

Really shouldn't stay up for this as I've got a busy day tomorrow but I know I'll end up going to sleep at 3am.

silversurfer · 13 Apr 2015 at 18:38

2) To await the price drop few months down the line.

On steam I dont expect a drop before xmas at earliest, isnt that the norm.

I bought arma 3 for 20 pre release and it was over a year before it was near to that price again I think, on steam at least. Elsewhere I expect 20 or so to hold till xmas

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