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Icenhancer 2.1 Released to Super Upgrade GTA IV Graphics

By - Source: Hayssam Keilany | B 39 comments
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Hayssam Keilany has released the latest and last version of Icenhancer for GTA4.

The graphics mod turns GTA IV into a photo-realistic high-end graphics spectacle with stunning light effects, depth of field, motion blur, lens flare and reflection effects as well as added weather conditions.

According to the developer, the mod is compatible with GTA IV versions 1.0.0.4 to 1.0.3.0. The download is about 3.7 MB and almost certainly will affect the gameplay experience in ways other than pretty effects. It appears that the mod will drop the fps performance by up to 20 percent and the developer noted that especially GeForce 400-, 500-, 200- and 8800-series cards tend to overheat when running the mod. To avoid any damage, Keilany provides a special dll file for those cards. Users who are installing the mod are advised to read the attached readme file.

Keilany had announced previously that there will be no more updates for GTA IV. There is currently a poll on his Facebook page that asks users which game should be modded next. At this time, it appears that there is a strong preference for Skyrim, followed by Minecraft and GTA V.

iCEnhancer Final for GTA4

 

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    toddybody , July 22, 2012 10:28 PM
    All this can be yours, with only 2 GTX 680s. :D 

    Seriously though, gorgeous MOD. Well done Hayssam
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    memadmax , July 22, 2012 11:16 PM
    killabankswow impressive Rockstar should scoop him up


    Anyone should scoop him up, seriously, they need to learn to do high def screening....
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    mazty , July 22, 2012 10:30 PM
    Very impressive but sadly I wont be installing it because GTA4 was so badly ported that even with a GTX560Ti i'm getting shoddy FPS, so a drop further would make it unplayable.

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    toddybody , July 22, 2012 10:28 PM
    All this can be yours, with only 2 GTX 680s. :D 

    Seriously though, gorgeous MOD. Well done Hayssam
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    mazty , July 22, 2012 10:30 PM
    Very impressive but sadly I wont be installing it because GTA4 was so badly ported that even with a GTX560Ti i'm getting shoddy FPS, so a drop further would make it unplayable.

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    killabanks , July 22, 2012 10:30 PM
    wow impressive Rockstar should scoop him up
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    memadmax , July 22, 2012 11:16 PM
    killabankswow impressive Rockstar should scoop him up


    Anyone should scoop him up, seriously, they need to learn to do high def screening....
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    Regor245 , July 22, 2012 11:27 PM
    My PC is struggling to run icenhancer :p  even with Anti Aliasing Off.

    Only Around 20 FPS.. But still it makes my CPU usage lower, from 90% down to 60%. It's like from being CPU hog to GPU hog.

    I need a 2500k and a GTX 670 for this ^^

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    xtreme5 , July 22, 2012 11:31 PM
    nice job.
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    digitalraven , July 23, 2012 12:42 AM
    How would an XFX 5970 BE handle this mod?
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    shin0bi272 , July 23, 2012 1:03 AM
    There was talk when dx11 first came out that it would enable photorealistic textures... it appears that that's coming true. Good to see graphics advancing in spite of the consoles. Really hate to see things stagnate just because devs get lazy.
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    belardo , July 23, 2012 1:12 AM
    Most impressive.
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    erunion , July 23, 2012 1:31 AM
    Blowing my mind.
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    tomfreak , July 23, 2012 2:08 AM
    shin0bi272There was talk when dx11 first came out that it would enable photorealistic textures... it appears that that's coming true. Good to see graphics advancing in spite of the consoles. Really hate to see things stagnate just because devs get lazy.
    exactly if the gap between the top GPU vs the requirement to max a game @ 1920x1080P keep getting bigger, pretty soon Nvidia/AMD will have a hard time selling their high end GPU.

    My opinion is that hardware manufacturer like Intel, AMD, Nvidia should have put up a game studio to make games that not just provide good gameplay but also push the limit of what the technology can offer. BF3 does spawn a wave of people buying/upgrading their PC just for a game.
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    A Bad Day , July 23, 2012 2:26 AM
    Anyone want to run an Intel HD 2000 with that mod? Hehe...
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    Shin-san , July 23, 2012 2:28 AM
    Gorgeous. The only thing that makes it look weird is that it looks cleaner than NYC
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    s3anister , July 23, 2012 3:16 AM
    Tomfreakexactly if the gap between the top GPU vs the requirement to max a game @ 1920x1080P keep getting bigger, pretty soon Nvidia/AMD will have a hard time selling their high end GPU. My opinion is that hardware manufacturer like Intel, AMD, Nvidia should have put up a game studio to make games that not just provide good gameplay but also push the limit of what the technology can offer. BF3 does spawn a wave of people buying/upgrading their PC just for a game.

    The problem would still be console gaming. We already do have studios that release games that are massively demanding on hardware, but the majority of games are made for the majority hardware, ie. consoles.
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    tomfreak , July 23, 2012 3:24 AM
    s3anisterThe problem would still be console gaming. We already do have studios that release games that are massively demanding on hardware, but the majority of games are made for the majority hardware, ie. consoles.
    if the game studio falls under Intel's hand it wont be a prob. Intel is a PC fanatics anyway.

    I really do wish ActivisionBlizzard goes to cash heavy Intel, not EA or any independent developer.
    so games are design from PC then only ported to consoles.
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    Anonymous , July 23, 2012 3:49 AM
    ......GeForce 400-, 500-, 200- and 8800-series

    Ahhh...those nvidia fiasco ridden cards.....again.....
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    dalauder , July 23, 2012 4:18 AM
    Tomfreakexactly if the gap between the top GPU vs the requirement to max a game @ 1920x1080P keep getting bigger, pretty soon Nvidia/AMD will have a hard time selling their high end GPU. My opinion is that hardware manufacturer like Intel, AMD, Nvidia should have put up a game studio to make games that not just provide good gameplay but also push the limit of what the technology can offer. BF3 does spawn a wave of people buying/upgrading their PC just for a game.
    That's precisely why I don't understand people putting together these gaming rigs with 7970's talking about gaming on a single 1080p screen and adding another 7970 next year when Metro 2033 II is the only game that can use it.
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    dalauder , July 23, 2012 4:22 AM
    s3anisterThe problem would still be console gaming. We already do have studios that release games that are massively demanding on hardware, but the majority of games are made for the majority hardware, ie. consoles.
    Umm...what games are you talking about? Crysis 2, BF3, and Metro 2033? A list three games long that most hardcore gamers beat a year ago (save BF3 multiplayer) hardly justifies a $500 graphics card.

    Those are the only games my "weak" GTX 570 can't maintain at 60fps on max settings. If my $200 card can do everything at 1080p, what are the $500 cards for?
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    Maximus_Delta , July 23, 2012 5:22 AM
    My 2x 7970s are an asbolute neccessity at 2560x1400. I have no idea how I would get by with anything less tbh, not at high detail settings anyway.

    And before anyone says otherwise, 2 overclocked 7970s are better than 2 GTX 680s at higher resolutions.
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