Why do I have low FPS?

Deadmonkiefart · 04-15-2008, 07:20 PM

While playing Fools Road, I get around 2-6 frames per second. It improves dramatically when I look straight down at the ground or enter buildings, but it is still pretty bad. This happens on only a couple of maps, but it is the worst on Fools Road. I am guessing that the problem is my outdated video card, due to the dramatic decrease in FPS when I look at trees or smoke, but I really don't know. I'd also like to get some new games, but if an old game like BF2 won't work, I don't see how anything else would. I know little about hardware, so could someone please recommend to me what needs to to updated?

System Specs.

Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79GHz, 2.00 GB RAM
Video card: ATI Radeon X300Series

Video settings are on med/low

[R-DEV]Undies · 04-16-2008, 02:27 AM

I would agree with your assessment of the video card needing to be updated. It dpends on how much you are willing to spend as to what would be the best for you and whether you have an AGP or PCIE slot in your pc. Pretty sure anything with a x300 has PCIE but better make sure first.
Take a look and get back to us m8

[R-CON]MrD · 04-16-2008, 05:59 AM

x300 is pretty much a 2D desktop card isn't it? Capable of playing Counter Strike, but not much else at a smooth enough frame rate to be enjoyable?

ConscriptVirus · 04-16-2008, 04:40 PM

yeah lol...x300 is weak. the CPU is also a bit oldbut if u were to upgrade something, def ungrade the video card.

[R-CON]Wolfe · 04-16-2008, 05:37 PM

Can you run it? will give you an idea where you computer is lacking. Remember that PR is far more complex than vBF2, so your computer will have to exceed the "recommended" (not minimal) performance tab.

foxracer43 · 04-16-2008, 07:55 PM

hey i get alot of lag most of the time... sometimes i dont on this mod also.... my info is:
i have 958 MB of RAM AMD 64 X2 Dual- core processor and i think a nvidia 6600 and im really laggy all the time... any tips?

Dr2B Rudd · 04-16-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxracer43

hey i get alot of lag most of the time... sometimes i dont on this mod also.... my info is:
i have 958 MB of RAM AMD 64 X2 Dual- core processor and i think a nvidia 6600 and im really laggy all the time... any tips?

it would be cheap and easy to get another gig of ram if ur board can have it.

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com this is good to find out

Deadmonkiefart · 04-16-2008, 08:07 PM

Thanks. I have a few more questions:
How do I replace the video card?
Can I only buy certain types of video cards?
How much would I need to spend(what video card would you recommend) in order to be able to play new games(at least with med. performance) for the next 1-3yrs?

[R-CON]Wolfe · 04-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadmonkiefart

Thanks. I have a few more questions:
How do I replace the video card?

1. Turn off computer
2. Unplug computer.
3. Press "on" button a few times to release any residual static charge (safety step).
4. Unplug monitor from vid card.
5. Unplug vid card from motherboard.
6. Plug in new vid card to motherboard
7. Plug in monitor to new vid card.
8. Plug in computer.
9. Start computer.
10. Install drivers for new vid card using CD that came in the box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadmonkiefart

Can I only buy certain types of video cards?

Any brand is ok, but there are three different connection types. Your motherboard can only support one type of connection. They are:

PCI - Old technology, don't think they even exist anymore
AGP - Semi-old tehcnology. Some cards/motherboards still have this type.
PCIe - New technology. PCIexpress.

According to what you posted, your card is a PCIe, but double check your motherboard documentation to verify.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadmonkiefart

How much would I need to spend(what video card would you recommend) in order to be able to play new games(at least with med. performance) for the next 1-3yrs?

About $200-$500 USD depending on quality and where you buy it (store vs online... online is usually cheaper). Always read reviews before buying any card.

foxracer43 · 04-16-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr2B Rudd

it would be cheap and easy to get another gig of ram if ur board can have it.

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com this is good to find out

hey yeah thanks man.... ill try to see if i can do that.. i have a laptop so im not sure... about how much do you think it would cost me?

04-15-2008, 07:20 PM	#1
Deadmonkiefart Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 580	Why do I have low FPS? While playing Fools Road, I get around 2-6 frames per second. It improves dramatically when I look straight down at the ground or enter buildings, but it is still pretty bad. This happens on only a couple of maps, but it is the worst on Fools Road. I am guessing that the problem is my outdated video card, due to the dramatic decrease in FPS when I look at trees or smoke, but I really don't know. I'd also like to get some new games, but if an old game like BF2 won't work, I don't see how anything else would. I know little about hardware, so could someone please recommend to me what needs to to updated? System Specs. Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz 2.79GHz, 2.00 GB RAM Video card: ATI Radeon X300Series Video settings are on med/low
Deadmonkiefart Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 580	My #1 excuse for having a bad game: "GET-OFF-OF-MY-KEYBOARD-YOU-STUPID-CAT!!!"

04-16-2008, 05:59 AM	#3
[R-CON]MrD PR Contributor Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Posts: 3,201	x300 is pretty much a 2D desktop card isn't it? Capable of playing Counter Strike, but not much else at a smooth enough frame rate to be enjoyable?
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04-16-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
ConscriptVirus Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 293	yeah lol...x300 is weak. the CPU is also a bit oldbut if u were to upgrade something, def ungrade the video card.
ConscriptVirus Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 293	Geforce 6800GT Pentium 4 3.0GHz 2 GB DDR RAM SB Live! on Audigy2 Drivers "These things we do that others may live"

04-16-2008, 07:55 PM	#6
foxracer43 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4	im laggy too hey i get alot of lag most of the time... sometimes i dont on this mod also.... my info is: i have 958 MB of RAM AMD 64 X2 Dual- core processor and i think a nvidia 6600 and im really laggy all the time... any tips?
foxracer43 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4

04-16-2008, 08:07 PM	#8
Deadmonkiefart Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 580	Thanks. I have a few more questions: How do I replace the video card? Can I only buy certain types of video cards? How much would I need to spend(what video card would you recommend) in order to be able to play new games(at least with med. performance) for the next 1-3yrs?
Deadmonkiefart Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 580	My #1 excuse for having a bad game: "GET-OFF-OF-MY-KEYBOARD-YOU-STUPID-CAT!!!"

04-16-2008, 02:27 AM	#2
[R-DEV]Undies PR Developer Join Date: Dec 2006 United Kingdom Location: England's green and pleasant lands Posts: 1,545	I would agree with your assessment of the video card needing to be updated. It dpends on how much you are willing to spend as to what would be the best for you and whether you have an AGP or PCIE slot in your pc. Pretty sure anything with a x300 has PCIE but better make sure first. Take a look and get back to us m8

04-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#5
[R-CON]Wolfe PR Contributor Join Date: Mar 2007 United States of America Posts: 1,067	Can you run it? will give you an idea where you computer is lacking. Remember that PR is far more complex than vBF2, so your computer will have to exceed the "recommended" (not minimal) performance tab.

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