Last edited by Kaiser0 (2006-09-19 23:45:00)
Yes and No. The ram stores memory that it may need to pass on to the graphic card. In this sense, yes they do, but the graphic card also renders graphics on it own. Also, when playing you should shut down all programs that you do not need. The more resources allow the game to use the better your FPS is going to be. I do not have a high end card, better yet, I still have PCI, and I still get decent FPS. I also only have 512MB of RAM and a 2.4Ghz processor. When I play I make for sure that I close all applications that I do not need.Kaiser0 wrote:
I have a 7600GS running on AGP 8X card and 1.5gb ram. Running at medium is terrible, 19fps even when theres a few people around. With low, fps was 40, is it normal? Does having a high graphic card necessarily give u good fps? Btw my processor is an Intel 2.4ghz.
What graphics card are you running if it's a PCI card?dubbs wrote:
Yes and No. The ram stores memory that it may need to pass on to the graphic card. In this sense, yes they do, but the graphic card also renders graphics on it own. Also, when playing you should shut down all programs that you do not need. The more resources allow the game to use the better your FPS is going to be. I do not have a high end card, better yet, I still have PCI, and I still get decent FPS. I also only have 512MB of RAM and a 2.4Ghz processor. When I play I make for sure that I close all applications that I do not need.Kaiser0 wrote:
I have a 7600GS running on AGP 8X card and 1.5gb ram. Running at medium is terrible, 19fps even when theres a few people around. With low, fps was 40, is it normal? Does having a high graphic card necessarily give u good fps? Btw my processor is an Intel 2.4ghz.
BTW, if you are using FRAPS to check your FPS, it is not a very good in my option. FRAPS uses a lot of resources, and will lower you FPS.
There's your problem mostly. I had an Intel (don't flame me, it was a gift lol) before I got my dual core AMD and I had an X800 All in Wonder ATI card, which at the time was really nice and my CPU was overclocked to over 2.7 ghz and it still ran like shit. So yeah, invest in a new CPU. Preferably AMDKaiser0 wrote:
Btw my processor is an Intel 2.4ghz.
2500+??? Wow that's old. Upgrade to a new CPU immediatly. With the recent price drops in AMD due to Conroe's unveiling, you should be able to get an excellent overclocker for around $125. Which I'm going to say is a steal.lxcpikiman wrote:
what will help more cpu, ram to get decent fps? i got an amd athlon 2500+,2 gig 400mhz,7600gs agp,and i still get poor fps
Definately get rid of the 2500+. Im not saying it to be mean or anything, But its definately your bottleneck. Your going to need a new Motherboard also as your 2500+ prolly is a socket A or Possibly a 754. If so, Anything thats going to do you ANY good is going to be a socket 939 AMD64 chip. They have cut the AMD X2 4200+ down to $140 here in the US. Thats a Duel core 64 bit CPU. You cant beat that with a stick.lxcpikiman wrote:
what will help more cpu, ram to get decent fps? i got an amd athlon 2500+,2 gig 400mhz,7600gs agp,and i still get poor fps
no, because you can run the ram in dual channel and the proc will be a hell load faster. a 2.4 P4 is just ultra sloooowww. kaisers problem is like putting an turbo charger (a 7600) on a renault (P4 2.4). it still stays a crappy carryan_14 wrote:
So when I get a new computer, its gunna be a 7900GT 256MB with 2GB's or RAM in my computer. Will I have the same problems as Kaiser?
That's one of the biggest kick to the balls stories I've ever heard. I feel your pain...actually, come to think of it I don't. I waited 3 months for my 3800+ dual core Manchester to go from $303 on Newegg down to $169. I found out about the drop on Digg.com which is a fucking awesome tech website for nerds and such. $130+ goes a long way on a new rig, actually it went towards a few parties, but still, it went a long way.RoosterCantrell wrote:
Yep. New processor. like said already, theres been a price drop on alot of processors out to usher in the newer ones. Hell, I paid 1,011$ for my AMD FX-55 when it was top ofthe line...now? 319$ less than two years later. OUCH!
You say its a 478, yes thats the type of socket, But what kind? Use a program called everest home google it and install it. Its free. It will tell you anything you want to know about your computer. Ill post a link to it if you like. I could then maybe get some help for you to maximize your computer to get you better FPS that your getting if i can find out what it is you actually have.Kaiser0 wrote:
Yeah i always end all processes. Btw my processor is like 2 years old. An Intel 478.
Last edited by <[onex]>Headstone (2006-09-21 05:00:22)
BFG OC 6200DoctorFruitloop wrote:
What graphics card are you running if it's a PCI card?dubbs wrote:
Yes and No. The ram stores memory that it may need to pass on to the graphic card. In this sense, yes they do, but the graphic card also renders graphics on it own. Also, when playing you should shut down all programs that you do not need. The more resources allow the game to use the better your FPS is going to be. I do not have a high end card, better yet, I still have PCI, and I still get decent FPS. I also only have 512MB of RAM and a 2.4Ghz processor. When I play I make for sure that I close all applications that I do not need.Kaiser0 wrote:
I have a 7600GS running on AGP 8X card and 1.5gb ram. Running at medium is terrible, 19fps even when theres a few people around. With low, fps was 40, is it normal? Does having a high graphic card necessarily give u good fps? Btw my processor is an Intel 2.4ghz.
BTW, if you are using FRAPS to check your FPS, it is not a very good in my option. FRAPS uses a lot of resources, and will lower you FPS.