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halo 2 slow on my new pc
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scamino1
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31. May 2007 @ 18:42 |
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Ok, i have Halo 2 vista with windows vista ultiomate.When i play Halo 2 for pc [Not XBOX!!!!!!] it is very slow. Is it because my dual core is only 2.00 ghz? I have the power saver for maximum perrformance. oh, and i have a 256 mb shared video card,could this be dragging my ram and processer power down? How can i fix this so that i can play Halo 2 so that the framerate is normal{or the speed , watever]???????????????
Any help is good, so if you can help , let me know!!!!!!
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1. June 2007 @ 21:34 |
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You can try and Over clock your CPU because that is probably your problem. Before you do that, take the fan off your CPU's heat sink and give everything a good clean. Vacuum out your PC case if you have to. Then try to over clock, do not go too high however. The Video Card should not be a problem, given the RAM, what chip set is it? No 'Power' is being taken away from anything, if there is 'power' being taken away from anything it is needlessly doing so. I wouldn't even try to play Halo-2 on you rig, not that it's bad, but Vista can (and will) take up 35% of your CPU speed just on Idle, so Doing something like playing minesweeper can make it sky-rocket, let alone Halo-2.
So in short:
1) Try to Over clock
2) Set Graphics in game to extremely low
3) Set in game screen resolution to 800x600
4) Give ye PC a good clean before over clocking (Cleaning can never hurt anyway)
5) Give up
Good luck
~Nicht
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2. June 2007 @ 09:07 |
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First thing to try would be lower all detail and resolution in-game. If it goes to a playable rate then start to turn it back up gradually.
I personally would have thought the graphics was your main problem if it is integrated.
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scamino1
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2. June 2007 @ 10:08 |
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Thanks for the help. Ill clean it out right now and ill set the graphics to low and put screen to 800x600. These are godd ideas and is what i needed to hear. Thanx
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scamino1
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2. June 2007 @ 10:15 |
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oh yeah, im not sure what a chipset is {is that the motherboard?]but the computer is a AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ 2.01 ghz Processer. And i only have 896 mb ram.
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DMW
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2. June 2007 @ 16:52 |
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Quote:
scamino1 (Member) 2. June 2007 @ 14:15
oh yeah, im not sure what a chipset is {is that the motherboard?]but the computer is a AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ 2.01 ghz Processer. And i only have 896 mb ram.
Ok, I'm sorta guessing here, but if you only have 896MB of RAM then I'd be confident in saying graphics is your main issue. with that amount it means you have 1GB (1024) and are sharing 128MB for graphics, which to be honest is not good for newer games (and some older ones)!
Work out which type of slot you have on your board,AGP or PCI-Express and upgrade your graphics. Your CPU is not cutting edge but is plenty adequate for games if coupled with a good card.
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scamino1
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3. June 2007 @ 09:15 |
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I have pci not agp. Which is bad for me because i have a 256 agp card in my hand right now. Do you think a 256 mb ati pci card would be good? Or should i get a 512mb?
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3. June 2007 @ 16:02 |
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PCI or PCI-Express? If it's PCI and I hope it isn't for your sake, then I would think about a new board!! If it's PCI-Express then your good to go.
If you can afford a 512MB card then go for it, but remember, the RAM doesn't make the card, you can have a 512MB card that gets whooped by a 256MB model because it has a faster GPU.
Work out a budget and buy the best you can afford.
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scamino1
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3. June 2007 @ 17:00 |
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How can i tell the difference between pci and pci express? Is one bigger the the other? And i think im going to have to get a 256 mb because they aere cheaper and im broke so........
yeah
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3. June 2007 @ 17:09 |
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I have almost the same pc as you. PCI- Express is so awesome, you should try 512 look at newegg.com they always have great deals there, you won?t regret the little more $$.
I picked up a NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS 512 and I can run all ultra high Graphics on most all newer games like company of heroes.
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scamino1
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3. June 2007 @ 18:43 |
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ok , so can someone tell me how to find out if i have pci or pci express?
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davidrose
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4. June 2007 @ 06:02 |
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I misunderstood I thought you already had determined you had a pci-express. But you could take the brand model number and Google it you will be able to find out exactly what you have in your pc. ?AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ 2.01 GHz Processor. And I only have 896 mb ram.? I am almost positive you do AMD 64 dual tells me it is fairly new give me your Brand info I will find it out make model and number
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scamino1
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4. June 2007 @ 09:25 |
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Its A Gateway GT5220 w/ AMD 64 X2
Dual Core 3800+ 2.01 GHz Processor
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Never mind, just googled it. I have pci express. Thanks for the help.
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davidrose
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5. June 2007 @ 10:28 |
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Try newegg,com for a great price on great graphics cards. I get everything there and check everywhere else first they always have the best deals, so far so good.
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scamino1
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5. June 2007 @ 16:27 |
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I just tried newwegg.com. I think i am going to get a 512mb card. Im not getting for a while though. That should solve my problem. Thanks
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davidrose
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5. June 2007 @ 20:52 |
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Great, 512 is the best choice a bit more but truly worth it for today's games.
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7. June 2007 @ 05:48 |
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Moving to Langjökull in Iceland - so all the info I posted is moving with me!
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scamino1
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7. June 2007 @ 10:04 |
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I have Xp, Im running on it now, I have a 400 gig hd with vista and a 500 gig with xp. The problem with that idea of yours is that Halo 2 vista is called Halo 2 vista for a reason. It only works on vista. Im waiting for a crack for xp to come out so it will work on xp.Until then im stuk with vista
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7. June 2007 @ 13:56 |
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Originally posted by MasterChu:
Downgrade to Windows XP. Vista is filled with BLOAT - just a bunch of eye candy for sugar addicts that will give you an initial rush but leave you unsatisfied in the long run.
But if you're an eye candy diabetic like me, then downgrade to Windows XP.
And possible seizures or homicidal urges.
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davidrose
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7. June 2007 @ 16:54 |
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I run Vista and xp also and Halo2 Vista is running just fine truth is you have enough memory, and all the requirements to run it, even if you crack it for xp it still will need a graphics card capable to run it.Vista is a hog butif you have the upgrades it's fine.
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scamino1
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7. June 2007 @ 17:33 |
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Thats what im going to do
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7. June 2007 @ 18:14 |
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@scamino,
Just throwing in my two-cents on the videocard topic here. Before you dump money on a new card you must also consider that a graphics card will also always require you too get a new power supply. Now again this isn't a sure fire thing but considering your PC's a GateWay I would say its safe to assume that your PSU isn't going to cut it. So besides factoring in the cost of a new graphics card you also need to factor in the cost of a new PSU.
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7. June 2007 @ 22:37 |
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8. June 2007 @ 07:31 |
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No that graphics card does not require a power supply, it draws its power right off the pci-e bus. But I would not recommend going with that card as with DirectX 10 gaming now starting to emerge it would be a waste to not buy either a DirectX 10 capable card. But if a DirectX 10 card is not possible I would recommend buying the fastest card you possibly can.
For a DirectX 10 card with a price range of $250 or less in mind. You have two options available to you, the 8600 GT and 8600 GTS. While not nearly as powerful as its 8800 bretheren. Here is a sweet little DirectX 10 8600 GT card for a price of $134.99, and less after you send in the rebates. And it doesn't require a new power supply, because it draws its power right from the pci-e bus. Another card to consider is this GeForce 8600GTS. It is somewhat more powerful, but may require you to purchase a new powersupply. It requires a +12 volt line carrying at least 18 amps. Check your powersupply because it is a possibility that your power supply may deliver that much power. To check this first with the computer turned off pull the plug out of the power supply and then take off the case door. There should be a sticker on the PSU telling all its power ratings. You would also want to check to see if you have a plug like this...
If you don't then you will will most likely need a power supply or a adapter to go to that plug size.
"Some people have no damn sense." - Nephilim, March 27 2007 @ 18:08
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scamino1
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8. June 2007 @ 10:17 |
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I have that size plug , but it is white and plugs into my motherboard.
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