honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
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ok when in full screen im getting less than 2 fps but in windowed mode im locked at 25....any ideas????
specs

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 531
BIOS: oC)Phoenix - AwardBIOSTeDell System v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8300 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0423&SUBSYS_049410DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 880 MB
Dedicated Memory: 113 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 720 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.6925 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/11/2007 17:06:00, 5263360 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes

any helpo would be greatly appreciated

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RadarMan
RadarMan
Chief CaptainChief Captain
Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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I'd get another 2 gigs of ram and try running it in 16bit color instead of 32bit color.
Widow mode is always easier on the machine.

Radar

honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
Answered

yeah i was thinking of getting the extra 2 gigs.....and ill try changing the mode thanks radar man

honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
Answered

well changed it to 16 and much better hitting around 24fps but in fullscreen mode so i guess im just going to have to get the extra ram this weekend....thanks again

RadarMan
RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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Let us know if the extra ram does the job.

Radar

honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
Answered

yeah i talked to my friend at super geeks and he said it will help also a upgrade in my vid card but that can wait for now....main thing is the ram up to 4gig 😀

RadarMan
RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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A better card will help with the fps but as you say, the ram is cheaper now and will help all around.

Radar

honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
Answered

ok put in some new ram yesterday finally......2 sticks of 2g @800 so now i have 4g of rams and what do you know i can fly in full screen,in 32bit, and with everything maxed out again.....oh and locked at 30fps just were i like it to be

RadarMan
RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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That's fantastic, a nice cheap way of getting ahead of the game.

Radar

honuala
honuala
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Dec 05, 2007 Posts: 164
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yup next time new vid card

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