Slowdowns with games..

[tysonrss]

Hi all. I finally got a "modern" PC(upgraded from a AMD Sempron 3000+ 2.0Ghz) and so I couldn't run this program before...now I can! I thought with my processor, that I'd be able to get at least 30FPS the whole time..but that's not the case. I've only tested Twin Snakes and Wind Waker, both get up to 20-25 FPS but than drops to 15 and at times 5-7(wind waker).

Can someone assist me on how I can make it go a bit faster?

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/1/2010, 00:34:16
Machine name: TOP_GEAR_COMPUT
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: N68SA-M2S
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1918MB RAM
Page File: 381MB used, 3430MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

Quote:Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D6&SUBSYS_14051565&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8634 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/8/2009 09:07:00, 5918976 bytes

As you all can see, I'm sure my PC is capable of getting great speeds...

[Garteal]

Quote:Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a

Quote:I finally got a "modern" PC

Quote:I thought with my processor, that I'd be able to get at least 30FPS the whole time

Quote:I'm sure my PC is capable of getting great speeds...

Rofl!

Tyson, that PC is FAR from modern. You might be able to open and actually execute a game, but your dream of getting 30FPS all the time will never happen with this setup.

Quote:Can someone assist me on how I can make it go a bit faster?

You need a new PC.

[tysonrss]

I'm sure if it's overclocked to 3.0 it'll work fine. I just don't know how to overclock.

[Shonumi]

Dunno how accurate this is, but check out my Google-Fu!

It's usually the same process for most CPUs. Go to the BIOS, find the correct options, change the correct options, and test it.

[Garteal]

Quote:I've only tested Twin Snakes and Wind Waker, both get up to 20-25 FPS but than drops to 15 and at times 5-7(wind waker).

Overclocking will only help you if you can barely run the game fullspeed (ie: 55/60fps or so). You, on the other hand, can't even keep your FPS steady, thus it'll be a futile effort.
Feel free to try it out, but don't expect a miracle.

[tysonrss]

(02-02-2012, 05:31 AM)Shonumi Wrote: Dunno how accurate this is, but check out my Google-Fu!

It's usually the same process for most CPUs. Go to the BIOS, find the correct options, change the correct options, and test it.

Thanks a lot for this. I'll test it when I'm not feeling lazy lol, just went in and added some things so I'm tired, haha.

[Starscream]

Poor guy, he's so confused. You just traded a worthless PC for a crappy PC. Next time doing some research would benefit you greatly.

[tysonrss]

(02-02-2012, 08:46 AM)Starscream Wrote: Poor guy, he's so confused. You just traded a worthless PC for a crappy PC. Next time doing some research would benefit you greatly.

It isn't crappy at all. Just because your PC appears to be better than mine, doesn't mean mine is crap. The PC itself is made from things from back in 2009, so it's not a big deal. I'm able to play the gamecube games to point of enjoying them, and that's what counts.

Because you have a better PC than me doesn't mean you can just call mine crap. The PC itself is expensive, I was lucky that I got it in exchange for a PS2 and PSP, so I'm not pissed at all.

[Starscream]

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: It isn't crappy at all

Yes, it is.

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: Just because your PC appears to be better than mine, doesn't mean mine is crap.

You're right, my PC has nothing to do with anything. We're talking about your PC and how you said you just upgraded to something good when you didn't.

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: The PC itself is made from things from back in 2009

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: The PC itself is expensive

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: I was lucky

You don't have to give me dates and prices, I'm looking at the specs, they're crap.

I'm not trying to be harsh here, but you have no clue about what you're saying. I understand you just got the PC and you're happy and it's new to you, but it's still not good enough. That's why everything is still running slow and that's why you're here posting about it, because it's crap.

[Shonumi]

(02-02-2012, 08:55 AM)tysonrss Wrote: It isn't crappy at all. Just because your PC appears to be better than mine, doesn't mean mine is crap. The PC itself is made from things from back in 2009, so it's not a big deal. I'm able to play the gamecube games to point of enjoying them, and that's what counts.

Because you have a better PC than me doesn't mean you can just call mine crap. The PC itself is expensive, I was lucky that I got it in exchange for a PS2 and PSP, so I'm not pissed at all.

PC prejudice, it's a terrible thing...

But like you said, as long as you're happy with what you have. Though I doubt you could, it'd be a pretty sweet deal if you're capable of emulating your old PS2 and PSP games too.