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General => Support & Help => Topic started by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 01:52:34 PM

Title: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 01:52:34 PM: Before you post something like 'get a new comp, lol'. I do not have the money for it.

System Specs:
Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS
Intel Premium 4 CPU 3.06GHz
1.0GB of RAM
Regular Microsoft Windows XP

Is there anything I could do to make my games run faster? When I connect to the GmoD server, it takes 5 minutes to start GMOD, then another 5 to connect. And In my opinion, that's really slow. It used to be faster, but I don't know anymore.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: Rictalspace on October 22, 2011, 01:54:24 PM: Rather than buying a new computer, buy a larger RAM whatever. 1GB doesn't seem like much.
If you can't afford that, delete some unwanted things on your computer, just generally reduce background programs etc.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: deXterous | KaB00M! on October 22, 2011, 01:57:59 PM: Wow dude... 1 GB RAM? I thought my computer was shit... Buy more RAM, that would help on your problem.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 02:07:49 PM: Quote from: KaB00M?@hi on October 22, 2011, 01:57:59 PM
Wow dude... 1 GB RAM? I thought my computer was shit... Buy more RAM, that would help on your problem.

How much does RAM usually cost?
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: Uubucks on October 22, 2011, 02:09:12 PM: I think like 4 gb's is about $70
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 02:14:13 PM: Quote from: Johanan Strangeman on October 22, 2011, 02:09:12 PM
I think like 4 gb's is about $70

Ughh.. would a 1GB increase help at all?
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: deXterous | KaB00M! on October 22, 2011, 02:26:22 PM: Quote from: The Krusader on October 22, 2011, 02:14:13 PM
Quote from: Johanan Strangeman on October 22, 2011, 02:09:12 PM
I think like 4 gb's is about $70

Ughh.. would a 1GB increase help at all?
I'm on 2 GB RAM, it's horrible, but any upgrade would make your computer faster.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 05:01:21 PM: 2GB is the max my comp can get to. It can only take DDR..
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: Ducky on October 22, 2011, 05:18:57 PM: If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 06:25:52 PM: Quote from: {RoFL}Ducky | Anatidaephobia ?? on October 22, 2011, 05:18:57 PM
If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: deXterous | KaB00M! on October 22, 2011, 06:45:34 PM: Quote from: The Krusader on October 22, 2011, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: {RoFL}Ducky | Anatidaephobia ?? on October 22, 2011, 05:18:57 PM
If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?
It sure is ;) Your computer can break down all of a sudden
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 07:09:44 PM: Quote from: KaB00M?@hi on October 22, 2011, 06:45:34 PM
Quote from: The Krusader on October 22, 2011, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: {RoFL}Ducky | Anatidaephobia ?? on October 22, 2011, 05:18:57 PM
If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?
It sure is ;) Your computer can break down all of a sudden
Kay, I'll just stick to getting more RAM.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: LeoMarr on October 22, 2011, 08:05:25 PM: I would recommend getting an entirely new system. An adequate desktop does not cost more then 400 Bucks

For example:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+Quad-Core+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2712075.p?id=1218346635151&skuId=2712075&st=HP%20desktop&cp=2&lp=5

It's not something High-End but It's a gate to possibilities. You really can't do much with Your current computer, An extra gig of RAM won't do a gigantic amount, Though it may help.

I would recommend saving and getting something that is better. Or Look at the Best buy Pay-Per-Month deals. I bought a laptop I use to travel with and I only pay 20$ Per/Mo for it.

And Over-Clocking is not going to make an amazing change. It is a risky thing to do with a comp that old. I'd recommend disregarding those who say Over-clock.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: deXterous | KaB00M! on October 22, 2011, 08:14:46 PM: @Krusader, promise me you won't buy a HP - Pavilion, you could get something better for the same price.
Title: Re: Games are SLOW.
Post by: TheKrusader on October 22, 2011, 08:23:04 PM: I don't have the money for a new computer. I'm just gonna get some more memory. When I get a job I'll save for a new comp.