FPS LOW!!

**~~Syrringe~~** · 01-24-09, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SovietDooM

Buy an iNVIDIA 8800, there going down in price and can perform with the top of the line. Only game out there it can't run top specs it crysis. TMK

His rig is set up for ATI man. Trsut me, when its a dell, stick with what came in it.

**SovietDooM** · 01-24-09, 09:36 AM

I just looked to the video card, if its a Dell theres his problem right there

**Demonofspeed07** · 01-24-09, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by SovietDooM

I just looked to the video card, if its a Dell theres his problem right there

yea, I always say, dude, I got a dud.

stupid question= how do I find out the power supply?

would the lower grade xfx need a better power supply? will I need better cooling?

Thanks for the help guys, it helps alot.

**~~Syrringe~~** · 01-24-09, 10:11 AM

youll have to open the comp up and look at the pwr supply..it should have it labeled on there somwhere in plain sight.

FYI the XFX is the better of the 2 cards i posted...the sapphire is lower....they both require a minimum of 450watt for their respective power supplies.

**Kelderos** · 01-24-09, 01:44 PM

[quote=Demonofspeed07 ]

Originally Posted by Kelderos

Turn off Anti-analysis.
Turn off shadows
Turn off Lighting.

See what that does for you. I'm assuming you put them on when you put everything on high. They are hard on the system compared to the other stuff. If that fails,

Will this affect my gameplay? I will try this when I play next. thanks
[quote]

If you got on shadows, turning them off with make you play better since people blend into dark corners. Anti-Analysis eats the most memory though because its smooths out objects, unless you plan on getting point blank range and staring at the pretty jet you prob. won't notice. I think lighting is about the same as shadows, you won't notice.

**MoufRoof** · 01-24-09, 01:58 PM

I just put this card in my rig a few weeks ago. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102803 Runs like a champ. Is your current card pci express or agp?

**Warprosper** · 01-24-09, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by 11Bravo

Originally Posted by Syrringe

Originally Posted by Warprosper

I suggest upgrading your video card / or lower your onboard sound quality.

Yes to the first part...WTF

to the 2nd. Why would he have to downgrade a component that has nothing to do with system performance OR fps loss??!

...Theres only one thing I need to know, how many Watts is the power supply those guru's at dell put in there for ya?

As a matter of fact, in the BF2 game, if you crank the audio up to high and you are not running a stand alone sound card with memory on board it will affect gameplay. If you try to set your in game audio to 'hardware' it gets even worse. So yes, it does seriously affect gameplay. I went to a stand alone audio card {Creative Xtreme Gamer} and I can at least go 'hardware' and 'medium' with 'X-Fi' and 'EAX' on. But if someone is running onboard audio, they need to stick with 'software' and 'medium'.

He does have a valid point with his statement about the power supply. Most pre-built systems have shit for a power supply. When gaming and running more powerful video cards as well as many peripherals you definitely need to make sure you are at least running a 500+ watt power supply. I have a 500 Watt and my system does just fine. Another thing to do is to download PCWizard and make sure your POWER Supply is running proper voltage, as that can affect gameplay especially if it's low on the voltage to your motherboard or components since when you play they consume more power. This past fall I had a power supply that was dropping to 11.88 & 10.88 on the voltage while gaming. Needless to say it was a bitch to diagnose. It made gameplay hell for BF2 & PR. Once I replaced the power supply {warranted that bitch out}, everything got a lot better.

THX for backing me up there bravo ..... some people just dont understand how much the processor is used when channeling the onboard sound.

Onboard sound is very processor intensive.

PSU 450 watts today can run a GTX 285 with only minor hiccups ... all that matters with PSU's is .... dont skimp

Computers have sound cards for a reason... Its to take the strain off of the processor... (which is a huge part of getting FPS)

Graphics cards are not the only thing that affect FPS... There are quite a few ... let me mention some

Sound cards help fps
Threading processors help fps
running 2 exact models of ram per bus help fps
Using USB headsets affect fps
using ingame applications (X-fire) affect fps

The most important thing in the world for a FPS guru ( the person that wants to max everything out ) is.....................

SHADERS!

If you want good frames in everything you play forceware is a must and i suggest you use it on everything.

Demon the best piece of advice for you is ....... if you have PCI-e buy an 8800gt .. there like 100 or less and there fantastic.