FPS drop

**rock_lobster** · 03-23-07, 11:46 AM

As most of you know I have problems with my fps being low, with a pretty good graphics card. Could the fact that I dont have windows service pack 2 hurt my fps?

**enf** · 03-23-07, 12:03 PM

It could be a number of things, but I dont think SP2 is one of them. I dont even have SP1 and my fps is fine.

Im thinking its one of these factors:

* Graphics Drivers
* Mobo
* PSU
* Various Tasks Running

Post your computer specs.

**rock_lobster** · 03-23-07, 12:54 PM

well there is a post with all my specs and opinions of what could my problem, so I wont repeat everything. Fact is I was getting 90 fps, then blam cs source updates and my fps drop to 30. Ive done everything imaginable, so I may just get a new comp.

**Shade-of-Grey** · 03-23-07, 01:00 PM

Upgrading to Service Pack 2 wouldn't hurt. Make sure you have up-to-date drivers installed - I'm sure you already checked your rates.

**Ravioli** · 03-23-07, 04:04 PM

Sometimes XP can become loaded down with crap and a new, clean OS install will answer these kind of questions.

**HeavyG** · 03-24-07, 02:42 AM

FYI...

Without Service Pack 2, you are wide open to TONS of spyware and viruses. Always upgrade to the most current Service Pack. Spyware can definately hurt your performance.

Rock,

I recommend a clean install, getting the latest drivers, and make sure you have SP2. You will be running good in no time.

**duckg** · 03-24-07, 06:50 PM

I definately agree. I have had people bring their computers to me that were just crawling. I mean almost unusable, would barely even bring up IE or any program for that matter. Would install a couple different spyware programs, get it all cleaned out and it would run like new. The worst I saw was 1400 spyware infections and that was found with just one program...adaware. Adaware is a good free program. It may not catch everything, but it will get the bulk of it. I try and run it at least once a month.

**rock_lobster** · 03-25-07, 10:49 AM

Hmm... the only thing I havent done is reformat (simply because it's a family comp) and/or install SP2. So im guessing once I install SP2 run my anti virus and adaware programs, I should be performing better.

**HeavyG** · 03-25-07, 11:04 PM

After the reinstall, you should be running better. Just make sure you put on SP2 after you have a clean install. I suggest backing up any of the family stuff and going straight for the reinstall. But I also understand if that is an uption that may be frowned upon.

**DarkAnus** · 03-26-07, 10:05 AM

One thing no seem to mention is this:

On a new card, make sure that ur card slot is equal to the card itself. And what i mean is this, I had a older put that only had a 1X AGP slot, well i put a 8/16X AGP card in it. It would get choked bad, so check ur motherboard and vid card to make sure that they match up right.

Sorry i don't know how old ur machine is.