computah..

by jetro • 31 Oct 2007, 00:37 • Journals
- Why do I get fps drops with this PC (what's good,decent & bad about it)

They mostly start after 15-20 minutes of playing...:



CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 @ 3000 MHz

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM - SATA - 250 GB

Monitor: Compaq CRT Monitor - 17 " (100 Hz @ 800 x 600)

Sound: Realtek High Defenition Audio

Graphics: ATI Radeon X600 @ 256 MB

Memory: 512 MB DDR NANYA (UNKNOWN NOOBBRAND LOLZ) PC 3200 (400 MHz)

O/S: Windows XP Professional

Case: Random Packard Bell mini tower case - Airholes at the back + side (none at the front) - PIC

Powersupply: Random unknown brand - 350 W

Age: ~ 1.5-2 years

Full Name: Packard Bell Ixtreme Gold 7036




- I only have about 28 processes running when I play ET..
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adze 31 Oct 2007, 00:39
Maybe RAM problem, not sure.
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kiss 31 Oct 2007, 00:39
cause of nexus.exe
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RazZaH 31 Oct 2007, 00:42
me has same prob...


cpu overheating imo
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jetro 31 Oct 2007, 00:43
hmmm, dont think so since everest indicates that my CPU is only around 40 degrees hot...
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RazZaH 31 Oct 2007, 00:44
hm i dont know... maybe scan for virus
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jetro 31 Oct 2007, 00:45
i formatted 2-3 weeks ago
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RazZaH 31 Oct 2007, 00:45
hm .. no idea :X
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huumeantti 31 Oct 2007, 00:44
pc sets make me sad
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Hope 31 Oct 2007, 00:45
RAM is pretty low I think.
And you should check if something is using up your processor..
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taken` 31 Oct 2007, 00:47
Ram is bottleneck, also I would try cooling your PC better - try having the door to the box open while playing and keep it cooler (place a big fan next to it or play with your window open) or buy a new CPU vent :)

Bottleneck: RAM
Unstable over time: CPU or GPU most likly getting warm
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jetro 31 Oct 2007, 00:49
Ok, so buying more ram is definitely an option..

I already thought about buying a new case (i saw a CM centurion 5 for only 30 euros, they appear to have n1 cooling and have a nice airflow throughout the entire case : back / side / front), or do you think buying some extra fans will do the job?
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taken` 31 Oct 2007, 00:51
Depends, hard to say what the problem is - but would start by playing with open case and window open and see if it works. If it dosnt help a part of the case and/or chip cooling might be broken.
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jetro 31 Oct 2007, 00:53
Already tried that, did help.. a bit.. didnt make a huge difference tho
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taken` 31 Oct 2007, 01:02
would then try to go in bios and download a program to monitor your GPU and CPU temps :) + maybe get some fans.
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Mamalukes 31 Oct 2007, 00:53
its the punkbuster imo
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Deactivated6284 31 Oct 2007, 01:55
I think its punkbuster. My pc recently started doing this and its only 2months old. 37 Degrees so it isnt overheating.
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kaze 31 Oct 2007, 02:45
wnb KaZe :| !
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Deactivated6284 31 Oct 2007, 02:54
Member For: 11 months and 27 days
I beat you =D You have to pay me royalty's now.
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kaze 1 Nov 2007, 13:08
IMPOSSIBLE !

you have dayhax on cf .
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dejx 31 Oct 2007, 04:37
I've same specs. Et was working really well before wierd PB update
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