why so slow

GoArmy24 · 07-15-2008, 12:53 AM

Hey guys, im definately no computer guru here, im in the army stationed here in japan, and took my computer for some upgrade to a computer shop. Now, mind you this computer is equipped with some pretty highspeed equipment, but for some reason it would not play video games worth a damn. So I upgrade the Graphics gard to a GeoForce 8500. And still its somewhat glitchy. Here are the specs:

2048mb of Ram
Athlon 64 dual core processor
Geoforce ASUS 8500 graphics card
750 Gigs

Sense Im not at home I kinda winged those specs, so work with me a little here. Anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on why im not getting maximum, or atleast above average performance? Thanks

StrangleHold · 07-15-2008, 01:00 AM

Not trying to blow your bubble but a 8500 is a low/mid end video card.

Sir Travis D · 07-15-2008, 02:15 AM

Yea, my laptop has a better card.

An amd dual core is also not a good idea for a gaming computer..

StrangleHold · 07-15-2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Travis D

An amd dual core is also not a good idea for a gaming computer..

I,m so sick of these random crap statements its unbelievable.

Redbull{wings} · 07-15-2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Travis D

Yea, my laptop has a better card.

An amd dual core is also not a good idea for a gaming computer..

its a fine processor, 1. it is dual core 2. its clocks are very respectable it will play games fine

jnskyliner34 · 07-15-2008, 02:31 AM

the video card is the letdown if you're trying to play games like crysis.

Sir Travis D · 07-15-2008, 02:32 AM

1. intel dual core > amd dual core
2. intel/amd quad > amd dual core
3. He did not list the speed
4. The athlon-64, not 64x2, was released in 2003. The latest model I could find was from 2006.

So don't call my statements "crap"

StrangleHold · 07-15-2008, 02:36 AM

None of that proved anything, I,ve been doing this since before you were born. CRAP-CRAP. AMD had Intel pawned for 6 years on clock speed till the Core 2 was released. And just because Intel Core 2 is faster Clock for Clock doesnt mean AMD is not good idea for gaming. Just like I guess everybody that bought P4 were just plain stupid because the XP Athlon/Athlon 64 was faster.

GoArmy24 · 07-15-2008, 04:33 AM

Whoa........waaaaaaaaaay too many acronyms. So my graphics card is shit (which i just bought for 113 from a japanese guy), and the processor is not too snuff. BUT, im only playing world of warcraft, from my understanding the graphics on this game are pretty outdated right? It shouldnt require some highend graphics card to run smoothely?

Sir Travis D · 07-15-2008, 04:39 AM

What settings are you running it on and what are your temps?

07-15-2008, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoArmy24 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	why so slow Hey guys, im definately no computer guru here, im in the army stationed here in japan, and took my computer for some upgrade to a computer shop. Now, mind you this computer is equipped with some pretty highspeed equipment, but for some reason it would not play video games worth a damn. So I upgrade the Graphics gard to a GeoForce 8500. And still its somewhat glitchy. Here are the specs: 2048mb of Ram Athlon 64 dual core processor Geoforce ASUS 8500 graphics card 750 Gigs Sense Im not at home I kinda winged those specs, so work with me a little here. Anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on why im not getting maximum, or atleast above average performance? Thanks

07-15-2008, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,543	Not trying to blow your bubble but a 8500 is a low/mid end video card. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600-3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066-944mhz. 4gbs. PNY 8800GT/VD964 Cooler W/D Sata 3.0 500gb RE2 Humans are curious creatures and by nature insane. Lock us all in a room together and within hours we're dividing into groups, creating Gods and plotting on how to kill one another.

07-15-2008, 02:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	Yea, my laptop has a better card. An amd dual core is also not a good idea for a gaming computer.. __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008

07-15-2008, 02:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,581	the video card is the letdown if you're trying to play games like crysis. __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? How To Guide: Install Vista Visual Styles http://www.computerforum.com/124350-...ml#post1013076

07-15-2008, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	1. intel dual core > amd dual core 2. intel/amd quad > amd dual core 3. He did not list the speed 4. The athlon-64, not 64x2, was released in 2003. The latest model I could find was from 2006. So don't call my statements "crap" __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008

07-15-2008, 02:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,543	None of that proved anything, I,ve been doing this since before you were born. CRAP-CRAP. AMD had Intel pawned for 6 years on clock speed till the Core 2 was released. And just because Intel Core 2 is faster Clock for Clock doesnt mean AMD is not good idea for gaming. Just like I guess everybody that bought P4 were just plain stupid because the XP Athlon/Athlon 64 was faster. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600-3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066-944mhz. 4gbs. PNY 8800GT/VD964 Cooler W/D Sata 3.0 500gb RE2 Humans are curious creatures and by nature insane. Lock us all in a room together and within hours we're dividing into groups, creating Gods and plotting on how to kill one another. Last edited by StrangleHold; 07-15-2008 at 02:57 AM.

07-15-2008, 04:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
GoArmy24 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	Whoa........waaaaaaaaaay too many acronyms. So my graphics card is shit (which i just bought for 113 from a japanese guy), and the processor is not too snuff. BUT, im only playing world of warcraft, from my understanding the graphics on this game are pretty outdated right? It shouldnt require some highend graphics card to run smoothely?

07-15-2008, 04:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	What settings are you running it on and what are your temps? __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008

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