Author Topic: need help from skuzzy (Read 607 times)

Stratocaster · « **on:** June 06, 2004, 10:16:02 AM »

currently running a p4 1.7 GHZ 256 MB ram comp....... Yesterday I installed my new ATI radeon 9800 pro and my FR is the same as with my Geforce 2........... whats going on? I have COmcast internet

Skuzzy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:30:56 AM »

I need more information, but I can tell you that you are CPU limited and will not be able top push the 9800Pro to its performance limit.

However, you can also crank up the resolution of the card to the maximum that your monitor will support and will probably maintain the same frame rate you have now.

What is the frame rate? And at what resolution?

Stratocaster · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:35:33 AM »

my fr in ah2 is about 40 and was with my geforce 2...... as well the resolution is the default 1024 x 786

sliders are set at lowest quality best performance

I also think my problem is I have no AGP drivers for my intel chipset... could this be a porblem?

Skuzzy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:57:47 AM »

There are generic AGP drivers for the Intel chipset, but if you have not loaded the INF files for the motherboard, you are probably being restricted to a lower level of performance.

Still,..you are CPU limited. Tha 1.7 P4 is the old Willamette core, which was pretty slow.

When you removed the NVidia video drivers, did you use a third party driver cleaner to make sure the drivers are removed? That can also effect performance.

You should be able to set the in-game resolution to 1600x1200 and have the same frame rate,..only it will look better.

Stratocaster · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:11:35 AM »

I used add and remove programs as stated in manuel btw thanks for helping me...... best tech support....... I couldnt find the INF files or the AGP drivers for the intel chipset

can u help me out there?

Skuzzy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:30:53 AM »

If you have a name brand motherboard, you should be able to get those files from the manufacturer's WEB site.

You might be able to order a replacment CD with all the tools/utilites from the manufacturer as well.

Sometimes a simple removal of the video drivers does not actually clean the drivers from the system/registry. It depends on what version of the driver you had.
Early drivers would leave a mess behind when you removed them. Newer ones seem better, but when switching to/from ATI/NVidia it is usually best to use a third party driver cleaner to insure all remnants of the driver are removed.

Stratocaster · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:36:24 AM »

im lost

Skuzzy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:41:24 AM »

What brand of motherboard do you have? Or is it an OEM computer (HP, Compaq, Sony, Toshiba...)?

I have dinner with the family in a bit and may not get back to the board until late tonight. Someone else might have to jump in here and lend a hand.

ramzey · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2004, 01:28:28 AM »

Skuzzy i plan upgrade graphic card. from that what you wrote here cpu is very importand for new video card.
I plan to buy 9800 pro 128 mb, its good choice for my athlon 2600+ and 512 ram? Is that resonable or i should i look for 9600 XT or pro?
Importand for me is run full possible detail and 512+ bitmaps in game

Skuzzy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2004, 06:48:16 AM »

The 9800Pro can handle a CPU upwards to a 3Ghz Pentium 4. Not sure how to equate that to an AMD CPU.

If you are looking for a video card that you can later upgrade the motherboard and stay with that video card, the 9800Pro would be a good choice, regardless of what CPU you have.
If you are thinking about upgrading the video card and motherboard in the near future, then save the money and get the 9600XT.

ramzey · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2004, 10:21:05 PM »

well, i not plan to upgrade my motherboard and cpu in near future
And right now my PC is used only to play AH and chk mail.
I suspect this system will be with me another year. Cuz i not need faster one (or i do?)
9800 Pro
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051384719568&skuId=5379798&productCategoryId=cat01151&type=product
or 9600XT?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1064607240763&skuId=6033883&productCategoryId=cat01151&type=product
Diference between 2 of them is about 50$, but i domt like to spend this extra money if i will not get better performance.....

thx Skuzzy for help