Frame Rate

[Goat1]

My frame rate is in the dirt even with detailed terrain turned off, plus my mouse freezes up.
 I've tried all the hints in the other posts with no success.
I know this topic has been beaten to death, but if there is any more ideas that may help I would
appreciate them. Here's what my system looks like:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/1/2009, 14:03:29
       Machine name: WILBUR
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
       System Model: DQ175A-ABA A420N
               BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.2GHz
             Memory: 1024MB RAM
          Page File: 674MB used, 3327MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7600 GS
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02E1&SUBSYS_0380196E&REV_A2
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9038 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 7/14/2009 12:54:00, 5842816 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 7/14/2009 12:54:00, 7741664 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41A1-11CF-9059-8B2303C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x02E1
        SubSys ID: 0x0380196E
      Revision ID: 0x00A2
      Revision ID: 0x00A2
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run


If there is any other information that may help, please let me know.

Thanks:
Goat1

Just 1 more thing, I'm using a wireless router, would a hard wire connection work better?

[Denholm]

A wired connection will always be more reliable than a wireless connection. I would only use a wired connection when I'm doing any form of serious gaming. As for your computer, it seems to be a very solid build. Have you checked to see how many processes are running in the background? How is your CPU usage while at idle (Nothing happening on the computer)?

[Scratchman]

Ok frame rates still stable, no lockups for me as of yet, but now my vidmem is no longer showing up. Will keep you posted.

[Goat1]

 I have 34 proccesses running when I'm playing, CPU useage is around 2% at idle.
I'll need about 50 ft of cat5 cable, I'll see if I can hunt some up.

[Goat1]

I checked by CPU usage while in game, jumps from 4-100%.
Looked at the Task Manager and the System Idle Process is jumping from 17-85%.
Any Ideas what is causing this?

Goat1

[Stoney]

Run CCleaner or other such utility to get rid of stuff in the background, and to check the registry for errors?  Turn off as many background processes as possible?

[Eagleclaw]

Unfortunately there are viruses that will cause memory usage and cause spikes in usage, try running anti-virus scans and make them go deeper into your system. Try deleting browsing history as the info in it will often cause your computer to slow. cookies can build up and screw up your computer, use disk cleanup and defragment your PC. Thats about all I know other than whats already posted, good luck.

[Denholm]

100% CPU usage while playing Aces High is expected. The thing you need to be watching for is when it drops below 100% (Exceptions for dual/quad-core users). As for the differentiation in CPU usage. I accredit that to auto-updaters or malicious software.

[Skuzzy]

Denholm is correct.  DirectX is designed by Microsoft to use 100% of the CPU resources.  You only have to worry when it drops to less than 100%, as something (program, network activity, worms, viruses, spyware, malware...) claiming to be a very high priority is causing DirectX to stop running.

[Eagleclaw]

Trojans and Spyware will often cause the differences in CPU usage as said before, there is software to combat each of them SPECIFICALLY, but I recommend a good all around anti-virus, I believe Microsoft has a list of recommended anti-virus programs on their website.

[Denholm]

It's been my experience that Microsoft doesn't know what they're doing when it comes to security. I would not go buy security software just because Microsoft approves it.

[Eagleclaw]

Sadly this is true but I have looked at microsoft's website and found that several VERY good programs are displayed. Although don't be lured in by random anti-virus downloads on the internet that claim to have superior performance. These often times are viruses themselves. Thank you for pointing that out Denholm.

[Goat1]

Is there any anti-virus programs that are better that others?

Thanks;
Goat1

[Eagleclaw]

My Experience is that Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, possibly Norton (norton isnt good if you do a lot of web surfing), are excellent anti-virus software. Just remember you can't have two anti-viruses or they will find each other on scans and delete each other. Spysweeper is alright, but it is for spyware.

[Goat1]

Thanks, I have the free version of AVG, I'll check into the purchased version

Goat1