my dxdiag

[fudgums]

Just wondering if its possible to improve my settings. Please be patient with me because Im cpu artarded

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/29/2009, 15:29:02
       Machine name: ASSET32424
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.090206-1239)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: MM061                           
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A13
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU         T5600  @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 1022MB RAM
          Page File: 394MB used, 1284MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 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: ATI Mobility Radeon X1300
     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
        Chip type: ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 (0x7149)
         DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_7149&SUBSYS_20031028&REV_00
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Default Monitor
  Monitor Max Res:
      Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6618 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 5/23/2006 23:06:54, 260096 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: n/a
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 5/23/2006 23:06:36, 1578496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-3209-11CF-426A-0900A1C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x1002
        Device ID: 0x7149
        SubSys ID: 0x20031028
      Revision ID: 0x0000
      Revision ID: 0x0000
      Video Accel: ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) 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
                   {552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) 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

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Sound Devices
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            Description: SigmaTel Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_102801BD&REV_1022
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4995.0001 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: n/a
          Date and Size: 3/24/2006 21:34:30, 1156648 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: SigmaTel
         HW Accel Level: Basic
              Cap Flags: 0x0
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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            Description: SigmaTel Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4995.0001 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 3/24/2006 21:34:30, 1156648 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x0
           Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectMusic
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        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse® 1.00
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x00E1
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH PRO PEDALS USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x27C8
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 2/20/2006 23:39:38, 58240 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 4736 bytes
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+-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
| | Location: CH PRO PEDALS USB
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03
| | Service: HidUsb
| | OEMData: 01 00 00 10 00 00 00 00
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 36224 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 20992 bytes
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 8/17/2001 15:02:20, 9600 bytes
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant game controller
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_game
| | | OEMData: 01 00 00 10 00 00 00 00

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 05:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 23040 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x00E1
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 14:48:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 05:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 23040 b

[Denholm]

Getting more memory, a video card, and a sound card would drastically improve your gaming experience. However, a video card might be more expensive than it seems since your power supply is probably 350W or lower.

[Ruler2]

However, a video card might be more expensive than it seems since your power supply is probably 350W or lower.

You can get a XION 1000W PSU on TigerDirect for 100 dollars,it's made by a company in China called SuperFlower,and although you would think it would be some piece of crap,everything I have read about them is good,all the results and charts next to name-brand PSUs are neck and neck,and these even beat them in some areas

[Denholm]

Reviews only tell you what is happening within the first year of ownership. What happens after that is a nightmare. Buy American and avoid the heart-ache of replacing EVERYTHING inside the computer case.

[Kermit de frog]

What kind of frames rates are you achieving now?  What is your worst case frame rate you'd accept as playable?
What are your current ingame settings.  Go to your graphic detail page and list what you have checked and unchecked.  Also, what are your settings in the video options that you can access when first loading the game, prior to entering any lobby or arena?

Hardware options I see you being able to make are Upgrading to more memory.  You could add a Sound card via the PCMCIA slot, as long as you have one that is not being used, but you'll want to avoid the cheaper ones as they may reduce sound performance when compared to your current sound card.  I've never seen anyone upgrade their video card in a laptop.

As for the software side, you can try to have less programs, processes and services running during your AH experience.

If you wish to have a guiding hand in any of these routes, there are many people here to help you each step of the way.

[Ruler2]

What kind of frames rates are you achieving now?  What is your worst case frame rate you'd accept as playable?
What are your current ingame settings.  Go to your graphic detail page and list what you have checked and unchecked.  Also, what are your settings in the video options that you can access when first loading the game, prior to entering any lobby or arena?

Hardware options I see you being able to make are Upgrading to more memory.  You could add a Sound card via the PCMCIA slot, as long as you have one that is not being used, but you'll want to avoid the cheaper ones as they may reduce sound performance when compared to your current sound card.  I've never seen anyone upgrade their video card in a laptop.

As for the software side, you can try to have less programs, processes and services running during your AH experience.

If you wish to have a guiding hand in any of these routes, there are many people here to help you each step of the way.

you CAN get a vid card upgrade in a laptop,but only certain cards for certain models,they have a 9800GX2 or 9800 somethin for a dell XPS I believe,but others you're just stuck with what ya got

[fudgums]

What kind of frames rates are you achieving now?45-50 Without detailed terrain, 22 with stutters with detailed, 5 or 6s with water 
What is your worst case frame rate you'd accept as playable?Probably 30
Go to your graphic detail page and list what you have checked and unchecked.  Also, what are your settings in the video options that you can access when first loading the game, prior to entering any lobby or arena?1400X900 res. 512 textures, no anti aliasing

[Kermit de frog]

I think you won't be able to play with the more advance video features due simply to your video card's slow and old age specs.   It's a very poor gaming video card.

Things to experiment with:

1)Defrag your computer (do this twice, with a restart inbetween defragging)
2)remove any CCC software from ATI.  Use the ATI tray tools instead.  Search this forum for more details about CCC and it's reduced performance.
3)Video Card drivers (Newer can be better, but many times it will not be and may cause more problems)

[Getback]

That's a notebook computer. Your using system memory for your video card as well as your sound. Really bad. Maybe not feasible to upgrade it any further. Depending on your budget I would invest in a desktop. You can put together a rather nice AMD system for low bucks.

[Kermit de frog]

That's a notebook computer. Your using system memory for your video card as well as your sound. Really bad. Maybe not feasible to upgrade it any further. Depending on your budget I would invest in a desktop. You can put together a rather nice AMD system for low bucks.

Getback,
I love AMD only because of it's use to lower Intel prices.   

And to correct your statement,his video card has 128mb of built-in memory, not from system memory.

But, his video card's 128mb of builtin memory isn't the reason for the lack of advance video options, as it has more to do with his slow processing speed and low quantities of pipelines found in the reduced functionality in the x1300, and it also lacks even more features due to the "mobility" version for notebooks to address power requirements, i.e. battery life and heat issues.  Why do companies still say things like "great for 3d gaming" for this product, imo it's a sells pitch that has "some" truth to it, but realistically, one can not know unless you look at the details of the hardware product and compare it to the system requirements found on whichever game you're trying to play.  But even if you do perform the research, I use further reasoning and go with the 2nd-3rd highest card in a specific series that model falls into.  This allows me to find a card that ultizes the most of the current GPU and avoid the high premium costs of the leet graphic cards.  The X1300 is at the bottom of the x1000 series.   If battery life and no need for high end 3d gaming is a priority, then it would be a great choice!

[Getback]

Getback,
I love AMD only because of it's use to lower Intel prices.   

And to correct your statement,his video card has 128mb of built-in memory, not from system memory.

But, his video card's 128mb of builtin memory isn't the reason for the lack of advance video options, as it has more to do with his slow processing speed and low quantities of pipelines found in the reduced functionality in the x1300, and it also lacks even more features due to the "mobility" version for notebooks to address power requirements, i.e. battery life and heat issues.  Why do companies still say things like "great for 3d gaming" for this product, imo it's a sells pitch that has "some" truth to it, but realistically, one can not know unless you look at the details of the hardware product and compare it to the system requirements found on whichever game you're trying to play.

ah rgr, should have researched before I opened my yap on the card. Being a notebook I just assumed. Lesson learned. (Again).

Exactly what I was thinking on the AMD system. The newer 7500 ones I heard don't have a bug like the older ones. Still not confirmed though. For the money it's a great way to go in mho. I do prefer intel at this point but I understand budgets (and I don't know what his budget is).

[Kermit de frog]

ah rgr, should have researched before I opened my yap on the card. Being a notebook I just assumed. Lesson learned. (Again).

Exactly what I was thinking on the AMD system. The newer 7500 ones I heard don't have a bug like the older ones. Still not confirmed though. For the money it's a great way to go in mho. I do prefer intel at this point but I understand budgets (and I don't know what his budget is).

I added more to my edit after you quoted me.

Also, no worries, that's why we all are here, to help provide information, and to help correct bad info when present.

[BaldEagl]

In a laptop about your only option will be to add RAM to whatever the maximum is that the motherboard supports.

[GhostCDB]

LMAO I have no idea what any of this means I just play the game no worries about my INCREDIBLE system 

[Ruler2]

LMAO I have no idea what any of this means I just play the game no worries about my INCREDIBLE system 

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said he had a Nvidia GeForce for a graphics card,LOL