Do i need a new cpu?

[killcrazy]

hey

on css i have my settings as follows:

mat_dxlevel 70 = running on dirext x 7
all graphics setting in options on low

i still get very low fps and lagging-ness when in medium combat.

here is my system spec:
System Spec:
Windows XP Home

Interl Celeron 1.70GHz CPU
512MB or RAM - DDR266

motherboard:
jetway P4845

Graphics:
Radeon 9200
256MB RAM


do i nedd a faster cpu or motherboard, or both ?

[Grimnar]

nope you don't need a faster MB or CPU.


Try updating your Radeon 9200 drivers.
And also your directX 7 to 9.

[Barley]

Isn't that graphics card like WELL old?  If anything I would upgrade that

[killcrazy]

when i run it on dx 9  its worse
i also have the latest ati drivers

[Grimnar]

Originally posted by FoCA|Bob_Barley@Nov 8 2004, 06:40 PM
Isn't that graphics card like WELL old? If anything I would upgrade that

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The card may be old but many people still buy that card <_<

[Dingo]

Definately need an upgrade on your gfx card

[Barley]

Originally posted by Ice Hawk@Nov 8 2004, 06:40 PM
The card may be old but many people still buy that card <_<

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How many bones do they go for these days?

[Anonymous]

Fistly the card is DX8.1 so DX 9 settings is not going to help it.
Second, as has been mentioned, it is relatively old and slow. Not meaning anything nasty by that just commenting based on facts from Dr Toms Review. The 9200 gives between a quarter and a third of the throughput of a 9800XT depending on the game (NB that these scores are on a 3.2GHz P4!!!!). That coupled with 512Mb RAM and you are going to struggle from the off with modern games that prefer lots of memory to really get going.

For a cheap small improvement you could try more memory.

A better card will give biggest improvement

A faster CPU will give some improvement I'm sure but go for the graphics card first.

More memory, faster CPU and better graphics is luxury of course

Bear in mind that the 9800XT I mentioned above will be further surpassed by another 50% to 100% by an x800XT or 6800GT (another review)

[killcrazy]

thanks guys for your help,

i aint had the ati card for long lol, i better start saving.

im the mean time shall i consider overclocking, i do realise that i will loose my guarante but who cares.

i take it a 1.7GHz cpu is cool for now then  :lmfao:

[DarkAngel]

I Should think a overclock to 2GHz should be ok.