vid cards

by **ShipWreck** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:53 pm

well prolly not the place, but i just bought the 9600 pro. and i went to the beach thinkin i'm gonna get awesome fps, but i'm still in the 10 - 40 range.. any ideas?

by **shockwave203** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:27 pm

What are your system specs? CPU? ram? HD space?

by **ShipWreck** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 6:29 pm

1.9ghz athlon 512 ram 30gig hd i'm getting 15 fps on sniper hill looking at bunker, i got almost that with my old 7200

by **(>Tool<)** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 6:45 pm

that shouldn't be, Do you have an AGP 8x slot? also if you haven't done it, clear you hard drive of unnessesary files, and do a good defragment and all.

by **Freedom** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 6:51 pm

I'd be curious what configuration settings he is running. There is definately something fishy.

by **shockwave203** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 8:23 pm

OK, obviously something is wrong with your system, because a 9600pro is a good card.

Most likely, you have lots of junk on your computer, and it's running in the background without you knowing it.

My suggestion if your PC is full of crap: REFORMAT

Believe it or not, reformatting a system speeds up performance in game CONSIDERABLY.

I know it's a bi-atch to do, but it's a sure fire way to fix ur problem. Every computer needs that once in a while, keeps things from slowing down too much.

by **[U.S.C] Amaryl** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 8:27 pm

I did it that and the game increased the speed and fps

by **Rand0m** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:16 pm

It also depends on how you log onto the game. Do you use the disk or icon? If you have good ram and a good cd drive best bet is to use the cd not the icon cause I think the icon you have to go through the C: drive to play or some crap. When ever I went through the icon I would get choppy game play at times. A good PC should handle it, and you have a good PC.

by **Agent-Commando** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:35 pm

before you format, try cleaning out spyware.

Use Ad-Aware, or Spy-Bot: Search and Destroy.

Then, get Tweak-XP Pro and use one of its utilities to clean out unneccessary files and as well, invalid registry settings which is also one of its utilities.

Side note:

AGP8x cards and AGP4x cards, there is very little difference, like less than 1% difference. Reason? Today's video cards are barely taking advantage of the full bandwidth AGP4x has to offer. In the video card world, please remember this rule:

hardware is always, always moving faster than software can.

With the advent of Doom III and HL2 do we see software pushing AGP4x close to its limits but it is not fully to the edge AGP4x can take it. Keep in mind AGP4x has been around for 3 years...

by **Freedom** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:47 pm

It almost sounds like your not running full hardware acceleration. Given that you just changed card manufacturers, I'd check your DirectX settings before doing anything drastic.

by **shockwave203** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 2:05 am

Shipwreck, do this for me:

start, run, type dxdiag

at the bottom, click 'save all information' and save it

Copy and paste the text of your dxdiag here

by **ShipWreck** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 7:39 pm

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/4/2003, 19:53:26
Machine name: Computer
Operating System: Windows Me (4.90, Build 3000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: Compaq PC
BIOS: Compaq
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~900MHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 70MB used, 1466MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 4.09.0000.0902 32bit

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: Several files (Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.dll, Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw.dll, Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput.dll, etc.) are missing! You should reinstall DirectX to get the latest version.
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: RADEON 9600 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Tech. - Enhanced
Chip type: RADEON 9600 Series (AP) Rev 0
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4150&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00\000800
Display Memory: 127.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit)(optimal refresh rate)
Monitor:
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ATI2DRAG.DRV
Driver Version: 4.14.0001.9122 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/17/2003 15:26:20, 95424 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: *vdd,*vflatd
Mini VDD: ATI2VXAG.VXD
Mini VDD Date: , 0 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0210-11CF-7673-0320A1C2C935}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4150
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: The tests were cancelled before completing.
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: Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_1371&SUBSYS_13711274&REV_09\BUS_00&DEV_04&FUNC_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: sbpci.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.4038 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 8/25/2000 14:56:22, 431136 bytes
Other Files: sbpci.sys
Driver Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 96000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 64, 63
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 64, 63
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: Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: sbpci.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.4038 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 8/25/2000 14:56:22, 431136 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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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
Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
MIDI Mapper, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Creative SBPCI Synthesizer, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Creative SBPCI External MIDI, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Creative SBPCI External MIDI, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
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

Poll w/ Interrupt: Yes
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Accton EN1207D/EN2242A Series NDIS 5.0 driver -
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: PCTEL Platinum V.90 Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 19.2 GB
Total Space: 25.8 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: IDE DISK TYPE01

Drive: D:
Free Space: 1.4 GB
Total Space: 2.8 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: IDE DISK TYPE01

Drive: E:
Model: PHILIPS PCRW404

by **ShipWreck** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 7:47 pm

ok whats going on now.. is that everytime i start up the machine is say new device found searching for driver, and it cant find one, but it doesnt say what the new device is. so i looked into system and i see the drivers for the card. i have no clue. it also says i'm missing direct files.. i redownloaded and intalled it, and still the same thing. when i go into my ATI desktop setting it say [unknown monitor] on radeon 9600 series i feel like kickin it

by **Matt174e** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 8:44 pm

'lil off topic...

When the Raedon 9800 pro 128 was released, how much did it cost?

by **ShipWreck** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:06 pm

ok fellas ive tried everything suggested, but can my monitor be causing the problem??

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