ATI x800GTO 256MB AGP8x/4x (currently in 8x mode)
1GB (2x512) PQI pc3200 dual channel
AMD 64 2800+ 2.1GHz s754
80GB Seagate HDD IDE
Realtek Onboard sound
Windows XP pro sp2
Settings- All medium 1024x768 no AA | Audio- Software mode/medium.
When I join a relatively empty server my performance is perfect 80+FPS. But once combat starts it can die to 30FPS or lower. At the slightest sign of combat my FPS positively dies. I tried all low settings and its the same effect. 30FPS or lower dureing really heavy combat sometimes light combat as well.
Now my motherboard is MSI, and on there website it says my mobo only support specific RAM models like OCZ, patriot etc.....I have PQI (which is not on the supported RAM list) yet my system appears to be working fine. I havent got any RAm errors yet. So im thinking even though its working could there still be a conflict?
I know my HDD is pretty old to, so could that be an issue.
And is there a way to see if my GPU is working properly? Like to see if its processing everything correctly like shadows lighting etc..
I really dont have the money to upgrade anything right now.
I have 6.8 catalyst and new sound drivers. And I run virus scans every other day (I have webroot spusweeper v5.00)
1GB (2x512) PQI pc3200 dual channel
AMD 64 2800+ 2.1GHz s754
80GB Seagate HDD IDE
Realtek Onboard sound
Windows XP pro sp2
Settings- All medium 1024x768 no AA | Audio- Software mode/medium.
When I join a relatively empty server my performance is perfect 80+FPS. But once combat starts it can die to 30FPS or lower. At the slightest sign of combat my FPS positively dies. I tried all low settings and its the same effect. 30FPS or lower dureing really heavy combat sometimes light combat as well.
Now my motherboard is MSI, and on there website it says my mobo only support specific RAM models like OCZ, patriot etc.....I have PQI (which is not on the supported RAM list) yet my system appears to be working fine. I havent got any RAm errors yet. So im thinking even though its working could there still be a conflict?
I know my HDD is pretty old to, so could that be an issue.
And is there a way to see if my GPU is working properly? Like to see if its processing everything correctly like shadows lighting etc..
I really dont have the money to upgrade anything right now.
I have 6.8 catalyst and new sound drivers. And I run virus scans every other day (I have webroot spusweeper v5.00)