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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ulundel on January 24, 2003, 11:08:39 am
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Another problem I can't solve...
Some time ago, I updated my PCs memory (from 64 to 256) and bought GeForce 4. Before, I also had WinXP but now installed ME.
But now, I've noticed a strange problem - it runs slower than before (kind of). Though most of the games are running fine, all kinds of video files are ultra slow - .avi files are running bad .mov files are even worse...things like that. And it ran better with WinXP and 64 megs of ram... :doubt:
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who knows... probably ME
exactly what was it you changed in the computer... was it only:
Graphics card
Operating system
upgraded RAM (are you using the same kind of RAM or are you using different?)
right?
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Yes, video card, sdram and operating system.
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twothings,
1) do you have the same kind of ram? are you sure it's compatible?
2) did you format properly?
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yes, I have sdram and it's connected
I think so...I don't think anything went wrong
I'd reformat again but I've got about 300 megs of stuff that i can't lost...
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very weird... any ideas anyone else?
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let's see.
1, make sure your geforce has the latest drivers.
2, make sure you ME has all the updates.
3, it could be a memory leak, or god nows what ****. in that case, a google search is in order, and prepare to meddle with your bios.
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How could the latest drivers affect the video performance?
And...memory leak? Er...like, wtf is this?
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Firstly: Different operating instructions for the video card, better optimisations etc... make for better performance from the card.
Secondly: When memory is used for an application but then never freed up when you start doing other stuff - it remains "in use" and so instead of using 256MB you might find yourself with an effective 64MB left or something...
At least I think thats right...
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The memory isn't a problem here. Just something with video FPS...
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And it never used to be like this? Perhaps just uninstalling you video card and all drivers then reinstalling with the latest drivers only might solve it...
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Nope, it's the first time. Funny...before I had an old ATI graphics card, 64 megs of ram and WinXP. All videos ran fine.
I don't know about reinstalling video drivers though. Last time, it ****ed up my PC but now I have about 60 megs of Third Twilight data on my hard drive and I'm not going to take the risk.
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Originally posted by Ten of Twelve
The memory isn't a problem here. Just something with video FPS...
well, and where do you think the video is loaded while playing:sigh: .
So,
www.nvidia.com
www.google.com
www.microsoft.com
download those, then come back.
Oh, one more thing. Sometimes using less memoryeating progs helps. Try, bsplayer for example.
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Originally posted by Ten of Twelve
Nope, it's the first time. Funny...before I had an old ATI graphics card, 64 megs of ram and WinXP. All videos ran fine.
I don't know about reinstalling video drivers though. Last time, it ****ed up my PC but now I have about 60 megs of Third Twilight data on my hard drive and I'm not going to take the risk.
That was 8 megs, right? And just see if they´re updated first. And you can upload the TT stuff to the 3dap server, I could burn it for ya.
[edit] oh... you meant system ram.. sry
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Well...I currently have 165 megs of free ram but videos are still slow as hell. Video card is working as it should be, all drivers are updated, ASPI downloaded, all latest video decoders installed, scandisc and reg cleaners are done...still the same. :sigh:
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Two more things I can recommend:
1: Try tuning your hardware acceleration for sound and video up or down. see if that helps.
2: Do a clean boot and see if its a software bug
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Still nothing. Oh well... :sigh:
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clean boot no help?
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Once more I call for a dedicated hardware section of the forums.
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Originally posted by Stunaep
clean boot no help?
clean boot?
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running WinME without any background apps.
from Microsoft web page:
How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows Me
Click Start, click Run, type msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Selective startup.
Click to clear all of the check boxes under Selective startup.
On the Startup tab, click to select the *StateMgr check box.
Click OK. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. After the computer restarts, Click Start, click Run, type msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
IMPORTANT: Look closely at the General tab to ensure that the check boxes you cleared are still cleared. Proceed to step 6 if none of the check boxes is selected. If you see a disabled or gray check box, your computer is not truly "clean-booted" and you may need assistance from the manufacturer of the program that places a check mark back into Msconfig.
After you verify that your computer is clean-booted in step 5, you can isolate the issue. If the original issue does not reoccur after the clean boot, select one item at a time under Selective startup, and then restart the computer to see if the additional entry reproduces the original issue.
NOTE: When you perform this procedure, Windows uses the Standard VGA driver (640 x 480 x 16) for your display. This driver sets your display to a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels with 16 colors. If you cannot test the original issue in this configuration (for example, you have to run a program that requires a higher resolution or color depth), you may have to change your display driver to a high-resolution generic (Super VGA) driver or select the System.ini item to add your original display adapter back to your configuration. Note that if you add the System.ini item back to your configuration, you may also add components and settings with your original display driver. For additional information about how to change your display driver, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
131806 Windows 95/98/Me: How to Install or Change a Video Driver
How to Return from a Clean Boot State
Click Start, click Run, type msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Normal startup.
Click OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.
Categories That Are Disabled in a Clean Boot
System.ini entries
Win.ini entries
Static virtual device drivers (VxDs)
Startup items
Environment variables for MS-DOS emulation
NOTE: The following VxDs should be checked in the static VxD tab of the System Configuration Utility to ensure proper functioning for internet/networking access:
VNETSUP
NDIS
VNETBIOS
VREDIR
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You know, when I looked at this thread title I thot this was a viagra thing going on. :p
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Originally posted by vyper
You know, when I looked at this thread title I thot this was a viagra thing going on. :p
Oooooh no... :lol:
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Originally posted by Kalfireth
Secondly: When memory is used for an application but then never freed up when you start doing other stuff - it remains "in use" and so instead of using 256MB you might find yourself with an effective 64MB left or something...
At least I think thats right...
yeah, you're right... to an extent. certain operating systems have better memory management, etc. I'm not sure about ME, but even though it's a crappy operating system, this shouldn't be the problem.
Hey ToT, is it just the video that's slow? or is it the whole computer that's not running as fast? i was under the impression you were talking the whole computer, lol.
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Just the video. That's why it's weird.
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Originally posted by Ten of Twelve
Before, I also had WinXP but now installed ME.
Out of sheer curiosity, why?
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I am just guessing here, sheer stupidity?
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Originally posted by Setekh
Out of sheer curiosity, why?
Because WinXP is a really big system hog but my PC is a bit crappy even without it. Running XP is the same as running say...Emperor: BfD in/on (sometimes I really hate this language) the background all the time
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*thought this'd be a thread about premature ejaculation*
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BURN THE *****! BURN HIM!
I...don't...have...any...performance problems.
*****es...
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Originally posted by an0n
*thought this'd be a thread about premature ejaculation*
Like that's a performance problem. More like "YOU WIN".
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:ick
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damn right you are...
*kicks 01010*
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All this barrack-room humour, BAH!
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Originally posted by Petrarch of the VBB
All this barrack-room humour, BAH!
I'd say all this womenless men humour...
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Originally posted by Ten of Twelve
I'd say all this womenless men humour...
Y'think I should tell my missus that? :)
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Originally posted by 01010
Y'think I should tell my missus that? :)
the one you almost had a threesome with?
*kills himself for reminding him that*
hey, I'm stunaep again. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
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Originally posted by Stunaep
the one you almost had a threesome with?
*kills himself for reminding him that*
hey, I'm stunaep again. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
NOOOOO the pai.....hey wait, I'm over that.
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me...wants...
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Originally posted by Stunaep
hey, I'm stunaep again. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
What was with the changeage, anyway?