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Subject: 3D Games Run Slow

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Name: Alexy
Date: April 17, 2007 at 17:47:07 Pacific
Subject: 3D Games Run Slow
OS: Windows XP Home SP2
CPU/Ram: 1GB (2x512)
Model/Manufacturer: Philips / iQon

Comment:

Games on my computer, of which are 3D, run rather slow..
I bought my computer a while ago, cost me £750, at the time was good but now its a ripoff.
I can play this one game, quite easily, but often it runs choppy and slow.
The min specs for this game are:
OS: Win 98 or later.
DX: 9.0c or later.
CPU: P3 500Mhz.
Memory: 256mb
Graphics: Direct3D 9.0 Compatible
Sound: Direct3DSound Compatible
My Specs compared to those are:
OS: Windows XP Home Edition (SP2)
DX: 9.0c
CPU: Intel Celeron 2.93Ghz
Memory: 1GB
Graphics: SiS Mirage 651 32mb/166mhz clock (The problem?)
Sound: Compatible.
*Offtopic* Does anyone know how to fix a lag issue with svchost.exe? Mine sometimes hits max cpu and over 110,000mem usage, I've checked for viruses and spyware etc, nothing.

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Response Number 1

Name: jam
Date: April 17, 2007 at 20:00:51 Pacific
Subject: 3D Games Run Slow

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"Graphics: SiS Mirage 651 32mb/166mhz clock (The problem?)"
Yes, that's the problem. You don't have an actual video card, you're using integrated graphics. And to make matters worse, they're crappy SiS integrated graphics.
If this is a desktop machine, find out what upgarde slot you have available & buy yourself a video card. If you're asking about a laptop/notebook, you're sh!t out of luck.
http://ask-leo.com/svchost_and_svch...

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Response Number 2

Name: Alexy
Date: April 18, 2007 at 20:33:18 Pacific
Subject: 3D Games Run Slow

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Thanks Jam, I went out and bought a nvidia GeForce 6200 video card, I can't afford much being I'm only 14 years old on a budget, but the difference is amazing, especially after I overclocked it.
Many more thanks for link, also useful :).
-A.

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Response Number 3

Name: sapir200
Date: June 21, 2007 at 09:03:52 Pacific
Subject: 3D Games Run Slow

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I am expriencing lag problems too,and I've got NVIDIA GEFORCE 7300 LE, my pc is 5CPU, 512 RAM, 2.67GHz, and I also have a dynamic IP address, I have 1.5mbit internet speed, and i am experiencing TERRIBLE LAGS while I play a game.
Can someone help me please?
btw, I have the latest directx version- 9.0c
I also saw the svchost.exe on the Windows Task Manager on processes, does it have anything to do with lag?

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