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How can i reduce game lag?

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Name: truth
Date: November 18, 2008 at 15:03:27 Pacific
OS: vista home basic
CPU/Ram: 512mb
Product: hp
Comment:

Basically my computer takes me ages for a game called ''Soldier Front'' to load. Usually it should take 7 - 12 seconds but it takes me over 30 seconds and minutes sometimes. How can i reduce such thing? Is there a software i can download to free memory?

Thanks and take care

Regards

hi



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Response Number 1
Name: notyouraccount
Date: November 18, 2008 at 15:32:21 Pacific
Reply:

How much ram(memory) do you have?

And to free up memory do CTRL+ALT+DEL and go to processes.
End all the processes without the name SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE, or NETWORK SERVICE. This should free up alot of memory.


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Response Number 2
Name: jam
Date: November 18, 2008 at 19:49:33 Pacific
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512MB RAM isn't enough for Vista. You should have at least 1GB for normal use, 2GB (or more) for gaming. And if you're running onboard video, you should get a PCIe x16 video card (or AGP, depending on your system) instead. Other than that, try running MSCONFIG & disable unneeded startup programs: http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msc...

"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction


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Response Number 3
Name: truth
Date: November 19, 2008 at 06:32:13 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks guys

Yes 512MB isn't enough and hopefully after christmas i'll upgrade my computer.

hi


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Response Number 4
Name: jam
Date: November 19, 2008 at 09:12:43 Pacific
Reply:

Why wait? You can get 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 (assuming that's what you need) at several sites for less than $20 after rebate, usually with free shipping. Check Newegg & Frys.com. If you need DDR400, Frys has been running deals on that lately too.

"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction


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Response Number 5
Name: truth
Date: November 19, 2008 at 10:14:30 Pacific
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''Why wait? You can get 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 (assuming that's what you need) at several sites for less than $20 after rebate, usually with free shipping. Check Newegg & Frys.com. If you need DDR400, Frys has been running deals on that lately too.''

LOL i don't have the money, im 17.... My mum would kill me if she knew i was spending money on a computer so i have to work my way through.

I did the test, here's the outcome:

A: DDR2 memory with support for DDR2 PC2-4200,DDR2 PC2-5300 speeds.

# Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
# Currently Installed Memory: 0MB
# Available Memory Slots: 2
# Number of Banks: 2
# Dual Channel Support: Yes
# CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
# CPU Family: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+ Model 15, Stepping 2
# CPU Speed: 2000 MHz
# Although the memory ca

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Response Number 6
Name: truth
Date: November 19, 2008 at 10:21:40 Pacific
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''End all the processes without the name SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE, or NETWORK SERVICE. This should free up alot of memory.''

Out of all of these which one should i end:

csrss.exe
winlogon.exe
rundll32.exe
C&wConfig.exe
conime.exe
dwm.exe
firefox.exe
RtHDVCpl.exe
jusched.exe
taskeng.exe
taskeng.exe
MSASCui.exe
explorer.exe
rundll32.exe
msnmsgr.exe
taskmgr.exe

I ask because none of what you said is mentioend on the list like system, etc... So should i end them all? Maybe thats maybe why my computer takes very long to load?

hi


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Response Number 7
Name: jam
Date: November 19, 2008 at 11:51:38 Pacific
Reply:

check the link in response #2

"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction


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Response Number 8
Name: truth
Date: November 19, 2008 at 13:18:20 Pacific
Reply:

Ok thanks

hi


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Response Number 9
Name: tyrell444
Date: November 21, 2008 at 23:20:57 Pacific
Reply:

Chances are if you are having trouble with a game this web site can tell you if you computer can handle it or not.

http://www.systemrequirementslab.co...


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Response Number 10
Name: DYW
Date: December 6, 2008 at 04:49:39 Pacific
Reply:

Or you can install Windows XP on another partition on your hard drive, disable most of the unimportant services running in the background, and then try playing the game.


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