Ballstein Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 So i've owned UTIII now since like January and i've finally decided to try it out. I didn't play online or anything, just dicked around with some bots seeing if my computer could handle the game. Well it was pretty crappy. Kept on bouncing around, the game would stop, then start again....pretty much lagging around everywhere. My question is is there anything I can do to increase the performance of the game without buying a new computer. All I have now is my laptop....and I know I shouldn't play on a laptop yada yada yada but my desktop crapped out on me and I have no money to build a new one. My specs are: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T7300 @ 2.00GHz 2 gigs of RAM Running 32-bit Vista Home Premium NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS DirectX 10, enough disk space, updated drivers. Oh, if it matters it's an HP Pavilion dv6500se Please help, don't want to miss out on the release of RenX Thanks, Ballstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demigan Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Ballstein @ Aug 26 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Running 32-bit Vista Home Premium[/b] There's your problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendullum Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I had vista home premium on my lappy and it plays fine, my gfx is an nvidia 9300M GS, Lower the gfx quality and see if that makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCHTRanger Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 install windows xp and problem WILL be resolved, also update all your drivers too. use driver genius if you can, or just goto laptop website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXR_13KE Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 continue using vista, update OS, update drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehumanization Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Yeah i have vista premium, though i feel xp is better, the game funs fine. Yeah you may have to update your video card drivers. http://www.nvidia.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballstein Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Is Driver Genius actually worth $30 for a year subsciption? I've never heard of this, but it would definately make my life easier since i'm a noobie with computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehumanization Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Here is the lastest video card drivers for your Geforce 8400 http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7_winvista...90.62_whql.html Just click the download button, save it, run it and it'll update it and it should ask you to restart then your card should run alittle bit better. I personally wouldn't spend $30 a year for that. All i ever do is check for video card updates and have windows auto update on. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXR_13KE Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Use the free version of everest, called everest home, and google the drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Something to remember is that most laptop graphics chipsets are cut down versions of full graphics cards. This means that it won't be as powerful as a desktop. You will essentially need to play with lower graphics settings to get a smooth frame rate. Also make sure your not running anything in the background while your trying to play and as suggested ensure your drivers are all up to date. I would suggest visiting your laptop manufacturers website for the correct up to date drivers although they may not be the most up to date drivers, check the dates on them. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CNC]PlagueNXC Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Listen to them they are correct. If you want to increase the quality of your computer then buy some ram. I'd rec 4 gigs if possible. But that won't solve your issue. It is graphics related. I have a 9100 M G in my laptop and it does run UT3 but graphics look horrible when you make it with the lowest settings, but hey at least it doesn't lag. I have an additionaly desktop though, luckily I have a 9800 GT with 1 GB DDR3 ram on it. It's sweet. Oh and did I mention the extra 8 Gb of DDR2 Ram that I have on the mobo? My desktop has never lagged unless I'm downloading something. But seriously, if you want to game with great graphics, I'd recommend you purchase your own desktop because it will be alot more expensive to buy a gaming laptop that doesn't lag when you play UT3, CODWAW, etc... Good luck dude. If you need assistance on anything just pm me. I check these forums about every day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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