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greenmonster
08-19-2005, 09:48 AM
I have:

Pentium 2.8
1 Gig of RAM
Radeon 9800 pro with the latest Catalysts drivers and settings as recommended in various posts
2 Meg BT Broadband
Monitor performing at 70Hz
Stopped my anti virus software whilst running

Like others in this forum, I have spent more time trying to get this game to run smooth than actually playing it!

The funny thing is that the in game settings seem to make little difference - Whether I run the game with all settings on low or medium is seem to get massive amounts of lag. The game looks prettier with higher settings but suffers from the same lag issues.

Mt FPS is generally in the 40 - 60 range (which I think is low), but takes major dips and the game is becoming frustrating to play - I am getting killed in 50% of cases because of lag and not able to get a shot away!

Any ideas?

Is there any way that I can check the performance of my broadband - if so how and what would a good performance be?

I have done everything that I can and now am close to giving up on this game.
Fitzchivalry
08-19-2005, 10:22 AM
In in the same ****ty situation. 6600gt p43.0 1540 ddr ram and it is a damn slideshow

and people with the same setup are running everything on high

I could run the demo fine @ medium with 1024 x768. Bought the game no such luck.

wtf
Oupy
08-19-2005, 10:39 AM
same problems here what can we do?
Fitzchivalry
08-19-2005, 10:42 AM
Dunno. I emailed EA support see what they say
greenmonster
08-19-2005, 10:42 AM
Guys,

Your problem the same in that it runs the same on medium and low settings?
greenmonster
08-19-2005, 10:44 AM
If they come back soon, can you post it here?
Fitzchivalry
08-19-2005, 10:46 AM
No. It runs at low (800x600) but slows right down at times to around 10fps (usually when im playing topgun but other times as well) at medium. And my card is higher end then yours

*shrugs*
Fitzchivalry
08-19-2005, 12:54 PM
I uped the apeture size and it really helped alot. It's quite playable on high settings now. Check your ram and adjust it accordingly. Worked for me.
greenmonster
08-20-2005, 01:52 AM
This worked like a dream. Thanks ever so much! It is working beautifully now!
BF2Nut23
08-20-2005, 03:47 AM
How do u up ur aperture size?
DrunkenPirate
08-20-2005, 04:13 AM
How do u up ur aperture size?
In your system BIOS, can be accessed by holding down a certain key when starting up the system.
DemonTech
08-20-2005, 04:50 PM
yeah, but like in what section?
I went in my bios and couldnt find it... I have Phoenix bios...
greenmonster
08-20-2005, 08:51 PM
It was just there in mine - AGP Aperture Size was listed!

If you post you PC model type, I'm sure that someone will be able to help.
BOBSONATOR025
08-20-2005, 09:10 PM
aslo defrag your harddrive..
ReallyBadPilot
08-22-2005, 04:45 PM
Check under your voltage controls.

I think in a Phoenix BIOS its listed under Voltage Settings or Onboard Settings.
DemonTech
08-22-2005, 05:07 PM
hmm, i dont think i have voltage controls or onboard settings listed there.

On my MOBO, that little chip it says PHOENIX bios, but when im in the bios it says award software blabla