Posted: 07 Nov 2009 00:06

I am unable to play AA3, as well as COD4 and BF2 due to the fact that I'll join the game and have horrible lag and FPS.

I played AA2 and was having this issue as well but I changed to 'Direct3D' on the graphics device in-game and I play that smooth now. HL2, CS: Source, DOD: S all run fine as well, but AA3 runs horrible.

The sad part is -- I meet the recommended requirements, unless I'm mistaken? Also, I ran NZone's 'CAN I RUN IT?' and it passed me in recommended settings for COD4/BF2/AA2. I'm guessing it'd do the same for AA3.

Here's my DXDiag -- immediate assistance would be mucho appreciated.

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------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 11/6/2009, 21:02:10 Machine name: JOSH-PC Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: GT5228 BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+ (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz Memory: 2048MB RAM Available OS Memory: 2048MB RAM Page File: 1122MB used, 2972MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 2: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 8400 GS DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_06E4&SUBSYS_0A5E19F1&REV_A1 Display Memory: 1266 MB Dedicated Memory: 498 MB Shared Memory: 767 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Monitor Model: VA903m Monitor Id: VSCC01D Native Mode: 1280 x 1024(p) (60.020Hz) Output Type: HD15 Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll Driver File Version: 8.16.0011.9107 (English) Driver Version: 8.16.11.9107 DDI Version: 10 Driver Model: WDDM 1.1 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 7614056 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-45A4-11CF-D259-552A1EC2C535} Vendor ID: 0x10DE Device ID: 0x06E4 SubSys ID: 0x0A5E19F1 Revision ID: 0x00A1 Driver Strong Name: oem2.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTx86.6.1:Section009:8.16.11.9107:pci\ven_10de&dev_06e4 Rank Of Driver: 00E62001 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= D3D9 Overlay: Supported DXVA-HD: Supported DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: Enabled ------------- Sound Devices ------------- Description: Speakers (USB Audio Device) Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: USB\VID_0D8C&PID_000C&REV_0100&MI_00 Manufacturer ID: 65535 Product ID: 65535 Type: WDM Driver Name: USBAUDIO.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 7/13/2009 15:51:23, 80640 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Microsoft HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0xF1F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Description: Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High Definition Audio Device) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_1509E601&REV_1000 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 65535 Type: WDM Driver Name: HdAudio.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 7/13/2009 15:51:47, 304128 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Microsoft HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0xF1F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No --------------------- Sound Capture Devices --------------------- Description: Microphone (USB Audio Device) Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: USBAUDIO.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 7/13/2009 15:51:23, 80640 bytes Cap Flags: 0x1 Format Flags: 0xFFFFF Description: Line In (High Definition Audio Device) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: HdAudio.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 7/13/2009 15:51:47, 304128 bytes Cap Flags: 0x1 Format Flags: 0xFFFFF Description: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: HdAudio.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 7/13/2009 15:51:47, 304128 bytes Cap Flags: 0x1 Format Flags: 0xFFFFF ------------------- DirectInput Devices ------------------- Device Name: Mouse Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/a Vendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/a Device Name: Keyboard Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/a Vendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/a Device Name: ? Attached: 1 Controller ID: 0x0 Vendor/Product ID: 0x0D8C, 0x000C FF Driver: n/a Poll w/ Interrupt: No ----------- USB Devices ----------- + USB Root Hub | Vendor/Product ID: 0x10DE, 0x026D | Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub | Service: usbhub | Driver: usbhub.sys, 7/13/2009 15:52:09, 258560 bytes | Driver: usbd.sys, 7/13/2009 15:51:05, 5888 bytes | +-+ USB Input Device | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0461, 0x4D16 | | Location: Port_#0002.Hub_#0001 | | Matching Device ID: generic_hid_device | | Service: HidUsb | | Driver: hidusb.sys, 7/13/2009 15:51:04, 24064 bytes | | Driver: hidclass.sys, 7/13/2009 15:51:01, 55808 bytes | | Driver: hidparse.sys, 7/13/2009 15:51:00, 25728 bytes | | | +-+ HID-compliant mouse | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0461, 0x4D16 | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse | | | Service: mouhid | | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 7/13/2009 15:45:08, 26112 bytes | | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 17:20:44, 41552 bytes ---------------- Gameport Devices ---------------- ------------ PS/2 Devices ------------ + Standard PS/2 Keyboard | Matching Device ID: *pnp0303 | Service: i8042prt | Driver: i8042prt.sys, 7/13/2009 15:11:24, 80896 bytes | Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 17:20:36, 42576 bytes | + Terminal Server Keyboard Driver | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd | Upper Filters: kbdclass | Service: TermDD | Driver: i8042prt.sys, 7/13/2009 15:11:24, 80896 bytes | Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 17:20:36, 42576 bytes | + Terminal Server Mouse Driver | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou | Upper Filters: mouclass | Service: TermDD | Driver: termdd.sys, 7/13/2009 17:19:10, 51776 bytes | Driver: sermouse.sys, 7/13/2009 15:45:08, 19968 bytes | Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 17:20:44, 41552 bytes ------------------------ Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives ------------------------ Drive: C: Free Space: 71.1 GB Total Space: 233.0 GB File System: NTFS Model: HDT72252 5DLA380 SCSI Disk Device Drive: D: Free Space: 2.2 GB Total Space: 5.5 GB File System: FAT32 Model: HDT72252 5DLA380 SCSI Disk Device Drive: E: Model: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H11N ATA Device Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:11:26, 108544 bytes Drive: F: Model: SONY DVD RW DRU-840A ATA Device Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:11:26, 108544 bytes -------------- System Devices -------------- Name: PCI standard RAM Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02F9&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&04 Driver: n/a Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_026E&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A3\3&2411E6FE&1&59 Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:51:14, 41472 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:51:15, 284160 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:52:09, 258560 bytes Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge Device ID: PCI\VEN_10B5&DEV_8112&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_AA\4&3A20BB39&0&3080 Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 17:20:45, 153680 bytes Name: PCI standard RAM Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02F8&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&03 Driver: n/a Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_026D&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A3\3&2411E6FE&1&58 Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:51:14, 20480 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:51:15, 284160 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:52:09, 258560 bytes Name: AMD Miscellaneous Configuration Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1103&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&2411E6FE&1&C3 Driver: n/a Name: VIA 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3044&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_C0\4&3A20BB39&0&4080 Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\1394ohci.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:52:00, 163328 bytes Name: PCI standard RAM Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02F1&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&00 Driver: n/a Name: High Definition Audio Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_026C&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&81 Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), 7/13/2009 15:50:56, 108544 bytes Name: AMD DRAM and HyperTransport(tm) Trace Mode Configuration Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1102&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&2411E6FE&1&C2 Driver: n/a Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_06E4&SUBSYS_0A5E19F1&REV_A1\5&A2EB521&0&003080 Driver: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_disp.inf_x86_neutral_912a79c3b96ee7ea\NvCplSetupInt.exe, 14.00.0000.0162 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 39326456 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\nvBridge.kmd, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 10984 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\nvlddmkm.sys, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 9509832 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\dpinst.exe, 2.01.0000.0000 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 795104 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvapi.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 1074280 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuda.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 1997416 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuvenc.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 1714792 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuvid.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 2169448 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvd3dum.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 7614056 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvdecodemft.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 273000 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvdisp.nvu, 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 14646 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvencodemft.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 1944168 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvoglv32.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 11197032 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvudisp.exe, 1.10.0045.0023 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 490088 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvwgf2um.dll, 8.16.0011.9107 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 3310184 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.06.0007.0062 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 170600 bytes Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcod167.dll, 1.06.0007.0062 (English), 9/27/2009 23:12:22, 170600 bytes Name: PCI standard RAM Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_027F&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&06 Driver: n/a Name: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0269&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A3\3&2411E6FE&1&A0 Driver: n/a Name: AMD Address Map Configuration Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1101&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&2411E6FE&1&C1 Driver: n/a Name: PCI standard RAM Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02FE&SUBSYS_60201509&REV_A2\3&2411E6FE&1&02 Driver: n/a Name: PCI standard RAM 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Posted: 07 Nov 2009 00:15

8400GS is a very low end graphics card. Upgrade the graphics card to something like the ATI Radeon 4850, which can be had for very very cheap if you buy online. CS:S, HL2, and DOD:S are games running on the Source engine from back in 2004 ... that's over 5 years old now and is not a good indicator of whether you can run games on newer engines like Unreal Engine 3 (which is what AA3, Gears of War, Rainbow Six Vegas, etc. use).

Your graphics card is definitely the thing holding you back and is a must upgrade if you want to play, however, AA3 is rather CPU intensive, so don't expect super high FPS even with a better graphics card. Your X2 4800 is good enough, but if you really want higher FPS, upgrade the CPU along with the graphics card. I see you have a Gateway, so do research first if your BIOS will let you swap CPUs. The GPU is plug and play, just don't forget to properly install drivers.

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 00:23

I'm not sure how to "research" to see if my BIOS will allow a CPU.

That will work, any NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards you recommend or should I stick with a ATI one for my PCI 1.0 x16?

Also, I'd probably buy all together, so if you could point me in a direction for a CPU or whatnot, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to get this thing right.

I appreciate the reply!

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 03:53

After looking up Gateway GT5228 stats, you don't really have much choice in upgradeing the CPU, you could update the model to a 5000 type, but the difference between what you have now and the 5000+ is minimum.

The main thing you can upgrade is the Graphic Card, but there is a limit to what you can upgrade that too, because you are restricted by the Power Supply Unit that your Gateway GT5288 has and it seems to be only 300w, you could have 400w, there is two ways you could find out what it is, one is taking the side panel off the computer and having a look and checking it, while you there, you need to check if the cables it has has a 6pin which can be used to collect to a GPU.

If the PSU is only 300watts, you going to need to upgrade that to support any GPU upgrade.

OK, lets suggest you upgrade the PSU, put a 500, 550 or 600 watts PSU in there and any of these will meet the power requirements for the new GPU.

So you got your new PSU, what GPU to get, I would suggest something like a 8800GT 1 GB GPU or a 9800 GT 1GB models.

There are also the 250 models, the 250's are just rebranded 9800's but tweaked a little. If you want something that is more powerful, than a 260 will do, anything higher than the CPU is a real bottleneck.

If you choose ATi, then something like a 4850, 4870 or the newer 4770's will do nicely, a 4890 would be the "top end" for your machine, but it be bottlenecked by the CPU.

Bottlenecking is when the resouces of the other computer hardware restrict or restain a other part of the computer, this means that if you place a really great GPU with a poor CPU, than the GPU will not run it's best, it still be great, but not as great if it had a good CPU, nothing to worry about too much, just something to keep in mind.

The last thing you could upgrade is add more RAM, your motherboard supports 4 slots for DDR2 memory, you already have 2GB, you could easy upgrade that to 4 GB for about 30 USD or something.

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 04:16

So I shouldn't upgrade my CPU, just deal with it?

I have a power supply I can replace it with, for sure. But what I be fine if I upgrade to the 260 as mentioned? I don't want to upgrade my GPU and still have a low FPS. Basically, will just upgrading my power supply to 500 and my GPU to a 260 or 9800 be able to handle on medium games like COD4/AA3 smoothly?

Thanks for the detailed reply! I appreciate it.

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 06:51

I would live with the CPU, if you want a faster CPU, than it's time for a new computer.

9800 should be able to max settings in COD4 and have good high FPS, for AA3 am not really sure, it play it fine but at what FPS or settings am not sure.

260 will play both and all games at high settings with good FPS, oh the 260 requires two 6pin connecters, so if you have a spare PSU, make sure it has that or make sure to get one that has them, if not, the 260 does have molex to 6pin adaptars.

Before you go buy anything, make sure you research the things you buying and what requirements they desire, just in case.

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 12:44

Well I can already tell you that I don't have a PCIe 2.0 x16, only a regular PCIe x16. Would I be able to get the latest 260 like that with the PCIe 1.0 x16?

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 12:54

J.Stoll wrote:

Well I can already tell you that I don't have a PCIe 2.0 x16, only a regular PCIe x16. Would I be able to get the latest 260 like that with the PCIe 1.0 x16?

Yes that is fine, PCIE 2.0 x16 cards have backward compatibility.

Posted: 07 Nov 2009 12:56

You're a champ, thank you so much for all your answers. I really appreciate it.

Take care. I'll let you know how the news goes.