more ram needed ?

[markdenny]

I thought i'd ask the forum im having a few issues the game runs fine loads of mods etc but when the action starts ie other ships appear damage to my boat the game nearly comes to a halt ive also noticed that my mouse seems to be on the slow side all the time is it because my computers only got 2 gigs of ram whats recommended ? my graphics card is EN9500GT 1 GB is it that,thats the problem please help.

[troopie]

Sounds like SH5 might be a bit much for your whole machine, what's your full specs?

[markdenny]

FuLL specs :- intel(r)core tm 2 quad cpu q6600@2.4ghz 3.00gb ram 32-bit operating system graphics card EN9500GT 1GB

[troopie]

Hope I didn't get your hopes up mate, I'm far from an expert on the matter. Sounded like you were discribing a lappy.

I've got a similar processor too: Quad core @ 2.4 ghz, but I've also got 1.5Tb of hard drives and 8gb of ram runnin' Vista, a GTS450 card and I've still gotta use the 3gb switch and anti-lag to make it run right.

Certainly sounds like you're down in the RAM department, compared to the processor. Depending on your OS of course.

I'm not familiar with your graphics card but it sounds like it's big enough although I've read that your cards memory draws from your machine's RAM and so a card that's too good for your machine will slow it down or something like that (sorry if that's wrong I got a memory like a sieve!).

I'm sure someone with more knowlage will help you out though.

[markdenny]

Ok thanks for the reply anybody else any ideas? what should i do about the ram take it up to 4? or higher ?

[Targor Avelany]

Hope I didn't get your hopes up mate, I'm far from an expert on the matter. Sounded like you were discribing a lappy.

I've got a similar processor too: Quad core @ 2.4 ghz, but I've also got 1.5Tb of hard drives and 8gb of ram runnin' Vista, a GTS450 card and I've still gotta use the 3gb switch and anti-lag to make it run right.

Certainly sounds like you're down in the RAM department, compared to the processor. Depending on your OS of course.

I'm not familiar with your graphics card but it sounds like it's big enough although I've read that your cards memory draws from your machine's RAM and so a card that's too good for your machine will slow it down or something like that (sorry if that's wrong I got a memory like a sieve!).

I'm sure someone with more knowlage will help you out though.

Just as a note, SH5 already has the ability to use more than 2GB of memory. By using the switch you removing that ability.

[Webster]

your system is outdated but not that bad, you dont have enough memmory or video card to run sh5 the way it should. your processor is ok but the ram is not enough. the required specs video games give you are always too low.

upgrading to more ram will help so max out what will work with your motherboard and ram is dirt cheap now so swapping yours out for a better speed and maxing out your boards ram capacity (which is most likely 6gb) wont cost much.

your main problem is the video card is way too outdated, a 9500 is just a repackaged 8500 because they never changed anything but the name for it so i suggest you swap it out for a gtx550 video card with 1gb onboard ram

found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204027%20600030348%20600007321%2060000 7782%20600337485&IsNodeId=1&name=GeForce%20GT%20640&Order=PRICE&Pagesize=20
most are $70-$90 depending on the rebate so i would definately get one if i were you (i always stick with EVGA cards myself)

maxing your system ram and a new video card will make your computer feel brand new again and can be done for about $150

[volodya61]

I have almost the same specs.. Quad Core CPU Q6600@2.4ghz, 2Gb RAM, WinXP SP3 32-bit and GT 430 1Gb..
I'm already used to freezes/stuttering when action starts.. unfortunately I unable now to improve the specs of my PC..

I think all you need are a bit more RAM (4-6 Gb) and Win7 64-bit.. maybe new video card as Webster noted.. :up:

[markdenny]

Thank you guys for the tips and help looks like im gonna have to spend some cash. :ping:

[kiwi_2005]

Your GF is okay 1gig is good enough imho. But 2gigs of ram is low, go 4 or even 8 if your pc can.

Dual core Win 7 64bit Running at 4gigs ram with only a GF 9800GTX 500mb, OK Tho another 4gigs making it up to 8 SH5 would run superb on my machine, but atm its good enough for me

[markdenny]

Afternoon all

This is what im looking at to be able to play SH5 following on from your advice CPU intel core i3 dual core processor i3-3220(3.30ghz 3mb cach)
Ram 8gb samsung dual-ddr3 1333mhz
Graphics 2GB NIVIDIA geforce GTX650-DVI mhdmi-vga
Op.system windows 7 64 bit

Please tell me this will play the game and be ok for a few years at least,will this also be able to play cliffs of dover the il2 follow on ? :)

[Webster]

Afternoon all

This is what im looking at to be able to play SH5 following on from your advice CPU intel core i3 dual core processor i3-3220(3.30ghz 3mb cach)
Ram 8gb samsung dual-ddr3 1333mhz
Graphics 2GB NIVIDIA geforce GTX650-DVI mhdmi-vga
Op.system windows 7 64 bit

Please tell me this will play the game and be ok for a few years at least,will this also be able to play cliffs of dover the il2 follow on ? :)


it looks good, but 1600 ram costs only $5 more then the 1333 set will so definately do that, you can never have high enough speed or too much ram.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568 16 GB set $90

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345 8 GB set $51

everything else you listed will still be great with the i3, i5, or i7, just be sure to get matching ram for your mobo. at todays prices i dont think it makes a lot of sense to build anything less then an i5 system and i wouldnt build less then an i7 if it were me but if you are on a tight budget then the i3 system with 16 GB ram looks great.

PS - also dont overlook the mobo, a good quality mobo is key and price can be confusing. some cost a lot but arent any better then lower priced boards and many you pay a lot for overclocking features that most people never use so take the most time with selecting the right mobo for your needs. boards in the $100-$150 range are all i would spend and they will serve your needs well. cheaper bvoards are just that "cheap" and higher priced boards are usually not worth the extra money you pay for them unless you are some extreme computer user or hard core overclocker.

[GT182]

An i3 CPU isn't big enough even at 3.30 GH..... it's still slow because it's an i3. ;) That's usually a laptop processor. Better yet would be an i5 quadcore, or even better yet an i7 quadcore. Use 4GB of DDR3 12800 RAM with your 32bit system. A 1GB GFX card is fine. And use Coolmaster's H-60, or bigger, for liquid cooling.

I've been running a Zotac GF 8800GT 1GB GFX card since I built this computer and started running SH5. No problems so far with it, even tho it's the bottom line for GFX cards to run SH5. Your 9500 should be fine.

And make sure you keep the inside of you case clean. The crud that build's up inside is the biggest performance killer I've seen. I've seen the insides of computers so filthy it's a wonder they'd even boot up the OS. :yep:

[Fifi]

will this also be able to play cliffs of dover the il2 follow on ? :)

I really don't think so! Not an I3...

[GT182]

An i3 is used more for low end-laptops. Not much bang for the buck. :03:

Sorry I Mark missed you have Windows 7 64bit. :oops: If you can go with the i7, you won't regret it. Then get the most and best RAM you can afford after you get the i7. You can always add RAM later on. :03:

[markdenny]

Many thanks guys for all your help with this :D

[V13dweller]

I run SH5 with my AMD Phenom II X6 3.4 Ghz, and Nvidia GTX-570, and my 32GB ram, the only problem, is my mod soup, that is the only problem, and thats where CTD and lag comes from.

[Rokko]

Is 4gb not enough to run the game with sobers mod list?
I'm being hunted by 4 or 5 destroyers and get CTDs in such high frequency that I literally can't continue. Could the IRAI mod cause this? I sometimes get CTDs but these ones are frequent even at 1xTC.

[Webster]

Is 4gb not enough to run the game with sobers mod list?
I'm being hunted by 4 or 5 destroyers and get CTDs in such high frequency that I literally can't continue. Could the IRAI mod cause this? I sometimes get CTDs but these ones are frequent even at 1xTC.

4gb ram should be fine as long as you have at least a 1gb video card as well.

the large amounts of ram you see today are becase you can buy 8gb today for $50 and you can get 16gb for around $80 so there is no reason to not go with more.

if you have an older system then it would be best to put the maximum amount your mobo can support because it will have a small increase in the systems speed for you at very little cost. i say this because "most" systems are built with ram that is sized in the middle for speed and capacity so its cheaper and you can upgrade later on. this means you can add more ram or replace your ram with a new set that runs at a faster speed. (mixing ram speeds means it all runs at the slowest rams speed)

at the speeds of todays computers you dont have to upgrade CPUs much since even the slow computers are much faster then any ISP can handle so whats the point for the average computer user other then those who want just a super fast gaming system.

[Rokko]

Yeah I have 2gb of Graphic card memory.
But then why does this happen?:hmmm:
I've begun to like SH5 a lot despite all the annoying glitches,
but it is just not stable for me. It is probably partly my fault for not having all mods updated (I just noticed some are a little obsolete). I thought it might be due to IRAI using more memory and that having 5 destroyers (and a burning battleship) around was a bit of overkill for my system.

[GT182]

4gb ram should be fine as long as you have at least a 1gb video card as well.


If you have a 32bit OS them your computer will only use just above 3GB of RAM.... max. It won't use the total 4GBs. If you run a 64bit OS then you can install and use a lot more than 4GBs. ;) I believe that's why many are running the 64 bit systems so they can use more RAM.

And as Webster said, 1GB of RAM for a video card is almost a neccessity to run SH5 properly, with an 8800GT 1GB being the lowest GFX card the sim will run with. I also believe a 3.0GH and above CPU is a neccesstiy. My i5 2.81 cpu is also the weak point to my system, as is the 3.75GB of useable DDR3 Ram is with XP Home. Tho the check before SH5 is installed says my system will run SH5.