GameBooster

FIREWALL · 02-09-10, 11:17 AM

I tried this software out and didn't notice any loading time benifit or gameplay difference.

Anyone else tried GameBooster ?

SteamWake · 02-09-10, 11:26 AM

Last I heard this was simply a piece of spyware masked as an performance enhancing program.

If your already leaned down (mininimum processes etc) it aint going to do much of anything for you.

You will get better performance increase by defragging your drive or buying more memory.

Dowly · 02-09-10, 11:29 AM

I dont believe in these softwares. I dont see how software could make noticable difference. You might get 5FPS more if it shuts down all the unnecessary tasks running in the background but, even then you have to have a good base FPS to get that boost.

For those who's hardware cant cope with the game's requirements, software like this might give you 0.1 FPS more.

Just my 2 million.

Arclight · 02-09-10, 12:49 PM

Meh, doesn't do anything that you can't do yourself if you know what you're doing. Running a lean, clean gaming machine makes those kinda progs unnecessary... probably gets better results as well.

Reece · 02-09-10, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Last I heard this was simply a piece of spyware masked as an performance enhancing program.

Ouch!! better uninstall quick!

I have tried similar apps, they are just gimmicks!

The best one I have tried is Tweak XP Pro, has a memory optimizer & dll unloader that forces any of these to unload, that works well. To test this I had task manager up to one side set on Processors and pressed the optimize button and you can see the memory used, shown in task manager drop dramatically, I do this before running a big game!

Tweety · 02-09-10, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Ouch!! better uninstall quick!

I have tried similar apps, they are just gimmicks!

The best one I have tried is Tweak XP Pro, has a memory optimizer & dll unloader that forces any of these to unload, that works well. To test this I had task manager up to one side set on Processors and pressed the optimize button and you can see the memory used, shown in task manager drop dramatically, I do this before running a big game!

Thanks for mentioning the Tweak XP PRO. I downloaded a program called game XP long time ago and have never installed it. There are too many virus hidden inside programs now. it is better to be cautious now a days.

Tweety

02-09-10, 11:17 AM	#1
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	GameBooster I tried this software out and didn't notice any loading time benifit or gameplay difference. Anyone else tried GameBooster ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-09-10, 11:26 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Last I heard this was simply a piece of spyware masked as an performance enhancing program. If your already leaned down (mininimum processes etc) it aint going to do much of anything for you. You will get better performance increase by defragging your drive or buying more memory. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

02-09-10, 12:49 PM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Meh, doesn't do anything that you can't do yourself if you know what you're doing. Running a lean, clean gaming machine makes those kinda progs unnecessary... probably gets better results as well. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-09-10, 11:29 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I dont believe in these softwares. I dont see how software could make noticable difference. You might get 5FPS more if it shuts down all the unnecessary tasks running in the background but, even then you have to have a good base FPS to get that boost. For those who's hardware cant cope with the game's requirements, software like this might give you 0.1 FPS more. Just my 2 million.