more ram needed ?

markdenny · 01-18-13, 05:56 AM

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 · 01-18-13, 06:32 AM

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

markdenny · 01-18-13, 07:46 AM

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

troopie · 01-18-13, 08:46 AM

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 · 01-18-13, 10:16 AM

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 · 01-18-13, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

01-18-13, 04:49 PM

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/Produc...CE&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

01-18-13, 05:56 AM	#1
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	more ram needed ? 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.

01-18-13, 06:32 AM	#2
troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Sounds like SH5 might be a bit much for your whole machine, what's your full specs? __________________ Serial pest Last edited by troopie; 01-18-13 at 06:32 AM. Reason: typo

01-18-13, 08:46 AM	#4
troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Serial pest

01-18-13, 04:49 PM	#7
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	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/Produc...CE&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 Last edited by Webster; 01-18-13 at 05:05 PM.

01-18-13, 07:46 AM	#3
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	FuLL specs :- intel(r)core tm 2 quad cpu q6600@2.4ghz 3.00gb ram 32-bit operating system graphics card EN9500GT 1GB

01-18-13, 10:16 AM	#5
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Ok thanks for the reply anybody else any ideas? what should i do about the ram take it up to 4? or higher ?