98 vs xp

The Old Man · 02-12-07, 12:09 PM

when i was on win98 this game ran fine but not on xp. it lags big time?????

ReallyDedPoet · 02-12-07, 12:16 PM

XP certainly uses more ram, that is prob one issue

AVGWarhawk · 02-12-07, 12:17 PM

What are the computer specs you are working with? I have no issues with XP and the game.

Finback · 02-12-07, 12:27 PM

RAM is certainly a possibility. I recommend a GB for this game. You could also be experiencing driver issues too. Some (most) of XP display drivers aren't the best for 3d applications.

I use XP and SH3 runs great. As mentioned before, if you can list your comp specs we may be able to help you out.

Cheers!

Jimbuna · 02-12-07, 01:32 PM

1GB RAM is good for game + XP....2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal'

Finback · 02-12-07, 01:38 PM

Agreed. 2 GB really helped my load times. And most everything caches into RAM while in game.

melnibonian · 02-12-07, 01:40 PM

I used to have 512MB of RAM and the game was fine on my laptop. It was a bit slow in the loading screens and lagged in the battle sceens with loads of graphics (explosions, huge fires etc). With 2GB now it runs really smooth.

flintlock · 02-12-07, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal'

Agreed.

2GB really is the sweet spot for WinXP in general.

melnibonian · 02-12-07, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal'

Isn't there a limit in how much RAM memory Windows can recognise? I thought 2GB was the maximum, or is it 4GB?

AVGWarhawk · 02-12-07, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal'

Isn't there a limit in how much RAM memory Windows can recognise? I thought 2GB was the maximum, or is it 4GB?

I think it all depends on the motherboard///could be wrong on that

melnibonian · 02-12-07, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal'

Isn't there a limit in how much RAM memory Windows can recognise? I thought 2GB was the maximum, or is it 4GB?

I think it all depends on the motherboard///could be wrong on that

I'm not sure about this but I thought Windows NT/2000/XP have a maximum RAM value they recognise. Memory is like an array so the limits need to be defined. I might be wrong about that but I thought 2GB was the maximim for Windows. Motherboards have limits on RAM memory due to heating, design and configuration issues so there shouldn't be any link with the operational system. After all hardware (for most PCs at least) is not designed for one operational system. My computer runs perfectly (even better than Windows) on Linux as well

Jimbuna · 02-12-07, 02:05 PM

Capabilities of M/B in the main

flintlock · 02-12-07, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

I thought 2GB was the maximim for Windows.

Technically 4GB is the top limit of how much a 32-bit OS is able to recognize. The motherboard is simply the physical limit of how much RAM it can support (OS notwithstanding).

melnibonian · 02-12-07, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flintlock

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

I thought 2GB was the maximim for Windows.

Technically 4GB is the top limit of how much a 32-bit OS is able to recognize. The motherboard is simply the physical limit of how much RAM it can support (OS notwithstanding).

Thanks mate

That's what I was trying to remember 2 or 4GB

Deep-Six · 02-12-07, 03:47 PM

W/ Pro as high as you want w/ of course the limits to your MB specs.

I could be wrong on this.

This is quoted from Microshaft site:"
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)"

The above is for Pro and Home.

02-12-07, 12:09 PM	#1
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Finback Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 138 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RAM is certainly a possibility. I recommend a GB for this game. You could also be experiencing driver issues too. Some (most) of XP display drivers aren't the best for 3d applications. I use XP and SH3 runs great. As mentioned before, if you can list your comp specs we may be able to help you out. Cheers! __________________ Past Hatteras the convoys sail, It seems the Allies will prevail. Churchill and Franklin share a grin, They know who's gonna win this sim. Finback

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1GB RAM is good for game + XP....2GB or more could be deemed 'ideal' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Finback Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 138 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Agreed. 2 GB really helped my load times. And most everything caches into RAM while in game. __________________ Past Hatteras the convoys sail, It seems the Allies will prevail. Churchill and Franklin share a grin, They know who's gonna win this sim. Finback

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melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I used to have 512MB of RAM and the game was fine on my laptop. It was a bit slow in the loading screens and lagged in the battle sceens with loads of graphics (explosions, huge fires etc). With 2GB now it runs really smooth. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

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Deep-Six Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 399 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	W/ Pro as high as you want w/ of course the limits to your MB specs. I could be wrong on this. This is quoted from Microshaft site:" 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)" The above is for Pro and Home. __________________