more ram needed ?

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your system is outdated but not that bad, you dont have enough memmory or video card to run sh5 the way it should.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

volodya61 · 01-18-13, 08:09 PM

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..

markdenny · 01-19-13, 03:41 AM

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

kiwi_2005 · 01-19-13, 05:13 AM

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 · 02-04-13, 08:06 AM

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 ?

01-18-13, 08:46 AM	#1
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	#4
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, 08:09 PM	#5
volodya61 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rostov-on-Don, local time GMT+4 Posts: 3,300 Downloads: 374 Uploads: 0	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.. __________________ . Where does human stupidity end? . *El sueño de la razón produce monstruos © - and for some people awakening will be cruel*

01-19-13, 05:13 AM	#7
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	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 __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

01-18-13, 10:16 AM	#2
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 ?

01-19-13, 03:41 AM	#6
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Thank you guys for the tips and help looks like im gonna have to spend some cash.

02-04-13, 08:06 AM	#8
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	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 ?