slow gameplay issues

wes44 · 01-13-2007, 08:38 PM

I have just recently bought a radeon x1300 pci video card. Now, yes, i know this isn't the best video card out on the market but my board didnt have a pcie slot and i atleast thought it would be able to play games at moderate graphic levels. I have Far Cry and Madden 2007 and i am experiencing very slow and choppy gameplay with Madden 2007 even on very low graphics levels and i can actually play Far Cry at the lowest levels without much choppy gameplay. But, i am wondering how to get the most out of this video card and wondering if anyone knew what i could upgrade on my computer that would improve my gameplay speeds without buying a new mother board and video card.

computer specs:

windows xp home edition
intel pentium 4 cpu 2.80 ghz
512 mb ram
radeon x1300 pci 256 mb

**pharoah** · 01-13-2007, 09:12 PM

this is pci correct not agp,if so id say its a bandwidth problem.

wes44 · 01-13-2007, 09:49 PM

so what does that mean exactly? and what do i need to do?

Indoril Nerevar · 01-14-2007, 03:33 PM

The X1300 is a low-end card to begin with. The PCI version is even more limited than the AGP or PCI-E versions. Far Cry is a very demanding game, and I'm not surprised you're getting low framerates with an X1300.

What can you do to fix it?
1. Buy a better video card.
2. Put up with the low framerates.

You could increase your RAM from 512MB to 1GB, but that would only help a bit, and wouldn't allow you to increase the detail level at all. Unfortunately, when you buy a low-end card, you're stuck with low-end graphics.

wes44 · 01-14-2007, 03:55 PM

ok well thanks
i bought the card cuz my motherboard only has a pci slot on it, which would mean i need to buy a new motherboard first im guessing?

Im a newbie to this kind of computer stuff, so which motherboard should i buy and how much do they cost? and is it something that i would be able to install myself? And once i do get a motherboard that will support a pcie video card, which card should i buy since i obviously didnt do to good choosing this one. Im really wanting something that isnt extremely expensive but will still play high end games such as far cry or half life two with moderate to good graphics levels.

**JP198780** · 01-14-2007, 06:55 PM

yes, u would need 2 buy a new motherboard..

some should be able 2 help u out wit a motherboard type/and cost of it...

some thing like a X850 should play that nice, i think..

that card should still play it ok though, do u have anything runnin in the background? exit them, go 2 Task Manager, and free up processes u dont need runnin, that'll free more RAM 4 the game...

wes44 · 01-15-2007, 12:25 PM

Can somebody help me with choosing what kind of motherboard i need to buy?
One thats reasonably priced and has a pci express slot on it?

Also when you buy a motherboard does it come with a processer?

**JP198780** · 01-15-2007, 02:11 PM

no, u have 2 know what socket is needed 4 the motherboard...

then u gotta find the same socket 4 a processor..

01-13-2007, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
wes44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	slow gameplay issues I have just recently bought a radeon x1300 pci video card. Now, yes, i know this isn't the best video card out on the market but my board didnt have a pcie slot and i atleast thought it would be able to play games at moderate graphic levels. I have Far Cry and Madden 2007 and i am experiencing very slow and choppy gameplay with Madden 2007 even on very low graphics levels and i can actually play Far Cry at the lowest levels without much choppy gameplay. But, i am wondering how to get the most out of this video card and wondering if anyone knew what i could upgrade on my computer that would improve my gameplay speeds without buying a new mother board and video card. computer specs: windows xp home edition intel pentium 4 cpu 2.80 ghz 512 mb ram radeon x1300 pci 256 mb

01-13-2007, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	this is pci correct not agp,if so id say its a bandwidth problem. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-13-2007, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wes44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	so what does that mean exactly? and what do i need to do? Last edited by wes44; 01-13-2007 at 09:50 PM.

01-14-2007, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 4,972 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	The X1300 is a low-end card to begin with. The PCI version is even more limited than the AGP or PCI-E versions. Far Cry is a very demanding game, and I'm not surprised you're getting low framerates with an X1300. What can you do to fix it? 1. Buy a better video card. 2. Put up with the low framerates. You could increase your RAM from 512MB to 1GB, but that would only help a bit, and wouldn't allow you to increase the detail level at all. Unfortunately, when you buy a low-end card, you're stuck with low-end graphics. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

01-14-2007, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
wes44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	ok well thanks i bought the card cuz my motherboard only has a pci slot on it, which would mean i need to buy a new motherboard first im guessing? Im a newbie to this kind of computer stuff, so which motherboard should i buy and how much do they cost? and is it something that i would be able to install myself? And once i do get a motherboard that will support a pcie video card, which card should i buy since i obviously didnt do to good choosing this one. Im really wanting something that isnt extremely expensive but will still play high end games such as far cry or half life two with moderate to good graphics levels.

01-14-2007, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
JP198780 TSF Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deptford, NJ Posts: 700 OS: XP Pro, Home My System	yes, u would need 2 buy a new motherboard.. some should be able 2 help u out wit a motherboard type/and cost of it... some thing like a X850 should play that nice, i think.. that card should still play it ok though, do u have anything runnin in the background? exit them, go 2 Task Manager, and free up processes u dont need runnin, that'll free more RAM 4 the game...

01-15-2007, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
wes44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Can somebody help me with choosing what kind of motherboard i need to buy? One thats reasonably priced and has a pci express slot on it? Also when you buy a motherboard does it come with a processer?

01-15-2007, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
JP198780 TSF Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deptford, NJ Posts: 700 OS: XP Pro, Home My System	no, u have 2 know what socket is needed 4 the motherboard... then u gotta find the same socket 4 a processor..