starcraft issues

bostitch · 08-10-2007, 09:52 PM

I bought starcraft not to long ago and installed it. It works properly but as soon as I insert the CD into the drive the PC suddenly slows right down to were the mouse isn't moving as fast as it should be and my cpu usage is at 100%. The game runs laggy and choppy. I have diablo as well and it doesn't do that. I have plenty of memory and ram. What is going on????

**Aus_Karlos** · 08-11-2007, 01:19 AM

Here is a starcraft update that should fix some problems http://games.softpedia.com/progDownl...load-7400.html

bostitch · 08-12-2007, 02:35 PM

nope still doesn't work. I tried it and said to uninstall the program. I did and noticed that it slows down as soon as I put the disk in the drive. My computer is less than a year old and runs diablo 2 fine.

**pharoah** · 08-12-2007, 02:40 PM

list your full system specs.

bostitch · 08-12-2007, 04:32 PM

Windows XP
EMachines
h3504
Intel(R)
Celeron(R) D CPU 3.20 GHz
3.20 GHZ, 640 MB of Ram
Physical address extension

Think think this is what u mean

**pharoah** · 08-12-2007, 04:46 PM

yes that is what i was talking about,however you left one important one out.that is the video card what kind of video does it have?

**pharoah** · 08-12-2007, 04:49 PM

thats ok if you dont know i just looked it up.id say the integrated graphics is the problem.the good news is that model does have a pci-e x16 slot.so you could add a dedicated video card.

bostitch · 08-12-2007, 05:32 PM

so your saying my video card isn't good enough or that I don't have one. What kind do I need???

**pharoah** · 08-12-2007, 05:36 PM

yes the video is integrated on the motherboard,and doesnt have a dedicated graphics card.you can always add one though it does have an expansion slot for one.as to what you need that would depend on how much your willing to spend.another thing to think about i have worked on many emachines,and i know they have low quality power supplies.if you get a video card you may should think about a better power supply as well.

**Aus_Karlos** · 08-12-2007, 08:48 PM

Starcraft dosnt need a graphics card to run but like pharoah says its best that you do.. If you say that when you put in the disc your pc slows up. Your pc might be having problems reading the cd. As Starcraft is an old game it requires the cd all the time, this leads me to believe that the CD is too scratched or your CD/DVD drive is damaged. eg. Laser out of alignment, to much dust in the drive.
Does your pc have any other slowdowns with another Disc?

bostitch · 08-12-2007, 09:58 PM

no other slowdown with other disc. The CD is brand new no scratch on it.

bostitch · 08-14-2007, 04:42 PM

how do I check how much my power supply is. I opened the comp and there is no video card so I will get one. But I want to know how strong my power supply is as well.

**Aus_Karlos** · 08-14-2007, 05:48 PM

There is a sticker or a plate on the side of the PSU with its specifications. Usually on the same side you take the side cover of the case off.

bostitch · 08-15-2007, 12:28 PM

So this is what is said

Model ATX-300-12E REV:DR
Input: 100-127v-6A, 200-240V-3A, 50/60 hz

Output 300 w Max.

Is think good, poor, average. And should I get a better one.

**Aus_Karlos** · 08-15-2007, 05:44 PM

If you intend to get a graphics card like a Nvidia 7900GT or a 8800GT then yes you will need a new PSU. 300watts is just not enough. Try looking for a Silverstone and OCZ they are a good brand.

lpfaint · 05-08-2008, 06:21 PM

Hey Bostitch, try turning off your disc drives auto run, then put the disc in, go to my computer, right click on the drive the disc is in, hit explore and click INSTALL. It will take a while to install but once it is done it should run fine.

08-10-2007, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	starcraft issues I bought starcraft not to long ago and installed it. It works properly but as soon as I insert the CD into the drive the PC suddenly slows right down to were the mouse isn't moving as fast as it should be and my cpu usage is at 100%. The game runs laggy and choppy. I have diablo as well and it doesn't do that. I have plenty of memory and ram. What is going on????

08-11-2007, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,629 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: starcraft issues Here is a starcraft update that should fix some problems http://games.softpedia.com/progDownl...load-7400.html __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Crysis Tweak

08-12-2007, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues nope still doesn't work. I tried it and said to uninstall the program. I did and noticed that it slows down as soon as I put the disk in the drive. My computer is less than a year old and runs diablo 2 fine.

08-12-2007, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah Super Gaming Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,769 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: starcraft issues list your full system specs. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues Windows XP EMachines h3504 Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.20 GHz 3.20 GHZ, 640 MB of Ram Physical address extension Think think this is what u mean

08-12-2007, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
pharoah Super Gaming Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,769 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: starcraft issues yes that is what i was talking about,however you left one important one out.that is the video card what kind of video does it have? __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-12-2007, 04:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
pharoah Super Gaming Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,769 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: starcraft issues thats ok if you dont know i just looked it up.id say the integrated graphics is the problem.the good news is that model does have a pci-e x16 slot.so you could add a dedicated video card. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-12-2007, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues so your saying my video card isn't good enough or that I don't have one. What kind do I need???

08-12-2007, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
pharoah Super Gaming Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,769 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: starcraft issues yes the video is integrated on the motherboard,and doesnt have a dedicated graphics card.you can always add one though it does have an expansion slot for one.as to what you need that would depend on how much your willing to spend.another thing to think about i have worked on many emachines,and i know they have low quality power supplies.if you get a video card you may should think about a better power supply as well. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-12-2007, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,629 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: starcraft issues Starcraft dosnt need a graphics card to run but like pharoah says its best that you do.. If you say that when you put in the disc your pc slows up. Your pc might be having problems reading the cd. As Starcraft is an old game it requires the cd all the time, this leads me to believe that the CD is too scratched or your CD/DVD drive is damaged. eg. Laser out of alignment, to much dust in the drive. Does your pc have any other slowdowns with another Disc? __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Crysis Tweak

08-12-2007, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues no other slowdown with other disc. The CD is brand new no scratch on it.

08-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues how do I check how much my power supply is. I opened the comp and there is no video card so I will get one. But I want to know how strong my power supply is as well.

08-14-2007, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,629 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: starcraft issues There is a sticker or a plate on the side of the PSU with its specifications. Usually on the same side you take the side cover of the case off. __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Crysis Tweak

08-15-2007, 12:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues So this is what is said Model ATX-300-12E REV:DR Input: 100-127v-6A, 200-240V-3A, 50/60 hz Output 300 w Max. Is think good, poor, average. And should I get a better one.

08-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,629 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: starcraft issues If you intend to get a graphics card like a Nvidia 7900GT or a 8800GT then yes you will need a new PSU. 300watts is just not enough. Try looking for a Silverstone and OCZ they are a good brand. __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Crysis Tweak

05-08-2008, 06:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
lpfaint Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Re: starcraft issues Hey Bostitch, try turning off your disc drives auto run, then put the disc in, go to my computer, right click on the drive the disc is in, hit explore and click INSTALL. It will take a while to install but once it is done it should run fine.