does crysis drain RAM?

BADDLEGG · 05-09-2008, 05:24 AM

I have 2 1 GB crucial ddr2 sticks have the option for two more. I bought crysis and installed it last night. I have played other games on high/ultra high before with out problems. I was playing crysis high/ultra high/and med and all settings where really causing alot of lag almost freezing in high demand situations (gun fights running through jungle) high demand as in graphic wise. Do you think this is possibly a low amount of RAM and I should invest in more?

Indoril Nerevar · 05-09-2008, 03:53 PM

Hi,

What model is your Athlon64 X2?

650W is not enough to be running a 9800 on. I have a single 8800, and I use an 850W. Click on "Power Supply Info" in my signature, and have a read. The thread also has links to PSU's in the right range for your system. Not providing enough power to your video card is basically like holding it back with a leash. It's trying to give you its best, but you're not letting it run - it could be the cause of your problems.

In addition though, please click on "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and run through all the steps listed there.

ksimpson1986 · 05-11-2008, 12:14 PM

one thing i'm sure vista might have something to do with it also, i've played crysis on both xp and vista, and i also have two gigs of ram. but one thing i noticed, it that vista constantly takes up half my resources at all times! pretty much leaving no room for games to "breath"! i'm pretty sure that if it wasn't for vista robbing so much resources, you would see a significant change in the overall performance of crysis.

**emosun** · 05-12-2008, 06:32 PM

I think 850w for a single 8800 setup is overkill. You don't need more then 600 watts for a single 8800 setup and really no more then 650w for a 9800 setup. Its probably more likely his cpu or vista.

05-09-2008, 05:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
BADDLEGG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 16 OS: windows vista	does crysis drain RAM? I have 2 1 GB crucial ddr2 sticks have the option for two more. I bought crysis and installed it last night. I have played other games on high/ultra high before with out problems. I was playing crysis high/ultra high/and med and all settings where really causing alot of lag almost freezing in high demand situations (gun fights running through jungle) high demand as in graphic wise. Do you think this is possibly a low amount of RAM and I should invest in more? __________________ Desktop: OS:Microsoft Vista (32 bit), MB: Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe, CPU: AMD Athelon 64 X2, VC: XFX GEFORCE 9800 GT, PS: Cooler Master 650 W, MEM: (2) ! GB Crucial DDR2, 80 GB hard drive

05-09-2008, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Hero of Vvardenfell & Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,710 OS: XP Pro 32-bit SP2, Vista Home Premium 32-bit, Vista Home Premium 64-bit My System	Re: does crysis drain RAM? Hi, What model is your Athlon64 X2? 650W is not enough to be running a 9800 on. I have a single 8800, and I use an 850W. Click on "Power Supply Info" in my signature, and have a read. The thread also has links to PSU's in the right range for your system. Not providing enough power to your video card is basically like holding it back with a leash. It's trying to give you its best, but you're not letting it run - it could be the cause of your problems. In addition though, please click on "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and run through all the steps listed there. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Info • Common Game Issues • • NVIDIA Drivers and Info • ATI Drivers and Info • Thermal Paste Guide • • Futuremark Game Advisor • System Requirements Lab • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • Cheatbook • AMD Drivers • • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • Add-Remove • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

05-11-2008, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ksimpson1986 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: does crysis drain RAM? one thing i'm sure vista might have something to do with it also, i've played crysis on both xp and vista, and i also have two gigs of ram. but one thing i noticed, it that vista constantly takes up half my resources at all times! pretty much leaving no room for games to "breath"! i'm pretty sure that if it wasn't for vista robbing so much resources, you would see a significant change in the overall performance of crysis.

05-12-2008, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 3,063 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: does crysis drain RAM? I think 850w for a single 8800 setup is overkill. You don't need more then 600 watts for a single 8800 setup and really no more then 650w for a 9800 setup. Its probably more likely his cpu or vista. __________________ Speedfan-->http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Everest -->http://filehippo.com/download_everest_home Benchmarks-->http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...Score,794.html