Gaming PC gone bad?

hokysuprstr7 · 11-17-2008, 06:51 PM

So I just recently built myself a PC so i could play WoW and Counter Strike. I put links at the bottom of each thing from where I bought them in case I messed up on the name.

The problem im getting is its still slow. I spent about 1k on this machine praying it would be great and perform to my expectations. From what everyone tells me its a good machine but im still lagging in game on WoW fluctuating anywhere from 15 fps to 60 in some places. Then when I play CS im sitting a constant 60 fps which i was expecting around 100. I think its a software issue but I have no idea where to begin. Any advice would be great, thanks.

i got a...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0299046

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R 775 ATX Motherboard
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0292153

Ge-Force 8800GT superclocked edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130303

Antec 650W power supply
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0281694

4 Gigs of RAM
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0290873

Laurie52 · 11-17-2008, 08:53 PM

What are you using for an internet connection?

hokysuprstr7 · 11-17-2008, 09:28 PM

wide open west. its a broadband connection around here in ohio. the thing is it happened at my dads house too and he has a different internet provider

**Mcninjaguy** · 11-17-2008, 09:37 PM

try this driver for your video card
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_180.43_beta.html

hokysuprstr7 · 11-18-2008, 07:29 PM

ne one got ne ideas? i DLed that driver and it didnt help =/

DarkTerra · 11-19-2008, 06:53 AM

Your Counter-Strike constant fps setting is because you have Vertical Sync on that is why you get always 60 fps. To get more FPS you need to turn off Vertical Sync. To fix this:

Assuming you have Vista:

(This is Normal View)
Start Menu > Control Panel > Additional Options > Nvidia Control Panel

(This is Classic View)
Start Menu > Control Panel > Nvidia Control Panel

When you get into Nvidia Control Panel you want to click on Manage 3D Settings. On the block to the right you will see several graphics options and a way to switch between Global Settings and Program Settings. You want to go to Global Settings then Scroll all the way down till you see Vertical Sync and change it to Force Off. That should fix your Counter-Strike Problem.

The other thing you could do is when in your Nvidia Control Panel you click on Manage 3D settings, on the block to the right go to Program Settings, Click On Add, Find your Steam folder and then find hl.exe and then you can turn it off for that specific program.

The first way is easier and the shortest. Hopefully that will work for ya.

The WoW issue I don't know because I don't play WoW but then again just turning off the Vertical Sync might fix that too.

11-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
hokysuprstr7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp	Gaming PC gone bad? So I just recently built myself a PC so i could play WoW and Counter Strike. I put links at the bottom of each thing from where I bought them in case I messed up on the name. The problem im getting is its still slow. I spent about 1k on this machine praying it would be great and perform to my expectations. From what everyone tells me its a good machine but im still lagging in game on WoW fluctuating anywhere from 15 fps to 60 in some places. Then when I play CS im sitting a constant 60 fps which i was expecting around 100. I think its a software issue but I have no idea where to begin. Any advice would be great, thanks. i got a... Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0299046 Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R 775 ATX Motherboard http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0292153 Ge-Force 8800GT superclocked edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130303 Antec 650W power supply http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0281694 4 Gigs of RAM http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0290873

11-17-2008, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Laurie52 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 204 OS: WinXP Home SP2 My System	Re: Gaming PC gone bad? What are you using for an internet connection?

11-17-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
hokysuprstr7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp	Re: Gaming PC gone bad? wide open west. its a broadband connection around here in ohio. the thing is it happened at my dads house too and he has a different internet provider

11-17-2008, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,060 OS: Windows 7 64bit, Ubuntu 8.10 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Gaming PC gone bad? try this driver for your video card http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_180.43_beta.html __________________ If you have problem PM me and I'll respond in the thread you made power-supply-information-selection Microsoft MVP Neal K

11-18-2008, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
hokysuprstr7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp	Re: Gaming PC gone bad? ne one got ne ideas? i DLed that driver and it didnt help =/

11-19-2008, 06:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
DarkTerra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Vista	Re: Gaming PC gone bad? Your Counter-Strike constant fps setting is because you have Vertical Sync on that is why you get always 60 fps. To get more FPS you need to turn off Vertical Sync. To fix this: Assuming you have Vista: (This is Normal View) Start Menu > Control Panel > Additional Options > Nvidia Control Panel (This is Classic View) Start Menu > Control Panel > Nvidia Control Panel When you get into Nvidia Control Panel you want to click on Manage 3D Settings. On the block to the right you will see several graphics options and a way to switch between Global Settings and Program Settings. You want to go to Global Settings then Scroll all the way down till you see Vertical Sync and change it to Force Off. That should fix your Counter-Strike Problem. The other thing you could do is when in your Nvidia Control Panel you click on Manage 3D settings, on the block to the right go to Program Settings, Click On Add, Find your Steam folder and then find hl.exe and then you can turn it off for that specific program. The first way is easier and the shortest. Hopefully that will work for ya. The WoW issue I don't know because I don't play WoW but then again just turning off the Vertical Sync might fix that too. Last edited by DarkTerra; 11-19-2008 at 06:55 AM.