Left 4 Problems

Darknight1280 · 07-03-2009, 09:14 AM

Hi, i just recently bought Left 4 Dead on the PC and any time I have more then ten or fifteen zombies on screen, the game begins to lags. i wondering if there is anything I could do to help this game perform better.

My system specs are:
Model: Satellite L305
Genuine INtel Cpu 585 @ 2.16GHz
Memory Ram: 2.00 gb
32-bit operating system

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

csc2000e · 07-03-2009, 09:22 AM

Do you know what your graphics chipset is? If you don't, then hit Start, accessories, Run, then type in dxdiag. Hit enter and post back what it says for your display. It could be your graphics chip isn't good enough.

Darknight1280 · 07-03-2009, 09:51 AM

Mobile Intel 4 series express chipset family

Mcninjaguy · 07-03-2009, 10:08 AM

You should buy a new desktop (preferably) or a new laptop. You can't upgrade most (98% or higher) of the laptops out there without costing a huge amount or its just not possible.

**Lord Sirian** · 07-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Intel Chipsets have huge problems trying to run games.

As Mcninjaguy said, you should buy a new desktop or if you really must, a new laptop.

QuicksilverTech · 07-04-2009, 12:36 AM

Yeah, it's not a gaming machine what so ever, it's not meant to be. Crank the graphics down as low as you can, and try to save up for a new laptop. They are quite spendy if you want good graphics.

Darknight1280 · 07-06-2009, 02:11 PM

well I also have PC, but it a 2002 compaq. i tried to upload l4d on that, but the screen goes black, flashes, and goes to my desk top.
i may just need a new graphics card but ill wanted to ask you guys before i did anything these specs are:

Model: DC480A-AA S3300NX NA110
Processor: amd athlon XP 2600+, MMX, 3dnow, ~2.1ghz
Memory ram: 512 Mb
Chip Set: GeForce4 Mx 440

Thanks you for anyand all help

Zealex · 07-06-2009, 02:38 PM

If you are going to get a new pc, I recommend building it. We have a section on TSF to help pick the right parts..

Mcninjaguy · 07-06-2009, 03:03 PM

If you live in the states and you just need a new Tower you can get a really decent Computer for around $550

In Canada its going to cost you around $650 for the same thing.

07-03-2009, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Darknight1280 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows Vista home basic	Left 4 Problems Hi, i just recently bought Left 4 Dead on the PC and any time I have more then ten or fifteen zombies on screen, the game begins to lags. i wondering if there is anything I could do to help this game perform better. My system specs are: Model: Satellite L305 Genuine INtel Cpu 585 @ 2.16GHz Memory Ram: 2.00 gb 32-bit operating system Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

07-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
csc2000e Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 340 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Left 4 Problems Do you know what your graphics chipset is? If you don't, then hit Start, accessories, Run, then type in dxdiag. Hit enter and post back what it says for your display. It could be your graphics chip isn't good enough. __________________ These walls fall down around me but I will stand And though my body be burned away I will live

07-03-2009, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darknight1280 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows Vista home basic	Re: Left 4 Problems Mobile Intel 4 series express chipset family

07-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Left 4 Problems You should buy a new desktop (preferably) or a new laptop. You can't upgrade most (98% or higher) of the laptops out there without costing a huge amount or its just not possible.

07-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,615 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Left 4 Problems Intel Chipsets have huge problems trying to run games. As Mcninjaguy said, you should buy a new desktop or if you really must, a new laptop. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

07-04-2009, 12:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
QuicksilverTech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ND Posts: 9 OS: XP SP3	Re: Left 4 Problems Yeah, it's not a gaming machine what so ever, it's not meant to be. Crank the graphics down as low as you can, and try to save up for a new laptop. They are quite spendy if you want good graphics.

07-06-2009, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Darknight1280 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows Vista home basic	Re: Left 4 Problems well I also have PC, but it a 2002 compaq. i tried to upload l4d on that, but the screen goes black, flashes, and goes to my desk top. i may just need a new graphics card but ill wanted to ask you guys before i did anything these specs are: Model: DC480A-AA S3300NX NA110 Processor: amd athlon XP 2600+, MMX, 3dnow, ~2.1ghz Memory ram: 512 Mb Chip Set: GeForce4 Mx 440 Thanks you for anyand all help

07-06-2009, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,145 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Left 4 Problems If you are going to get a new pc, I recommend building it. We have a section on TSF to help pick the right parts.. __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

07-06-2009, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Left 4 Problems If you live in the states and you just need a new Tower you can get a really decent Computer for around $550 In Canada its going to cost you around $650 for the same thing.