Video Card Jerky?

xaint · 02-07-2005, 10:31 PM

Hello all,

Well, I bought a laptop last summer. Its not primarily being used for games, but I do periodically like to play the odd one.

I currently have a nVidia GeForce GO-FX 5200 64mb video card in there. No games play right though. They are all very jerky, and slow. Even counterstrike does not run right on it. It is not my internet connection either, since it works fine on my brothers desktop with a GeForce 2.

Im pretty smart in computers, so I can go into the bios, or play around with system files if needed. I just cant figure this one out though.

Thanks a bunch guys!
Nicholas

elf · 02-08-2005, 02:33 PM

Well you are good with computers so you have most likely installed new drivers for it right?

You could try: THIS ONE that is the newest geforce driver, assuming you don't already have it.

You might also check to see how much system memory you have. If you have less than 512 and are running windows xp this might be your limiting factor.

xaint · 02-08-2005, 04:55 PM

I do have the latest drivers for my video card.

Also, I do have WinXP and 512 mb ram.

02-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
xaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Video Card Jerky? Hello all, Well, I bought a laptop last summer. Its not primarily being used for games, but I do periodically like to play the odd one. I currently have a nVidia GeForce GO-FX 5200 64mb video card in there. No games play right though. They are all very jerky, and slow. Even counterstrike does not run right on it. It is not my internet connection either, since it works fine on my brothers desktop with a GeForce 2. Im pretty smart in computers, so I can go into the bios, or play around with system files if needed. I just cant figure this one out though. Thanks a bunch guys! Nicholas

02-08-2005, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,049 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	Well you are good with computers so you have most likely installed new drivers for it right? You could try: THIS ONE that is the newest geforce driver, assuming you don't already have it. You might also check to see how much system memory you have. If you have less than 512 and are running windows xp this might be your limiting factor. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

02-08-2005, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
xaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	I do have the latest drivers for my video card. Also, I do have WinXP and 512 mb ram.