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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:34 am 
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All,

My computer crashed so I thought it would be a good time to go to Windows 7. The problem is things run slower now and choppy.

I have 4 gigs of RAM and a nVidia 450 card. I can't remember my video card settings to help things out. I am only getting 7 fps now where I use to get 40 to 50 fps.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/23/2014, 21:53:07
Machine name: JIM-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.130318-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/17/11 15:54:45 Ver: 08.00.14
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3584MB RAM
Page File: 1387MB used, 16524MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTS 450
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DC4&SUBSYS_14503842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2512 MB
Dedicated Memory: 977 MB
Shared Memory: 1535 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: VX2450 SERIES
Monitor Id: VSCE226
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.3523 (English)
Driver Version: 9.18.13.3523
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/4/2014 07:29:02, 14709720 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4E84-11CF-3156-5D341CC2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0DC4
SubSys ID: 0x14503842
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem2.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTx86.6.1:Section026:9.18.13.3523:pci\ven_10de&dev_0dc4
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:09 am 
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I found going from XP to Windows 7 meant I needed more RAM to do the same things.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:02 am 
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Make sure you're running at the same resolution as you were under the old OS. If you're running @ 1080p under Win7 and were 1280x1024 under XP that would make a huge difference.

Guessing you're running Socket 775 on that. You should be able to upgrade the processor to something with a little more kick. One of these should work which would give you some additional life to that system:

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-E8400-Proce ... socket+775

I wouldn't spend more than $50 on it though. Much more than that and you're better off putting it towards a new system.

Your video card is also getting pretty long in the tooth. One of these would be another great upgrade:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_ ... Caps%2C352

The comparisons:

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/513/In ... D_950.html

http://www.hwcompare.com/11910/geforce- ... n-hd-7770/


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:01 am 
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Thanks all. I just noticed, I am running dx11 and not 9c. I thought I installed 9c. Could this be a problem?


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:07 am 
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dx9 is required for WB I believe.
might also want to check the vid card drivers as well. I was having problems until I figured that one out.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:25 pm 
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I had to install DX 9C when I loaded Windows 7 on my new system. However my system still shows DX 11 installed when I use the DirectX diagnostic tool.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:01 pm 
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Hawk wrote:
Thanks all. I just noticed, I am running dx11 and not 9c. I thought I installed 9c. Could this be a problem?


I was thinking about that too but I was under the impression that Warbirds wouldn't even run if you didn't have 9.0C installed. You can download it here:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download ... x?id=34429


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:05 pm 
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More CPU upgrades that should work:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... ition=used


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:33 pm 
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Thanks everyone. I am going to install a video card GeForce 9800 GTX that Gben gave me a while back and it's pretty cool. Now I have to wait for the budget to upgrade some goodies. Being retired my all mighty bucks only goes so far. LOL

I'll keep you posted.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:30 pm 
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Now that is a real Video Card ;)


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