Vista Gaming Problem

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param0re

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Ok guys, so I have used pretty much every operating system their is..xp runs the best for me no problems at all..30 or 20 sec boot...runs everything I run such as games programs etc super fast...but I just don't like having it anymore even though its the best operating system in my opinion its just way outdated in my opinion...So about 6 or so months ago I installed vista it ran all my programs and so fine...bootup was a bit slower i think it was 40 or so secs, yeah i know my pc isnt the best (lol)..but the main problem I had was mutiplayer games such as (cod4,cs:s,bf2,etc etc)...were slow and choppy and unplayable, in particular counter strike source was the slowest i pretty much couldn't walk or anything...no ping problems at all I think it stayed in the 75 - 90ish area...but literally couldn't even walk because of the lag, and even was on low settings..and xp was just perfect and no lags at all, i know vista isn't the best operating system but I really don't want to use xp anymore...and I have used windows 7.....I think it is about the same as vista to be honest just a diffrent look and a few features and a slightly better bootup time but ofcourse just my opinion..but my problem with 7 is that I have a ping problem it never stays still it almost doubles my ping I would get in xp or vista...so this is the main reason I want to go back to vista for now intill my problem in 7 gets fixed if it ever does get fixed..my pc is...

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80 GHZ
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDA GeForce 6200

I guess that is all you need to know...I know my pc SUCKS...its a old pc just updated ram and a video card...I think my video card is the problem?..but idk I have been wanting to get a new one like a GeForce 9800GT for a while now but haven't had the time or money...so if anyone could let me know what the problem is it would help me out alot..thanks in advance.
 

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Consider yourself one lucky and special guy if your PC boots up in 40 secs or so in Vista... mine takes about 2 to 3 minutes on a good day and NO, I don't have may startup apps running on the background and YES, I already did the tweaks necessary.

Anyways, my suggestion would be, Go back to XP, perhaps it works extremely good with your rig, why ruin a good thing? What can you do with Vista/Win 7 that you Can't do with XP? What is so outdated about XP? I run Vista and Win 7 because my games run faster on Win 7. I am about to take down Vista and go back to XP for many different reasons... one being the lag of the internet with Vista compare to XP. ;)
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Q9650 w/CM V8 Cooler...
    Motherboard
    EVGA 780i SLI FTW... Latest Bios & Drivers
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 8GB (4 x 2GB) PC2-8500C5D
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX260
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 22" LCD Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    WD Velociraptor 160GB
    Samsung Sata 750GB
    Maxtor External 160GB
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750w Silencer
    Case
    Thermaltake Speedo Advance
    Cooling
    Air Cooled... See CPU
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G7
    Internet Speed
    Comcast 6MB Broadband
    Other Info
    Linksys WRT54G router
Last time I checked, Vista uses alot more RAM for itself than XP does.
Maybe Vista isn't leaving enough RAM to run your games.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Notebook
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73GHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800 x 59 hertz
Definitely not enough RAM!!!!!! Vista uses on the average about 1.5 Gb at an idle. that leaves .5Gb to run your games. 4Gb will cut it but for high end gaming 6-8Gb is required.

If you have steady income, go to newegg.com and build a new rig from the bottom up. You can get one close to mine for about $1600 and newegg's preferred account gives 12mounths no interest finance on $1000+ orders. If you don't want to make the jump to DDR3 stick to DDR2 and save lots of $$$.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    phenom IIx4 810
    Motherboard
    m4a79t deluxe
    Memory
    8Gb DDR3 OCZ Platinum AMD Edition
    Graphics Card(s)
    evga 295 co-op and 9800 gtx for PhysX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Mk241H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200 750Gb
    PSU
    ABS Tagan BZ 800W
    Case
    Xclio A380PLUS-BK Fully Black
    Cooling
    Asus Royal Knight
    Keyboard
    Razor Lycosa Mirror edition
    Mouse
    Logitech 5 button tilt wheel laser (don't remember model#)
    Internet Speed
    Wireless Road Runner
The most ungodly amount of money for highest end AMD Build you could possibly make right now. Actually, I messed up you need a better PSU if you get both Graphics cards. I'd recomend ABS's new line in 850W (please note several items are free in combo like WOW+Glasses, Arkam assylum and computer mag subscription.) also, the case calls for four 120mm fans on side but I recomend the single 250mm as it moves more air silently. you might also consider a CPU cooler with this rig as the 955 Black could run hot. this is just an example several things could be tweaked to taste.


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EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 01G-P3-N981-TR Video Card
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$134.99
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Nvidia Gift - Batman: Arkham Asylum
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NZXT Performance Power PP800 800W Power Supply
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Rexus Rexflo250mm Case Fan
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$20.99
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Acer H243Hbmid 24" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor Built-in Speakers
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-$40.00 Instant
$259.99
$219.992
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OCZ Gold AMD Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
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$187.98
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NZXT ZERO 2 Crafted Series CS-NT-ZERO-2 Black Computer Case
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee
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-$30.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo
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$184.98
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AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor
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ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ATX AMD Motherboard
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-$15.00 Instant
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$334.98
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$35.94
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    phenom IIx4 810
    Motherboard
    m4a79t deluxe
    Memory
    8Gb DDR3 OCZ Platinum AMD Edition
    Graphics Card(s)
    evga 295 co-op and 9800 gtx for PhysX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Mk241H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200 750Gb
    PSU
    ABS Tagan BZ 800W
    Case
    Xclio A380PLUS-BK Fully Black
    Cooling
    Asus Royal Knight
    Keyboard
    Razor Lycosa Mirror edition
    Mouse
    Logitech 5 button tilt wheel laser (don't remember model#)
    Internet Speed
    Wireless Road Runner
thanks for the replys...i know xp can do pretty much everything that vista can do...but i love having the whole aero and glass etc etc it just looks so much better and preforms about the same for me..I have been looking into just buying a whole new pc when I get some spare cash...All games run pretty good for me except counter-strike source its just strange how a game like Call Of Duty 4 a bit older game than counter-strike source with much higher requirements runs lag free and then on counter-strike source a 256 mb ram min requirment runs unplayable even on low settings its just strange.
 

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download this mate, it helped me alot with some games in vista esp when I max out my settings,
its free and it works well
Game Booster | Faster Play, Free Download | Free Game Accelerator Download
Best thing is after you are done playing you can restart whatever background processes that you halted. (explorer.exe is a good one while playing. just remember to load her back up when you get out)
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
thanks alot it helped out its playable now and I get about a 55 - 60 ping now and I used to get around 70 or 80 helped out alot thanks :)
 

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no worries,
i dont care, but just remember in the future if you have any problems, and someone on the forum helps you, give them reputation, its just curteous.:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
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