i have a dell computer, and like counter strike 1.6 ive been playing it for 2 years (i dont get tired of it) and now i realized that my computer SUCK! it only gives me 25fps to play. i just bought a "GeForce FX 5200". Its PCI. i wanna know what do i have to do to increase the fps. should i buy a new video card, or i just need a program. HELP ME PLEASE!
Help increase gaming FPS in CS
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miguel1596 said:
Please tell us your specs and we can tell you what parts you can buy. Welcome to Techspot by the way :wave: ! There are two main things you can do to add fps; drop in some memory, or replace the video card. There are ways to tweak or overclock your computer, but I don't suggest it if you don't know how to do it.
cfitzarl said:
cfitzarl but how can i drop some memory?
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miguel1596 said:
Well, it's not as easy as it sounds. All computers use memory for off-hand storage for applications, and the more you have, the more room programs have. Typically, there are four kinds of Memory used in a desktop computer; SDRam, DDR SdRam, DDR2 SDRam, and RdRam (you don't have this I can guarantee). We first need all of your system specs to find out what memory you have.
Grafficks
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Just FYI, to "drop in some memory" doesn't mean you're dropping memory. Thought I should make that clear heh 
It sounds like you're more interested in getting more memory. It would be a lot easier to help you if we know your entire system's specs. The easiest way is to download Belarc Advisor and tell us the specs of most of your PC's parts. Look HERE
The FX5200 PCI is definitely not a fantastic card, I can tell you that right now. But you should install it nonetheless if it is better than your current video card. We'll know your current video card after you get Belarc Advisor.
Keep us posted.
It sounds like you're more interested in getting more memory. It would be a lot easier to help you if we know your entire system's specs. The easiest way is to download Belarc Advisor and tell us the specs of most of your PC's parts. Look HERE
The FX5200 PCI is definitely not a fantastic card, I can tell you that right now. But you should install it nonetheless if it is better than your current video card. We'll know your current video card after you get Belarc Advisor.
Keep us posted.
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Grafficks said:
Whoops, I probably should have re-phrased that to "installing" memory
.Grafficks said:
In which aspect do you mean, for Counter Strike or for gaming in general? I would agree for Counter Strike although for newer games (like Oblivion), ahh, it kind of shorts out in perfomance if you know what I mean
. It seems perfect for miguel1596 though.
Grafficks
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cfitzarl said:
I guess I should have re-phrased that too. I meant gaming in general. I definitely do not mean that it's horrible.
Grafficks said:
When writing that, I meant "fantastic" as in an 8800GTX
.LoL I know...but that's just the way I think hehe
So technically, the FX5200 is not "fantastic".
However, Counter Strike 1.6 is not a graphically demanding game. That FX5200 should be very good at running games of CS 1.6 at acceptable settings/resolution with a good frame rate. It's all about the games that need to be played that determine what video card is needed.
This is why I recommend for him to install the FX5200 only if it is better than his current video card. We wouldn't want miguel1596 to get a lower FPS after replacing his video card do we
Good luck, and BTW Happy New Year
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Grafficks said:
Sorry, I thought you wrote that it was a fantastic card
. I know about CS. Happy New Year as well.Similar threads
