Upgraded graphics card, reduced performance problem

**coordinator0** · October 29, 2008, 11:12 AM

I just upgraded from a 128mb GeForce MX 4400 to a 512mb GeForce 8400 GS, put more memory in my computer, and it seems to run slower thatn before (the game that is). Everything ran smooth before, now whenever a unit moves it lags a lot, no matter what the settings are. Anybody got any advice?

**Squid** · October 29, 2008, 12:03 PM

Moved to technical help

**Pent uP Rage** · October 29, 2008, 04:52 PM

download and install the latest Nvidia drivers first.

**coordinator0** · October 29, 2008, 08:16 PM

I did that, and it didn't help. I am very confused now, but I've heard that the 8 series doesn't work well on older TW games. Is this true for Rome also?

**Brusilov** · October 30, 2008, 02:35 AM

The 8 series works OK for RTW and M2:TW based mods - the only problem is for M:TW and Shogun.

You need to run benchmark tests if you are going to compare cards. Use Fraps (www.fras.com) for a set custom battle and compare the frame rates.

Has anything else changed on your PC other than the graphics card?

**coordinator0** · October 30, 2008, 08:05 AM

Besides putting more memory in it, no.

**coordinator0** · October 30, 2008, 05:38 PM

Okay, I don't think that it is the video card. I just installed a GeForce 6200 on it and I get the same results. Perhaps it is time for me to get a new processor? I have an AMD Sempron 3000, 2.0 Ghz. any suggestions on an upgrade?

**Brusilov** · October 31, 2008, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by coordinator0

Okay, I don't think that it is the video card. I just installed a GeForce 6200 on it and I get the same results. Perhaps it is time for me to get a new processor? I have an AMD Sempron 3000, 2.0 Ghz. any suggestions on an upgrade?

These type of questions are best directed at the Basement part of the forum (dare I say where the knowledable people hang out). It's more appropriate than this part.