Rome Runs Choppy and Laggy

[mkj1413]

I know the answer to this question is probably going to be "Your graphics card is integrated, therefore sucks"
In smaller battles, I have no problem running everything smoothly. Unfortunately, my computer is ancient therefore I play it with low settings. Anyway, it runs fine until I have a big battle. Like 1000+ troops, It becomes laggy until I kill many of the enemies units. Then it is no longer laggy. Here is part of my DXDiag, im going to try installing new video drivers and maybe that will help.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/11/2010, 20:12:09
Machine name: S0022816729
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/27/04 18:13:41 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 704MB used, 4312MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file smwdm.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: The file vcsvad.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab:No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2572&SUBSYS_25721043&REV_02
Display Memory: 96.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4396 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/20/2005 10:52:38, 36990 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/20/2005 11:00:54, 1302332 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6632-11CF-DF62-7805A3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2572
SubSys ID: 0x25721043
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[irishron]

For one, the Intel chipset is not made for it. Reasons:
Per CA, inetgrated graphics chips require 128mb of dedicated memory and you only have 96mb.
The graphics drivers being five years old, you need to se if there are newer ones on Intel's website.
For two, a gig of ram is nothing when it's being robbed by the graphics chip.
For three, run Windows update manually so you can get Service Pack 3 and all the subsequent updates and many this game needs.
For four Celeron is a cheap Pentium with the math power removed to be power saving for laptops.

[johnboy1998]

For one, the Intel chipset is not made for it. Reasons:
Per CA, inetgrated graphics chips require 128mb of dedicated memory and you only have 96mb.
The graphics drivers being five years old, you need to se if there are newer ones on Intel's website.
For two, a gig of ram is nothing when it's being robbed by the graphics chip.
For three, run Windows update manually so you can get Service Pack 3 and all the subsequent updates and many this game needs.
For four Celeron is a cheap Pentium with the math power removed to be power saving for laptops.

Yes +1 to this man, but I will help if you have questions?

[mkj1413]

For one, the Intel chipset is not made for it. Reasons:
Per CA, inetgrated graphics chips require 128mb of dedicated memory and you only have 96mb.
The graphics drivers being five years old, you need to se if there are newer ones on Intel's website.
For two, a gig of ram is nothing when it's being robbed by the graphics chip.
For three, run Windows update manually so you can get Service Pack 3 and all the subsequent updates and many this game needs.
For four Celeron is a cheap Pentium with the math power removed to be power saving for laptops.

I updated graphics drivers, that worked a little bit.
for two, I had 4 GB of RAM that is gone now. And my computer specialist wants to charge us $400 to replace the RAM
for three, Ive read bad things about SP3.
for four, what can I say? Its 5 years old, my parents simply wanted a computer to do their needs on. It wasnt even $1000 I dont think.
There have been various complaints regarding Service Pack 3's installation and performance reported by many users, ranging from conflicts with other software such as Symantec and other security applications, to internet connectivity and reboot loops.

[johnboy1998]

$400 to replace ram, come on!

SP3 is fine, better with than without, but if you are running on an old system you might find windows needs a bit more power than usual, so you notice a slow down!

I would love to know who gave you the quote for the ram?

[irishron]

SP3 was a nightmare for those that refused to update everything else. Theonly ones that post are the complainers. I ran mine all the way to SP3 when I had XP and I had no problems.

If your parents have the sayso over the computer, go with the flow and save your money for your own.