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TeamCasey · 10-08-2006, 05:34 PM

Hi guys,

My desktop is 4 years old. It works fine. I have noticed that it's slow playing certain games (like Jungle Gin in Pogo). I suppose gaming needs may be passing my computer's abilities.

What sorts of things can I look at to give it a nudge?

It's Windows XP Service Pack 2. (I know .... I groaned when that came along). Pentium 4, 1,90 GHz, 1.89 Ghz, 512 Ram

Should I look to upgrade memory, graphics card ..... ?

TeamCasey · 10-08-2006, 05:37 PM

Oh yeah, it's not my internet connection. I've played the same games on my work laptop and I have no trouble at all. Sssshhhhh ..... I was just testing.

TeamCasey · 10-08-2006, 05:38 PM

...... and I've run Ad Aware, Disk cleanup/defrag and cleared my cache, etc.

Reds4Life · 10-08-2006, 05:40 PM

Needs more RAM.

KronoRed · 10-08-2006, 06:06 PM

Windows slows down the longer it goes without a reinstall, it just happens no matter how clean the system is.

OldRightHander · 10-08-2006, 07:57 PM

You could remove the word "computer" from the title of this thread and insert the name of any number of pitchers the Reds have had over the years.

Heath · 10-08-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldRightHander

You could remove the word "computer" from the title of this thread and insert the name of any number of pitchers the Reds have had over the years.

So says the 'resident optimist'

HumnHilghtFreel · 10-08-2006, 10:16 PM

RAM/Memory is usually the culprit in a computer slowing down

FoReel · 10-08-2006, 10:20 PM

Wow, if your not able to run simple games like that on pogo, it means a)Theres a malfunction with your hardware b) You need to update your hardwares drivers. C) You have a lot of spyware and trojans that are undetected by scans and if this is the case I just usually reformat it.

GAC · 10-09-2006, 04:44 AM

While more RAM may help, 512 should still be sufficient.

What kind on graphics card is installed?

And as FoReel already suggested, you may need to update your drivers.

And AdAware doesn't always get all spyware.

I suggest getting Webroot's Spy Sweeper. I think it is the best on the market. You can download it for a free 30 day trial. But afterwards, it's $30 well invested.

I run it and AdAware.

http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan...929&ac=5191048

TRF · 10-09-2006, 01:25 PM

I run Zone Alarm as my firewall, AVG as my anti virus and ewido as my anti spyware. All have pay versions, but I run the free versions. I also run Microsofts Windows Defender as a second spyware search, then Ad Aware. I run all three about once a month.

makes me feel somewhat safe.

StillFunkyB · 10-09-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamCasey

Hi guys,

My desktop is 4 years old. It works fine. I have noticed that it's slow playing certain games (like Jungle Gin in Pogo). I suppose gaming needs may be passing my computer's abilities.
What sorts of things can I look at to give it a nudge?

It's Windows XP Service Pack 2. (I know .... I groaned when that came along). Pentium 4, 1,90 GHz, 1.89 Ghz, 512 Ram

Should I look to upgrade memory, graphics card ..... ?

That PC should be just fine for playing those games. Even though you have cleaned up your hard drive some, if you haven't reinstalled your operating system in 4 years, the Windows Registry is probably a nice little mess. There are some tools out there to help you, and if you feel ok about trying something before doing a complete reinstall of your OS, then I would try one of them. I personally like TuneUp Utilities http://www.tune-up.com/

TeamCasey · 10-10-2006, 07:20 AM

Thanks everyone. I'll try some of these when I get home again.

GAC · 10-10-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillFunkyB

That PC should be just fine for playing those games. Even though you have cleaned up your hard drive some, if you haven't reinstalled your operating system in 4 years, the Windows Registry is probably a nice little mess. There are some tools out there to help you, and if you feel ok about trying something before doing a complete reinstall of your OS, then I would try one of them. I personally like TuneUp Utilities http://www.tune-up.com/

Is Ace Utilies, which I have, pretty much the same thing?

http://www.download.com/Ace-Utilitie...-10145494.html

StillFunkyB · 10-10-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAC

Is Ace Utilies, which I have, pretty much the same thing?

http://www.download.com/Ace-Utilitie...-10145494.html

Yes, it is very similar. There are several of these little programs out there. I just suggested the one I have used before.

10-08-2006, 05:34 PM	#1
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Computer losing some zip on some games Hi guys, My desktop is 4 years old. It works fine. I have noticed that it's slow playing certain games (like Jungle Gin in Pogo). I suppose gaming needs may be passing my computer's abilities. What sorts of things can I look at to give it a nudge? It's Windows XP Service Pack 2. (I know .... I groaned when that came along). Pentium 4, 1,90 GHz, 1.89 Ghz, 512 Ram Should I look to upgrade memory, graphics card ..... ?

10-08-2006, 05:37 PM	#2
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games Oh yeah, it's not my internet connection. I've played the same games on my work laptop and I have no trouble at all. Sssshhhhh ..... I was just testing.

10-08-2006, 05:38 PM	#3
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games ...... and I've run Ad Aware, Disk cleanup/defrag and cleared my cache, etc.

10-08-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
Reds4Life Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,918	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games Needs more RAM. __________________ Pessimists are well informed optimists

10-08-2006, 06:06 PM	#5
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games Windows slows down the longer it goes without a reinstall, it just happens no matter how clean the system is. __________________ Go Gators!

10-08-2006, 07:57 PM	#6
OldRightHander Resident optimist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: east of WOY Posts: 5,028	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games You could remove the word "computer" from the title of this thread and insert the name of any number of pitchers the Reds have had over the years.

10-08-2006, 10:16 PM	#8
HumnHilghtFreel Manliness Personified Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,690	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games RAM/Memory is usually the culprit in a computer slowing down

10-08-2006, 10:20 PM	#9
FoReel Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 205	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games Wow, if your not able to run simple games like that on pogo, it means a)Theres a malfunction with your hardware b) You need to update your hardwares drivers. C) You have a lot of spyware and trojans that are undetected by scans and if this is the case I just usually reformat it. __________________ I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

10-09-2006, 04:44 AM	#10
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,416	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games While more RAM may help, 512 should still be sufficient. What kind on graphics card is installed? And as FoReel already suggested, you may need to update your drivers. And AdAware doesn't always get all spyware. I suggest getting Webroot's Spy Sweeper. I think it is the best on the market. You can download it for a free 30 day trial. But afterwards, it's $30 well invested. I run it and AdAware. http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan...929&ac=5191048 __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

10-09-2006, 01:25 PM	#11
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,672	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games I run Zone Alarm as my firewall, AVG as my anti virus and ewido as my anti spyware. All have pay versions, but I run the free versions. I also run Microsofts Windows Defender as a second spyware search, then Ad Aware. I run all three about once a month. makes me feel somewhat safe. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

10-10-2006, 07:20 AM	#13
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Re: Computer losing some zip on some games Thanks everyone. I'll try some of these when I get home again.

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