Help please i cant run my esf resolution in lower than 600

[Ness]

2 find ur Processor speed and type, do the following:
Start->Run and type in dxdiag
(also im guessin ur SiS grafics chip is shared memory? If so try doing wot cucumba sed and get a GeForce and also have at least 128mb (256mb recomended))
it will have ur CPU type and speed on the main page of Direct X Diagnostic Tool

 

[EnigmaHer0]

do u have an estimate of how much the geforce costs so i can atleast start savin my money

heres wat it says in the directx diagnostic
proccesor:Intel celleron~400MHZ

Memory:56mb ram

Page File:63mb used,1929mb available

Operating System:Windows Me

 

[EnigmaHer0]

um ok i already gave u my system info so should i go with the geforce? is geforce the best? and bout how much will it improve my fps cuz my current fps is bout 12 and thats in software mode cause if i run it in d3d or opengl itll lag so bad

ps.could u estimate bout how much is a geforce so i can start savin money, and is it hard to install?

 

[DiebytheSword]

Don't double post, use the edit button.

You need to look at some cold hard facts, your machine is really old, at it's finest, my Celeron 466 could only push 20 frames at 1024x768. That was with 384MB Ram and a TNT2 Ultra 32MB AGP card. Your system needs ram, and needs it badly, at least 256 MB. Then dedicate 32 or 64 MB ram to the video, you should see instant increases in performance. A GeForce2 MX will cost about $100 if you shop around, 256 MB RAM will cost about $60. Don't bother with a GeForce 4 MX, your processor will choke it. In addition, you need to check and see if you have a 250W power supply or greater.

 

[Smith|]

For a nice GeForce 2 for cheap :
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...98146/search=geforce 2 mx/ut=427721877558c978

Or for a nice GeForce 4 MX :
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...0/search=GeForce%204%20MX/ut=427721877558c978

Get 512 MB SD Ram (I think SD is the only kind your motherboard will support) :
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...7/search=512%20MB%20SDRam/ut=427721877558c978

Here is a Pentium 3 that will increase your performance dramatically :
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...447119/search=Pentium%203/ut=427721877558c978

Here is a cheap 330W power supply unit that will power your computer just right :
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...348/search=Power%20Supply/ut=427721877558c978

I think your computer will accept these, if not you can always try and get a nice new computer.
www.dell.com
www.gateway.com
www.alienware.com
www.cyberpowerinc.com
These all advertise cheap computers. Alienware is a little on the expensive side compared to the others.

I hope this helped.
-UltraPerfectCel

 

[EnigmaHer0]

so wat if i get a 32mb memory card a geforce2 will that help

ps.if the vid.card doesnt work do i need to get all of that stuff ultra cell?

 

[Smith|]

You don't have to get all of the stuff, but if you did, you would get probly 200%+ better performance. Try the GeForce 2 32MB card and see if it helps, but with that amount of ram and the processor... It wont help much.
-UltraPerfectCel

 

[EnigmaHer0]

well right now wen i play esf on d3d lags opengl lags the fastest way i can run it right now is in software and my current fps in software is bout 13 so can i expect more fps by gettin the geforce and if so in wat mode should i run it

 

[Smith|]

Well after you get the GeForce 2, download the latest drivers from www.nvidia.com and then run your game in OpenGL.
-UltraPerfectCel
Also, add these to your config file in Sierra/Counter-Strike(or Half-Life)/ESF.
"Here's my ping config for CABLE/DSL:

bgmbuffer "0"
bgmvolume "0.000000"
bitmapfonts "1"
cl_3drocks "0"
cl_allowdownload "1"
cl_allowupload "1"
cl_backspeed "5000"
cl_beamquality "0"
cl_cmdrate "55"
cl_download_ingame "1"
cl_drawnames "1"
cl_dusttrails "0"
cl_dusttrailslbl "0.000000"
cl_forwardspeed "5000"
cl_fxquality "3"
cl_gaitestimation "1"
cl_gg "0"
cl_himodels "1.000000"
cl_latency "-50"
cl_lc "1"
cl_lw "1"
cl_nopred "0"
cl_rate "11000.0528"
cl_resend "6"
cl_sidespeed "5000"
cl_updaterate "55"
cl_upspeed "5000"
con_color "0 255 0"
console "1"
fakelag "0"
fakeloss "0"
fps_max "120"
gl_clear "0"
gl_cull "1"
gl_dither "0"
gl_keeptjunctions "1"
gl_lightholes "0"
gl_max_size "256"
gl_picmip "0"
gl_spriteblend "0"
gl_texturemode "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR"
gl_wateramp "0"
gl_ztrick "0"
hisound "1"
hpk_maxsize "1"
hud_centerid "1"
hud_classautokill "0"
hud_deathnotice_time "6"
hud_saytext_time "6"
loadas8bit "0"
m_filter "1"
mp_decals "400"
precache "1"
r_decals "400"
r_dynamic "0"
r_mirroralpha "0"
r_drawviewmodel "1"
r_mmx "1"
rate "7500"
scr_conspeed "100000"
suitvolume "0.000000"
mp3volume "0.000000"
sv_aim "0.000000"
sv_cheats "0"
sv_voiceenable "0"
s_a3d "0"
s_eax "0"
s_reverb "0"
violence_ablood "1"
violence_agibs "1"
violence_hblood "1"
violence_hgibs "1"
voice_avggain "0.000000"
voice_clientdebug "0"
voice_dsound "0"
voice_eax "0"
voice_enable "0"
voice_fadeouttime "0.000"
voice_inputfromfile "0"
voice_loopback "0"
voice_maxgain "0"
voice_modenable "0"
voice_overdrive "0"
voice_overdrivefadetime "0.000"
voice_profile "0"
voice_recordtofile "0"
voice_scale "0"
voice_serverdebug "0"
voice_showchannels "0"
voice_showincoming "0"
volume "1.000000"
--Quoted from Mr. Satan.
I got about 20-30 more fps from this.

 

[DiebytheSword]

Yes, you can expect an increase. I strongly suggest a RAM upgrade (256MB minimum), a GeForce 2 MX (GeForce 4 is to manly for your computer, it would be a waste of money) and a processor upgrade. You need to read your motherboard's manual to see what processors it will accept.

 

[EnigmaHer0]

well um weres the maunual i dont think it came with one u see it was a gift. now on the geforces it says that the minimum rewuirements are 64mb ram and a proccosor350 mhz or more did i read the info right?

 

[Smith|]

Go ahead and pop it in, I think it'll work. Wait for Cucumba to say its ok before you do though. Id like his opinion to. I dont think that missing 1 mb ram will cause it any problems. Cucumba, whatcha think?
-UltraPerfectCel

 

[EnigmaHer0]

well it says i have 56mb ram of memory so is that okay for geforce? and bout how much fps of increase should i expect

 

[Smith|]

Youll definitely see an improvement, but not an astonishing improvement. You've really got to upgrade your computers processor and ram.
-UltraPerfectCel

 

[EnigmaHer0]

i know ill see an improvement but bout how much i mean wat do u think will be an average fps after i get the geforces ONLY no ram or proccesor upgrade im happy with more than20 fps also with the new vid card will i be able to run it on opengl or d3d?

ps.could u tell me which geforces to buy? were to buy it? and how do u install it? Just tell me wat info to post up bout my pc so u can tell me which geforce is best for me

Ultracell and Cucumba i owe u guys

 

[EnigmaHer0]

so um ultracell or cucemba as i said before just tell me wat info to put so u can tell me which vid.card is best for me also could u answer my previous question

ps.thanks guys for all the help u have given me

 

[RaVe]

you need at least 128 mb of RAM to run HL properly,and 256 mb RAM to run ESF properly

also youlll need a new video card,they already talked about it,but getting a geforce2 MX is a good
idea,it runs well

and if you still arent satisfied....you might need to get a new motherboard

BTW,if you try to install a GeForce2 MX 32MB without any RAM upgrades....well,expect some major lag and fps loss....but processor....it depends on what card youre buying (I think)

Recommended for you at least:

Geforce2 MX
256MB RAM
Intel Pentium 3/Celeron more than 500mHz


and this is off-topic,but I got a new pc and gonna install ESF on it(finally!!)

It has a GeForce4 and 256MB RAM,and a P4 2.4 gHz....it runs like a dream....

 

[EnigmaHer0]

ur wrong rave it used to run well so nywayz i havent got the vid. card cuz i updated my comp. a bit

my system stats are now the following:400Mhz,120mb ram, and a new video card thats were i need ur guys help which one should i get?

 

[RaVe]

*sees 120 mb RAM*

gj on that,but for now that only video card I can think of getting for you is the GF 2,because I have seen them and they come a more cheaper than a GF 4(which you prolly should NOT get)

and I reckon a GF4 will be around....
*whips out a calculator to convert HK currency to US currency*
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$40 USD in my place....hmmm...not bad for a decent video card....

but I really recommend a bit more CPU speed....but that is optional

at least you got the RAM upgrade,thats good for starters...

BTW,where'd Cuc and UltraPerfectCel go huh huh??

 

[EnigmaHer0]

i have no idea were they went so u think i should get a geforce2?