How can I up my FPS in game?

[zapionics<alt>]

Wingit, take into account his CPU and RAM. He should be able to reach around 30fps with that spec, I'm sure. With everything on low at that res.

Here is a youtube of someone playing with that card

[Wingit]

Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

Wingit, take into account his CPU and RAM. He should be able to reach around 30fps with that spec, I'm sure. With everything on low at that res.

Here is a youtube of someone playing with that card

Frankly, I'm surprised it runs....looked at the video and I guess it does Zap, but the framerate in that video was nowhere near 30 fps (way too choppy) and did not look remotely playable for what is, after all, a snap reflex shooter.
I wish I could offer more help, but it boils down to a either a card replacement for an agp centric board or a total system change, which I understand is not always possible. I wish the OP good luck.

[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by Wingit

...the framerate in that video was nowhere near 30 fps (way too choppy) and did not look remotely playable for what is, after all, a snap reflex shooter...

I always speak in terms of peak fps and the average is always going to be lower in any given map. I agree Wingit that its unplayable at that level of quality and fps... some people like to maximise fps in multiplayer games irregardless of quality. But a peak of around 30fps pretty much does knock you out of the competition these days so what would be the point?

And as for sp; I never understood the point of lowering quality that far, it completely ruins the experience IMO so, once again, why bother?

[Odie]

Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

I always speak in terms of peak fps and the average is always going to be lower in any given map. I agree Wingit that its unplayable at that level of quality and fps... some people like to maximise fps in multiplayer games irregardless of quality. But a peak of around 30fps pretty much does knock you out of the competition these days so what would be the point?

And as for sp; I never understood the point of lowering quality that far, it completely ruins the experience IMO so, once again, why bother?

....I get around 30 FPS in UT2004....lol....But I manage with that, what kills me is when my ping skyrockets, which it does from time to time...Probably why I stick to invasion :S

[syncmaster_abx]

I did a favor on my ASUS P4C800-E and added ,
one AMD HD3850 (AGP) Sapphire .

I found the power that I was looking for , on gaming,
plus all this new HD futures , for the modern multimedia stuff .

I had to add one Zalman GV1000 , but now , I have piece of mind ,
and an quiet companion .

::: Zalman, leading the world of Quiet Computing Solutions :::

[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by Odie

...I stick to invasion :S

I remember the first time I played that ... it was like ... whaaat was that? or something...

It seems like you're facing an upgrade. The HD3850 that syncmaster mentioned is a possiblity... except that your CPU would be a bottleneck and you wouldnt get the maximum performance from that card.

I'd recommend allocating some funds, or saving some cash, and investing in a new...er system if you can.

[syncmaster_abx]

Well at 1024x768 with the HD 3850 , everything runs fast enough .
Some games could run even at 1600x1200 .

If some one is more demanding , he must open his wallet further.

Now , in comparison with the NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 !!

I would say that the HD3850 burns nitro as fuel , and the FX 5200 charcoal !!

[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by syncmaster_abx

Well at 1024x768 with the HD 3850 , everything runs fast enough .
Some games could run even at 1600x1200 .

If some one is more demanding , he must open his wallet further.

Now , in comparison with the NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 !!

I would say that the HD3850 burns nitro as fuel , and the FX 5200 charcoal !!

Absolutely, its a decent performance upgrade. And you're right about the lower resolutions ... many recent games will be very playable. All I meant was that you wont get the full potential of the card due to the CPU bottleneck, so it works out to be less cost effective on that front.

I guess it comes down to how big the budget is. I cant recommend investing further in AGP if the funds are there to move on. I'd say sell the current system; add the money you would have spent on the AGP card and put it towards a new system. More expensive option, but probably more cost-effective in the long run as it gives access to all the newer games at the bigger resolutions.

Just depends on the available funds. If they're not there for a new system, then the HD3850 becomes the attractive option.