Games running too fast

I own a HP Nx8220 notebook, 2Ghz and 1GB of RAM.

I've just installed a game [I-Ninja]. And the problem is that the games run too fast. Impossible to play. I've checked around the internet and I've seen some solutions that say that you should try a program such as cpukiller, this works to some extent. It slows down the game, but the game also goes choppy after awhile.

Anyone has any other ideas?

 

What are the requirements for the game you are running? If it's an older game, then you might have to downclock your processor in order to play it.

 

The game requirements are :

2. RECOMMENDED PC CONFIGURATION
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Microsoft Windows(R) 98/2000/ME/XP
1 GHz or better Intel Pentium III processor or 100% Compatible
256MB RAM or better
64 MB or better Direct3D video card with DirectX(TM) 9 compatible driver
1.15 GB free hard disk space plus 5% of total hard drive capacity
8x CD ROM/DVD drive or better
DirectX 9 compatible sound card
DirectX 9 compatible dual analog game pad

Recommended Video Card Chipsets:

3D graphics accelerator using the NVIDIA GeForce chipset e.g. GeForce 256, GeForce2, GeForce 2 Go!, GeForce3 and GeForce4, and ATI Radeon(R) series chipset.

I've read that people had the same problem with FIFA 2005.

 

That is interesting...the game shouldn't be running too fast. I know what you mean - I had that problem with Unreal Tournament 2004.

A different set of drivers for your video card might work for you. If you have an ATI card, then download and install the latest Catalyst Mobility 5.13 drivers. Those are very good.

 

If you haven't uninstalled the Java version which comes with the notebook, do so.
In my case FIFA2005 ran too fast until I removed the Java and installed a new one.
Just an idea.

 

Have you tried experimenting with the game on High, Med., or low? If its on low then you might try to put the graphics all the way up...

 

I think the problem is in the centrino processor. I think it would help if there was a possibility to keep it running at desktop speeds even when I enter the game.

 

try alt+enter to get out of fullscreen mode. that could slow it down a bit.

 

I got the same issue with running FIFA2006 on an AMD Pavillion ZV6000 notebook. i tried uninstalling reinstalling and that didnt fix it. ill try the Java thing but not sure how to do that yet. I sent a message to Ea and that didnt work. When i installed it the first time it ran fine. then the next day after turning my pc on its SUPER speed fun for the demos and manager mode, sucks for me to actually play the game.

Some posts told me to :
1. right click on desktop and select "properties"
2. Go to "screen-saver" tab and click on "power"
3. Select the power scheme as "home/ofiice desk"
4. Hit aply and ok
5. run the game again

someone else told me its the power settings , and that it works fine for him when he takes the battery out ?

Any other ideas because i dont have internet at home?

 

I tried the different settings in power management and it made a difference , but only at momments , Its like fast forward but not as fast as originally . so it looks like no football for me.

I have reinstalled DIRECT X , reinstalled my ati driver . switched to home / office, and taken the battery out.

Not sure which step resolved my issue. BUT IT WORKS .

 

I have a problem where the temperature of my core will spike, the fans rev up to their maximum rpm and then the computer locks. This happens during games, during video playback with Media player, almost all the time. If anyone else has had this problem and has found something that works, or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

The solution to that is simple. Just make sure it doesn't overheat. If it's still covered by the warranty, throw it back at the place you bought it, tell them to fix it.

Otherwise, you could take a look at the number of threads here about how to keep your computer cool.

 

I have this problem with Unreal I theorize that it is the variable clock speed theme use by most computers. WHen you first start the game, the thing might be running at halfe the speed it would under a big load, so the game thinks... ok im on a 500MHz machine so I will set my timing for this clock speed...

Suddenly, as the game begins using lots of 3d math, the laptop suddenly says "Oh no I have a heavy load! I better switch to full speed!"

so its like starting a game at halfe clock speed and suddenly pushing turbo in the middle of things (If you all remember the days of the turbo button). The game already calibrated it internals to run at the slower clock speed and now is running like crazy at the higher clock setting.

What is needed is a utility to hold the clock on one speed, low or high and turn speedstep/powernow OFF during the game

Besides, when you are plugged into the wall, it should be disabled and the thing should run full speed anyway in my opinion.

Im looking for this self same solution so if anybody finds it gimme a yell.

 

I think that resolved the issue :laugh:

 

Taken the battery out? Seems like a brute force solution to the problem... I guess if it works though...

 

What the, who brought this thread up?

edit* nevermind -.-

 

Which OS are you using?

 

HAHAAAAA! after much digging I found the simple solution.

add "-cpuspeed=#" to the end of the command line in your shortcut.

example:

target: C:\Unreal\System\Unreal.exe -cpuspeed=1000

#= the MAXIMUM clock sped you CPU runs at. Worked the first time every time for me.

Start the game and then task switch to the desktop and right click my computer>properties, and observe what clock speed it has reved up to to run the game. That way you can go back and fine tune the number you entered so the game times properly if you need to.

Now you dont have to tear into your hardware to make it go correctly