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    SC ChaosTheory horrible performance on 8600 Gt

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by chrusti, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    I just installed that game , Splinter Cell Chaos Theory and its working just fine with everything on max and aa , its an awesome game indeed.

    But whenever I try to start the multiplayer it lags so bad (like every 2 seconds) , its actually unplayable.
    The graphics dont look the same either , they look horrible and still the game lags so badly that I have to minimize it and then use the task manager to end it.

    Does anyone of you guys have any experience on playing that game online on a 8600m gt?

    well thanks for the help!
     
    chrusti, Jan 19, 2008
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  2. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    *bump* I could really use ur help you guys , this seemed like a fun game :(
     
    chrusti, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. Aceadam

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    Do u use V-Sync?
     
    Aceadam, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes I do, Oh I just noticed that if i disable one processor in the task manager the game stops lagging but it plays SOOOO slow , like max paynes bullettime -_-;
     
    chrusti, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. schoko

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    sounds more like a bug in the game, don´t you think. how about some diggin´at ubisofts forums ? maybe the bug is known already.
     
    schoko, Jan 20, 2008
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    Chaos Theory is incredibly shader intensive, which the memory bandwidth on the 512mb DDR2 8600m GT is lacking in. Thats if I remember right...
     
    ziggo0, Jan 20, 2008
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The 8600M GT should be able to run SC without any issues. I would suggest that the OP make sure that the game is fully patched.
     
    Bog, Jan 20, 2008
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    SC:CT's multiplayer mode has always been a pain in the ass to use.
     
    -Amadeus Excello-, Jan 20, 2008
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    Game worked fine for me with everything on high. Do you have the latest drivers?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. chrusti

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    Yes I do, and the single player works just fine indeed.
    However the multiplayer, either the coop nor the versus will work >_<
     
    chrusti, Jan 21, 2008
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