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    x700/BF2 Problems...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MonkeyHugger, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. MonkeyHugger

    MonkeyHugger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Got my asus a6va with 1gb ram, 1.7ghz centrino and a radeon 256mb x700.

    It runs CS:S fine on high, 40fps+ and whatever. When I come to play bf2 at native res of 1280x800, meduim settings, it hovers around 35fps. However, it's very stuttery, like stop - starting. I have fraps and it seems it goes from 35 to 5-10 repeated and repeated, giving this suttering affect. I'm wondering if I'm asking too much of the video card or something? I've tried it with dynamic shadows/lighting too but the same happens.

    Thanks.
     
    MonkeyHugger, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have sort of the same problem, I think bf2 needs 2gigs for best.

    Dont play on wireless.

    Use Omega Drivers.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 14, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Probably the amount of RAM as posted. 1GB barely cuts it for BF2. I saw a good gain when going to 2GB.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 14, 2006
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  4. MonkeyHugger

    MonkeyHugger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Boo thanks, don't fancy upgrading, what setting(s) are best to turn down to increase peformance? :)
     
    MonkeyHugger, Jul 15, 2006
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    citric Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, BF2 is a ram hog. Turn down/off AA and AF
     
    citric, Jul 15, 2006
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    Sorry but I'd definately disagree there. For six months I ran BF2 on 1gig of ram and it was fine at high settings. My girlfriend plays the game with 768mb ram on medium settings and has no framerate problems either...
     
    HavoK, Jul 15, 2006
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