Suggestions for people who want EB to run faster

**Moros** · 10-31-2007, 17:34

I have a nice nootbook. Which plays EB rather well. Better than my old destkop. The only thing that limits it is 2GB RAM. My processor is a T7500 Dual core (2.2 GHz? IIRC) so that shouldn't really be the problem. However I noticed that my ram gets used rather extensively. (I already turned of a couple of vista feature to save ram, those gadget thingys, transaparent windows,...) however it still doesn't seem to be enough.
Also with a videacard with 512 dedicated memory, the videocard shouldn't cause the issue.

**Charge** · 10-31-2007, 17:43

Main problem with notebooks is power supply, which limits hardware available to use, and cut off overclocking. That's why desktop is best choice for home use...

**Iskander 3.1** · 10-31-2007, 19:10

Ok, well I think a RAM upgrade will be needed soon. In the meanwhile I just use the 15-20 minutes to watch reruns of Strangers with Candy.

**Bootsiuv** · 10-31-2007, 20:04

Originally Posted by Moros

I have a nice nootbook. Which plays EB rather well. Better than my old destkop. The only thing that limits it is 2GB RAM. My processor is a T7500 Dual core (2.2 GHz? IIRC) so that shouldn't really be the problem. However I noticed that my ram gets used rather extensively. (I already turned of a couple of vista feature to save ram, those gadget thingys, transaparent windows,...) however it still doesn't seem to be enough.
Also with a videacard with 512 dedicated memory, the videocard shouldn't cause the issue.

I've heard 2GB for Vista simply isn't enough....I hate to think how much it would be, but buying two high quality 2GB gaming sticks (like Corsair) would probably improve your performance dramatically.

If you're at home, obviously plug it in as well, as I know my notebook goes into power saver mode when I run it off of battery, and it vastly limits performance. I can turn that option off, but then my battery would only last about 45 mins.

I really think it's your combination of Vista and RAM.

XP = 2GB for best performance
Vista = 4GB

or so I've heard in technical forums.

**johhny-turbo** · 10-31-2007, 20:10

Originally Posted by mighty_rome

(Here is a screenshot of Task Manager showing EB using well over 1GB by itself)

Yep, whenever I play EB I make sure I shut off any unnesesary processes going on.

**Charge** · 10-31-2007, 20:52

Yep, whenever I play EB I make sure I shut off any unnesesary processes going on.

Obviously you haven't played Gothic3 on 512 mb !

XP = 2GB for best performance
Vista = 4GB

for xp 2gb is a limit, a can fairly say that for 95% of games 1gig of fast OCed ddr2 memory would be enough. Just some games (or mods) uses more due to unoptimiezed engine and/or something...

Holy crap, I really should by 4gb for vista? Awful..

Hey, does vista-32bit handles only 2gb too?

**Bouketsu** · 11-04-2007, 01:34

I'm trying to get a new comp and I'm picking out a processor right now, Would an AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3800+ (2.4GHz / 512KB L2 cache) be alright?
If not that then atleast a AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4600+ dual-core - 2.4GHz?

**Tellos Athenaios** · 11-04-2007, 03:39

@Moros: close to my specs. Have AMD 64 X2 5200+ processor - meaning dual core 2.6Ghz. Do have 2GB RAM, and do have Vista.

And have no lag whatsoever. The only thing noticeably better about my system is probably the CPU.

**Tellos Athenaios** · 11-04-2007, 03:41

Originally Posted by Bouketsu

I'm trying to get a new comp and I'm picking out a processor right now, Would an AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3800+ (2.4GHz / 512KB L2 cache) be alright?
If not that then atleast a AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4600+ dual-core - 2.4GHz?

You would be able to play EB with it, but not very fast. The dual core example you picked should handle EB rather well though. (Depending on other system specs too, of course.)

**carthage_supreme** · 11-04-2007, 03:44

Ive got a 2.4ghz dual core , 1gb 5300 ddr2 with vista. And god almighty the waiting is such a pain in the ass , takes 10-15mins, and i recon this is all due to vista. So it's a good investment to dish out some 72 euros for an extra 2gb? does the loading-time reduce with 2gb?.

**mighty_rome** · 11-04-2007, 04:11

To carthage_supreme: Yes, I am absolutely sure that every game you play will run better with 2GB.

To Bouketsu: Either one would be OK as long as your other system specs are adequate as well.

The point I tried to make earlier in this thread is that some older processors that have very high clock rates (like old "Pentium 4 3.0GHz" CPUs) are actually quite slow compared to newer CPUs of the same, or less, clock rates. This is due to a variety of reasons: newer CPUs have faster bus speeds, multiple "cores", etc.

Looking only at the GHz speed of a CPU is the same as looking only at the attack rating of a unit in RTW and ignoring the lethality; there's more to it then just raw clock speed. (I thought I'd make a nice RTW:EB-related analogy :)

**Bouketsu** · 11-04-2007, 04:21

Originally Posted by Tellos Athenaios

You would be able to play EB with it, but not very fast. The dual core example you picked should handle EB rather well though. (Depending on other system specs too, of course.)

Hm... Well it's gonna be a Vista with 2 GB of RAM and 2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM.
(Off-Topic question, could anyone tell me or show me a thread that shows the difference that it makes when you play EB on BI?)