Gp4 @ pentium2-450
Posted by Aikon
Just wandering if someone could give me advice on this.
I run gp4 on a pentium2 450mhz, 192mb ram, windows2000, tnt1-16 mb.
I know this doesnt match the p3-500 which is seen by the developers as the
minimum specs machine but it works although with all settings @ minimum and 640x480 resolution.
I really like the game by what ive seen sofar, although i have to be honest
that in alot of situations the framerate drops dramatically, so here are my questions:
1. Is it smart to invest in a geforce 4 mx440 (i can get 1 for 50 euro) or
wouldnt that make any difference in framerate cos the p2/450 is just too outdated anyway.
2. how do i measure po?
Btw great forum, ive been a reader for ages and decided it was about time to start participating
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jos@minardi?
I run gp4 on a pentium2 450mhz, 192mb ram, windows2000, tnt1-16 mb.
I know this doesnt match the p3-500 which is seen by the developers as the
minimum specs machine but it works although with all settings @ minimum and 640x480 resolution.
I really like the game by what ive seen sofar, although i have to be honest
that in alot of situations the framerate drops dramatically, so here are my questions:
1. Is it smart to invest in a geforce 4 mx440 (i can get 1 for 50 euro) or
wouldnt that make any difference in framerate cos the p2/450 is just too outdated anyway.
2. how do i measure po?
Btw great forum, ive been a reader for ages and decided it was about time to start participating
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jos@minardi?
Although a GF4 MX would help, GP4 relies on the processor more than most games do. You'd be much better off buying a Duron and Celeron if your on a budget. You'll probably need a new motherboard too, but all this shouldnt cost more than £100 if you find very good deals.
As to your next question, press "O" in game to view your PO. It isnt very accurate though as the indicator takes up a lot of PO. Your best using Fraps to measure your framerate and set the graphics based on that.
As to your next question, press "O" in game to view your PO. It isnt very accurate though as the indicator takes up a lot of PO. Your best using Fraps to measure your framerate and set the graphics based on that.
it's best if you rather upgrade to a newer computer....Pentium 4 perhapse..
Thx
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jos@minardi?
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jos@minardi?
Like I said, a processor mobo upgrade should be about £100 on a tight budget, which is only about £50 more than a GF4 MX and would give better performance increase. The next thing you'll need though is a video card and your system will be a lot better still!
Sadly, all this costs money.
Sadly, all this costs money.
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