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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 09:35:34 PM

I just got cod4 in the mail, after I installed it I was disapointed what my graphics card could handle... I didn't change anything for the graphics except putting it on 1280 x 1024. Does anybody have this problem where cod4 is barely playable on ati radeon 4870? And when I'm playing the temperature of the graphics card reaches 67 C is that normal?

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englandr753   07-23-2009 at 09:44:23 PM
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That temp sounds fine. I would make sure you have the latest video card driver installed. If you do, it may be corrupt.

You could try to redownload a new driver copy and uninstall the old driver, reboot and reinstall the new driver, reboot and see what happens then post back.

That video card should play COD4 with no issues at all. COD4 was coded to work on lesser systems than yours so that should be no issue.


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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 09:48:59 PM
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Thanks! I'll download the latest drivers..

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bluzman32   07-23-2009 at 09:52:44 PM
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it should play at max settings easily. What are your other specs?

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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 09:55:37 PM
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I have a x4 940 processor, an gigabyte mobo, 650 watt antec psu...

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Speedgnom   07-23-2009 at 10:02:52 PM
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Some games are optimized for different video cards,but i don't think that's the problem.Like englandr753 said,reinstall the drivers :)

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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 10:13:06 PM
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Damn... Still the same... Any other suggestions?

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mindless728   07-23-2009 at 10:19:00 PM
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same to assume 4GB of memory in your system?

i play that game at max @1080p with a 4870 and PII 810

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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 10:32:09 PM
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Yup I have 4gb but I can only use 3...

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idboehman   07-23-2009 at 10:35:54 PM
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WeirdMystery wrote :

Yup I have 4gb but I can only use 3...



Try a 64bit OS.

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4745454b   07-23-2009 at 10:38:12 PM
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Ok, then define bad. Perhaps its working fine, just not how you liked/wanted. Another thing to try is going to 16x10 or higher. I've seen games not liking one resolution, but liking others higher up. Last, make sure your CPU is working correctly. Make sure its setup the way its supposed to, and that there aren't any heat problems.

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pauldh   07-23-2009 at 10:40:00 PM
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Set the Aspect Ratio to Auto rather than choosing 16:10, 16:9, etc.

If that doesn't help, Try Fraps and see what your actual framerates are? Low FPS or just choppy gameplay?

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strangestranger   07-23-2009 at 10:48:08 PM
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Are you forcing anything in the catalysts?

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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 10:59:12 PM
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I didn't touch anything in ccc.. Everything seems to run a little better... Except in big landscapes... Thanks...

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kaby   07-23-2009 at 11:10:02 PM
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If you have only been trying online maybe it is just network lag, or you could have virus issues.

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pauldh   07-23-2009 at 11:10:19 PM
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Also, Try turning off vsync if it is on.

Another old fix for choppiness in COD4 was to enable "dual video cards", even if running just one card.

Don't recall a performance oriented patch, but have you patched the game?


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WeirdMystery   07-23-2009 at 11:32:09 PM
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Whoa! Enabling Dual Video Cards really did the trick! Thanks!

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pauldh   07-24-2009 at 12:26:01 AM
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Good deal. Enjoy!

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jitpublisher   07-24-2009 at 03:53:12 AM
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Wow? I am using a an old 8800GTS 512, and PII 920 @ 3ghz, 1280x1024 and can max everything, it will run smooth as glass. I wonder why you need to enable dual video cards with your 4870 to get it run smooth....that is weird??
Glad it worked for you though, I was really puzzeled as I read through the thread.

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pauldh   07-24-2009 at 05:22:17 AM
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It's strange indeed. Funny thing is, going way back, both ATI and NVidia users have cured COD4 chop by enabling dual video cards. Not sure why it plagues some and not others.

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jitpublisher   07-24-2009 at 05:52:58 AM
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pauldh wrote :

It's strange indeed. Funny thing is, going way back, both ATI and NVidia users have cured COD4 chop by enabling dual video cards. Not sure why it plagues some and not others.



I was playing with that setting for a bit after reading this thread, seems to make no difference for me, on or off.

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pauldh   07-24-2009 at 05:55:59 AM
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Yup, I remember having the same outcome as you.

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