BF2 - will new CPU help?

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Blonks wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'd like a bit more speed/detail in BF2.
>
> I'm running on an XP2100+ with a 9800 Pro. Is it CPU or GPU limited ?
> My cheap option is to replace the CPU with 3200+
>
> Will this make a big differecne or is the 9800 pro the problem?
>
> Does anybody with the same setup have any advice?
>
> TIA
>
> Ian
>
>
> --
>
> 'What we have here is a failure to communicate'

I would upgrade to a 6600gt (at least) and 2 gigs of ram before I
upgraded the CPU, if I had the computer you're running.

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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:02:56 GMT, "John Slade" <hitman86@pacbell.net>
wrote:

> If you want to upgrade your CPU, go with a P4 2.8Ghz and up.

Yeah, P4's fit in an Athlon XP socket like a glove don't they, *sigh*.
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Blonks wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'd like a bit more speed/detail in BF2.
>
> I'm running on an XP2100+ with a 9800 Pro. Is it CPU or GPU limited ?
> My cheap option is to replace the CPU with 3200+
>
> Will this make a big differecne or is the 9800 pro the problem?
>
> Does anybody with the same setup have any advice?
>
> TIA
>
> Ian
>
>
> --
>
> 'What we have here is a failure to communicate'


I am running a 3200+ and I 9800 Pro and BF2 runs ok, with all settings
on medium. I get anywhere between 45 and 30 fps. The only time it 'slide
shows'is when Hell is unleashed in the midst of battle and that doesn't
happen very often.
I have not bothered to try and tweak it as I was thinking of going to
the X800.

Stephen

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In article <ertvd1tkfb4dpm88lt1j9iu9pdlh141d1a@4ax.com>,
Blonks <Blonkster@_NOSTINKINSPAM_ntlworld.com> wrote:
#I'd like a bit more speed/detail in BF2.
#
#I'm running on an XP2100+

How much memory, 512MB, 1G, or ???

# with a 9800 Pro.

With how much memory, 128MB or 256MB?

# Is it CPU or GPU limited ?

Somewhat CPU limited, but maybe more RAM limited. Or maybe not.

#My cheap option is to replace the CPU with 3200+

Not a bad idea, except the 3200+'s are no longer in production and very
quickly rising in price. If you do this, do it now, or settle for a
3000+.

#Will this make a big differecne or is the 9800 pro the problem?

Depends on how much memory the card has.

#Does anybody with the same setup have any advice?

Yes, here it is:

#'What we have here is a failure to communicate'

Ken.
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