Tx Redneck Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hmmm... It's still only doin 30FPS? I dunna but that card should be able to do better than that. If you haven't had it very long(less that 30 days) you might think about steppin up to a 4850 or a 9600GT. Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 ive had it for like 2 months now, so thats not gonna happen, (: theres another person i play with on tf2 that used the same card and got over 100 fps, so its gotta be something else, i hate my computer... Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Do a search for Driver Cleaner Pro, download it and the latest vid driver. Uninstall your current driver then use DCP, reboot and install the new driver and see if that helps. Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Setup did not find a driver compatible with your current hardware or operating system. Setup will now exit. thats what i got when i tried to download the drivers. http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/wind...mp;lang=English Do i clean all of ATI with the DCP, or ATI CCC only, i did both and it deleted a bunch of stuff. Edited March 29, 2009 by TF2 Angry Man Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Setup did not find a driver compatible with your current hardware or operating system. Setup will now exit. thats what i got when i tried to download the drivers. http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/wind...mp;lang=English Do i clean all of ATI with the DCP, or ATI CCC only, i did both and it deleted a bunch of stuff. Yes clean all of ATI and try this link for your drivers but remember to reboot after using DCP. Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) ok, just downloaded the new drivers, got them installed, i could tell it worked cause of the big difference in appearance at startup. Is that it? or is there something else i need to do. do i have to install the Folding @ home? Edited March 30, 2009 by TF2 Angry Man Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 ok, just downloaded the new drivers, got them installed, i could tell it worked cause of the big difference in appearance at startup. Is that it? or is there something else i need to do. do i have to install the Folding @ home? You don't have to install Folding @ Home but if you want to contribute your PC to science(medical research) while you're not using it, that would be a noble gesture. If you're interested in it, check this out. So is it plating your game as you expected now? Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 nope, still the same, but i think i did it wrong, im gonna try it a different way tomorrow. I just got done playing for a good 2 hours straight on TF2, and i went to go check my ATI Overdrive temp and it didnt change at all from 59 degrees. Isnt it supposed to get hotter after activity for a length of time? Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That temp is good! That game is likeley not that demanding to cause higher temps than that. Link to post Share on other sites
BigJoe5434 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) ok you may have already done this, but if you have never dealt with a more powerful card then that 9600SE then you may have over looked that your new 3850 needs extra power, so make sure you have the extra PCI-E connector and connect it to the card, newer cards need more juice from your power supply. can you let us know 1. what power supply you have installed (this way we can see if it has the power to run that card) 2. how many watts it has EDIT: forgot to put number 2 Edited March 30, 2009 by BigJoe5434 Link to post Share on other sites
Zowie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 If the pit test is showing the correct system Its an Agp card. http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/pr...d=227&grp=2 450Watt or greater power supply with 30Amps on 12 volt with 2x4 power connector recommanded. Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 If the pit test is showing the correct system Its an Agp card. http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/pr...d=227&grp=2 450Watt or greater power supply with 30Amps on 12 volt with 2x4 power connector recommanded. It's funny, that main page says AGP, yet the card is a PCIe and the spec sheet says PCIe 16. Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 ok you may have already done this, but if you have never dealt with a more powerful card then that 9600SE then you may have over looked that your new 3850 needs extra power, so make sure you have the extra PCI-E connector and connect it to the card, newer cards need more juice from your power supply. can you let us know 1. what power supply you have installed (this way we can see if it has the power to run that card) 2. how many watts it has EDIT: forgot to put number 2 Ok, first of all, how do i figure this info out, sorry im bad with this stuff. And 2, that is the exact card i have whoever posted the link. Link to post Share on other sites
Zowie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Heres the 3850 PCIExpress- http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/pr...ew.php?gpid=224 Would not meeting the power supply recommendation cause this sort of problem? Edit-sorry double linked same page. Look on the back of your computer, Is there a sticker on the power supply with that info on it? Edited March 30, 2009 by Zowie Link to post Share on other sites
BigJoe5434 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 if you look up the computer you got there should be something that tells you...most likely something generic... but i really think a better power supply will do the trick Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 ok you may have already done this, but if you have never dealt with a more powerful card then that 9600SE then you may have over looked that your new 3850 needs extra power, so make sure you have the extra PCI-E connector and connect it to the card, newer cards need more juice from your power supply. can you let us know 1. what power supply you have installed (this way we can see if it has the power to run that card) 2. how many watts it has EDIT: forgot to put number 2 K, info straight off the power supply: Pentium4 ready Intel 12v HEC-300AR-T +5V8+3.3V Combined 180W Inputs 50-60 Hz Total Output 300W Link to post Share on other sites
brownhornet Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) read system requirements under the specs tab, it says a 450w or greater PSU. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814102794 Edited March 30, 2009 by brownhornet Link to post Share on other sites
Zowie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 TF2 AngryMan- Heres your motherboard- (according to the pit test) http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d865perl/ Your Video Card- http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/pr...d=227&grp=2 Your Power Supply- Pentium4 ready Intel 12v HEC-300AR-T +5V8+3.3V Combined 180W Inputs 50-60 Hz Total Output 300W I dont know what remedy you have with this combination if any but Im sure someone here knows. Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814102730 yea like brown hornet said, i think this one is similar but different than the one he posted, it does have 450W req. as well, so it is my power supply that needs upgraded then? Can i get some ideas of what to get, and how much and im looking to have to spend for a new one if this is the case. Link to post Share on other sites
BigJoe5434 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 TF2 Angry Man, this power supply will handle everything you got and more and will make sure your system wont choke for power. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817703005 Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Well Alright, I will look into getting that. A Big Thanks to everyone here who helped me out, i never thought i woulda figured out the problem. maybe ill get something better than 30 fps now! lol Thanks Again! EDIT: Just one more question, Would getting the suggested power supply be too much on my processor, because i have a pretty old computer, and i dont know what the deal would be with that, if it would overheat the thing or not. Edited March 31, 2009 by TF2 Angry Man Link to post Share on other sites
brownhornet Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) if ya dont mind MIR take a look at this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817139005 getting a bigger PSU will not harm the rest of your hardware Edited March 31, 2009 by brownhornet Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Is there any specs for how big this thing is, or if i can find out whether it will fit into my case if i did buy it or not? and would i have to buy extra cooling fans? Edited March 31, 2009 by TF2 Angry Man Link to post Share on other sites
BigJoe5434 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 no you will not need any extra cooling fans. and on the size part... well what exact computer did you buy? what name brand and model of the pc? that way we can figure if your case is a standard ATX size case Link to post Share on other sites
TF2 Angry Man Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: Intel Pentium its 8in. wide, plenty high enough the pc is custom made, so theres not really any brand name Edited March 31, 2009 by TF2 Angry Man Link to post Share on other sites
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