Bottleneck in Crysis?

The_YongGrand · 28th Sep 2008, 07:19 PM

Hey dudes,

Recently, Crysis started hitching like mad in Vista X86. I dunno why. The HDD is trashing like mad in intense battles. The thing is I put 'very high' details at 0X AA and 1280x1024 resolution. Maybe it's lacking of RAM or whatever.

Also, the framerates I'm getting is like 8 (minimum) to 30 (max) fps. Sounds a little bit too low, and I suspect it might be the processor since mine is an E2140. (and even pushed up to 2.00GHz).

So, if I purchase a cheap, 2nd hand E6600 could it boost framerates?

Btw, I already have a Radeon 4850.

Max_87 · 28th Sep 2008, 11:59 PM

RAM most likely and you might want to reduce the graphics detail a little bit.

E6600 will help a bit, but don't expect miracles.

Adrian Wong · 29th Sep 2008, 12:03 AM

Yes, the E2140 is too slow to be paired with the Radeon HD 4850 for Crysis. An upgrade to the cheap E6600 would be a good idea, but like Max said, don't expect miracles.

Not sure how much RAM you have but it sounds like you do not have enough, if it's trashing like mad. You should add more RAM.

The_YongGrand · 29th Sep 2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max_87

RAM most likely and you might want to reduce the graphics detail a little bit.

E6600 will help a bit, but don't expect miracles.

I see. On HIGH details it is fine anyway, except for still some hitching.

But Vista's VERY HIGH's really irresistable!

The_YongGrand · 29th Sep 2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Yes, the E2140 is too slow to be paired with the Radeon HD 4850 for Crysis. An upgrade to the cheap E6600 would be a good idea.

Damn, you beat me to it!

Yeah, E6600 from the auction stores. I'll consider about this!

I don't even want to try E7200 on that trophy P5NSLi I have. Some of them said it works... flawlessly, and some of them said that it wouldn't even start!

btw I have 4GB RAM, but only can be identified as 3GB because I'm still using X86.

Chai · 29th Sep 2008, 12:46 AM

It wouldn't start probably due to old BIOS. Update your BIOS first, then only upgrade the CPU.

Yes, I think RAM is the problem.

The_YongGrand · 29th Sep 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

It wouldn't start probably due to old BIOS. Update your BIOS first, then only upgrade the CPU.

Yes, I think RAM is the problem.

Checked the CPU support for the P5NSLi - apparently a few days before the list claimed that 1502 and onwards, E7200 works on it. But yesterday, the list updated again, this time without the E7200. lol!

But I checked the Asus forums - one guy was running this one with *using* E7200 perfectly, but he got some minor tweaking in BIOS. Strange...

Adrian Wong · 29th Sep 2008, 01:03 AM

3-4GB should be good enough for Crysis.

The_YongGrand · 29th Sep 2008, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

3-4GB should be good enough for Crysis.

Yes and it's the HDD is still trashing. 3GB inside, and it still stutters. Annoying. But, the framerates are ok, but I love to have a boost out of it!

Also, check out the support forums - I'm still not sure whether is he really running that 45nm thing on the P5NSLi. E7200 support on P5NSLI

Chai · 29th Sep 2008, 07:39 AM

Hmm, is your motherboard revision 2.00G?

3G is enough if you are running XP.

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