Post by: abdul ftw on May 10, 2009, 06:11:02 PM
Since my Xbox broke I've been playing PC games, I've had a problem. I bought GTA IV off Steam 2 weeks ago and since then I've been trying to play it but it never works! The intro scene goes EXTREMELY slow. The sound is fine but the video just goes ultra-slow. Then when you actually try to play the game it takes ages to load and when I pressed a button it took a while for the car to move...
For the game the requirements are:
System Requirements
- OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
- Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista
- Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card
- Hard Drive: 16GB of Hard Disc Space
- Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card
- Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/11/2009, 00:05:21
Machine name: ABDUL1993
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7236
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel® Pentium® D CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 543MB used, 1917MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01D3&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8250 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DE&SUBSYS_72671462&REV_01
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6160 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
My RAM is only 1gb but I've tried running on the lowest game graphics but it's still the same! I even tried running a registryclean and yet I still get the same thing. I feel that I've wasted money on the game if it wont be played...please tell me what to do! and if it helps, it's not a pre-made computer it was built.
All help appreciated, Thanks a lot.
Post by: guestolo on May 10, 2009, 10:06:26 PM
Minimum req. are 1.5, and you admit to having 1.0
Why the question?
Also, do you have Framework 3.0 installed?
Edit>>On another note, what is running in the background, anything you can disable while trying to run the game?
It doesn't appear to be that bad of a system
How much Memory can your computer hold?
It looks like it can handle 4gb, dualchannel memory, that would make a great performance increase
But to make sure, I would run a scan at Crucial
If you need a hand with any of that, let me know
Post by: abdul ftw on May 11, 2009, 10:43:55 AM
Just checked I do have Framework 3.0 installed
Did a scan at Crucial but it didn't make a complete match so this is what I got.
* Maximum Memory Capacity: 4194304 MB
* Currently Installed Memory: 1024 MB
* Available Memory Slots: 3
* Number of Banks: 4
* Dual Channel Support: N.A.
* CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
* CPU Family: Intel® Pentium® D CPU 3.40GHz Model 6, Stepping 4
* CPU Speed: 3391 MHz
I wasn't sure I should buy more RAM but will do now
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