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Offline abdul ftw

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« on: May 10, 2009, 06:11:02 PM »
Hi.

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.
My computer specs, straight from dxdiag.

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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.
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2009, 10:06:26 PM »
It's obvious, and you know it also, buy more RAM for your computer
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
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 10:43:55 AM »
Thank you for the reply.

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 http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />
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