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LaraPhoenix · 10-02-2007

Brand new, built to spec desktop computer w/ 2.5 ghz amd processor, 512 megs ram and 256megs video ram on 9250 radeon pro (w/ the most recent driver).
I have computer games, all of which have recommended specs lower that these. Like Escape from butcher's bay, Area 51, Stolen, etc.
They all have different problems.
Area 51, the video responds perfectly, but the gameplay, even at the lowest resolution, occasionally slows down.
Stolen, the video jumps skips and has a merry old time, no matter the resolution, but the gameplay is perfectly fine.
What gives?

Geez, I waited so long to be able to afford this computer and now one of its raison d'existences turns out not to work!

ARGGGGHHHHH.
Thanks in advance!

10-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
LaraPhoenix CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 55	Games jumpy, video skipping or gameplay slowing down Brand new, built to spec desktop computer w/ 2.5 ghz amd processor, 512 megs ram and 256megs video ram on 9250 radeon pro (w/ the most recent driver). I have computer games, all of which have recommended specs lower that these. Like Escape from butcher's bay, Area 51, Stolen, etc. They all have different problems. Area 51, the video responds perfectly, but the gameplay, even at the lowest resolution, occasionally slows down. Stolen, the video jumps skips and has a merry old time, no matter the resolution, but the gameplay is perfectly fine. What gives? Geez, I waited so long to be able to afford this computer and now one of its raison d'existences turns out not to work! ARGGGGHHHHH. Thanks in advance!