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flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 02:38 AM // 02:38

I just got guild wars and my system is over the minimum requirements and recommended. I have been getting 1-5 frames on it with low graphics and high. I need help with this problem, and also on other games (which require more hardware) run fine but guild wars has problems. I'm on windows xp by the way. thanks

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 02:47 AM // 02:47

If you post your system specifications we might be able to help you out - but with the current information given there isn't much in in the way of helpful input that anyone else can offer.

With that said, if your system is truly over the minimum requirements let alone reccomended I would expect that you have either a driver issue or you are running it on integrated graphics and not dedicated, but without more info, that's just a guess.

Wrath Of Dragons · Jul 07, 2009, 02:48 AM // 02:48

start - run - dxdiag
We need to know your ram, video card and processor as well. it should all show up there.

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 02:49 AM // 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder III

If you post your system specifications we might be able to help you out - but with the current information given there isn't much in in the way of helpful input that anyone else can offer.

With that said, if your system is truly over the minimum requirements let alone reccomended I would expect that you have either a driver issue or you are running it on integrated graphics and not dedicated, but without more info, that's just a guess.

Manufacturer : Dell Optiplex GX520
Mainboard : Dell 0X7841
Chipset : Intel i945G/GZ
Processor : Intel Pentium 4 630 @ 3000 MHz
Physical Memory : 1024 MB (2 x 512 DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Hard Disk : Maxtor (80 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS-H492C
Monitor Type : X223W - 22 inches
Network Card : Broadcom Corp BCM5750A1 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
DirectX : Version 9.0c (May 2008)
(according to pc wizard 2008)

I upgraded the card, original was an intel card but I disabled it completely.

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 02:58 AM // 02:58

try to defrag the gw.dat file - auslogic disk defrag has a decent free program that will let you defrag individual files if you don't have something else.

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 03:02 AM // 03:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder III

try to defrag the gw.dat file - auslogic disk defrag has a decent free program that will let you defrag individual files if you don't have something else.

where is this file located? also, could I have a link to this defragger?

moriz · Jul 07, 2009, 03:06 AM // 03:06

i'm thinking the graphic card driver is the culprit here. have you installed the latest from nvidia?

Mr Fizzle · Jul 07, 2009, 03:09 AM // 03:09

Not to jack the thread or anything, but I am also having some issues with FPS. If you could help me as well that would be nice.

Mainboard : PEGATRON CORPORATION. EVE
Chipset : Intel GM965
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T5850 @ 2166 MHz
Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Hard Disk : ST3500620AS (500 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-T633A
Monitor Type : 142 inches
Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Network Card : Ralink Technology Corp Ralink Technology Corp
Operating System : Windows (TM) Vista Home Premium Home Edition 6.00.6001 Service Pack 1
DirectX : Version 10.00
Windows Performance Index : 3.4

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 03:10 AM // 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by moriz

i'm thinking the graphic card driver is the culprit here. have you installed the latest from nvidia?

its updated. Runs great on my other games, its just guild wars

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder III

try to defrag the gw.dat file - auslogic disk defrag has a decent free program that will let you defrag individual files if you don't have something else.

sorry for the double post, but i defragged the file and I still have a problem

Bob Slydell · Jul 07, 2009, 05:11 AM // 05:11

Are you playing with a video in the backround? Playing in Windowed Mode non full screen? Have a fade effect on your taskbar or that sort of thing on a window title bar?

As for 2nd guy:

Quote:

Not to jack the thread or anything, but I am also having some issues with FPS. If you could help me as well that would be nice.

Mainboard : PEGATRON CORPORATION. EVE
Chipset : Intel GM965
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T5850 @ 2166 MHz
Physical Memory : 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Hard Disk : ST3500620AS (500 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-T633A
Monitor Type : 142 inches
Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Network Card : Ralink Technology Corp Ralink Technology Corp
Operating System : Windows (TM) Vista Home Premium Home Edition 6.00.6001 Service Pack 1
DirectX : Version 10.00
Windows Performance Index : 3.4

The graphics card is probably the main culprit. GMA Chipsets never did run guildwars very good. There are some people that do have it and run it great/decent, but if you have a problem with graphics and you are using one of those cards... its the card.

OutlawFMA · Jul 07, 2009, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Adding more RAM never killed anyone.

Bob Slydell · Jul 07, 2009, 05:22 AM // 05:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawFMA

Adding more RAM never killed anyone.

1 GB should be plenty to run guildwars fine, but you never know with all the different systems out there. At least he has 1 GB and using Windows XP.

Mr Fizzle · Jul 07, 2009, 05:41 AM // 05:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisworld

Are you playing with a video in the backround? Playing in Windowed Mode non full screen? Have a fade effect on your taskbar or that sort of thing on a window title bar?

As for 2nd guy:

The graphics card is probably the main culprit. GMA Chipsets never did run guildwars very good. There are some people that do have it and run it great/decent, but if you have a problem with graphics and you are using one of those cards... its the card.

Anything I can do about it for free?

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 08:00 PM // 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawFMA

Adding more RAM never killed anyone.

Why should I add more RAM when guild wars requires 512 mb minumum and also my newer games (meaning they are newer than guild wars) run fine.

Yes, my card is working because I can play Team Fortress 2 and Fallout 3 as well. (they require a VERY good card)

@All
Thanks for the help even though it didn't really help at all.

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 08:15 PM // 20:15

flarePaladin - try to use the "-repair" command and if that doesn't work try the "-image" command.

MrFizzle - there is a thread stickied in the Hardware Forum that will help you tweak your Intel graphics card so that it performs better with Guild Wars - Moriz is the thread author btw.

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder III

flarePaladin - try to use the "-repair" command and if that doesn't work try the "-image" command.

MrFizzle - there is a thread stickied in the Hardware Forum that will help you tweak your Intel graphics card so that it performs better with Guild Wars - Moriz is the thread author btw.

where would I enter these commands?

Pinkest One · Jul 07, 2009, 08:27 PM // 20:27

Right click your guild wars desktop icon and go down to properties, add them to the rear of the "target".

Then run Guild wars as you normally would.

flarepaladin · Jul 07, 2009, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkest One

Right click your guild wars desktop icon and go down to properties, add them to the rear of the "target".

Then run Guild wars as you normally would.

tried both, didn't work.

Not a hardware problem, it works fine on my other games (which require more graphics)

Everything is fine on my end. It is guild wars' problem.

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 08:41 PM // 20:41

the "-repair" and "-image" command are meant to fix it on the GW end.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Command_line

if you do the "-image" on a avg DSL it will take 6 or more hours to finish the download.... both commands are designed to fix or replace a corrupted gw.dat file - obviously you want to try "-repair" first.