I'm playing Ghost Recon and it's a little choppy, what can i do to make my computer run faster?

Question

I'm playing Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter which calls for a 2gig processor and i only have a 1.8. But i have a 256 video card which is good. my computer isn't brand new, so i'm sure it needs to be de-fragged or something to make it run smoother and faster but i'm not sure what i need to do, or what will help it run faster. any ideas??

Answer 1

The following steps should speed up your PC and will make any game run better and smoother. Do all of the steps with patience. Please note that deleting unnecessary and junk files are necessary to attain smooth performance of your PC.

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter, no matter what it says.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files and search history. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

Use CCleaner to get rid of unnecessary junks:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)

More info from CNET: (Speed Up your Windows)
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html


■ Also, go to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

and check whether your system has enough specs to run the game perfectly.

Answer 2

Like you said, defragging can never hurt. Also, you may need to spend some money in order to improve your system. More RAM is always a good idea, and in some cases a new video card. Your processor isn't great either, which doesn't help. Make sure you're at least running GRAW on lowest settings if you want to get the best performance possible without upgrading.

Answer 3

Well first thing to come to my mind is to update some computer components. Most of the time those computer requirements on the box are just very, VERY rough estimates on an optimal rig to run the game.

Besides buying hardware upgrades, you can run the defrag tool in windows, install a 3rd party advanced drivers for your video card (like DHZEROPOINT), or you can go with overclocking if your computer is not a namebrand (sony, dell, hp)

Answer 4

run msconfig go to the startup files and uncheck everything you dont want the computer to boot with.
This saves the memory for your game.

Answer 5

well if your patient then you might want to restart your computer or yuo could try to dowload something of the internet

Answer 6

Reformat. And only install the 'necessaries'.

Answer 7

it's the graphis card get a new one

Answer 8

defraggg it