Game is running slow

[paulypaul182]

Hi all

I bought FM 2009 yesterday and installed it. Ive actually been playing FM 2006 for ages so have been looking forward to this game.
The thing is, its running so so so slow!!! I also cant view the game in 2D.
Im rubbish at all the computer speak but Ive attempted to get my system details so you could check that its ok for this game. Im worried that my video card isnt powerful enough.

I ran DX Diag as this is what I got:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/8/2009, 12:18:32
Machine name: NEW-9B4ADC8136C
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 061
System Model: PE427A-ABU S7150UK GB420
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Memory: 1016MB RAM
Page File: 501MB used, 792MB 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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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: The file d3d9d.dll is a debug version, which will run slower than the retail version.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_57781462&REV_03
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4342 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/21/2005 17:04:48, 38016 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/21/2005 17:12:34, 807998 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-2467-7277A2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
SubSys ID: 0x57781462
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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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_24C5&SUBSYS_57711462&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5730 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 10/1/2004 10:24:02, 2279424 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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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: 5.10.0000.5730 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 10/1/2004 10:24:02, 2279424 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24C7
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 23:15:38, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/18/2001 12:00:00, 4736 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/13/2008 23:48:02, 52480 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 23:09:48, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/14/2008 00:09:50, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 23:09:48, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/14/2008 05:43:22, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 23:09:48, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/13/2008 23:48:02, 52480 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/14/2008 04:51:44, 23040 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x062A, 0x0102
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/14/2008 04:51:44, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 13:48:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/14/2008 05:43:22, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/14/2008 04:51:44, 23040 bytes
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: SoftV92 Data Fax Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 66.0 GB
Total Space: 76.3 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: SAMSUNG SP0802N
Drive: E:
Free Space: 115.0 GB
Total Space: 117.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Maxtor 6Y120L0
Drive: D:
Model: PIONEER DVD RW DVR-108
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 23:10:48, 62976 bytes
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System Devices
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Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_57781462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&10


Can anyone help please?

 

[keywal]

The computer itself is fine... apart from the graphics card which, i'm sorry i wouldn't put a cup of tea on!!! :-D

other than that because you said that its brand new have you updated the game on line?

 

[keywal]

also the 64mb card is a shared memory resource which means xp is controlling most of its resources, not a lot left for FM i'm affraid, try running it in windowed mode, might decrease it slightly...

 

[keywal]

ok this too could be fixed "Video Accel: " - - - its blank
go to intel's website and download the graphics media accelerator... it will increase your graphics card performance.

 

[paulypaul182]

Thanks, ill give all that a go.


Yeah the patch update was done through Steam online.

Sorry for the slow reply, I forgot which forum i put this on lol

 

[paulypaul182]

also the 64mb card is a shared memory resource which means xp is controlling most of its resources, not a lot left for FM i'm affraid, try running it in windowed mode, might decrease it slightly...

How do I do that?

 

[paulypaul182]

bump

 

[keywal]

http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/faq.php?faq=fm2006#faq_playing_in_windowed_mode

 

[paulypaul182]

I cant get that to work nor the video accelerator but nevermind. Im going to look into buying a new card instead. Any recommendations?
Going to take some time out to read up on tactics for my Villa team so I have time to do that and get a new card also.

 

[BenniWells]

What is your CPU Usage percentage like without the game running?

 

[paulypaul182]

What is your CPU Usage percentage like without the game running?

When I leave the PC idle it is 0 - 2%

 

[BenniWells]

When I leave the PC idle it is 0 - 2%

Hmm, that's odd, your PC specs look decent enough to run the game, well I'm sorry but I can't work out what could be happening.

 

[paulypaul182]

Hmm, that's odd, your PC specs look decent enough to run the game, well I'm sorry but I can't work out what could be happening.

Its got to be the video card, its no where near the spec needed for the game. Are there any processes that I should close whilst im playing the game?

 

[keywal]

Hey man sorry to interrupt but your system is at 2% so the only process is the game...
Don't think its gonna help... oh and the accelorator is just a program... should work for everyone.

 

[swfc4evrjosh]

hi, i bought the game ages ago and i had it on my old computer and i mean OLD computer, anyway for my birthday i got a new computer and its got vista ill show you the specs.
Processor: 1 x Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160 1.8GHz
Processor Technology: Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Bus Speed: 800MHz
Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 7050
Standard Memory: 2GB
Maximum Memory: 4GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm
Optical Drive: DVD-Writer - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Controller: Serial ATA
Graphics Controller: nVIDIA Integrated
Network: Gigabit Ethernet - IEEE 802.3ab
Ports: 4 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB Front
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

and whenever i play the game it just lag's too much, it doesnt run smoothly as it should.
if someone could just tell me if these spec's are good enough to run the game smoothly

thankyou

 

[nursemorph]

For anyone that is wondering whether their PC is powerful enough to run FM2009, may I direct your attention to the following site:

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

Select Football Manager 2009 from the drop down box and then click "Can I Run It". It will take a little whil to do its thing but you will get a report on whether your PC is good enough and if it is not, it will tell you where the PC is lacking. Hope this helps

 

[UKMACKIE]

Amazing Nurse Amazing.

If your concerned take it down to your Local non large company computer guys. They will give you more help than PC World or Currys as they are far more qualified.

 

[swfc4evrjosh]

cheers m8, i'll look up that site, thanks again

---------- Post added at 03:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ----------

sorry again for bothering you "nursemorph" but i went on that website and strangly it that it can run the game really well, but i dont get it because it doesnt perform how i like it, it stutters it doesnt run smooth, i really dont get it,
i really want to play on this game
please help

 

[nursemorph]

cheers m8, i'll look up that site, thanks again

---------- Post added at 03:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ----------

sorry again for bothering you "nursemorph" but i went on that website and strangly it that it can run the game really well, but i dont get it because it doesnt perform how i like it, it stutters it doesnt run smooth, i really dont get it,
i really want to play on this game
please help

What did it say under the Graphic Card bit cos with a GeForce 7050, you will probably struggle cos, as far as I can tell, it doesn't have very good performance. I run a 7800GTX which is considerably better and yet even I struggle sometimes and the site said I am only just over the minimum spec required for graphics card. My advice would be to upgrade the Graphics Card

 

[MiiCK]

If on vista close stupid things down like Sidebar, don't need it while playing the game and can always be reloaded.

Try running the game by itself, no MSN, no firefox etc.. is it laptop or standalone pc?

Either way, check that it has a way of letting hot air out, when my laptop gets hot the game lags, cool it down and runs smooth as anything.

Few rubbish suggestions but could be tried before you go spending money!

Good luck!