How to get better FPS in games?

Question

Hey all, I just built a new computer but I'm home from residence for a few weeks and when I play counter-strike my fps is from 20-90. Can anyone tell me if its a driver problem, hardware problem or if my computer is just not good enough?

Heres my specs.

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: INTEL_
System Model: D945GTP_
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 3.06GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 660MB used, 3278MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_604619DA&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

People some how get 100 fps with computers worse then mine, can anyone help me out?

Answer 1

Your processor is terrible. You'll want a dual core for gaming.



As far as your videocard goes, that could also be improved. The 9500GT isn't fast, and there are similarly cheap GPUs that are much better. If you're on a budget, take a look at the Radeon 4670, Radeon 4830, nVidia 9600GT, or nVidia 9600GSO. All can be found for under $100 at newegg.com

Answer 2

First, make sure all your drivers and game files are up to date. After that, the problem really boils down to only two possible solutions:



1) Speed up your system by upgrading it (in particular your graphics card as others have suggested) or you can try to overclock your pre-existing CPU and/or GPU. (VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: This can result in undesirable behavior or even break your system and is generally not a recommended thing to do, especially if you are an amateur. If I can't dissuade you from taking this route, at least do your homework and research the heck out of the subject. A good place to start would be www.overclockers.com or by just typing the word "overclocking" into a search engine.)



2) Turn down the detail levels and screen resolution in your game's settings. This is probably the cheapest, easiest, and most practical solution, but I'm guessing not the solution you had in mind when posting this question.



I also don't understand what you mean when you say people get over 100 fps with computers worse than yours. There are so many ways to compare different computers that it's hard to nail down what in particular their computers have that yours doesn't.



I would like to mention however that the Celeron line of CPUs aren't generally what you would want at the core of a gaming computer. They are Intel's budget line of chips. You could also do better than a GeForce 9500 GT. However, I'm assuming that since you built this computer yourself and looking at the parts you personally chose, affordability was a key factor. Both of these choices were sound when looked at from that angle.



These kinds of problems are exactly why I switched over almost exclusively to console gaming. Continuously upgrading my PC was very costly and, considering the output of the PC gaming market these days (I'm not into MMORPGs), not worth the effort or money. Now that every current generation console system has online capabilities, I especially don't see the point of maintaining an up-to-date, gaming-ready PC. 95% - 98% of good PC games get released on one of the consoles eventually anyway and what isn't I just do without. The amount of money you will spend upgrading your PC can be used to buy an XBOX 360, for which Counter-Strike is available.

Answer 3

Your video card is the primary bottleneck for performance. The 9500 GT is not a gaming quality video card. The 9600 GT is the entry level for gaming but to really get high frame rates, jump to the 9800 GTX. The 8600 GT and 8800 GTX would both be better than the 9500 GT.

Answer 4

It relies upon on what equipment you're working. the ideas are thoroughly distinctive while you're on an xbox 360, ps3, or a working laptop or workstation. For any of those structures, call of accountability 4: modern war is obtainable. it fairly is what i might propose because of the fact the superb FPS interest for everybody. call of accountability 5 is likewise obtainable, nonetheless i do no longer think that it fairly is almost as solid of a interest. in case you pick to play this on your workstation, be conscious that it calls for some very effective hardware. It calls for a minimum of a 2.4 GHz processor (or a million.8 GHz twin center) and a 256 mb video card. i might definately propose call of accountability 4 because of the fact the superb FPS interest.

Answer 5

What resolution settings are you playing the game on? Even a top of the line video card will choke at super high resolutions, especially if the game has a lot of particle, lighting, and physics options that are turned on.



If you are just trying to raise your FPS and don't care about quality, just lower your resolution to the lowest possible setting you can live with.



Is this Counter-Strike Source?

Answer 6

1. http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

2. Overclock CPU and/or GPU

3. Update your Direct X