Far cry 3 lagging on ATI Radeon HD 5450

[bigerman55]

I recently tried playing Far Cry 3 on my computer and it starts out all good and fine. Then it gets to the first chapter, and it starts lagging majorly. It would seem like its 5 fps when it starts lagging. My graphics card is Pretty good i guess, its kinda out dated. It runs 2 monitors perfectly fine. Can you please tell me what i can do to make it not lag on far cry 3? I run most games 50fps without lag at all.

 

[DarkSable]

I'm not trolling. I played WoW and Cod waw and Cod 4 on this graphics card and they ran like 40 - 45 normally. And i used to play runescape.. which doesn't say much but it has better graphics now.

Those are RIDICULOUSLY easy games to max out. They're old and designed to have maximum compatibility - most WoW players, for example, are using integrated graphics on a prebuilt machine.

Far Cry 3 is the complete opposite - it was designed, from the start, to be a computer-meter, much like the original Crysis was. It fell short of that goal, but you still need a LOT more horsepower if you want to see playable framerates. And don't even think about ultra unless you drop $400 on a video card.

 

[bigerman55]

Psu: 300v - from dell rep. Calling to get a better graphics card

 

[determinologyz]

DONT ORDER YOUR GPU FROM DELL!!!!

 

[mohit9206]

5450 is a very low end card i owned it and pretty bad for gaming.
i now have 7750 and its like 10 times better

 

[bigerman55]

DONT ORDER YOUR GPU FROM DELL!!!!

I know i can get it from newegg but i have no idea how to install the graphics card and i have a warranty on the computer so opening the computer 'voids' the warranty.

 

[Azn Cracker]

Psu: 300v - from dell rep. Calling to get a better graphics card

Dont buy it from Dell. They overcharge for add-ons like crazy. Buy that radeon 7750 from newegg as someone else has pointed out

 

[djangoringo]

300w will only get you a 7750 1GB DDR5...buy it online, you only need to put the card in the pcie slot, and that's it...
Or swap the psu and gfx card if your budget allows it.
Get a 450-500w psu and a 7850/660 gtx.

 

[determinologyz]

Psu: 300v - from dell rep. Calling to get a better graphics card

Btw that picture thats someone posted you should look on your psu and take a picture of that big sticker and show us what you got..Reason why i say dont get the gpu from dell because they will rip you off

 

[bigerman55]

300w will only get you a 7750 1GB DDR5...buy it online, you only need to put the card in the pcie slot, and that's it...
Or swap the psu and gfx card if your budget allows it.
Get a 450-500w psu and a 7850/660 gtx.

Got a tut on where to plug it in and where to unplug that previous graphics card?

 

[Sakkura]

300w will only get you a 7750 1GB DDR5...buy it online, you only need to put the card in the pcie slot, and that's it...
Or swap the psu and gfx card if your budget allows it.
Get a 450-500w psu and a 7850/660 gtx.

Bear in mind a normal ATX power supply won't work in that case due to the form factor.

 

[djangoringo]

Is it ? i didn't see if it was, if it is, then yes it won't fit, only a 7750 will do, no point in getting another psu.

 

[bigerman55]

Is it ? i didn't see if it was, if it is, then yes it won't fit, only a 7750 will do, no point in getting another psu.

Can you find me a step-by-step for beginners tutorial for swapping cards?

 

[bignastyid]

I know i can get it from newegg but i have no idea how to install the graphics card and i have a warranty on the computer so opening the computer 'voids' the warranty.

Unless Dell has radically changed their policy opening the system does not void the warranty. In fact opening the system is kinda a requirement to properly clean it. Upgrading the video card also will not void the warranty on the rest of the hardware unless the damage is caused by the customer during the upgrade or the 3rd party part causes the damage. Atleast that used to be the policy, Its been awhile since I have dealt with them on a desktop.

 

[determinologyz]

Can you find me a step-by-step for beginners tutorial for swapping cards?

google or youtube

 

[bignastyid]

Here's a link to the service manual for the 580s that includes replacing the pci express video card.
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-580s_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf

 

[bigerman55]

This is what im getting: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A5877485&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

for 139.99$

 

[bignastyid]

The 250w psu in the 580s will not run the 7770. A 7750 is the best option for your PSU. Also even though Dell sells that card its not Dell branded and would still be considered 3rd party. Here's a 7750 from newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969

 

[determinologyz]

This is what im getting: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A5877485&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

for 139.99$

Pretty much bignasty saying it doesnt have to come from dell for it to work..I had gskill memory in a dell worked fine but newegg sells stuff lower then dell..take advice

 

[bigerman55]

The 250w psu in the 580s will not run the 7770. A 7750 is the best option for your PSU. Also even though Dell sells that card its not Dell branded and would still be considered 3rd party. Here's a 7750 from newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969

I have a 300v psu. and the dell reps checked to see if fits already.

 

[determinologyz]

I have a 300v psu. and the dell reps checked to see if fits already.

Stop being so worried about dells gpu man lol

 

[djangoringo]

Do not get the 7770, only the 7750...for a crappy 300w psu, the 7770 needs a pcie 6 pin connector, with the 7750 you'll be cutting close to the limit power, that psu is at the best a 200w psu.
Also it's easy to swap the cards, if you need a guide(i don't see why) : http://www.wikihow.com/Change-a-Graphics-Card

Get a 7750 1GB DDR5.

 

[bignastyid]

Dells Specs show a 250w PSU shipped with the inspiron 580s(slimeline chassis) the inspiron 580(mini tower chassis) has a 300w(not 300v btw). If you want to verify simply open the side and look at the side of the PSU. Also a Dell 300w PSU still isnt enough to run a 7770.
580 specs
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-580_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf
580s specs
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-580s_User%27s%20Guide_en-us.pdf

 

[bigerman55]

Stop being so worried about dells gpu man lol

I'm not, people are replying saying it wont fit lol.

 

[completelyrandomname]

We need more information man, we want to help you but you seem really worried about voiding warranty or something. [strike]We need to know if you have a SLIM or the NORMAL version of the Dell PC[/strike]. After we know that we need to know what specs your power supply is. Open up your PC and there should be cables coming from one "box" thing, there should be a label on it somewhere, look for something that says 12V and tell us how many Amps are on it. Example 12v 35A

 

[bignastyid]

Also of you have the 580s(the model indicated in your picture) you need a low profile card(already mentioned by samuelohagan) So the 7770 from Dell wont fit(and neither will the card in my link) but this 7750 will.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202002