GTA 4 Help

[tanmayjindal]

Hi people,
My computer specs are as follows:
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor
4 GB RAM
500 GB HARD DISK
1 GB Graphics Card (NVIDIA, I dont know the model)
Windows XP Service Pack 2
1440*900 resolution Samsung Monitor

yet, my GTA 4 runs horribly even at 960*800. 1440*900 is extremely slow. What could be the issue? please help!

 

[mi1ez]

We'll need to know the graphics card model. look in device manager to find it.

 

[tanmayjindal]

Its an NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT.

 

[ainarssems]

Its an NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT

That's Your problem.

 

[tobensg]

9400GT is definatly your problem, the Graphic card is the bottleneck.

 

[tanmayjindal]

What exactly is the issue? Do i need any update or hardware changes?

 

[michaelmk86]

Issue is that the 9400 GT is rubbish. You need a new Graphics Card.

 

[tanmayjindal]

any good recommendations? my budget is at around rs.20,000 (as i will exchange my 9400 gt). please list the best that would not get obsolete quickly..

 

[djcoolmasterx]

Do you know what powersupply you have?

 

[tobensg]

Hi, so RS. 20,000 is about $400? You Could get a good graphic card, and Power Supply. Look at somthing like a Geforce GTX260 or Radeon 4870 1Gb.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026
Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150329
GTX260

 

[tanmayjindal]

Yo! thanks a lot! how do i check the power supply? and does XP sp3 have any role in the game?

 

[djcoolmasterx]

Open the case, have a look at the sicker on the side of the unit the power cable goes into the back. Tell us the Brand, Model, Wattage, Current of v12 rail/s.