Halo 2 LAGG!

[iwillbekingin2030]

i just got halo 2. i use a free live account. and i have installed the latest updates for my graphics card, i have halo set to the lowest resolution with, low detail quality. I've tried adjusting the settings up and down such.

 

It still laggs...it's at that point where sometimes it's playable and sometimes not...just enough to make you try and play but end up spending the time screaming at the computer.

 

what else can i do to help it run smoother? please note i'm not a heavy pc gamer and so you'll have to explain what something is in detail. It works fine in single player and network.

[Dalo Harkin]

It could be a number of things - most likely the server that you are using is crowded - try switching to another server.

As you say that it runs fine in single player then it must be there servers.

Try and avoid American PEAK times.

[SphereCube]

The fact it runs smooth in single player doesnt mean that the internet connection is the problem. Online having a lot of people running around can be a real strain on your pc. Similarly the fact it lags on every server makes me think the same. Join a internet game with just a couple of people and see if its the same.

[iwillbekingin2030]

I usually join small games.

 

I usually try and join smaller games...because it does play alittle smoother. but it still laggs. I find it laggs the least if i drive the warthog as compared to walking (if that makes any sense).

[SphereCube]

I find it laggs the least if i drive the warthog as compared to walking (if that makes any sense).

 

That makes so sense at all :P

 

Try making the resolution as small as possible. (simply smaller resolution = easier to run)

I do the same with crysis to get a nice smooth game, should work the same with halo2

 

**Make sure the game is set to run in windowed mode**

Make a shortcut and right click it and choose properties, put a space after the last in the "target" box, and paste:

+r_width 800 +r_height 600

This makes the game run in 800x600 try it and see if its laggy

Then make it 400x300 etc etc to see if it fixes the problem. If it does then the issue is your computer, not the internet.

Edited February 8, 2009 by SphereCube

[iwillbekingin2030]

hmm

 

i have run it at 1024x768 windowed and fullscreen

i have run it at 800x600 windowed and fullscreen

i normally run at 800x600 fullscreen

it makes no difference. i have also tried turning down quality and extra things like that.

 

i will try the 400x300 thingy you suggested. ty

[iwillbekingin2030]

**Make sure the game is set to run in windowed mode**

Make a shortcut and right click it and choose properties, put a space after the last in the "target" box, and paste:

+r_width 800 +r_height 600

This makes the game run in 800x600 try it and see if its laggy

Then make it 400x300 etc etc to see if it fixes the problem. If it does then the issue is your computer, not the internet.

 

I put in +r_width 400+r_height 300 but It just ran Halo 2 in the last resolution i had it set to, which was 1024x768 windowed.

[iwillbekingin2030]

Please Tell Me It's Not.

 

Is it maybe my graphics card? I don't know anything about them. Please tell me it's not.lol.

 

"256mb ATI Radeon X1300 PRO"

 

Other System Stats:

Intel ® Core2 CPU 6300 @1.86GHz 1.86Ghz

2.00GB RAM

Full Windows Experience Index Ratings:

Processor 4.9

Memory(RAM) 5.5

Graphics 4.7

Gaming Graphics 4.2

Primary Hard Disk 5.7

[SphereCube]

Your processor is below the minimum (2ghz) they say you need to run it, There is your problem. :p

[Tootech]

Minimum spec is here

 

Fudzilla - Halo 2 PC specs out

 

Minimum CPU is 2GHz P4, which is alot different to a Core 2 6300, and much much slower.

 

If you have a look at the link, you can see the difference

 

PassMark CPU Benchmark Charts

 

P4 2GHz benchmark 272, Core 2 6300 1060 benchmark.

 

Your CPU is fine :)

[Dalo Harkin]

GPU is not going to produce the frame rates for it not to lag

[DirtyPolo]

GPU is not going to produce the frame rates for it not to lag

 

Is it maybe my graphics card? I don't know anything about them. Please tell me it's not.lol.

 

As Dalo said, that maybe the problem, or is, I haven't looked into it myself, but I believe he is right, you could do with a GPU minimum of 512Mb.

Just wanted to reassure you that if it is your Graphics Card [GPU] then it is not hard to replace, if you wish to of course :P

 

Also with us at hand, we can guide you step by step or even step by step by step! :)

 

So never fear of "not knowing much" with us around, that's what we're for and hopefully by the end of it you'll have the confidence and knowledge to do it again anyday! :D

[Dalo Harkin]

I have just looked at the prices of the X1300 sub £40 :eek:

And you are looking to play a game that was released this decade :eek:

I am surprised you dont get lag on pacman :eek:

[SphereCube]

I have just looked at the prices of the X1300 sub £40 :eek:

And you are looking to play a game that was released this decade :eek:

I am surprised you dont get lag on pacman :eek:

 

Im using a 8600gt (RRP £40) and i don't really have trouble playing games (excluding farcry 2 etc)

[iwillbekingin2030]

Okay....that makes sense.

 

thanks. i will consider maybe upgrading in the future. and perhaps paying more attention to system requirements.lol.

[Dalo Harkin]

Im using a 8600gt (RRP £40) and i don't really have trouble playing games (excluding farcry 2 etc)

 

There is a difference in definition between meeting the minimum requirements and having playable framerates