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Pleanie
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« on: August 20, 2009, 01:08:33 PM »

Back again with a different problem. This time, It's not a difficult question but a question from ignorance. I used to play an MMO game called Mabinogi.

http://mabinogi.nexon.net/Preview/intro.htm

My computer is very weak and old so the game freezes and is slow from time to time. I bought a graphic card that help it run better but it looks like I need more memory as well?

So... That's the problem. I don't know anything about memory and RAM except that you stick them in the computer. I'm also worried that my computer might not be compatible with current memory whatdoyoucallthems. I'm also worried about price. So... If you have any suggestions to help me so that this old computer can run at least a game like Mabinogi (I'm not attracted to high end games like Aion), I would much appreciate it.

Here's the computer specs. I didn't put them all up so if I'm missing any essential info, please tell me.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/20/2009, 14:58:05
       Machine name: PC-JAN09
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
       System Model: MS-7211
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.66GHz
             Memory: 254MB RAM
          Page File: 327MB used, 295MB 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: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce FX 5200
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_A3033842&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9131 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 6/1/2006 17:22:00, 4529408 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 6/1/2006 17:22:00, 3925920 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4062-11CF-5978-098300C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0322
        SubSys ID: 0xA3033842
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
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         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

I've broken my computer countless of times (As it is shown from my previous topics) so I don't want to rely on my brain when it comes to computers. So thank you for helping me and my brain!
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Mulreay
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 01:32:39 PM »

RAM RAM RAM RAM RAM

You need to upgrade your RAM big time. RAM these day's costs not much I would try atleast to get one Gig if you can.
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Pleanie
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 01:37:04 PM »

RAM RAM RAM RAM RAM

You need to upgrade your RAM big time. RAM these day's costs not much I would try atleast to get one Gig if you can.
Would that be okay? I mean, my computer is very old. Is there like some computer requirement for current RAM?
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 01:43:04 PM »

Yours will be fine.  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 01:54:57 PM »

I looked up some info on Crucial online about my computer's memory but I'm not allowed to buy stuff online.

But I found something similar (I think) in the bestbuy stores. Would this work with my computer and if not, could someone help find me one? :<

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6578713&st=256MB%2C+184-pin+DIMM%2C+DDR+PC3200+memory+module&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1077630669390

Thank you
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 01:56:13 PM »

i think the motherboard supports up to 1GB
also your page file is very small
are you tight on disk space?
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 01:59:30 PM »

I looked up some info on Crucial online about my computer's memory but I'm not allowed to buy stuff online.

But I found something similar (I think) in the bestbuy stores. Would this work with my computer and if not, could someone help find me one? :<

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6578713&st=256MB%2C+184-pin+DIMM%2C+DDR+PC3200+memory+module&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1077630669390

Thank you

Do you have a local computer store?
We will help you to choose the right stuff.
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 03:59:57 PM »

I have no idea what a page file is... Or disk space...

And I also don't know any computer stores besides Bestbuy.
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2009, 04:23:08 PM »

I have no idea what a page file is... Or disk space...

And I also don't know any computer stores besides Bestbuy.

Ok that's ok so all you need to do is buy what we call call a stick of RAM. And you want about 1gb. Can you not get online and buy at all? Have you not got a friend who can? We can help you find places to buy if your stuck  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2009, 04:43:51 PM »

I have no idea what a page file is... Or disk space...
LOL
you dont know what disk space is
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 05:35:21 PM »

Unfortunately, my friends don't really like to go online period and my mom is really against online purchasing.

I would tell you my general location (Not my exact address).

I live around Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Thank you for your help again.
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 05:50:22 PM »

what operating system do you have?
----edit----
heres how to increase page file:
right click my computer
click the advanced tab
click the first settings button
click change
click custom size
change Maximum size to 750
change inital size to 400
click set
click ok until all the boxes are gone
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Mulreay
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2009, 05:57:18 PM »

what operating system do you have?

Why?
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2009, 05:58:44 PM »

Why?
i figured it out
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2009, 06:43:13 PM »

LOL
you dont know what disk space is

I think you should apologize to the OP for making fun of then for not knowing something. This site was create to help others learn not so we can make fun of those that don't know.
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