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Abnormal lag issue
Kyzor:
I recently got a RAM upgrade for my Dell Dimension 9100 desktop, from 1GB to 4GB (maximum). Ever since then, I have been experiencing very strange lag problems that occur when ~3500-4000 bricks are built. It's even worse on dedicated servers. The processor is a Pentium D (not sure on the GHz), and it's got an ATI Radeon 850 (I think it's 850, might be 800), if that helps at all. Also, it didn't do this before the RAM upgrade; I used to be able to be on a server with upwards of 10000 bricks with little lag.
Ephialtes:
Can you try removing the new RAM to determine whether it is definitely the RAM causing a problem?
Are all the RAM stick things the same speed?
Are you on a 32bit OS? You won't notice much of a speed difference because it's only 64bit that can really utilise 4GB of RAM.
Kyzor:
I can answer (to some extent) the latter two. Yes, the RAM cards are all 1GB, and there are 4 of them (not sure on their actual speed, I'll get back to you on that). I think my OS is 64-bit, but I'm not entirely sure. I can hopefully check sometime today, but my parents do not allow me on the computer during the school week (unless it's for school work), but I have Wednesday off, so I can definitely check then.
Starcraftman:
It could just be your crappy video card.
Isjix:
--- Quote from: Starcraftman on November 09, 2009, 04:37:08 PM ---It could just be your crappy video card.
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I don't think his video card can just lag for all the sudden when he changes ram.