Long-time Paradox fan, first-time poster.
Just got Rome Gold, loaded it up and patched with VV 2.2. Gameplay looks phenomenal.
But the performance is slow--a lag of a second or two on rollover text and whenever clicking a province, troop, or menu button. It's playable, but the delays are a cumulative annoyance.
My machine meets the system requirements, but only barely. (Relevant DXDIAG info pasted below).
What I've tried:
Updated video card driver--seemed like a slight improvement.
Boosted virtual memory maximum level--maybe a slight improvement.
Has anyone in a similar situation found any tweaks to speed things up?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have--and please let me know if I've omitted any pertinent information.
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.9GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 418MB used, 1182MB 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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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_91101462&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
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_006A&SUBSYS_A0021458&REV_A1
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Just got Rome Gold, loaded it up and patched with VV 2.2. Gameplay looks phenomenal.
But the performance is slow--a lag of a second or two on rollover text and whenever clicking a province, troop, or menu button. It's playable, but the delays are a cumulative annoyance.
My machine meets the system requirements, but only barely. (Relevant DXDIAG info pasted below).
What I've tried:
Updated video card driver--seemed like a slight improvement.
Boosted virtual memory maximum level--maybe a slight improvement.
Has anyone in a similar situation found any tweaks to speed things up?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have--and please let me know if I've omitted any pertinent information.
------------------
System Information
------------------
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.9GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 418MB used, 1182MB 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
---------------
Display Devices
---------------
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_91101462&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
-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_006A&SUBSYS_A0021458&REV_A1
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
