im getting around 20 fps and its choppy!

[OiKiN]

I have 1.6 intel pentiem 512mb hyper threading ati radeon 9600 128mb and I always get low fps. i turn down all the graphics and still the same frames. I got ati catalyst drivers version 1.2 xxxxxx. I played befor on my old card with around 9 fps and it was playable but now with 20 its not playable theres lots of big chops in the frames. what can i do to get it higher?

[tristancliffe]

Download the latest drivers (6.4 I think), and start saving up for a new CPU (which will probably mean new motherboard, ram, maybe case, psu.

[OiKiN]

my motherboard is new. cpu is used i just got more ram i just bought a new case. hmm i thought i had the new version :D okay ill go download ati drivers and ill tell you how it goes.
im kinda have to save up for other things besides computer, like a car or speed bike. or a .22 BB rifle. :smileypul

[Dennisjr13]

Download the latest drivers (6.4 I think), and start saving up for a new CPU (which will probably mean new motherboard, ram, maybe case, psu.

I agree with tristan, I would suggest buying a Dell for $400USD (3Ghz) and putting your old GPU, get 1gig of RAM, You will get atleast 50fps with that

[MadCatX]

Your CPU should do more than 20fps, especially when you are alone.

1) DONT!!! enable simple track - it slows the game down like a hell
2) Be sure you have HVS enabled
3) Terminate ALL unnecessary background processes when playing
4) Get the latest patch
5) Try to save some money for a better CPU :D

[Kamikaze]

Also check if you have on VSync in LFS or your stand alone graphics settings. That'll put a limit on your fps extremely. But like everyone else has said, 20 on that system is still real low, I would at least expect around 40-50 fps. Try upgrading the drivers and also check for vsync in the lfs options and in the graphics cards control panel.

[Primoz]

Vsync limits the FPS to monitors refresh rate and i don't know of any screens that can run at 20 Hz. Especialy not CRTs.