1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #1 Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah. I won't be playing the game starting today. Here's why. Specs of doom: CPU: 2.3 Ghz-dual core RAM: 2 GB GPU: Integrated. I think that pretty much sums it up. Yeah, my 6 year old laptop just can't handle it anymore...... When i first started this game back last year, my computer could actually run at 40 FPS on low settings, while having chrome and Word running in the background. I was happy with that. But recently, nothing works right. The FPS has dropped to 25, and there's so much stuttering that i find the game unplayable. And then there's the constant disconnection and crashing. I can't stand my stats dropping like crazy thanks to crashing so much, and i don't want people to lose games because my game crashes. I think the reason is that the constant heat (my laptop has a non-existent cooling system) has caused my CPU and RAM to be degraded, hence the massive drop in performance. Well, it was fun while it lasted. So this is goodbye..... until i can get my hands on a better computer. Adios! I will still hang around on forums though.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
177 DemarticusStone Members 801 posts 2,864 battles Report post #2 Posted August 4, 2016 I know the feeling bud, had to deal with this years ago when I first joined WoT, hope you get a better PC soon! See you on the Ocean some day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
267 SubTender_Taigei Members 553 posts 8,586 battles Report post #3 Posted August 4, 2016 We'll be here to greet you when you come back to the game, Don't take too long now, eh? I want to shoot at you some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
236 [M4PIA] iEaTDaGrudge Members 1,699 posts 9,033 battles Report post #4 Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah. I won't be playing the game starting today. Here's why. Specs of doom: CPU: 2.3 Ghz-dual core RAM: 2 GB GPU: Integrated. I think that pretty much sums it up. Yeah, my 6 year old laptop just can't handle it anymore...... When i first started this game back last year, my computer could actually run at 40 FPS on low settings, while having chrome and Word running in the background. I was happy with that. But recently, nothing works right. The FPS has dropped to 25, and there's so much stuttering that i find the game unplayable. And then there's the constant disconnection and crashing. I can't stand my stats dropping like crazy thanks to crashing so much, and i don't want people to lose games because my game crashes. I think the reason is that the constant heat (my laptop has a non-existent cooling system) has caused my CPU and RAM to be degraded, hence the massive drop in performance. Well, it was fun while it lasted. So this is goodbye..... until i can get my hands on a better computer. Adios! I will still hang around on forums though.... Wish i could help..But i hope youll be back..we dont wanna lose another fellow capt..Dont be a stranger and say Hi from time to time here at Forum..See you soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101 [SHWBT] Battleship_60 Members 6,126 posts 7,942 battles Report post #5 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Come back soon! We may meet again in a match whether we're allies or foes! Edited August 4, 2016 by Battleship_60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
458 [SIM] LadyJess Members 1,746 posts Report post #6 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Have you tried upgrading the drive to an SSD? Can you increase the RAM as well ? Edited August 4, 2016 by LadyJess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,713 [-K-] Lord_Zath Supertest Coordinator, Alpha Tester, WoWS Community Contributors, Wiki Editor 6,565 posts 28,813 battles Report post #7 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) TIME OUT! Do not say goodbye until you have done/tried the following: 0. Clean out your fans if you can. If not, buy a laptop cooling pad. They can help a LOT. 1. Uninstall/delete all space hog files (videos) and/or programs that you don't need/use. 2. Download CCleaner and perform a clean. 3. Use CCleaner to do a registry scan and fix (back up changes to registry and fix all errors). Do this several times till u get nothing. 4. Defragment the hard drive. 5. Download and install SmartClose. Run it before playing WoWs. Once finished, do a restore. You'll squeeze some extra performance out of your CPU. Edited August 4, 2016 by Lord_Zath 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #8 Posted August 4, 2016 TIME OUT! Do not say goodbye until you have done/tried the following: 0. Clean out your fans if you can. If not, buy a laptop cooling pad. They can help a LOT. 1. Uninstall/delete all space hog files (videos) and/or programs that you don't need/use. 2. Download CCleaner and perform a clean. 3. Use CCleaner to do a registry scan and fix (back up changes to registry and fix all errors). Do this several times till u get nothing. 4. Defragment the hard drive. 5. Download and install SmartClose. Run it before playing WoWs. Once finished, do a restore. You'll squeeze some extra performance out of your CPU. I've tried most of the things above, (haven't tried 5, but i've tried the Razor cortex boost) but really, sometimes you just can't deal with outdated hardware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,941 [BOTES] pikohan [BOTES] Members 3,641 posts 18,961 battles Report post #9 Posted August 4, 2016 TIME OUT! Do not say goodbye until you have done/tried the following: 0. Clean out your fans if you can. If not, buy a laptop cooling pad. They can help a LOT. 1. Uninstall/delete all space hog files (videos) and/or programs that you don't need/use. 2. Download CCleaner and perform a clean. 3. Use CCleaner to do a registry scan and fix (back up changes to registry and fix all errors). Do this several times till u get nothing. 4. Defragment the hard drive. 5. Download and install SmartClose. Run it before playing WoWs. Once finished, do a restore. You'll squeeze some extra performance out of your CPU. I'd second this. I don't think the minimum hardware requirements of this game have gone up since launch. If your machine could handle it then, it should be able to handle it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #10 Posted August 4, 2016 I'd second this. I don't think the minimum hardware requirements of this game have gone up since launch. If your machine could handle it then, it should be able to handle it now. No, i think my hardware is burnt out from overheating. Old laptops tend to overheat very easily, and my laptop is a perfect example of that. Even when sitting idle, it runs at roughly 50 degrees Celsius. That heat obviously won't be good for the CPU and RAM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,622 [-KIA-] Czevak Senior Volunteer Moderator, Beta Testers, Supertester, Privateers, Senior Volunteer Moderator 6,550 posts 8,491 battles Report post #11 Posted August 4, 2016 I've tried most of the things above, (haven't tried 5, but i've tried the Razor cortex boost) but really, sometimes you just can't deal with outdated hardware. Have you tried a complete reinstall? Chances are, if you are running a install years old then a fresh install is quite que. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #12 Posted August 4, 2016 Have you tried a complete reinstall? Chances are, if you are running a install years old then a fresh install is quite que. Well i think it's a hardware problem really. But anyways, does upgrading to windows 10 count? Because you do get a new copy of the OS, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
236 [M4PIA] iEaTDaGrudge Members 1,699 posts 9,033 battles Report post #13 Posted August 4, 2016 Nxt time you upgrade..Dont go for laptop..Go for desktop man u can play this game on medium settings on a pc worth 600$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
54 [VOP] derbuckeye Members 420 posts 4,681 battles Report post #14 Posted August 4, 2016 Ouch, time for some retail therapy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
853 Xero_Snake Members 5,165 posts 60 battles Report post #15 Posted August 4, 2016 Stick around with us while you can, and best of luck to you for your brand new PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #16 Posted August 4, 2016 Nxt time you upgrade..Dont go for laptop..Go for desktop man u can play this game on medium settings on a pc worth 600$ Yeah, i heard that laptops don't offer as much performance per dollar. But i do need my device to be mobile, so i'm probably gonna get a new laptop in the future (whenever that might be, certainly not any time very soon). But most modern laptops can handle most games, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,693 [FOXEH] BladedPheonix Alpha Tester 6,885 posts 22,189 battles Report post #17 Posted August 4, 2016 sorry to see you go, maybe you'll be able to get a desktop in the near future and will return to us! I'd recommend Office depot, they usually have a good selection of desktops and at fair prices too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
766 [SPTR] khaenn35 Members 20,155 posts 6,159 battles Report post #18 Posted August 4, 2016 Well, no offense, but I play at that every day even after clearing all the files and giving it an upgrade, it plays at 25FPS... Still, sorry to hear the drop, I'm used to it at least... Good luck, hope you come back soon, and may your shells fly straight and true! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,080 1Sherman Alpha Tester 6,683 posts 3,338 battles Report post #19 Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah. I won't be playing the game starting today. Here's why. Specs of doom: CPU: 2.3 Ghz-dual core RAM: 2 GB GPU: Integrated. I think that pretty much sums it up. Yeah, my 6 year old laptop just can't handle it anymore...... When i first started this game back last year, my computer could actually run at 40 FPS on low settings, while having chrome and Word running in the background. I was happy with that. But recently, nothing works right. The FPS has dropped to 25, and there's so much stuttering that i find the game unplayable. And then there's the constant disconnection and crashing. I can't stand my stats dropping like crazy thanks to crashing so much, and i don't want people to lose games because my game crashes. I think the reason is that the constant heat (my laptop has a non-existent cooling system) has caused my CPU and RAM to be degraded, hence the massive drop in performance. Well, it was fun while it lasted. So this is goodbye..... until i can get my hands on a better computer. Adios! I will still hang around on forums though.... Your computer served well. Here's some music for when you bury it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #20 Posted August 4, 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,080 1Sherman Alpha Tester 6,683 posts 3,338 battles Report post #21 Posted August 5, 2016 Alternatively, since your computer ran World of Warships, you could play this at its burial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 [WKY20] LifePilgrim Members 1,313 posts 7,080 battles Report post #22 Posted August 5, 2016 Yeah. I won't be playing the game starting today. Here's why. Specs of doom: CPU: 2.3 Ghz-dual core RAM: 2 GB GPU: Integrated. I think that pretty much sums it up. Yeah, my 6 year old laptop just can't handle it anymore...... When i first started this game back last year, my computer could actually run at 40 FPS on low settings, while having chrome and Word running in the background. I was happy with that. But recently, nothing works right. The FPS has dropped to 25, and there's so much stuttering that i find the game unplayable. And then there's the constant disconnection and crashing. I can't stand my stats dropping like crazy thanks to crashing so much, and i don't want people to lose games because my game crashes. I think the reason is that the constant heat (my laptop has a non-existent cooling system) has caused my CPU and RAM to be degraded, hence the massive drop in performance. Well, it was fun while it lasted. So this is goodbye..... until i can get my hands on a better computer. Adios! I will still hang around on forums though.... Sorry to hear that. I hope you get around to buying a new laptop or PC soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #23 Posted October 6, 2016 Yeah. I won't be playing the game starting today. Here's why. Specs of doom: CPU: 2.3 Ghz-dual core RAM: 2 GB GPU: Integrated. I think that pretty much sums it up. Yeah, my 6 year old laptop just can't handle it anymore...... When i first started this game back last year, my computer could actually run at 40 FPS on low settings, while having chrome and Word running in the background. I was happy with that. But recently, nothing works right. The FPS has dropped to 25, and there's so much stuttering that i find the game unplayable. And then there's the constant disconnection and crashing. I can't stand my stats dropping like crazy thanks to crashing so much, and i don't want people to lose games because my game crashes. I think the reason is that the constant heat (my laptop has a non-existent cooling system) has caused my CPU and RAM to be degraded, hence the massive drop in performance. Well, it was fun while it lasted. So this is goodbye..... until i can get my hands on a better computer. Adios! I will still hang around on forums though.... If you have any type of tech skill, find a good tutorial on your particular laptop's disassembly process for cleaning it. Before it gives up the ghost, clean it. Properly. Thoroughly. You can also get software to monitor internal board temps too...run it before you clean and after you clean. Many older laptops have the cheapest com boards you could get at the time the laptop was released. They cannot take advantage of faster data throughput because they were not designed for it - they are hobbled to a degree. You can get one that is capable of much faster coms for hmm... $30 I think. They're easy to replace in most laptops by opening a panel. Finally, when you are cleaning it, make sure - if you have removable RAM - to remove it, clean it and reseat it. And if you are on a budget... there are some pretty decent, modern laptops which would likely keep you going for a couple more years. But remember... they will only push the bar so high, so fast because a good deal of their player base is running a computer probably a lot like yours.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
841 Kookaburras Alpha Tester 2,800 posts 1,291 battles Report post #24 Posted October 6, 2016 Nice thing is that this game isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Even if it takes months to come back, all you'll see is more content. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
900 vonKaiser Alpha Tester 2,902 posts 6,252 battles Report post #25 Posted October 6, 2016 Heartland America sells bare bones, refurbished older laptops for anywhere from $100-$300. Might be worth a look into? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
