18 FPS isn't that great is it ...

William Bobo · Post by **William Bobo** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:05 pm

I thought I had a good computer and now while running about outside I see 18 FPS.

I have a nVidia 5950 Ultra, cost me 500 bucks 18 months ago or so and I thought it was better than loving Lisa, but that's a different issue.
I have a gig of RAM and an AMD 3400+, running XP.

Do I really need to go an blow a whole bunch of dollars on a new video card or worse, a new computer?
I kind of asked this question before and (thanks) I got a lot of answers that where techy but too complicated for my meagre brain.

Can I tweak something to get a better performance? Do I just replace the video card?

The game is fantastic, but my computer doesn't seem to be.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:43 pm

You might try checking out other threads in Oblivion's database relating to graphics cards, or just page through it. But consider turning off distant land, and see if that helps. I know, you shouldn't have to do that, still...

Denethorn · Post by **Denethorn** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:38 pm

With a system like that you should be able to run Oblivion adequately

Try checking the link I provided to a tweak guide in the Yellow Pages thread. How much video memory have you got?

And have you done the basics like defrag/update drivers etc?

William Bobo · Post by **William Bobo** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:37 pm

Much obliged ... as always the RPG players, along with VB developers, are the best! I will try both options.